In a study conducted in 2011 by the New Zealand fitness company Les Mills International, IKSU had the second highest number of weekly visitors among 13,000 fitness centres in the world.[1]
The organisation was formed on 5 May 1959 as Umeå Studenters Idrottsförening (USIF). In 1960, it got its current name Idrottsklubben Studenterna i Umeå (IKSU).[2] At that time, IKSU had its premises in Ålidhem.[3] Its first indoor arena was opened in 1983 at the Umeå University campus, where IKSU sport lies today. It has since been expanded several times.[3] IKSU spa was opened in Umedalen in 2003.[2][3]
Brännbollscupen is an annual competition in Brännboll, organized by IKSU. The first game was held in 1974, and since 1997, the contest has World Cup status.[4]
In 2009, the revenue was approximately SEK 87 million. IKSU had about 70 employees, 130 leaders and 18,300 active members.[2]
IKSU sport, previously known as IKSU sportcenter,[3] is located at the Umeå University campus. It is the largest sports facility in Scandinavia. Its address is Petrus Laestadiusväg 15.[5] The facility is currently over Шаблон:Convert.[3]
IKSU spa
IKSU spa is located in Umedalen. Its address is J.A Lindersväg 53.[5]
