Women's and girls' own badminton competition Espoo Women's Open is here again with 2025 edition! 25.-26.1.2025 at the Esport Center, competition is for new enthusiasts of the sport, Finland's top players, for all ages from under 11-year-olds to grown-up women, all in their own classes in a joint event!
Classes for hobby players, adults and juniors
The competition has separate hobby classes, in which you do not need a competition license or represent a club to participate. It is for everybody who enjoys badminton! Register for hobby classes by e-mail to elina.h.vaisanen@gmail.com. Registrations by January 10th, 2025. When registering, mention the player's name, singles or doubles (or both), date of birth for junior classes, possible club and the desired size of the competition shirt. All registrations will be answered, so make sure you get a reply to your email. Classes for juniors will be by age group: under 11 year-olds (born 2015 or later), under 13 year-olds (born 2013-2014) and under 15 year-olds (born 2011-2012).
There is a singles category and double category in adults hobby competition. You can register for both!
Registration for SSuL's official competition classes is done via tournamentsoftware, by January 10th, 2025: https://badmintonfinland.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/3E76F95A-F29D-4E5D-86D6-BE0958E3421C
Registration fees for hobby classes:
Hobby, adults: Singles €26, Doubles €20/player
Hobby, juniors: Singles under 13-15 years €26, Doubles €18/player
COMPETITION SHIRT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
As is traditional, this year's registration also includes a competition shirt with the new colors of 2025. You can get the shirt at the competition venue on the day of the tournament.
The event kicks off at 10:00 a.m at Esport Center with a double tournament. The tournament is open to players of all ages and skill levels. It is free of charge and serves as a substitute for one ranking competition. Points from this tournament will not affect the ranking list.
Participants are required to bring their own shuttles, but they can also be purchased from the event organizers. The tournament will be played in pools, ensuring multiple matches for all pairs. Each pair will also get one or more follow-up matches. The most important part is to have fun and enjoy playing games together!
Please register before Friday 13.12. at 15.00 via this link: https://forms.gle/qYeGH7NBZofnoo2n7. Both you and your partner must register for the event! Unfortunately, it is not possible to register without a partner, and it will not be possible to register at the hall on Saturday. We have added levels (competitive and hobby) to the registration form to allow players to challenge opponents of their own level. At the request of the players, we are updating the names of those who have registered with this news, so please mark your name on the registration form if you do not want your name to appear (names will be removed after this event).
The tournament includes a costume competition, with a prize for the best team outfit. For example, your outfit can be Christmas-themed.
After the games (around 2 pm), participants can use the showers and sauna at Esport. From there, we will head to Talihalli (Huopalahdentie 28, 00350 Helsinki) to cheer Tapion Sulka in the Team Finnish Championships. The Team Finnish Championships will take place at Talihalli on December 14–15. We hope participants can arrange carpooling from Esport to Talihalli.
If you have any questions, please contact: an.cong@hotmail.com
See you at the pre-Christmas event!
Welcome to Matinkylä on Monday 5.8. to watch the exciting final match at 15.15 on the terrace of Restaurant Capella Bistro (Piispansilta 10). The men's singles final starts at 15.30, so please arrive at the latest then. You can buy ice cream, drinks and food at the restaurant if you wish. In case of rain, we will move inside to watch the game.
Welcome to Tapion Sulka's doubles ranking tournament and end-of-the-season picnic on 18.5.!
This spring we will also organize the popular doubles ranking tournament on Saturday 18.5. at the Esport Center. After the games, we will also organize a picnic at Kaskiniity to celebrate the end of the season. You can find more details in the section below, so please remember to register by 16.5.
Doubles ranking tournament
The doubles tournament starts at 10 am at the Esport Center, so be ready on the courts at 9.45 am for the warm-up. Players of all ages and levels are welcome. All pairs will get matches in both the first and later rounds. Choose a pair and sign up for the games together. Unfortunately, it is not possible to register without a pair. The doubles tournament is free, and replaces the last ranking event, so the singles rankings will resume again in the autumn. Scores from this tournament will not affect the rankings.
NOTE! Unlike in the previous tournaments, both you and your partner must register! This year, we added levels (competitive and hobby) to the entry form to allow players to challenge opponents of their own level. At the request of the players, we are updating this news’ page with the names of those who have registered, so please mark your name on the registration form if you don't want your name to appear (names will be removed after this event). Unfortunately, it will not be possible to register at the hall on Saturday. The event will be played with your own shuttles, which can also be purchased from the event organisers. Please register with your partner for the doubles tournament no later than Thursday 16.5. at 11 pm using the attached form: https://forms.gle/vZzPUxNWxptxLdeq7
We encourage you to wear team outfits, as the best outfit will be rewarded in the doubles tournament! In previous years, double partners have dressed up in animal, swimming or beach themes, so the outfit can be very informal or fun.
Picnic and outdoor games at Kaskiniity
After the doubles tournament and showers, we will move on to Kaskiniity for the end-of-the-season picnic (around 3 pm). The programme will include games such as ultimate, mölkky and other outdoor games, as well as a picnic lunch provided by the Tapion Sulka. You can also bring your own snacks if you wish, and picnic blankets and other yard games are welcome. In case of rainy weather, we will move to a restaurant near the Esport Center to spend the evening, but dinner would not be included.
You can also register separately for the picnic only, but registration is on the same previous registration form. We are updating the names of those who have registered, so please mark the form if you do not want your name to be shown. Closer to the event, all participants signed up for the picnic will receive a separate email reminding them of the practicalities. If you have any questions, please contact An Cong (an.cong@hotmail.com).
See you at the tournament and picnic!
Welcome to our club's pre-christmas event on Saturday 9.12.!
Tapion Sulka's traditional Pre-Christmas event will be held on Saturday 9 December 2023. The program starts at the Esport Center with a traditional little Christmas double tournament, where you can challenge different opponents. The most important part is to have fun and enjoy playing games together!
After matches willing ones will head to Otaniemi Radisson Blu hotel restaurant Ranta.
You must register for the Christmas dinner no later than 5.12. and for the double tournament’s last registration day is on Friday 8.12.
The playful doubles tournament starts at 10 a.m. Our club's players of all ages and levels are welcome. All pairs get matches both in the initial pools and in the follow-up games. Choose a nice playing partner for yourself and sign up for the games together.The registration must be done only once for each pair. Unfortunately, it is not possible to register without a pair. The double tournament is free, and replaces the last ranking event, meaning that the singles rankings will continue again in January. The points of this tournament do not affect the ranking list.
Register with your partner for the doubles tournament no later than Friday 8 December. at 6 p.m. via the attached form: https://forms.gle/CRT1UgTMmQEBLpiK8
Unfortunately, it is not possible to register at the hall. The event is played with own shuttles, which can also be purchased from the event organizers.
We encourage pairs to wear team outfits, because the best outfit will be awarded in the tournament! In previous years, pairs have dressed e.g. with an animal, swimming or beach theme, so the outfit can be very casual or funny.
Dinner
After the tournament and showers, we will move to Otaniemi Radisson Blu hotel restaurant Ranta for dinner around 3 pm. Tapion Sulka will make the table reservation, so the last day to register for dinner is Tuesday, December 5. When registering, you must already decide what to order, so please mention the food you want to order and if you have any food allergies or restrictions. Dinner is at your own expense, you can get to know the restaurant's menu here: https://www.raflaamo.fi/en/restaurant/espoo/bistro-ranta/menu/5596/bistro-menu
You can register for the dinner with this form: https://forms.gle/ytX3iePudCHvAMuSA
Guests are also welcome to the dinner, please report their arrival on the same form as well.
If you have any questions, please contact: an.cong@hotmail.com
See you at the pre-christmas event!