Tapion Sulka has been steadily moving towards the future, developing both its coaching expertise and a strong, community-driven club culture. The club’s strategy is grounded in a humane, learning-oriented approach that combines high-performance sports with lifelong physical activity. The role of the new executive director is central to leading and developing this overall vision – with the responsibility of turning strategic goals into concrete actions in everyday operations and ensuring that the club continues to grow as a strong, influential, and sustainable force in Finnish badminton.
The recruitment process for a new executive director, conducted over the spring, has now been completed. The application round was highly competitive, with over 40 qualified candidates applying for the position. After two rounds of interviews, Tarja Arkio was selected for the role.
We’ll get to know Tarja better as the new season begins, but here’s a message from her as we head into summer:
"I’m truly excited to join Tapion Sulka on its journey. The club has a strong drive to grow and lead the way in Finnish badminton, and I believe we’ll achieve a lot together. And the foundation we’re building on is something to respect: for 65 years, this local Espoo-based club has not only offered high-quality activities for badminton enthusiasts, but also helped Finnish players reach the top level internationally. See you at the hall!"
The club’s development work continues with an even stronger focus on coaching
Tapion Sulka aims to become a forerunner in Finnish badminton – both in its club culture and coaching. In recent years, we have invested significantly in developing our coaching expertise and systems. Our coaches have participated in developing their expertise at university level as well as in national and international coaching programs. Throughout the season, we have also regularly organized coaches’ meetings and book clubs to support the professional development of our session coaches. Additionally, we actively use MIELI ry’s “Young Mind in Sports” materials to support the mental wellbeing of our young players.
We have refined our coaching philosophy by placing the athlete’s own learning at the center. Based on ecological dynamics theory, our training emphasizes the development of game understanding – helping players learn to read the game by observing their environment and making tactically sound decisions in response to in-game opportunities (affordances).
With these themes in mind, we look forward to continuing the work in the fall – but in the meantime, let’s enjoy some ice cream, sunshine, and well-earned summer days. See you back at the hall in August!
The fall training season begins on Monday, August 11th, 2025.
Registration will take place on Tapion Sulka's MyClub website. Check out the group options here: https://tapionsulka.fi/en/groups-and-sign-up/ and login to your MyClub account to book your place on time!
For new members: You can’t sign up for the groups before you are a member of the club. Find out more about becoming a member from the Join the club -page.
We are thrilled about the upcoming season and look forward to new experiences with you in the training groups. Our club officials and coaches are prepared to offer you high-quality coaching and unforgettable badminton experiences.
There are no coached training sessions in Tapion Sulka on 29th of May, as that is an official bank holiday in Finland. The courts are available for the players who are participating on trainings normally organized during Thursdays.
Again this year, Tapion Sulka members have the opportunity to buy an affordable summer card for badminton at Esport Center! The card is valid from 1.6.-31.7.2024. The summer card holder's share of the badminton court is free at all times. Courts can also be booked in advance.
The price of the summer card is 20€ for juniors and 40€ for adults (over 18 years old). You can buy the summer card at the Esport Center cashier right from the beginning of June!
When buying the summer cards, prove you are a member of Tapion Sulka by the Member card found from myClub.
From 18th to 21st of April, there are no coached training sessions in Tapion Sulka, as those days are official bank holidays in Finland. The courts are available for the players who are participating on trainings normally organized during Friday and Monday (during the hours Esport Center is open).
The popular summer camps are fast approaching! This summer, Tapion Sulka has a record number of camps: two recreational / hobby junior camps and two competitive junior camps. Here you will find all the necessary information about the recreational junior camps:
Register by emailing nella.siilasmaa@gmail.com or via MyCLub! When registering, please provide the player's name, year of birth, any food allergies, and permission to photograph (yes/no).
Welcome to the top camps!