Juniors' Team and Skill competition is arriving again in November! On Saturday, November 15, 2025, hopefully a large group of young badminton enthusiasts will gather at Esport Center to compete as teams against other clubs and teams both on the badminton court and in various skill challenges.
In the Skill and Team Competition, a badminton team competition is played, as well as the "Taitokisa"= Skill competition, which includes a skills course and a badminton quiz. The competitions are separate and both are contested as teams. Almost all the age groups have separate hobby category and competitive category, meaning that players of all levels are welcome to the event! At the end of the day, all participants will receive a participation award, and the best performing teams will be awarded with team trophies. The event has always been extremely popular, a unique place for juniors to experience team play in badminton and spend a fun day with their club mates.
The following categories are played in the competition:
U9 (2017 born and younger)
U11, Hobby and Competitive categories (2015 & 2016)
U13, Hobby and Competitive categories (2013 & 2014)
U15, Hobby and Competitive categories(2011 & 2012)
Those participating in the competitive categories need a license, which can be bought through Suomisport. U9 category and hobby categories doesn't require a license. Hobby categories are very suitable for players who have been to less or no competitions, the level is moderate there. Having fun, learning new things and meeting new friends is more important than winning. Entry fee for U9 category is 10€ and for other categories 25€.
Registration for the competition happens through your own club. Ask your club's coach who will assemble the teams for your club (Tapion Sulka players registrations to Nella by email at nella@tapionsulka.fi). If your club cannot find a team for the junior's age group, it is recommended to contact other clubs if you could join their team. This is how it has been done for many years with players coming from smaller clubs, we try to get everyone into the competition who wants to join! Hopefully your coach can help you with this, or you can contact other clubs yourself.
During the day, lunch is available at the hall. Lunch must be booked in advance when registering! Chicken pasta + salad and bread are available, for €9. Allergies special dietaries are taken into account.
Summary of the important details
When: On Saturday 15.11.2025
Where: Esport Center, Koivu-Mankkaan tie 3, Espoo
What: Season's best junior event
How: Registrations through your own club. Remember to book lunch if you wish
For who: All juniors born in 2011 after, for all the experienced competitors, novice competitors and also hobby players
See you there!
Here you can check the atmosphere of the 2020 and 2018 competitions:
Welcome to Tapion Sulka's Six-Week Badminton Courses! We offer doubles and beginner courses for adults. The course fee for members is €100 and includes six (6) training sessions at Esport Center, coaching, court rental, and shuttlecocks.
Adult Courses
Doubles Courses – Mondays 20:00–21:00
Beginner Courses – Thursdays 20:00–21:00
Junior Courses
Welcome to junior game nights on Mondays or Fridays! 😃 Free game nights are held for 8–11-year-olds on Fridays from 17:00 to 18:00 https://tapionsulka.myclub.fi/flow/events/9692891 and for 11–14-year-olds (as of 27.10.) on Mondays from 20:00 to 21:00 https://tapionsulka.myclub.fi/flow/events/9692926. We welcome 8 club memebers/night, registration via MyClub! Welcome!
During the one-hour session, you’ll get to play with fellow badminton enthusiasts, apply what you've learned in practice, and enjoy exercising in good company – coach will be present!
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.
