Tapion Sulka thanks all badminton players for the past year and wishes everyone a joyful and badminton-filled New Year 2026!
The office will be closed from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026. We will respond to all messages at the beginning of the year and apologize for any possible delay in replies.
The event kicks off at 10:00 a.m at Esport Center with a double tournament and you can come to warm up already at 9.30 am. 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 Thursday 11.12. at 15.00 via this link: https://forms.gle/EJxvsm8coz6z5qna9. 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) and age 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.
If you have any questions, please contact: an.cong@hotmail.com
See you at the pre-Christmas event!
Tapion Sulka’s long-time executive director and coach, one of Finland’s top badminton players of the 1990s, Lasse Lindelöf, has passed away after a serious illness. Tapion Sulka mourns Lasse's energetic and joyful presence. Tapion Sulka ry extends its warm condolences to Lasse’s family and loved ones.
Lasse began playing badminton in 1979. He entered his first competition only at the age of 12. His first Finnish Championship title came in mixed doubles at the age of 17 in 1985. Altogether, alongside four mixed doubles national titles, he also won two men’s doubles championships.
Lasse was one of the absolute leading figures in Finnish badminton during the 1990s. He was a key link in the legendary team that took Finland’s men’s squad to the Thomas Cup finals in Jakarta in 1994. Over the course of his career, Lasse represented Finland in a total of 79 international matches. His trademark was quick and light footwork, which seemed to happen almost effortlessly. In Sulkapallo magazine, he was nicknamed “the weasel.”
Lasse began his coaching career in 1993, working at many levels from juniors to elite players. In 2012, he was appointed executive director of Tapion Sulka. Through his work and charisma, he supported the club’s growth into what it is today.
Lasse’s contribution to the club and its spirit was immense. He coached hundreds of current and former Tapion Sulka hobbyists and top players, igniting in them a deep passion for badminton and supporting their journeys to the highest level of the sport. In Lasse’s chest beat one of the greatest Tapion Sulka hearts.
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.
