Badminton at Tali

Hello sporty population! 🌍

Join us for an exciting session of badminton and meet people from around the globe! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome! 🎉

IMPORTANT: Spots are limited, so make sure to reserve yours in advance. Only registered participants can join to ensure fair access for all. If you mark 'going' but don't attend, or fail to cancel at least 1 day before (by 9 PM Saturday), you may be suspended from the next two sessions.

📍 Location: Talihalli Huopalahti
⏰ Time: 11:00–12:30
🏸 Courts: 9, 10, and 11

You can meet us at the entrance a little before 11:00 or head directly to the courts (please do not enter before our booking starts).

Who can join?
• Open to everyone, regardless of background or gender
• No badminton skills required – beginners are warmly welcomed!
• Age limit: 16+

This event is free, but please bring your rackets and indoor shoes. If you don’t have a racket, you can borrow one from the hall at no charge.

We strive to make our events accessible to everyone. Therefore, individuals with a refugee background can attend free of charge without prior registration. Just send a message to Alaa to let us know you’re coming!

This approach is intentional—many refugees and newcomers face barriers that can make formal registration challenging. By removing this requirement, we aim to foster a welcoming and low-threshold environment where participation is safe and simple.

Our events support the mental health and well-being of refugees and immigrants while promoting dialogue that challenges cross-cultural stigmas. We believe open access is vital for building trust, increasing participation, and creating meaningful connections across communities. 🤝

After badminton, we'll relax in Talihalli's sauna and may head to a local restaurant for lunch. 🍽️