IWT FINNISH MIDNIGHT SUN OPEN 2026
REGULATIONS
DATES
26.-28. June 2026
TIME SCHEDULE
First doubles matches start on Friday at the earliest at 12.00 (GMT +2) and the prize giving ceremony is on Sunday at 16.00 (appr.)
VENUE
Talihalli, Huopalahdentie 28, 00350 Helsinki
CLASSES
Men A – Elite, Women A – Elite
Men A – Elite Doubles, Women A – Elite Doubles
Mixed A – Elite Doubles
Men B – Advanced, Women B – Amateur
Men B – Advanced Doubles, Women B – Amateur Doubles
Mixed B Doubles
Men C – Amateur,
Men D – First timers, Women – First timers
Juniors u12, u14, u16, u21, Girls u12, u14, u16, u21
Seniors 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+ 70+
Women Seniors 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+
Seniors 45+-Doubles, Seniors 55+-Doubles
For a class to be played there must be at least three entrants. All classes will be filled in world ranking order. The organizer and FIR reserve the right to wild cards in each class. A player can enter one doubles and mixed class and two singles classes (one men/women and one seniors/juniors).
PRIZES
Men A and Women A according to FIR regulations
Prizes in kind in all other classes.
ORGANIZER
The Finnish Racketlon Federation
Poku Salo -Tournament Director +358 40 7765320 – poku@racketlon.fi
Seppo Raiski – Tournament Referee; Heli Mäkelä – Finances
ENTRY
Entries close on Monday 15th June 2026
Entry fee 60 € in all A, B, C singles classes. FIRST 30 ENTRIES -10 € EARLY BIRD -OFFER !
Entry fee for an additional singles class 45 €.
Entry fee for doubles 25 € / player.
Entry fee for First timers and u13 classes 30 €
Entry fees to be paid before the first match.
All players need to have a valid 2026 FIR license (No license needed in u13 and First timers -classes)
BALLS
Table tennis – Andro speedball 3s
Badminton – RSL Classic Tourney
Squash – Dunlop Pro xx
Tennis – Wilson
COURTS
Table tennis – Parquet
Badminton – Parquet
Squash – Unpolished parquet
Tennis – Top Clay (in case of rain Greenset)
RULES
The Rules of the FIR World Tour will be applied.
ACCOMMODATION
VALO Hotel Helsinki, Mannerheimintie 109, 00280 Helsinki
https://valo.fi/en/ email: reception.helsinki@valo.fi tel: +358 10 340 4000
There’s a dynamic pricing with a 25% discount.
Please make your reservation by email or by phone to the reception and use the booking code “RACKETLON26” when making your reservation. The discount is valid until 15.6.2026.
MEALS
Meals available daily at the venue (appr. 12 €).
REFEREES
Elite matches will be refereed.
INSURANCE AND RISK
Players are reminded of the ”Koubaa Rule”, that they are responsible for their own insurances.
FIR and the tournament organizers decline all responsibility in cases of injuries.
With their registration for the tournament, players are explicitly agreeing to this condition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Although we aim at giving all the relevant information here, please feel free to contact us by phone +358 40 7765320 (Poku Salo) or email poku@racketlon.fi if there is something more you want to know.
WEBSITE
www.racketlon.fi
With their registration for the tournament, players are explicitly agreeing to:
1. the FIR Private Data protection privacy policy:
https://www.racketlon.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FIR-GDPR-Policy.pdf
In addition, players agree that FIR may send their contact information to their national Racketlon federation.
2. the Terms and Conditions for players’ participation in FIR international Racketlon events, as governed by the official FIR Players and Draws Regulations:
https://www.racketlon.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FIR-Players-and-Draws-Regulations-2.2.2019.pdf
3. allow images and videos to be taken of them and published on the FRF and FIR media channels as well as any other media like TV, newspaper etc.
4. the ”Koubaa Rule”, that they are responsible for their own insurances, such as health, accident and third party liability etc.
FIR and the tournament organisers decline all liability and responsibility in cases of missing or inadequate insurance.