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Q: When should I travel?

Arriving in Dendermonde From Friday (16:00), you’re welcome on our grounds. Certainly be there in time for the Welcome Reception on the Friday evening. This is planned to be held from around 20:00 until around 22:00 in our clubhouse. It is also the opportunity to get some of the administration done. If you do not make the reception then you need to be at the Tournament well before 10:00 AM on Saturday to sort out the administration. Leaving Dendermonde The final game finishes around 18:30 on Sunday. This is followed by the prize-giving ceremony followed by the final tournament party until 03:00. If you are booking a flight, try to get one on Monday. Leaving early and missing the final is not fun. Missing the plane is also not good. The final party is also well worth staying on for. The last teams are asked to leave on Monday morning after breakfast around 10:00.

Q: How many players may we bring?

Currently you can register up to 20 players for the Tens tournament. Our experience is that all teams need a minimum of 15 players to meet all of their commitments on the pitch. We often get players trying to find a team to play for and can usually help to supplement teams who are short of players. For safety reasons there is a restriction that all senior players need to be at least 18 years old unless explicitly allowed by the Organizing Committee.

Q: When can we see the Playing Schedule?

As soon as the draw is made – normally half May – it is sent out to all teams entered along with a playing schedule and both will be sent out to all team responsibles. It is important that you check your schedule to make sure you know when your first game is to be played. NOTE! We have a very tight playing schedule. Both teams must be on the pitch at the scheduled time or within two minutes after the previous game is over – there is no waiting time. The referee will whistle for kick-off even if only one team is on the pitch.

Q: How do you select which teams get a place?

To be considered for the tournament you must fill out the application form and pay your entry fee. First come, first served. Teams that have played in the tournament before and have performed well get preferential treatment should any problems arise. Because of the pressure on places, we normally do not allow clubs to enter more than one team in each class.

Q: Why is it forbidden to bring beverages & food into the tournament site?

There is a strict arrangement with the city-council and the Insurance Company to make sure there is no glass on the tournament site. But most of all, this tournament operates with unprecedented logistics which are extremely expensive. The only means to pay all that have to come from the sale of food & drinks. Allowing the participants to bring their own would ensure the end of the Flanders Open Rugby.