Flanders Open 10s Tournament Tour Itinerary 

Day 1

• Depart from your selected airport or ferry port of departure.
• Transfer from airport or ferry port to your accommodation.
• Registration for tournament.
• Optional activity for the day.
• Evening dinner at a local restaurant or accommodation.
• Journey into Lloret Town.
• Selected activity for the evening.
• Return to accommodation.

Day 2

• Early breakfast at your accommodation.
• Flanders Open 10s Registration still open.
• Coach transfer to the welcoming party venue.
• Outdoor apero time and fancy dress party..
• Welcome meal.
• Festival party disco & Lloret Town by night.
• Back to accommodation.

Day 3

• Breakfast at accommodation.
• Tournament commences with the oldies & ladies.
• Team photo sessions.
• Lunch.
• Games continue.
• Finals.
• Coach transfers to accommodation.
• Transfer to the gala dinner venue.
• Outdoor cocktail & trophy ceremony.
• Gala dinner.
• Gala show & Champagne
• Return to the festival accommodation.
• End the evening in Lloret Town.

Day 4

• Morning breakfast.
• Prepare to leave for airport or ferry port.

Flanders Open 10s Tournament Accommodation

• Choose from selected hotels such as:
  • Domus Portus.
  • Best Western Premier Keizershof Hotel.
  • Station Hotel Aalst.
• Select from hostels such as:
  • Treck Hostel.
  • Hostel 47.
  • 13 O’Clock Hostel.
• Also available on site camping with tent or festihuts.
• 24 Hr assistance for all your queries.
• Bath and toilet facilities at accommodation sites and festival centre.
• Full Breakfast.
• Optional evening dinner.

Some Optional Tour Extras:

• Extend tour longer.
• Combine as part of a Belgium tour.
• Return flights from the chosen airport or ferry port.
• Coach transfers to an airport or ferry port.
• Extra sightseeing opportunities
• Visit the Flanders Field Memorial Cemetery and Museum.
• A day trip to Brussels.
• Take an emotional visit to Breendonk Concentration Camp.

Tournament Rules :

• Men’s Competitive : Matches are organised for teams consisting mainly of players 35-50 years old in age with a minimum squad of 20 players and willing to play rugby matches with the complete World Rugby rules (except the non-contested scrums).
  A final will be played between the first 2 classified teams.
• Confirmed Men’s Social : Matches are organised for teams with only a few under 35 year olds, those with small squads and those who want to have a fun game of rugby but playing seriously. A maximum of 3 under 35 years old are allowed to play on the field at any time. Squads can have more under 35’s but only 3 can ever be playing at the same time. EGOR Rules are observed.
• Beginners Men’s Social : Matches are organised for teams having minimum 2 thirds of beginning players (players who played in the young categories or players who started in veterans). Ideal also for mix gendered teams! Only a maximum of 3 under 35 years old to play on the field at any time. Squads can have more under 35’s but only 3 can ever be playing at the same time. EGOR Rules are observed except the non-contested rucks and the above the belt tackles are forbidden.
• Ladies : Open age, with competitive, social Rugby 7, 10, 12 or XV matches and / or touch matches.

Tournament Rules :

The normal World Rugby (WR) rules shall apply with the following variations:

• All 8 forwards must remain bound in the scrum until the ball has been cleared.
• The halfback must not follow the ball around the scrum.
• There must be no pressure, scrummaging or movement of the scrum (i.e. non-contested scrums).
• There shall be no striking against the head by hookers.
• Defending players may kick the ball only in their own 22.
• In lineouts all 8 forwards must take part.
• All lineouts shall be set (no quick lineouts) and with lifting if agreed by captains and ref.
• Teams scoring a try will restart the game by kicking the ball to the non-scoring team.
• Unlimited substitution of players.
• Players must observe the offside rule, particularly that of remaining behind the hindmost foot at rucks, mauls and scrums; lineouts to a minimum of 10 metres.
• The game shall be played over two 15-minute periods.
• All players must observe the restrictions on tackling ‘older’ players. These are identified by coloured shorts.
• Captains will be responsible for the behaviour of their players.
• Other variations may be agreed at the discretion of both captains and the referees.
• You cannot wear boots with any metal/aluminium studs. It is prohibited by the groundsmen and organiser’s.
• All players must use either plastic, moulded, rubber or blades for playing.

Tournament Rules : Coloured Shorts

The normal World Rugby (WR) rules shall apply with the following variations:

• 35 to 64 years RED SHORTS : If a player is wearing red shorts, that means he does not want to be tackled to the ground or pushed off his feet.  Any player in red shorts may be ‘held’ in the spirit of EGOR but NOT tackled.
• 65 to 69 years YELLOW SHORTS :  The player can be held but not brought to the ground.
• 70 to 79 years PURPLE SHORTS : The player cannot be touched or obstructed in any way.
• 80 + years SPECIAL COMMITTEE SHORTS : The player cannot be touched or obstructed in any way.