Special Champions League Belgium 2024

• 08h15 Warm up
• Divisioning – 1x 15 minutes per game
• 09h00 Divisioning Round 1
• 09h25 Divisioning Round 2
• 09h50 Divisioning Round 3
• 10h15 Divisioning Round 4
• 10h40 Divisioning Round 5
• 11h05 Divisioning Round 6
• 10h00 Start activities at eventzone
• 11h30 Start lunch at eventzone (till 14h00)
• 11h45 Divisioning Additional Round 7
• 12h10 Divisioning Additional Round 8
• 13h30 Special Champions League tournament
• 17h30 Start American Party at Blaarmeersen (Eventzone) – group 1
• 19h00 Start American Party at Blaarmeersen (Eventzone) – group 2
• 18h00 End of competition – Day 1

• 08h45 Warm up
• 09h30 Special Champions League tournament
• 11h30 Start lunch at eventzone (till 13h30)
• 12h30 End of competition
• 13h00 Medal ceremony @eventzone
• 13h30 Guest hospitality programme

All participanting teams have to arrange their own flights or train/bus/car rides to Ghent (Blaarmeersen)
and back home. For teams who fly, SO Belgium provides travel by train to and from the airport.

Arrivals by plane
Following airports can be used:
Brussels Airport (Zaventem) – https://www.brusselsairport.be/en/passengers
Brussels South Charleroi Airport – https://www.brussels-charleroi-airport.com/en
We do not provide transport from other airports to Ghent.
Arrivals are preferably scheduled around midday.

From and to the airport
For teams who fly, Special Olympcs has provided:
Train connection (50′) between Brussels Airport and Ghent Sint-Pieters railway station.
Pick-up services from Ghent Sint-Pieters railway station and Blaarmeersen/ Ho(s)tels.

Arrivals by train
Railway station Ghent Sint-Pieters
https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/station-information/oost-vlaanderen/gent-sint-pieters
Arrivals are preferably scheduled after 14h00.
For teams who arive by train, Special Olympcs has provided à pick-up service to Blaarmeersen/
Ho(s)tels.

Arrivals by car/van
By car/van is possible on Friday 4 October after 14.00hrs at the Blaarmeersen Ghent.
Teams arriving by car/van can park their vehicles for free at the Blaarmeersen. There are no reserved
parking spaces at the hostels. Teams can use the organisation’s transport between the sports site and the ho(s)tel.

!! Ghent has a low emission zone – if you wish to use your own cars/vans in Ghent check in advance
https://stad.gent/en/mobility-ghent/low-emission-zone-ghent

From and to the tournament
The chosen ho(s)tels are Hostel De Draecke, Hostel Kaba, KRGC Sporthostel and Ibis Budget Hotel, which
are approximately 5-15 minutes drive.
Transport to the tournament and back to the ho(s)tel will be by bus or vans, supported by SO Belgium
volunteers and staff.

The Special Champions League tournament will take place on 5 and 6 October 2024 at the
football fields (C/D/E) of Sport and Recreation park Blaarmeersen.

The address for this venue is: Blaarmeersen, Standlaan 24, 9000 Gent

Youth Hostel De Draecke
Sint-Widostraat 11, 9000 Gent
https://www.jeugdherbergen.be/nl/gent

A renovated hostel in Ghent with an urban feel
Hostel De Draecke is located right in the historic centre of Ghent, just 150 metres from the Gravensteen
and the Graslei. Come and stay in peace and quiet, but with all the sights of Ghent within easy reach.
This hostel is a modern base in Ghent for groups, families and solo travellers who want to stick around in
comfort in the heart of the city. Retreat to one of the thirty comfortable rooms with private bathroom or
enjoy a well-deserved breather in the lounge or at the bar during your overnight stay in Ghent.

Next teams are staying at this hotel: SO Luxembourg, SO France, SO Danmark, SO Poland, SO Isle of Man and SO Italy
Bus pick-up point: TBC Lievekaai, kruispunt Molenaarsstraat en Academiestraat
Important : Bring your own towel & soap – can be hired for €1.5 at reception

Youth Hostel KABA
SFilips van Arteveldestraat 35 9000 Gent
www.kabahostel.be/en

A cosy atmosphere and arty lounge
KaBa Hostel offers precisely that what the smart tourist is looking for. A cosy atmosphere in the green
garden and arty lounge, pleasant comfort in the dorms or private rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and an
internet bar. Located within walking distance from the historical centre but just outside of the busiest city
area. And very nice hosts at the reception desk who you can always ask anything.

Next teams are staying at this hotel: Club Brugge, KV Mechelen and SV Zulte Waregem
Bus pick-up point: Sint Annaplein (130m)
Important: Bring your own towel & soap

Sport Hostel KRCG
Yachtdreef 2 9000 Gent
https://krcg.be/sporthostel/

Sport Hostel KRCGT is located near the most important sport centers of Ghent. At walking distance,
accommodations for rowing, kayaking, cycling, athletics, rugby, swimming, etc. can be found. Therefore,
the sport hostel in our rowing club is the perfect place to stay during sport events or training weeks.
We can accommodate up to 32 guests, and there is access to a private kitchen, communal living room and possibility for external catering.

This will be the base camp for our national selection Special Devils & Flames during the SCL tournament.

Ibis Budget Gent Dampoort
Koopvaardijlaan 29, 9000 Gent
https://ibisbudgetgent.be/

This hotel is located within walking distance of the historical city center of Ghent and Dampoort station and located just outside the LEZ zone.
Compact and unique single, double and triple rooms with private bathroom, flat-screen TV and air
conditioning. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available upon request. Free High-Speed WIFI.

This is the hotel for the EFDN teams, the meeting for the EFDN project team and the coaches’ meeting
on Friday evening.

Bus pick-up point: In front of Hotel

A dedicated press area will be available during the event, this is indicated on the map below.