Planning
The official start of the Belgian Transplantoux Games for all participants will take place on Saturday 6 September at 10 am at the University Sports Centre Ghent.
Each participant will receive a bib number which he must wear during the entire event (Saturday and Sunday)
We will conclude the Games with a closing ceremony on Sunday 7 September at 4pm
Saturday 6/9
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From 8am: pick up registration package (for Saturday AND Sunday)
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10am: Opening Ceremony
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11am-5pm: Initiations, recreational activities and competitions (see sports schedule)
Sunday 7/9
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From 8:30 am: pick up registration package (initiations, recreational activities and competitions on Sunday)
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10am-4pm: Initiations, recreational activities and competitions (see sports schedule)
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4pm: Closing Ceremony
Location
Sportcampus Blaarmeerse is the sports location for all residents of Ghent and beyond.
Parking and Transport
Parking
Information to follow
Shuttle
On Saturday and Sunday mornings and evenings, shuttles are provided between Ghent station and the university sports centre. Please indicate on the registration form if you wish to make use of this.
Public transport
Train to Ghent station.
From the station: bus (information to follow)
Transplant Games
With team Transplantoux Belgium we participate in the European and World Transplant Games.
Since 2024, the Belgian Transplant Games are also organized annually! Whatever your level, everyone can participate!
Food and drink
Enjoy a tasty bite to eat and a drink during the Belgian Transplantoux Games! We have put together a selection of tasty options with an assortment of food trucks and drink outlets dotted around the Games site.
Dates
The Belgian Transplantoux Games are primarily a meeting and sports moment for everyone who has undergone an organ transplant, for donors and people on dialysis. Because we want to focus on their health, recovery and visibility, the following priority and order principle applies to registrations: Every transplant recipient, donor and dialysis patient has absolute priority for registration, regardless of the chosen discipline ( more info )
From August 25, 2025, no changes will be possible regarding registration for competitions (with the exception of cancellation for medical reasons)
Participants who wish to cancel their registration for an event must report this to the person responsible for the event (“captain”) as early as possible and no later than 1 hour before the start of the event.
Medals and Certificates
Unique to the Belgian Transplantoux Games is the Transplantoux medal.
Everyone who participates in 2 events (recreational event, initiation or competition) will receive a unique Transplantoux Medal. This also applies to sympathizers. These will be awarded on Sunday at the end of the day during the closing ceremony.
Competitions: per event, participants who achieve 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in their age category will receive a Belgian Transplantoux Games certificate.
Food and drink
Enjoy a tasty bite to eat and a drink during the Belgian Transplantoux Games! We have put together a selection of tasty options with an assortment of food trucks and drink outlets dotted around the Games site.
Registration package
Race number for competitions, wristbands for initiations and recreational activities, lunch vouchers and a Goodie Bag must be collected at the reception.
Dialysis
It is imperative that people on dialysis undergo dialysis as late as possible before attending the Games. If dialysis is required on site, it is possible to perform dialysis during the Games with the consent of the participant's nephrologist: If applicable, the dialysis session will take place depending on the planning of the chosen sports disciplines (subject to local availability). Please contact the organization for this.
Stay in Ghent
Ghent has a wide range of accommodations that you can choose and book yourself. Combine your participation in the Games with a visit to Ghent. (Re)discover the beautiful architecture, rich history, vibrant culture and lively atmosphere.
There are a limited number of beds available at Sport Vlaanderen (25) in multi-person rooms (can be booked via the registration form)
photo credit: visit.gent.be
Photos and video
Photos and videos taken during the Belgian Transplantoux Games may only be used by participants for private purposes. The participants transfer the right to use the images to the organizer. On the registration form you can indicate whether or not you agree to this.
Insurance
Iedere deelnemer van de Belgian Transplantoux Games is verzekerd. Je kan het aangifteformulier hier downloaden.
Brochure
Approximately two weeks before the event, each registered participant will receive a brochure by email with the latest practical information.
Price
Price includes:
All activities and ceremonies, lunch, shuttle service
Early Bird:
- Participants: 20 Euro*
- Participants abroad: 65 Euro*
- Children (transplanted, donor, dialysis): free
- Other children: 15 Euro*
From July 1 till August 25, 2025:
- Participants: 30 Euro*
- Participants abroad: 85 Euro*
- Children (transplanted, donor, dialysis): free
- Other children: 15 Euro*
