players info

Tournament 2023

EntriesIf you have an IPIN and you are registered, you can use the Online Entry Service of the ITF. 
Entry deadline is Thursday July 20th 2023 by 14.00 Hrs GMT (Thursday 18 days prior to the Monday of the Tournament week).Withdrawal deadline for Main Draw and Qualifying is Tuesday July 25th 2023 by 14.00 Hrs GMT (Tuesday 13 days before Monday of the Tournament week).Freeze deadline preceding the Tournament week is Thursday August 3rd 2023 by 14.00 Hrs GMT (Thursday preceding the Tournament Week). 
Qualifying Draw: 32 playersSunday August 6th and Monday August 7th 2023.Sign-in for the qualifying draw at the referee's office on Saturday August 5th 2023 before 18.00 Hrs.Entry fee 36 Euro.
Singles Main Draw: 32 playersFrom Monday August 7th to Sunday August 13th 2023.Players are not required to sign in.Entry fee 36 Euro.Final on Sunday August 13th 2023 at 15.00 Hrs.
Doubles: 16 teamsFrom Tuesday August 8th to Saturday August 12th 2023.Sign-in deadline is Monday August 7th 2023 by 14.00 Hrs. Entry fee 18 Euro per player (if not in Main Draw).Final on Saturday August 12th 2023 at 19.00 Hrs.
Number of courts 1 red clay court (center court) in front of the town hall, Zeelaan 303, Koksijde-Bad.6 red clay courts in the tennis club T.C. Koksijde, Zeelaan 72, Koksijde-Dorp.Tennis balls: Wilson Tour Premier All Court (Type 2) (THA)

Travelling 2023

Report to the refereeUpon arrival players are to report to the referee. The referee's office is located on the ground floor of the new town hall in Koksijde-Bad. At this time of the summer season there is a lot of traffic and it may take time to find a parking place. We wouldn't want you to check-in too late.Address: Koksijde, Zeelaan 303, Theaterplein. Find it on Google Maps.
Arrival by carThere is an underground parking called "CASINO Parking" in the Kursaallaan, near the referee's office. The first 59 parking minutes are free. There is another (free) parking within walking distance near the church (Jaak Van Buggenhoutlaan) and in the Tennisclub as well (Zeelaan 72). There is a shuttle service from the tennisclub to the referee's office for free, but only on demand (ask info in the tennisclub or contact the tournament info desk +32 (0)58 53 21 26).
Arrival at Brussels National Airport and by train to KoksijdeWalk to the train station in the airport and ask/buy/book a ticket to Koksijde. Koksijde is on the line to De Panne.Contact the tournament info desk (Tel: +32 (0)58 53 21 26) for free transportation to the referee's office or your housing.Timetables of the trains between Brussels - National Airport and Koksijde can be found on this website.

Housing 2023

Room reservations
This is very important! The tournament takes place in the busiest period of the summer. Please make your reservation well in advance. Booking of a hotel room has to be done directly with the manager of the hotel of your choice.
Rooms and apartments in "Domein Westhoek" in Oostduinkerke The official tournament housing is "Domein Westhoek" Noordzeedreef 6-8, 8670 Oostduinkerke. Its very nice rooms and apartments are situated in a classified dune landscape. For a double room you will pay 61 EURO per person per night, breakfast included. The rate for a single room is 75 EURO per person per night, also breakfast included. Hotel tax is not included, approximate cost is 2,50 EURO per person per night.Make a reservation, for one week, directly with the manager mentioning that you are playing the Flanders Ladies Trophy Koksijde. You will not be charged if you have to leave earlier than expected.info@domein-westhoek.be 
The Youth Hostel in OostduinkerkeStarting Saturday August 5th 2023 (not before) we can offer bed and breakfast -FREE OF CHARGE- in the Youth Hostel "De Peerdevisser". The rooms in the hostel have 4 beds. The Youth Hostel is situated at: Duinparklaan 41, 8670 Oostduinkerke. 
To book your room make your request by filling in this online form.
Note 1: the number of rooms is very limited. Please fill in the online form to make your request, your request will be taken care of in order of booking.Note 2: for players onlyChris, member of the tournament staff, and NOT the hostel, handles requests for accommodation in the Youth Hostel.
The following web site may be useful: www.visitkoksijde.be or use this hotel booker:
Info Desk Our ever charming hostesses are Mrs. Chris Formesyn and former WTA player Eveline Vanhyfte. Whatever your problem may be, they will help you.
InternetIt is possible to mail and surf for free in the players lounge. Ask for info in infodesk.A free hotspot near center court allows the use of your own device. A laptop with internet connection is always available in the players' lounge.
TransportationWe provide free  transportation from Saturday August 5th 2023 on between Koksijde railway station, hotel Domein Westhoek and other hotels to the tennis club and practice courts. Thanks to our sponsor Devisch.