FIS NORDIC COMBINED TEAM INFO BOOKLET SEASON 2017/18

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1 FIS NORDIC COMBINED TEAM INFO BOOKLET SEASON 2017/18 FIS Presenting Sponsor FIS Central Sponsor

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Index 1 FIS Nordic Combined Office 2 World Cup Calendar 2017/18 3 World Cup Venue Information 4 Pre-season information 5 Ruka 6 Lillehammer 13 Ramsau am Dachstein 19 Otepää 26 Val di Fiemme 33 Chaux-Neuve 40 Nordic Combined TRIPLE Seefeld 48 Hakuba 54 Lahti 60 Oslo 67 Trondheim 73 Klingenthal 79 Schonach 85 Team contact list 91

3 FIS NORDIC COMBINED OFFICE Race Director Lasse Ottesen Mobile: Race Director Assistant Jan Rune Grave Mobile: Coordinator Equipment Control Guntram Kraus Mobile: Media Coordinator Silke Tegethof Mobile: Project Manager FISMAG Stefan Distel Mobile: distel@fismarketingag.com Nordic Assistant Annemarie Friedrich Phone: +41 (33) friedrich@fisski.com Race Results Administration Irina Gerber Phone: irina.gerber@fisski.com INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION Blochstr. 2, CH-3653 Oberhofen / Thunersee, Switzerland Phone +41 (33) Fax +41 (33) Website 2

4 WORLD CUP CALENDAR 2017/18 DATE DAY SITE NATION HILL EVENT Fri Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind. Gun 5 km Sat Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind. Gun Sun Ruka FIN HS 142 Ind. Gun Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 137 Team Sat Lillehammer NOR HS 137 Ind. Gun Sat Ramsau am Dachstein AUT HS 96 Ind. Gun Sun Ramsau am Dachstein AUT HS 96 Ind. Gun Sat Otepää EST HS 100 Ind. Gun Sun Otepää EST HS 100 Team Sprint Fri Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134 Ind. Gun Sat Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134 Team Sprint Sun Val di Fiemme ITA HS 134 Ind. Gun Sat Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118 Ind. Gun Sun Chaux-Neuve FRA HS 118 Team Fri Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind. Gun 5 km Sat Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind. Gun Sun Seefeld AUT HS 109 Ind. Gun 15 km Sat Hakuba JPN HS 134 Ind. Gun Sun Hakuba JPN HS 134 Ind. Gun Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang (KOR) Sat Lahti FIN HS 130 Team Sprint Sun Lahti FIN HS 130 Ind. Gun Sat Oslo NOR HS 134 Ind. Gun Tue Trondheim NOR HS 140 Ind. Gun Wed Trondheim NOR HS 140 Ind. Gun Sat Klingenthal GER HS 140 Ind. Gun Sun Klingenthal GER HS 140 Ind. Gun Sat Schonach GER HS 106 Ind. Gun Sun Schonach GER HS 106 Ind. Gun 15 km 3

5 WORLD CUP VENUE INFORMATION Order according to the World Cup calendar 2017/18 FIS Presenting Sponsor FIS Central Sponsor 4

6 PRE-SEASON DATES Meetings Wednesday, 22th of November 18:30 TCM with distribution of big bibs, Konttainen-Valtavaara room 19:30 Athletes Meeting, Konttainen-Valtavaara room Photo shooting As every year, a photo shooting with Nordic Focus to take portrait pictures for the TV graphics and industry partners will take place from Wednesday until Friday. It will be located in a marked cabin in the cross-country service compound. Times: Wed, 21 st Sun, 26 th all day Except one hour before and one hour after the competitions (all disciplines!), as the photographers need to edit the race pictures. To make individual arrangements with the responsible photographer: Federico Modica, call or federico@federicomodica.com If possible, don t come by the photo cabin immediately after training as the athletes faces will be red/blotchy from the cold! To avoid long waiting times, do not come to the photo shooting right before and after official trainings. We are looking forward to seeing you in Ruka! Your FIS Nordic Combined team 5

7 RUKA (FIN) Competition Programme DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Fri, Ind. Gundersen HS 142, 2.5 km lap 1 jump / 5 km Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 142, 2.5 km lap 1 jump / 10 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 142, 2.5 km lap 1 jump / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET + 1h) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :00 SJ HS 142 PCR/Qualification 15:30 SJ HS 142 Ind. Gundersen 18:15 XC 5 km Ind. Gundersen 10:45 SJ HS 142 Ind. Gundersen 15:30 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 11:45 SJ HS 142 Ind. Gundersen 14:30 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 15:00 SJ HS 142 Official training 12:30-13:30 XC Official training 14:30 SJ HS 142 Trial Round 09:30 SJ HS 142 Trial Round/Qualifi cation 10:45 SJ HS 142 Trial Round/Qualifi cation 18:30 TCM Konttainen- Valtavaara room 19:30 Athletes Meeting Konttainen- Valtavaara room Arrival of teams After the race Winner presentation at the venue After the race Winner presentation at the venue After the race Winner presentation at the venue 6

8 Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS + WAX TRUCKS FINAL ENTRIES 12/10/ /11/ /11/2017 at 16:30 Spectator Information Ticket Pre-sale VIP Ticket Pre-sale Ticketmaster (1,98 min+inc) Kuusamon Erä-Veikot Ticket Prices pre-sale Day Ticket: Fri 19,50, Sat 27,50, Sun 19,50, Weekend Ticket: 50,00 VIP Ticket, Fri 120, Sat 150, Sun 120 VIP Ticket Spectator Parking Catering Access to VIP Restaurant Sudenpesä Parking hall Ruka Parking areas near stadium Different food and beverage stalls are available at the stadium area Side Events Friday, 23 rd of November, :00 Party at Piste restaurant Saturday, 24 th of November, 2017 Fireworks, Time: 19:15 22:00 Party at Piste restaurant 7

9 Organising Committee General Secretary Race Office Chief of Competition Accommodation Office Seppo Linjakumpu Päivi Laihola kev@rukanordic.com Jyri Pelkonen jyri.pelkonen@vuokattisport.fi Mia Oinas rukanordic@lomarengas.fi Financial Office Laura Hämäläinen laura.hamalainen@hiihtoliitto.fi Transportation Office Seppo Linjakumpu kev@rukanordic.com Wax Cabins Seppo Linjakumpu kev@rukanordic.com 8

10 Team Information 1. Accreditation Requests for additional accreditation must be sent via the FIS Online System or to the OC Secretariat at All accreditation cards can be picked up at: Accreditation Office in Hotel Rantasipi Rukahovi, near the reception, opening time daily from 09:00 to 19: Race Office The Race Office is located at Hotel Rantasipi Congress Centre Opening times: daily from 09:00 to 19:00. Sub-Race Offices located in the SJ and XC compounds; open Fri - Sun from 10:00 to 15: Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system The OC offers following accommodation (full board included): Three-star hotel Rantasipi Rukahovi next to the venue: 110 per person in double room, 145 single Three star apartments (RukaTonttu, RukaSuites, AurinkoRinne, RukaVillage, Rantasipi apartments) next to the venue: 110 per person (minimum number of persons) Three-star hotel Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki in Kuusamo, 20 min drive from venue (2 km skiing track beside the hotel, shuttle service available) 105 per person in double room, 140 single. Additional information about accommodation will be given to the teams after receiving the preliminary entries and accommodation requests Limited amount of accommodation available next to venue, mainly for quota. For outside of the quota also self-catering holiday cottages/apartments at Ruka area also possible request. Price for additional accommodation outside of the quota: 115 per person in double room or apartment (minimum number of persons) at Ruka and 110 per person HC Kuusamon Tropiikki Price for additional single rooms outside of the quota: Transport Official airport: Kuusamo and Oulu. The organizing committee will arrange transportation between the airports and the hotels. 1 transport (from and to the airport) free of charge. Prices for additional transport 140 for Kuusamo airport (up to 7 persons =140, 8-15 p.=205 ) 585 for Oulu airport (up to 7 persons = 585, 8-15 p.=680 ) 540 for Rovaniemi airport (up to 7 persons = 540, 8-15 p.=620 ) Shuttle service : No shuttle service between hotels and venues (walking 9

11 distance) Shuttle service available for teams living in the HC Kuusamon Tropiikki. 5. Payments Accommodation costs: Persons from the pay lists will be paid by the OC directly. For additional rooms, the teams will pay directly in the Accommodation Office until the 23th of November. Cash and credit cards accepted. Carrying costs/reimbursement: Expenses sheets will be received in financial office during the race weekend or by All payments will be done by electronically by bank transfer. 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: available from 20/11/2017 at 12:00 Waxing trucks: teams arriving with trucks must inform the OC until 12/10/2017 with exact measurements of the truck and details of the needs The keys to the cabins are available at the competition office. The deposit is 100 /team. Keys return to Ski Cafe/Service Area on the day of departure. Parking cards can be picked up at the Race Office together with the keys. 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The import, export and the operation of radio equipment in Finland is regulated by national law. Permits for the use of radio transmission equipment must be requested according to national specifications. The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) controls the use of radio frequencies in Finland and ensures that a sufficient number of frequencies are equally available, in order to ensure all users are able to operate in a cooperative and legal manner. Each user of a radio transmitter subject to license must obtain a license granted by FICORA. FICORA assigns the frequencies to be used. It is prohibited to use any other frequencies than the ones mentioned in the license. More details and application form: Applications must be submitted to FICORA by October 23rd radiotaajuudet@ficora.fi, Fax: ; more information from Mr. Markku Laasonen / markku.laasonen@ficora.fi License-exempted equipment: Please see FICORA Regulation 15 on collective frequencies for license-exempt radio transmitters and on their use: /regulations/regulation15regulationoncollectivefrequenciesforlicenceexemptradiotransmittersandontheiruse fin.html 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Finland. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Finland. 10

12 For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to kev@rukanordic.com. 9. Prize Money and Taxes Income tax for European and non-european citizens is 15% Income tax for US citizens is 0% If requested, the OC will provide the athletes with a receipt of taxes paid accompanying the prize money. 10. Media & Communications YouTube: #rukanordic 11. Maps 11

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14 LILLEHAMMER (NOR) Competition Programme DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Team HS 98, 2.5 km lap 1 jp / 4x 5km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 140, 2.5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, Sat, :00 SJ HS98 PCR 11:30 SJ HS140 Official Training 10:15 SJ HS98 Team Event 13:45 XC 4x5 km km Team Event Free training CC 09:00 SJ HS98 Official training 13:30-15:00 Official XC Training 09:00 SJ HS98 Trial Round 20:00 TCM Scandic Lillehammer Hotel 17:30 Opening Ceremony in the city centre after the race winner presentation at the venue Sun, :00 SJ HS140 Ind. Gundersen 14:00 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 08:00 SJ HS140 Qualification after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES + WAX TRUCKS FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 30/10/ /11/ /11/2016 at 19:00 13

15 Spectator Information Tickets World Cup Nordic Skiing Lillehammer Ticket Prices Tickets per day: (both venues all competitions CC/NC/SJL) NOK150 / 15 Weekend Ticket (both venues all competitions) NOK 300 / 30 VIP Ticket VIP Ticket more info: Spectator Parking Parking spaces available outside both venues Catering Food and beverage stalls available at the hill and at the CC Stadium Side Events Thursday 30 November :30 Opening Ceremony in the City centre of Lillehammer with Snow show and Christmas events. 14

16 Organising Committee Head Quarters Chief of OC Assistant Chief of OC OC Secretary Chief of Competition Assistant Chief of Competition Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins OC Secretariat Eiliv Furuli Ola Kokslien Hanne Viig Syversen Joern Olav Bekkelund Sverre Rotevatn Marit Falkenberg OC Secretariat Lars Erik Sønsteli SJ: Tore Sørum; XC: Lars Nes 15

17 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditation for Teams & Officials and parking cards can be picked up at the Information and OC office at Scandic Lillehammer Hotel; Opening time daily from 07:00 / 08:00 to 19:00. Requests for additional accreditation and parking cards must be send via the FIS Online System or to the OC Secretariat at hanneviigs@gmail.com Requested additional accreditation and parking cards can be picked up at the Information and OC office at the Scandic Lillehammer Hotel. 2. Race Office / OC Office OC Office: Scandic Lillehammer Hotel Open from at 14:00 Daily Opening Hours: 07:00 / 08:00 19:00 Race Offices: Lysgaardsbakkene Ski Jumping Hills, open from Friday Daily opening hours: Friday - Race Office open from 08:00 Saturday/Sunday Race Office open from 07:00 Birkebeineren Cross Country Stadium, open from Thursday Daily opening hours: Thu/Fri 08:00 16:00 Sat/Sun 07:00 16:00 3. Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via the FIS Online registration system The OC offers accommodation for all Nordic Combined Teams at the Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments located close to the Ski Jumping Hill. read more about the hotel here. Accommodation costs: The OC will pay for persons within the quota according to FIS Rules. Persons outside quota and outside the competition period will pay directly to the hotel. Price per person: CHF 125 per person in single or double room with full board. 4. Transport Official airport: Oslo Airport Gardermoen. The organizing committee will provide transportation between the airport and the hotels in Lillehammer. 1 transport (from and to the airport) free of charge. Price for additional transport: 30 / person (one way). Shuttle service The organizing committee will provide shuttle transport between the hotels and the Birkebeineren Cross Country Stadium and the Lysgaardsbakken Ski Jumping Hill. 16

18 5. Payments Carrying costs/reimbursement: Payment will be handled by the financial office at the Scandic Lillehammer Hotel. All payments will be done by bank transfer. 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: available from: Cross Country: Tuesday 28 Nov from 09:00 Ski Jumping: Monday 27 Nov from 09:00 Key pick up: SJ in the elevator building in the outrun; XC please contact Lars Nes, Waxing trucks: teams arriving with trucks must inform the OC before 30/10/2017 with exact measurements of the truck and details of the needs. 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The import, export and the operation of radio equipment in Norway is regulated by national law. Permits for the use of radio transmission equipment must be requested according to national specifications. Information: 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Norway. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa to enter Norway. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to the OC Secretariat: hanneviigs@gmail.com 9. Prize Money and Taxes The current Norwegian tax rate for non-resident athletes is 15%. Due to a special tax convention between Norway and USA and Russia, income tax will not be deducted by the OC the income shall be taxable only in the State of which the sportsman is a resident. For other athletes, tax will be deducted by the OC according to the Norwegian Foreign Artist Taxation Act, and taxes will be paid by the OC according to the regular tax legislation in Norway. 10. Media & Communications #wclhmr 17

19 11. Maps Nordic Combined 2,5 km Free technique Finish Start

20 RAMSAU AM DACHSTEIN (AUT) Competition Programme DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 98, 2.5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 98, 2.5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :00 SJ HS 98 PCR/Qualification 11:00 SJ HS 98 Ind. Gundersen 14:00 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 11:30 SJ HS 98 Ind. Gundersen 13:45 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 10:00 SJ HS 98 Official training 14:00-15:30 XC Official training 10:00 SJ HS 98 Trial Round 10:00 SJ HS 98 Trial Round/Qualification 19:00 TCM Ramsau Zentrum 18:00 Charity relay in the XC stadium after the race: winner presentation at the venue 19:00 Prize Giving Ceremony at Ederhof after the race: winner presentation at the venue in the evening: Advent Celebration at Ederhof Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 24/11/ /12/ /12/2017 at 14:00 19

21 Spectator Information Ticket Pre-sale only at: (Day Tickets only) Ticket Prices on the days: Day Ticket 10,00 VIP Ticket 120,00 VIP Ticket: Spectator Parking Catering Side Events While stock lasts Parking VAZ Ramsauer Veranstaltungszentrum VAZ Ramsauer Veranstaltungszentrum and at every Hotel nearby Saturday, : "Advent Celebration" including Prize Giving Ceremony at Ederhof Sunday, : Advent Celebration at Ederhof 20

22 Organising Committee General Secretary Race Office Chief of Competition Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Dr. Alois Stadlober Contact: Race Office Manuela Rettenwender +43/3687/81101 Gerhard Stocker Contact: Race Office Sportbüro Ramsau +43/3687/81101 Reinhold Walcher Contact: Race Office Karl Tiefenbacher Contact: Race Office Kerstin Pollmann Contact: Race Office 21

23 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditation cards for teams & officials will be distributed at the Team Captains Meeting. All other accreditation must be picked up at the Ramsau Zentrum. Opening times: Thu 12:00-19:00; Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 09:00-16:00 Requests for additional accreditation must be send via the FIS Online System or to Gudrun Fischbacher at 2. Race Office The Race Office is located in the building in the cross-country stadium Opening times: Mo, Wed, : 8:00-17:00 Thu, :00-20:00 Fri, Sun, until the end of the competition 3. Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via the FIS Online registration system Please contact the Sportbüro at office@ramsausport.com with your preferred hotel or if you have already booked accommodation! 4. Transport Official airport: Salzburg and München. The organizing committee will arrange transportation between the airports and the hotels. 1 transport (from and to the airport) free of charge. Only teams, no single persons! Shuttle service: Please contact the Race Office if you need transport from your hotel to the venue! 5. Payments Accommodation costs: The OC will pay for persons within the quota according to FIS Rules. Costs for persons not in the quota and all extras are payable directly in the hotels. Way of payment: All payments will be done by bank transfer. 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: available all weekend The keys to the cabins are available at the race office. The deposit is 50 /team. Key return also to the Sportbüro/Race Office, open until the end of the event on Sunday and from 08:00 on Monday morning until 12: Radio Equipment Regulations All the used frequencies must be registered with and authorized by the 22

24 regulatory authority. A fine of up to may apply for unregistered radios. Please make sure to fill out the attached registration form and send it back to fb.graz@bmvit.gv.at. Representatives of the authority will be on location during the World Cup to check if all radios are registered! 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Austria. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Austria. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to office@ramsausport.com. 9. Prize money and taxes First-time starters in Ramsau need to fill out the Bank Transfer form for prize money with an attached a copy of the passport. Please deliver it to the race office until Wed, ! Athletes must bring their passports and residential address details to receive the prize money! Detailed tax information see separate tax info handout 10. Media & Communications #wcramsaudachstein 11. Course Maps 23

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26 Telecommunication Authority of Styria and Carinthia A 8010 Graz Conrad von Hötzendorf Straße 86 Tel.: +43(0)1/ Fax: +43(0)1/ fb.graz@bmvit.gv.at 07/2017 A P P L I C A T I O N for temporary use of radio equipment in Austria, according to 74 (1) of the Telecommunications Act 2003 (TKG 2003), BGBl. I No. 70/2003 Part I Applicant Contact person Postal code / City Billing name Billing address Telephone Event Event Location Event Duration Frequency ( MHz ) Number of Devices Output Power ( W ) Bandwith ( khz ) Type of equipm. Comment FX. Repeater radio station; ML. Mobile device FB.. Base radio station; MO.. Handheld device Explanation of Type of Equipment : DXH.. Duplex radio high band / TRH.. Trunked radio high band DXL.. Duplex radio low band / TRL.. Trunked radio low band SX.. Simplex radio / TX.. One way radio (Date) (Signature) The application and the enclosures are subject to fees under the Fees Act All charges subject to the Fees Act 1957 and the Telecommunication Fee Ordinance in its latest version shall be settled by means of payment firm. Telecommunication Authority of Styria and Carinthia / Tel.: +43(0)1/ / Fax: +43(0)1/ / fb.graz@bmvit.gv.at / A 8010 Graz / Conrad von Hötzendorf Straße 86 25

27 Competition Programme OTEPÄÄ (EST) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 100, 2.5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sun, Team Sprint HS 100, 1.5 km lap 1 jp / 2x 7,5 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :00 SJ HS 100 PCR 09:30 SJ HS 100 Ind. Gundersen 12:15 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 10:30 SJ HS 100 Team Sprint 14:00 XC 2 x 7,5 km Team Sprint 10:00 SJ HS 100 Official Training 14:00 XC Official training 08:30 SJ HS 100 Trial round 09:30 SJ HS 100 Trial round 19:00 TCM Arrival of the teams 18:00 Service staff race 19:00 Opening ceremony After the race: flower ceremony 19:00 Guest event, winner presentation After the race Winner presentation at the XC stadium Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 15/11/ /12/ /01/2018 at 17:00 26

28 Spectator Information Tickets Ticket Prices (pre-sale) Day Ticket 7,00 Weekend Ticket 10,00 VIP Ticket 88,00 Ticket Prices (competition site) Day Ticket 10,00 Weekend Ticket 15,00 Spectator Parking Catering Side Events City of Otepää - free of charge Food, warm drinks available for purchase on site at 18:00: Service Staff Competition at 19:00: Opening Ceremony World premiere: First- ever Ladies Nordic Combined Continental Cup SJ / 13:00 XC :15 SJ / 13:15 XC 27

29 Organising Committee Secretary General Chairman of the OC Chief of Competition Race Office Accommodation Financial Office Cabins Tõnu Seil Ago Markvardt Suzanne Tahk Merike Õun Raguell Oja Jelena Pihelgas Tehvandi Sport Center

30 Team Information 1. Accreditation Requests for additional accreditation must be sent via the FIS Online System or to the OC Office at Accreditation Office: Tehvandi Sport Center Stadium House 2nd floor Opening Times: Thu 16:00-20:00, Fri 08:00 20:00, Sat 8:00 16:00 Sun 08:00-16:00 2. Race Office Location: Tehvandi Sport Center Stadium House 2nd floor Opening Times: Thu 16:00-20:00, Fri 08:00 20:00, Sat 8:00 16:00 Sun 08:00 16:00 SUB race office - Location: Tehvandi Ski jumping hill Opening Times: Fri: 08:00 13:45, Sat: 7:30 12:00, Sun: 08:00 12:30 3. Accommodation For more information please contact Ms. Raguell Oja raguelloja@gmail.com. Please follow the above deadlines also for reservation of accommodation. 4. Transport Shuttle service: For teams without their own vehicle, an OC shuttle can be provided during the competitions in Otepää. Please contact Race Office with your needs: alvrental@gmail.com 5. Payments Accommodation costs: Teams must pay for extra accommodation in the financial office. Card payment is possible 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins available from Key pickup: Tehvandi Sport Center Hotel Extra wax cabins in cross country stadium available for additional cost, served on first come/first serve bases. 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The radio frequencies need to be authorized by the regulatory authority. Please send your frequencies by (preliminary entry deadline) to sirje.prees@tja.ee and kristiina.repp@tja.ee for authorisation. 8. Visa Regulations Please remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Estonia. Please contact the Estonian embassy in your home country. For an official letter of invitation please send an request to the OC: info@suusaliit.ee 29

31 9. Prize Money and Taxes Prize Money will be paid via bank transfer. Each athlete is responsible for informing FIS of his bank and personal details. FIS s database will be used for the payment of prize money. All athletes will receive by mail a detailed receipt for the prize money and taxes. 10. Media & Communications facebook.com/kvjash/ instragram.com/eesti_sh_kv #NCEST Maps see below 30

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34 Competition Programme VAL DI FIEMME (ITA) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Fri, Ind. Gundersen HS 135, 2.5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sat, Team Sprint HS 135, 1,5 km lap 1 jp / 2x 7.5 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 135, 2,5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Wed Thu, :00 SJ HS 135 PCR/Qualification 09:00 SJ HS 135 Official training (1 jump) 14:00 16:00 Official XC Training 20:30 TCM SJ Stadium Fri, Sat, :30 SJ HS 135 Ind. Gundersen 13:30 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 10:00 SJ HS 135 Team Sprint 15:45 XC 2x 7.5 km Team Sprint 08:30 SJ HS 135 Trial Round 09:00 SJ HS 135 Trial Round 14:15 TCM XC Stadium (tbc) after the race winner presentation at the venue after the race winner presentation at the venue Sun, :00 SJ HS 135 Ind. Gundersen 13:45 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 08:45 SJ HS 135 Trial Round / Qualification after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 15/11/ /12/ /01/

35 Spectator Information Tickets Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Side Events Free entry Booking Center APT Val di Fiemme Ski Jumping Stadium Predazzo: wide free parking place by the Latemar Cable Car Station Cross-Country Stadium Lago di Tesero: wide free parking place just 200m to the slopes During the Ski Jumping races on Saturday and Sunday morning an Italian breakfast will be served for free. People interested to the Hospitality Panoramic Terrace, can book the entry for the Italian Brunch, paying 20 per person. More info: At the Cross-Country Stadium, the Restaurant/Bar La Trattoria, will be open all day long. Saturday and Sunday, at the Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo: Jump In the Breakfast: Italian breakfast with hot chocolate, coffee and croissants will be served for free. Saturday afternoon, at the Cross Country Stadium in Lago di Tesero, before the race: NoCo Kids Events: Ski Jumping on the small Fiemme Wood Hill and a Gimkana on the CC skies for the youngest. More info on 34

36 Organising Committee Headquarters Race Office Chief of Competition Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Cristina Bellante SKI JUMPING Stadium CROSS COUNTRY Stadium: Andrea Roggia Ursula Guadagnini Giovanna Zeni Camillo Bessone Dino Degaudenz (SJ) Silvia Vaia (XC)

37 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditations will be prepared according to the entries made via FIS Online registration system for athletes and teams officials and will be distributed at the first Team Captains Meeting. Requests for additional accreditation: please contact the Accreditation Office at the ski jumping stadium. Opening Times: Thu: 9:00-20:00 Fri/Sat: 8:00-12:00 / 14:00 18:00 Sun: 8:00-12:00 2. Race Office There is a race office located in the ski jumping stadium and the cross-country stadium each (stadium buildings). Opening times SJ Race Office: Wednesday, :00-18:00 Thursday, :00-21:00 Friday, :30-13:00 Saturday :00-12:00 Sunday :00-12:00 Opening Times XC Race Office: Thursday :00-16:00 Friday :00-16:00 Saturday :00-16:00 Sunday :00-16:00 3. Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system until the 15 th of November The number of double and single rooms and arrival/departure days must be communicated. Please note that O.C. cannot guarantee for rooms or prices after this date. As soon as The Official Incoming Agency will receive the requests, a detailed offer will be sent to NSA. The OC is not responsible for teams wishing to take care of their own accommodation. Until the 22 nd. of December 2017, the NSAs must specify their final accommodation requests including exact numbers, room types and arrival/departure. Teams/athletes will be accommodated in hotels *** (or ** on request if available) of a good standard in the villages of Val di Fiemme, from 5 to max 20 minutes by car from the venues. The LOC has a good cooperation with the hotels and can assure an adequate accommodation especially adjusted to the needs of the athletes and teams. The hotels are adapted to the needs of the athletes, especially regarding the 36

38 selection of food and times for meals served at the hotel. Three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) per day will be served at the hotel, with a sufficient quantity of food and 1 soft drink per meal. Price for accommodation over quota: EUR/per. in a twin room. Double room for single occupant + 30 %. For booked room reservation not used, the organizer has the right to demand a cancellation fee from the National Ski Associations. In case of no show, no refund. 4. Transport Official airport: Verona and Milano Directions: For driving directions see the info document below. 5. Payments Accommodation costs: The OC will pay directly to the hotels for everybody on the pay list. All additional rooms must be paid directly at the hotels. Carrying costs/reimbursement: Will be paid via bank transfer. Prize Money: Will be paid via bank transfer. 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: available from 11/01/2018 at 9:00 am in the ski jumping stadium and 14:00 in the cross-country stadium. Key pick-up: The keys for the SJ cabins are available in the SJ race office, in XC, there are directly at the cabins in the XC stadium. Waxing trucks: Teams arriving with trucks must inform the OC before 15/11/2017! 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The import, export and the operation of radio equipment in Italy is regulated by national law. Permits for the use of radio transmission equipment must be requested according to national specifications. 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Italy. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Italy. For an official letter of invitation, please contact cristina.bellante@fiemmeworldcup.com. 9. Prize money and taxes According to Italian fiscal regulation, tax of 20% will be withheld by the OC on the prize money. The athletes will get a receipt of the prize money indicating the deduction of taxes by the OC in the Race Office. 37

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41 Competition Programme CHAUX-NEUVE (FRA) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 118, 2,5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sun, Team Event HS 118, 2,5 km lap 1 jp / 4x 5 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :00 SJ HS 118 PCR/Qualification 10:30 SJ HS 118 Ind. Gundersen 12:30 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 12:45 SJ HS 118 Team Event 15:00 XC 4x 5 km Team Event 10:00 SJ HS 118 Official training 13:00-15:00 XC Official training 9:30 SJ HS 118 Trial Round 11:45 SJ HS 118 Trial Round 18:00 TCM VIP tent after the race winner presentation at the venue after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 01/12/ /12/ /01/

42 Spectator Information Tickets Tickets are available on site Ticket Prices Day Ticket: 10 Weekend Ticket: 15 VIP Ticket: 80 Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Book an accommodation with the Tourism Office of Val de Mouthe Chapelle des Bois Parking Epenoy, follow the directions on Facebook Food and beverage stalls available near at the area of the ski course downtown Side Events Saturday, 20 th of Januar, 2018 Prize award ceremony at the jumping hill Big Fondue Party at the public tent Time: 19:00 pm Sunday, 21 th of Januar, 2018 Prize award ceremony at the jumping hill Loop between athletes and young local skiers 41

43 Organising Committee Coordinator Chief of Competition Race Office Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Samuel Lopes Jerome Pagnier Sabine Desbrest Sabine Desbrest Jean-Yves Bourgeois Sabine Desbrest Sabine Desbrest

44 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditations will be prepared according to the entries made via FIS Online registration system for athletes and teams officials. Requests for additional accreditation must be sent to: or All accreditation will be available at the Race Office from 17th of January or will be distributed at the TCM on Thursday. 2. Race Office The OC Race office is located in the jumping hill building La Rotonde ; Opening times: daily from 08:00 to 19:00, January 15-21th In case of emergency, contact Sabine Desbrest: Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system until December 22th, The OC offers accommodation (full board) in two star hotels within 30km from the competition venue. Due to the lack of availabilities, the OC will distribute rooms to the teams according to the date of request and the number of rooms needed. Price for accommodation over quota: 79 EUR / person in double room and 99 EUR / person in single room. Changes made after the deadlines may induce extra cost according to the hotel s cancellation policy. Complementary accommodation can be provided depending on room availabilities on request to contact@worldcup-chauxneuve.fr. 4. Transport Official airport: Geneva International Airport The organising committee can arrange transportation between the airport and the hotels on request to contact@worldcup-chauxneuve.fr. Please contact the OC with your needs. Additional transport could be arranged on request at least 24h in advance. These transports may be charged to the teams. Shuttle service Transport between hotel and competition venue must be requested to contact@worldcup-chauxneuve.fr prior to the arrival. Directions: For driving directions and location of the different hotels please click here: ring 43

45 5. Payments Accommodation costs: Teams will pay directly to the OC in financial office (at the top of the office La Rotonde - first floor). VISA & Master Card accepted. Carrying costs/reimbursement: Payment in financial office (at the top of the office La Rotonde - first floor) according to a schedule presented at the first TCM. Teams are requested to advise the preferred method of payment in advance and provide information for bank transfer before January 15 th, Waxing Facilities Distribution: Each nation entered before Dec. 1 st, 2017 (preliminary entries via FIS website) will be assigned a waxing container. Wax cabins: available from 17/01/2018 at 14:00. A deposit of 50 is requested. Waxing trucks: Teams arriving with trucks must inform the OC before December 15 th, 2017 completing the enclosed form. Teams coming with a truck won t have a waxing cabin attributed (only one changing cabin). 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The import, export and the operation of radio equipment in France is regulated by national law. Permits for the use of radio transmission equipment must be requested according to national specifications with the enclosed form. Information: / Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of countries outside of EU/EEE will need visa for visiting France. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for France. For an official letter of invitation, please contact contact@worldcup-chauxneuve.fr 9. Prize money and taxes According to French fiscal regulation, tax of 15% withheld by the OC on each prize money. The athletes will get a receipt of the prize money indicating the deduction of taxes by the OC. 10. Media & Communications #chauxneuve #chauxneuve Additional Information Training may be possible in advance depending on the snow conditions and the evolution of the organization. The price for such training is fixed by the jumping hill manager. Information will be sent out to all teams at the beginning of the week leading to the competition. 44

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47 FIS NORDIC COMBINED WORLD CUP Request For Wax Truck CHAUX NEUVE FRANCE To be sent to before Dec. 15 th 46

48 EVENEMENT / EVENT DEMANDE D'AUTORISATION D'UTILISATION TEMPORAIRE DE FREQUENCES / APPLICATION FOR SHORT TERM RADIO LICENCE (MAX 2 MOIS / MAX 2 MONTHS) A COMPLETER ET RENVOYER A tempo@anfr.fr EN CONSERVANT LE FORMAT EXCEL / TO COMPLETE AND SEND BACK TO tempo@anfr.fr KEEPING THE EXCEL FORMAT MERCI D'INSERER TOUT COMMENTAIRE OU INFORMATION COMPLEMENTAIRE DANS LE MAIL / PLEASE INSERT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENT IN YOUR MAIL POUR TOUTE ASSISTANCE MERCI DE CONTACTER NOTRE EQUIPE AU ou 7739 / FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT OUR TEAM AT or 7739 NOM / NAME EMPLACEMENT / LOCATION DATE DEBUT START DATE (DD/MM/YYYY) INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE / ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION NOM & PRENOM NAME CODE POSTAL T14XXXX RAISON SOCIALE / COMPANY NAME ADRESSE / ADDRESS & FIRSTNAME POSTCODE DATE FIN FINISH DATE (DD/MM/YYYY) VILLE CITY PAYEUR / BILLING INFO TITULAIRE / LICENCE HOLDER DEMANDEUR / APPLICANT BANDE DE REGLAGE ET/OU LISTE DE FREQUENCES ALTERNATIVES TUNING RANGE AND/OR LIST OF ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES (MHz) Tx (MHz) FREQUENCE SOUHAITEE PREFERRED FREQUENCY (downlink if Duplex) Rx (MHz) Rx = Tx (if Simplex) Rx=Tx-[duplex spacing] (if Duplex) LATITUDE,LONGITUDE CENTRE D'UTILISATION DE LA FREQUENCE / CENTER OF USE OF THE FREQUENCY (DECIMAL DEGREES) INFORMATION TECHNIQUE / TECHNICAL INFORMATION CODE POSTAL,VILLE,ADRESSE POSTCODE, CITY, ADDRESS (séparés par une virgule dans cette ordre) (comma separated in this order) OF THE CENTER OF USE OF THE FREQUENCY RAYON D'UTILISATION / RADIUS OF USE OF THE FREQUENCY (km) CANALISATION CHANNEL-SPACING (BANDWITH) (khz) DUREE DURATION (JOURS/DAYS) PAYS COUNTRY PUISSANCE POWER PAR max Max ERP (W) SIRET or/ou CSP or/ou DUNS DU PAYEUR / OF PAYER COURRIEL / HAUTEUR MAX ANTENNE / MAX ANTENNA HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND (m) TYPE D'UTILISATION PURPOSE OF USE SIGNATURE DU PAYEUR SIGNATURE OF PAYER TELEPHONE PHONE NUMBER TYPE DE LIAISON TYPE OF LINK FREQUENCY TYPE/NUMBER 47

49 SEEFELD (AUT) Competition Programme: Nordic Combined TRIPLE DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Fri, Ind. Gundersen HS 109, 2.5 km lap 1 jp / 5 km Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 109, 2,5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 109, 2,5 km lap 2 jp / 15 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :30 SJ HS 109 PCR 14:00 SJ HS 109 Ind. Gundersen 16:10 XC 5 km Ind. Gundersen 10:45 SJ HS 109 Ind. Gundersen 15:45 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 12:30 SJ HS Rounds Final Ind. Gundersen 10:00 SJ HS 109 Official training 15:30-17:00 XC Official training 12:30 SJ HS 109 Trial Round 09:30 SJ HS 109 Trial Round 11:45 SJ HS 109 Trial Round Olympia Sports- & Conference centre: 18:00 TCM 19:00 Team Captains Reception Morning Free training XC possible after the race winner presentation 20:00 World Cup Evening Casino Seefeld after the race winner presentation 20:00 Seefeld 2019 Historical Funrace, Village Centre after the race winner presentation 48

50 15:30 XC 15 km Final Ind. Gundersen Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 04/12/ /12/ /01/2018 Spectator Information Tickets Ticket Prices Dayticket Friday 15,00 Dayticket Saturday 25,00 Dayticket Sunday 25,00 3 Days Ticket 55, Days Ticket (Samstag / Sonntag) 40,00 VIP - Ticket Friday 120,00 VIP Ticket Saturday 150,00 VIP - Ticket Sunday 150,00 VIP - 3 Days Ticket 360,00 Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Side Events WM Team weltcup@seefeld.com +43-(0) Spectator Parking area Directions: from the WM-Halle, go left in the direction of Mösern and follow the street. Parking area is visible from street and signed. There will be different catering stalls at the venue, directly in the ski jumping, as well as in the cross-country stadium. Friday, 26/01/2018, 20:00: World Cup opening evening at the Casino Seefeld Saturday, 27/01/2018, 20:00: #RoadtoSeefeld 2019 Funrace, Village Centre 49

51 Organising Committee Secretary General Chief of Competition Race Office Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Yvonne Kirnbauer Günter Csar Jacqueline Stark / Yvonne Kirnbauer info@ski-club-seefeld.com WM Team +43-(0) weltcup@seefeld.com Oliver Stark Oliver.stark@ski-club-seefeld.com see Race Office see Race Office 50

52 Team Information 1. Accreditation The accreditation takes place at the so-called WM Halle, Mösererstr. 632, 6100 Seefeld. Wednesday: 14:00 p.m. - 20:00 p.m. Thursday: 08:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m. Friday: 08:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m. Saturday: 08:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. Requests for additional accreditation must be sent to: Yvonne Kirnbauer, / y.kirnbauer@seefeld-sports.at. For the pick up time you will find a reserved parking area. After picking up your accreditations we kindly ask you to park your car at the designated parking areas! 2. Sub Race Office The Race Office is located at the Casino Arena in the main building. Office hours: Monday: 08:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. Tuesday: 08:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. Wednesday: 08:00 a.m. - 19:00 p.m. Thursday: 08:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. Friday: 08:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. Saturday: 08:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. Sunday: 09:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m. 3. Accommodation (World Cup Rules Art. 13) Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system If already information before the preliminary entry fate are known, this would be very helpful for the tourist board accommodation team: weltcup@seefeld.com The OC offers following accommodation (full board included): Three star next to the venue: approx.85 CHF per person in double room, 95 CHF single. Four-star hotel next to the venue: approx.100 CHF per person in double room, 110 CHF single. Additional information about the accommodation will be given to the teams after receiving preliminary entry and accommodation request. Hotel options: We are happy to organise the best hotel for you! Please let us know your preferred hotel, the travel dates and the number of guests until the Hard deadline: !!! 4. Transport Official airport: Innsbruck Shuttle service: We will organise shuttle services from/to the airport for you but to help us plan, please contact the Race Office early enough to register for a 51

53 shuttle! Shuttle hotel to venue: We are pleased to offer you a shuttle service for all athletes, trainers and officials from the hotel to the venue and back. Please just order your shuttle bus at the race office. Driving directions for teams arriving by car: From South/East: A12, exit Zirl Ost, continue on the B177 over the Zirler Berg, take exit Seefeld South. Drive past the lake and turn left at the Hotel Bergland. Continue on through the tunnel until the intersection at the WM-Halle. Turn left in the direction of Mösern. Follow the road until the big spectator parking lot. From West: A12, exit Telfs Ost, continue on Hans-Liebherr-Straße, at the roundabout, take the first exit and drive over the Telfer Berg through Mösern. Stay on the Möserer Dorfstraße, you ll see the spectator parking lot on the right side. From North: take the Bundesstraße Garmisch (tollfree), drive through Scharnitz and stay on the B177. Take the exit Seefeld Nord and stay on the Müchnerstraße until the intersection at Hotel Central. Turn right and drive on until you see the Stern Residenz. Turn left and continue on past the Seefelder Seekirchl. At the intersection at the WM-Halle, follow the signs to the spectator parking lot. 5. Payments Accommodation costs: The Team Captain must get in contact with the accommodation office. There he/she will receive an actualized voucher with the calculated and paid quota by the organizer (ÖSV). Over quota costs and extras must be paid directly by the team itself in their team hotel in cash or by credit card. Way of payment: All payments will be done by bank transfer 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: Every nation is assigned a waxing cabin by the organiser. The keys can be picked up from the competition office, a 50 deposit must be made. Please be aware that teams arriving with a wax truck will not receive any wax cabin but only changing space according to the FIS rules. Cabins are available from 22th of January Parking space: Just one car per team is allowed to park in the Casino Arena. A second car per nation can be parked at the new team parking lot which is located near the Finnish house (the old accreditation). A shuttle service from parking lot directly to the Arena is available. It is also possible to get a shuttle service from directly from your hotel to the venue! 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The use of radio equipment in Austria regulated by national law. If your radio isn t already registered with the Race Office, please go to the Race Office to obtain the necessary registration forms! Further information: 52

54 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa to visiting Austria. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Austria. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to Yvonne Kirnbauer +43 (0) / y.kirnbauer@seefeld-sports.at. 9. Prize money and taxes Athletes must bring their passports to receive the prize money! Detailed tax information: see separate tax info handout in the Ramsau am Dachstein-section above! 10. Media & Communication Twitter: nordiccombinedtriple #NCTRIPLE #wcseefeld Instagram: seefeld_nordiccombinedtriple Additional information: Seefeld offers 279 km of cross country tracks including the original tracks of the FIS Nordic World Championships. Using the tracks during the World Cup week is free for athletes and head coaches. 11. Course Maps (NEW Track 2,5 km) 53

55 Competition Programme HAKUBA (JPN) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 134, 2 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 134, 2 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET + 8 h) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :00 SJ HS 134 PCR/Qualification 12:00 SJ HS 134 Ind. Gundersen 15:00 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 12:00 SJ HS 134 Ind. Gundersen 15:00 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 10:00-16:00 Free XC training 10:00 SJ HS 134 Official Training 14:00-16:00 XC Official Training 11:00 SJ HS 134 Trial Round 11:00 SJ HS 134 Trial Round / Qualification 19:00 TCM Hakuba Highland Hotel Arrival of teams after the race winner presentation at the venue after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 20/12/ /01/ /01/

56 Spectator Information Tickets tba Ticket Prices JPY 2000 Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Tourism Commission of Hakuba Ask race office Snacks available on location 55

57 Organising Committee Secretary General Mitsushi NAKAMURA Chief of Competition Kiyoshi NAKAMURA Race Office Masae GOZU Accommodation Office Hirokazu MATSUZAWA Financial Office Hirokazu MATSUZAWA Transportation Office Mitsushi NAKAMURA Wax Cabins Mitsushi NAKAMURA

58 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditations will be prepared according to the entries made via FIS Online registration system for athletes and teams officials. Requests for additional accreditation must be sent to All accreditation will be available at the Race Office from 13:00 of 20. January 2018 or will be distributed in the hotel at the arrival. 2. Race Office The OC Race office is located in the second floor of the jumping hill house. Opening times: 20. January from 13:00 to 16: January from 09:00 to 16:00 From 26. January from 09:00 to 17:00 In case of emergency, contact Hirokazu MATSUZAWA: Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system until 20. December, The OC offers accommodation (half board) in hotels within 20 minutes by car from the competition venue. Due to the lack of availabilities, the OC will distribute rooms to the teams according to the date of request and the number of rooms needed. Price for accommodation over quota: 80 EUR / person in double room and 100 EUR / person in single room. Changes made after 27. December 2017 may induce extra cost according to the hotel s cancellation policy. 4. Transport Official airports: Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), Narita Airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) The organising committee will arrange transportation between the airports and the hotels upon arrival of the teams at the official airport. Shuttle service: Transport between hotel and competition venue will be arranged by the OC. 5. Payments Accommodation costs: The OC will pay for persons within the quota according to FIS Rules. Teams will pay costs for persons not in the quota and all extras directly in financial office (jumping hill house - second floor). Cash only, credit cards are not accepted. 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins will be prepared by the OC and assigned to the teams and they are available from 30. January to 4. February

59 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The import, export and the operation of radio equipment in Japan is regulated by the national law. FRS, GMRS, UHF-CB, PRS and radios using 462 and 467 MHz bands cannot be used in Japan. 8. Visa Regulations Please check the entry formalities required for visitors from your country to Japan. If your country needs to submit applications for a Japanese entry visa, please send us the information of names (same spelling written in the passport), birth date and copies of passport of participants by 20, December 2017 at the latest to the OC oc.hakuba@hakuba.gr.jp For an official letter of invitation, please contact oc.hakuba@hakuba.gr.jp 9. Prize money and taxes According to Japanese fiscal regulation, tax of 20% withheld by the OC on each prize money. The athletes will get a receipt of the prize money indicating the deduction of taxes by the OC. 10. Media & Communications Hakuba Ski Club: Additional Training Indoor training facility is available. Training after the World Cup events and before the Olympics: Please inform the OC about your plans and needs. They are pleased to help you make any arrangements necessary. Fees from Feb. 5, 2018 Jumping Stadium Snow Harp (XC Stadium) Hotel (2 Meals included) Shuttle Bus (b/w Hotel and Stadiums) 1000/person/day Cash 400/person/day Cash 13000/person/day Cash/Charge 500/person/day Cash *Tax included All amount will be paid in the last day Same Hotel as the competitions Time schedule will be fixed Lunch Convinience Stores Cash/Charge Shuttle Bus can be used Ramen Shop at Snow Harp Restaurants in Hakuba Area Cash Cash/Charge Travel expenses to the airport will be paid by OC for the teams leave Hakuba till Monday, Feb. 5.Teams stay in Hakuba after Tuesday Feb. 6, are responsible for the travel expenses to the airport from Hakuba. A shuttle bus services will be used directly from/to Narita Airport. The drive will take about 6 hours. 58

60 The Shinkansen (The bullet train) will be used for Haneda Airport users. It will take about 4-5 hours. A shuttle bus service will be also available from/to Haneda Airport. The skis/equipments/baggages are carried by another truck for both Narita/Haneda. Transportation by truck costs Yen/one truck, for both Narita/Haneda. If several teams want to use the same truck they can share the cost of transportation. 12. Maps int.1 1.0km ourse Map Cam 4 Cam 5 Cam 3 Cam 6 Cam 1 Cam 11 int.2 2.0km start finish Cam 9 Cam 10 Cam 2 Cam 7 Cam 8 59

61 Competition Programme LAHTI (FIN) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Team Sprint HS 130, 1,5 km lap (Karpalo) 1 jp / 2x 7.5 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 130, 2,5 km lap (North) 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET -1h) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, :00 SJ HS 130 PCR/Qualification 12:00 SJ HS 130 Official Training (2) 16:00-18:00 Official XC Training 10:00 TCM Auditorium Ski Museum Arrival Day Sat, Sun, :15 SJ HS 130 Team Sprint 16:30 XC 2x7,5 km Team Sprint 11:00 SJ HS 130 Ind. Gundersen 15:45 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 12:15 SJ HS 130 Trial Round 10:00 SJ HS 130 Trial Round 18:00 TCM Auditorium Ski Museum after the race winner presentation at the venue after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 19/01/ /02/ /03/

62 Spectator Information Tickets Ticket Prices Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Side Events Tickets via To be informed later. Lahti Region, Premium parking at Lahti Sports Center (price to be informed). Lots of parking facilities at downtown Lahti, a 10 minute walk from Stadium. For more information A great number of public catering possibilities from buffet to street food. To be informed later, visit for more information. 61

63 Organising Committee General Secretary Race Office Chief of Competition Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Jesse Kiuru Tony Kilponen Tony Kilponen Suvi Kainulainen Anne Lahdelma TBC TBC 62

64 Team Information 1. Accreditation Requests for additional accreditation and parking cards must be send via the FIS Online System. Requested additional accreditation and parking cards can be picked up at: Accreditation office, Lahti Hall, Ground Floor Opening hours: Tue 27/2 from 12:00 to 19:00 Wed 28/2 Fri 2/3 from 9:00 to 19:00 Sat 3/3 from 8:00 to 18:00 Sun 4/3 from 8:00 to 14: Race Office The Info Center (NC/SJ service area) is located at the ski jumping hill service area. Opening hours Thu 1/3 10:00-18:00, Fri 2/3 10:00 22:00, Sat 3/3 10:00 21:00 Sun 4/3 from 8:00-20:00. Competition office is located in Grand Stand Building of Cross-Country stadium, field level (entrance 2). Opening hours Thu 1/3 10:00-18:00, Fri 2/3 9:00 20:00, Sat 3/3 10:00-21:00, Sun 4/3 from 10:00-18: Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system The OC offers accommodation at Grand Hotel Lahti (full board) in Lahti city centre, 1,0 km from the venue. Further information: Suvi Kainulainen, Phone: Transport Official airport: Helsinki airport (94 km from Lahti) The organizing committee will arrange transportation between the airport and hotels. One transport free of charge. Price for additional transport (up to 7 people 140, 8-17 persons 205 ) Shuttle service : Shuttle buses from team hotels (and back) are provided free-ofcharge. Time schedules: to be informed later at or in the Team Info Booklet. For individual requests for shuttle service teamservice@lahtiskigames.com Parking at the service area: There will be limited space for parking. Number of parking permits per country will be decided later. Additional team parking at dog field, 250 meters from service area. 5. Payments Financial office: Located in the Grandstand building of Ski Stadium (Field level) 63

65 Open Friday 2/3 to Sunday 4/3 from 10:00 17:00. Accommodation costs: Persons from the pay list will be payed by the OC directly. For additional persons, the teams must pay directly in their hotels if not agreed otherwise. Carrying costs/reimbursement: Expenses sheets will be received in financial office during the race weekend or by Payments will be done by bank transfer. 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: Service area for both CC and SJ is provided next to the ski jumping hills. Available from Tuesday 28/2/2018 at 12:00 Key pick up & return: Keys to cabins are available at the competition office. The deposit is 100 / team. Keys return to SJ Service Area info center on the day of departure. Waxing trucks: teams arriving with trucks must inform the OC with exact measurements of the truck and details of needs before 19/1/2018 via FIS Entry System! Special permission for truck driving: (Sunday + other days with regulations) Please send a request to teamservice@lahtiskigames.com and indicate at the same time your needs and your schedule for that time period. Please prepare trucks for Scandinavian winter conditions, taking into account of the Finnish rules and laws. 7. Radio Equipment Regulations Radio equipment can only be used with permission of the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA). Permits for the use of radio transmission equipment must be requested according to national specifications. Further information: 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa to visiting Finland. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Finland. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to the Sports Director of Lahti Ski Games, Tami Kiuru, tami.kiuru@lahtiskigames.com 9. Prize money and taxes Income tax for European and non-european citizens is 15% Income tax for USA citizens is 0% If requested, the OC will provide the athletes with a receipt of taxes paid accompanying the prize money. 10. Media & Communications

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68 Competition Programme OSLO (NOR) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 134, 2.5 km lap / 5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, :00 SJ HS 134 PCR/Qualification 09:00 SJ HS 134 Official Training (2 rounds) 18:00 TCM Holmenkollen Park Hotel Sat, :00 SJ HS 134 Ind. Gundersen 13:30 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 13:00-15:00 Official XC training 09:00 SJ HS 134 Trial Round after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES 26/01/2017 FINAL NUMBERS + WAX TRUCKS 25/02/ /12/2017 FINAL ENTRIES 24 hours before first draw 67

69 Spectator Information Tickets Ticket Prices Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Side Events For prices and booking see our web page For information about hotels, activities, transportation etc. see There are only limited parking areas in Holmenkollen, so we recommend to go by tram. You can buy a Oslo Pass (see that includes free entrance at museums, discounts in stores and free public transportation. Food trucks offering a variety of foods in the festival street (warm food, bakery etc) Public tent with bench and tables selling hamburgers etc. VIP-tent with exclusive buffet (tickets should be bought in advance see Possible side events: Mini Raw Air Tour for kids on Friday, Concert on Saturday 68

70 Organising Committee Headquarters Kristin V. Sæterøy Wenche Berger Race Secretary Chief of Competition Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Mette Sannes mette@online.no Georg Korody georg@korody.no Gyro Conference holmenkollen@gyro.no Gyro Conference holmenkollen@gyro.no Arild Vanberg worldcup@skifest.no SJ: Kristin Grimsvang worldcup@skifest.no XC: Erling Vaagan worldcup@skifest.no 69

71 Team Information 1. Accreditation Requests for additional accreditation and parking cards must be send via the FIS Online System. Requested additional accreditation and parking cards can be picked up at: Accreditation office, Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel (2 nd floor). Opening hours: Thu 8/3 - Sat 10/3 from 08:00-20:00 Sun 11/3 08:00-14:00 2. Race Office The Race Office SJ is located at the ski jumping hill service area Opening hours: Thu 8/3 from (Scandic Holmenkollen Park) Fri 9/3 from Sat 10/3 from Sun 11/3 from The Race Office CC is located next to the stadium/finish area Opening hours: Thursday: (Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel) Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system The OC offers following accommodation (full board included): Radisson Blu Park Hotel (four-star hotel 20 minutes from the venue) Price for rooms outside the quota/race period: NOK 1135 Price for extra single room: NOK 1430 Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel (four-star hotel close to the venue) Price for rooms outside the quota/race period: NOK 1350 Price for extra single room: NOK Transport Official airport: Oslo Lufthavn airport (56 km from Oslo) The organizing committee will arrange transportation between the airport and hotels. One transport free of charge. Price for additional transport: 20 / person. Transportation should be booked through the FIS Online registration system. Shuttle service: Shuttle busses to/from Radisson Blu Hotel and the venue are provided free-of-charge. Time schedules will be available in the service desk at the hotel. Parking at the service area: There will be limited space for parking. Parking permits will be available at the Team Captains Meeting. 70

72 5. Payments Financial office: Located at Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel (2 nd floor) Accommodation costs: Persons from the pay list will be payed by the OC directly. For additional persons, the teams have to pay directly in their hotels Carrying costs/reimbursement: Financial office open from Thursday-Friday from , Saturday and Sunday from All payments will be done by bank transfer. 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: Service area for both CC and SJ is provided next to the ski jumping hill and the cross-country stadium. The wax cabins are available from Monday 5/3/2018 after (Cross Country) and from Wednesday 7/3/2018 after 10:00 (Ski Jumping). Key pick up & return: The keys will be available in the service building behind the XC Stadium from Monday 5/3 after 10:00. For SJ wax cabins the keys are available from Wednesday 7/3 after 10:00. Waxing trucks: Teams arriving with trucks have to inform the OC with exact measurements of the truck and details of needs before 1/12/2017 via FIS Entry System! 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The import, export and the operation of radio equipment in Norway is regulated by national law. Permits for the use of radio transmission equipment must be requested according to national specifications. To apply for frequencies please follow the link and fill in the form Application for temporary use of radio equipment in Norway. The form should be sent to no later than 15 January Regulations of Visa: Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Norway. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Norway. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to worldcup@skifest.no 9. Prize money and taxes The current norwegian tax rate for non resident athletes is 15% Tax will be deducted by the OC according to the Norwegian Foreign Artist Taxation Act, and taxes will be paid by the OC according to the regular tax legislation in Norway. The athlete may contact the International Tax Collection Authority at skattvest@skatteetaten.no for a certificate confirming that the tax has been paid in Norway. 10. Media & Communications 71

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74 Competition Programme TRONDHEIM (NOR) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Tue, Ind. Gundersen HS 140, 2 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Wed, Ind. Gundersen HS 140, 2 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Mon, Tue, Wed, :30 SJ HS 140 Competition Round Ind. Gundersen 16:00 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 13:00 SJ HS 140 Competition Round Ind. Gundersen 16:15 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 13:00 SJ HS 140 Official training 15:00 XC Official training 12:00 SJ HS 140 PCR/Qualification 12:00 SJ HS 140 Qualification 09:00 TCM Scandic Nidelven Hotel 09:00 SJ K 60 Youth Cup 12:30 Youth Cup XC Races after the race winner presentation at the venue 09:00 SJ K 60 Youth Cup 14:30 Youth Cup XC Races after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 09/02/ /02/ /03/2018 at 07:00 73

75 Spectator Information Tickets Ticket Prices Accommodation Available at 200,- NOK/300,-NOK for all days included ski jumping Spectator Parking Catering Side Events at the venue but only limited parking space There will be different food and beverage options on location. No alcohol is sold in the venue! The event includes the RAW AIR ski jumping tournament Tuesday, FIS Youth Cup SJ at 09:00 K60 jumping hill XC at 12:30 Wednesday, FIS Youth Cup SJ at 08:00 K60 jumping hill XC at 13:00 74

76 Organising Committee OC President Supervisor Chief of Competition Race Office Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Erik Andresen Bjørn Morseth Rune Sørli Gina Thrane Gina Thrane Kjellrun Sporild Tore Hansen Bjørn Morseth 75

77 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditation will be prepared according to the entries in the FIS Online Entry System Requests for additional accreditation must be sent to Accreditations for the teams and FIS officials will be handed out in the race office at Scandic Bakklandet! Others can pick up the accreditations at the accreditation office at the venue. 2. Race Office Located at Hotel Scandic Bakklandet: Opening Times: There will be an additional Race Office at the venue: Opening Times: on both days. 3. Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system Teams and FIS officials will stay at Scandic Bakklandet: Prices are according to ICR max prizes. Please contact for other options. Make sure to specify if you need a late checkout. Normal checkout is at am. 4. Transport Official airport: Trondheim Lufthavn Vaernes Airport shuttle services will be arranged by the OC. Please specify your arrival time in the online registration system! Driving directions for teams arriving by car: search for Granasen Skisenter, 7026, Trondheim, Norge Shuttle service The shuttle service procedure will be announced at TCM and can be booked at the race office. 5. Payments Location of financial office: At the race office at Scandic Bakklandet Hotel Accommodation costs: According to the ICR Carrying costs/reimbursement: Reimbursement and Prize Money will be transferred by bank shortly after the competition 6. Waxing Facilities Waxing tent: Tent at XC stadium with inside cabins available from Monday, There will be cabins in the ski jumping hill. 76

78 Key pick up: at the two Sub-Race Offices at the venue (at the jumping hill & in the XC stadium) 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The import, export and the operation of radio equipment in Norway is regulated by national law. Permits for the use of radio transmission equipment must be requested according to national specifications. Information: 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Norway. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa to enter Norway. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to the Race Office: wctrondheimt@wctrondheim.org 9. Prize money and taxes The current Norwegian tax rate for non-resident athletes is 15%. Due to a special tax convention between Norway and USA and Russia, income tax will not be deducted by the OC the income shall be taxable only in the State of which the sportsman is a resident. Tax will be deducted by the OC according to the Norwegian Foreign Artist Taxation Act, and taxes will be paid by the OC according to the regular tax legislation in Norway. The athlete may contact the International Tax Collection Authority skattvest@skatteetaten.no for a certificate confirming that the tax has been paid in Norway. 10. Media & Communications #wctrondheim 77

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80 Competition Programme KLINGENTHAL (GER) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 140, 2 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 140, 2 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :00 SJ HS 140 PCR/Qualification 9:45 SJ HS 140 Ind. Gundersen 13:45 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 11:30 SJ HS 140 Ind. Gundersen 15:50 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 14:00 XC Official training 16:00 SJ HS 140 Official training 8:45 SJ HS 140 Trial Round 10:30 SJ HS 140 Trial Round 13:00 TCM Sparkasse Vogtland Arena VIP Area after the race winner presentation at the venue after the race winner presentation at the venue Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 12/02/ /02/ /03/

81 Spectator Information Tickets Ticket Prices Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Side Events Online at and on location at the venue. Adult 12 presale, 15 at the event Kids free up to 12 years Please follow the road signs, parking areas are available at the venue and P&R sites. Various food and cold and hot drinks are available at the venue Both competition days: Music at heated public tent between the ski jumping and cross-country parts of the event. 80

82 Organising Committee OC President General Secretary OC Office Chief of Competition Race Office Accommodation Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Rolf Keil Alexander Ziron Marcus Stark Axel Körner Sabine Meinel Marika Ziron-Schröter Sascha Wohlrab / Jens Gerwich fahrdienst@weltcup-klingenthal.de Jens Blei technik@vogtland-arena.de 81

83 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditation will be prepared according to the entries in the FIS Online Entry System Requests for additional accreditation must be sent to till March 7th. Accreditations for the teams and FIS officials will be handed out in the accreditation office at Auerbacher Straße 152 in Klingenthal. Opening Times: Race Office Located at the Venue from March 15th, Sparkasse Vogtland Arena Klingenthal Opening Times: Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system Teams and FIS officials will be informed about their hotels throughout OC prior to the event. The OC Office also has all the information about prices for additional accommodation. Please contact them with any accommodation issues you might have. Make sure to specify if you need a late checkout. Normal checkout is at am. 4. Transport Official airport: Prag Ruzyne Airport shuttle services will be arranged by the OC. Please specify your arrival time in the online registration system! Driving directions for teams arriving by car: search for Sparkasse Vogtland Arena Klingenthal, use Neue Wiesen to reach the venue directly Shuttle service: The shuttle service can be booked at the shuttle office. 5. Payments Location of financial office: Throughout Race Office Accommodation costs: According to the ICR Carrying costs/reimbursement: Carrying costs will be payed after TCM. Over quotas must be payed after TCM. Prize Money will be transferred by bank. 82

84 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: available from Wednesday, If you bring a Waxtruck, please send needed space and power supply by mail to service@weltcup-klingenthal.de till 1 st of March Key pick up: at the Race Office direct at the Venue. Please note that there will be a deposit of 50 for the cabin keys. 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The radio frequencies need to be authorized by the regulatory authority. For data transfer, please use the enclosed form. Unauthorized use is liable to prosecution. Fines of up to EUR 500,000 may be imposed. The authorization fees can be found in the enclosed information form of the regulatory authority. Further information here (German) 8. Visa Regulations Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Germany. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa to enter Germany. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to the Race Office: sport@weltcup-klingenthal.de 9. Prize money and taxes Prize Money will be paid via bank transfer. Each athlete is responsible for informing OC (info@weltcup-klingenthal.de) of his bank and personal details. German athletes are responsible for paying the income tax to the German government themselves. For international athletes, the OC will withhold taxes (15,825 %). All athletes will receive a detailed receipt for the prize money and taxes. 10. Media & Communication Instagram: #wcklingenthal 83

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86 Competition Programme SCHONACH (GER) DATE FORMAT HILL/COURSE SJ/XC Sat, Ind. Gundersen HS 106, 2,5 km lap 1 jp / 10 km Sun, Ind. Gundersen HS 106, 2,5 km lap 2 jps / 15 km Event Programme (LOC time = CET) DATE COMPETITION TRAININGS MEETINGS OTHER Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, :00 SJ HS 106 PCR/Qualification 12:00 SJ HS 106 Ind. Gundersen 14:15 XC 10 km Ind. Gundersen 10:00 SJ HS 106 Ind. Gundersen 13:00 XC 15 km Ind. Gundersen 10:00-12:00 XC Official training 14:00 SJ HS 106 Official training 11:00 SJ HS 106 Trial Round 09:00 SJ HS 106 Qualification 19:00 TCM, Aula of the school Arrival of Teams 20:00 Warm Up for Officials & Media Hotel Rebstock after the race winner presentation at the venue 19:00 Prize Giving ceremony Haus des Gastes after the race Prize Giving ceremony at the venue 19:00 Final Party, Haus des Gastes Deadlines PRELIMINARY ENTRIES FINAL NUMBERS FINAL ENTRIES 15/12/ /02/ /03/

87 Spectator Information Tickets Ticket Prices Accommodation Spectator Parking Catering Side Events Drinks and finger food are available for purchase in the spectator areas Saturday & Sunday: Snow Festival in the crosscountry stadium before the cross-country races Saturday, 19:00: Prize Giving Ceremony & Weltcup Party, Haus des Gastes Sunday, 19:00: Nordic Combined Awards & Weltcup- Final-Party, Haus des Gastes More information here: / 86

88 Organising Committee OC President OC Office Race Office (from 21.3.) Chief of Competition Accommodation Office Financial Office Transportation Office Wax Cabins Gunter Schuster Heidi Spitz Norbert Joos Florian Kaltenbach Contact: OC Office Tourist Information Schonach h.spitz@schonach.de Irina Schwer Contact: OC Office Norbert Joos Contact: OC Office Gerd Schneider Contact: OC Office 87

89 Team Information 1. Accreditation Accreditations will be prepared according to the entries made via FIS Online registration system for athletes and teams officials. Accreditation cards for teams & officials as well as parking tickets can be picked up at the Race Office Requests for additional accreditation must be send via the FIS Online System or to Heidi Spitz at 2. Race Office The Race Office is located at the Dom Clemente School, Schulstr. 5-7, Schonach Opening times: Mi, :00-18:00 Thu, :00-21:00 Fri, :00-18:00 Sat, :00-18:00 Sun, :00-16:00 3. Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registrations system. Please contact the OC Office, with your preferred hotel or if you ve already booked accommodation. The OC Office also has all the information about prices for additional accommodation. Please contact them with any accommodation issues you might have. 4. Transport Official airport: Zürich or Stuttgart. The organizing committee will arrange transportation between the airports and the hotels. 1 transport (from and to the airport) free of charge. Only teams, no single persons! Shuttle service: Please contact the OC Office if you need transport from your hotel to the venue! 5. Payments Financial office: located in the Race Office Accommodation costs: The OC will pay for persons within the quota according to FIS Rules. The costs for persons not in the quota, the teams will pay directly to the OC in the Financial Office. Carrying costs/reimbursement: The reimbursement will be also done at the Financial Office or by bank transfer. The reimbursement will take place on Friday from to before and after the Team Captains Meeting. 88

90 6. Waxing Facilities Wax cabins: Waxing facilities are available from For the key pick-up please contact the Race Office Access by car to the wax cabins on the hill is only on Thursday, ! Waxing trucks: Teams arriving with trucks have to inform the OC before 15th of November 2017 with exact measurements of the truck and details of the needs. 7. Radio Equipment Regulations The radio frequencies need to be authorized by the regulatory authority. For data transfer, please use the enclosed form. Unauthorized use is liable to prosecution. Fines of up to EUR 500,000 may be imposed. The authorization fees can be found in the enclosed information form of the regulatory authority. Further information here (German) 8. Visa Regulations Please remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Germany. Please contact the German embassy in your home country. For an official letter of invitation please send an request to the OC: 9. Prize money and taxes Prize Money will be paid via bank transfer. Each athlete is responsible for informing FIS of his bank and personal details. FIS s database will be used for the payment of prize money. German athletes are responsible for paying the income tax to the German government themselves. For international athletes, the OC will withhold taxes (15,825 %). All athletes will receive a detailed receipt for the prize money and taxes. 10. Media & Communications #SchonachWeltcup 11. Further information All participants must be insured against accidents. The organizer declines any liability for accidents by competitors, officials, helpers and spectators. The great trophy will be given as a challenge trophy to the winner in the Nordic Combined event (Gundersen). The trophy becomes his property, if he wins it three times in succession or all together five times. As a token the winner will receive a miniature trophy. The winner of the challenge trophy is responsible for it and will guarantee to get the trophy back to the organizers in good time for the next years event. 89

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