FIS CROSS-COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE 2017/18

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1 FIS CROSS-COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE 2017/18 Edition: October 30th, 2017

2 FIS CROSS-COUNTRY OFFICE Race Director Cross-Country Cross-Country Event Coordinator Cross-Country Media and Project Coordinator Pierre Mignerey Mobile: +33 (676) Sandra Spitz Phone: + 41 (79) spitz@fisski.c om Michal Lamplot Mobile: +41 (79) lamplot@fisski.com Marketing Support Jeff Ellis Mobile: (79) ellis@fisski.com Project Manager FIS Marketing AG Nordic Assistant Sabine Mlekusch Mobile: +41 (78) mlekusch@fismarketingag.com Annemarie Friedrich Phone: +41 (33) friedrich@fisski.c om Cross-Country FIS Points / Irina Gerber Race Results Administration Phone: +41 (33) irina.gerber@fisski.c om INTERNATIONAL SKI FEDERATION FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE SKI INTERNATIONALER SKI VERBAND Blochstrasse 2; CH Oberhofen / Thunersee; Switzerland Phone: +41 (33) Fax: +41 (33) Website: Copyright International Ski Federation Oberhofen, September

3 FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP 2017/18 Date Day Site Nation Ladies Men Remarks Period I Ruka Triple Fri Ruka FIN Sprint C Sprint C Sat Ruka FIN 10km C 15km C Sun Ruka FIN 10km F 15km F Pursuit Sat Lillehammer NOR Sprint C Sprint C Sun Lillehammer NOR Skiathlon Skiathlon Sat Davos SUI Sprint F Sprint F Sun Davos SUI 10km F 15km F Sat Toblach ITA 10km F 15km F Sun Toblach ITA 10km C 15km C Pursuit Period II Tour de Ski Sat Lenzerheide SUI Sprint F Sprint F Sun Lenzerheide SUI 10km C 15km C Mon Lenzerheide SUI 10km F 15km F Pursuit Wed Oberstdorf GER Sprint C Sprint C Thu Oberstdorf GER 10km F 15km F Mass Start Sat Val di Fiemme ITA 10km C 15km C Mass Start Sun Val di Fiemme ITA Final Climb Final Climb Pursuit Sat Dresden GER Sprint F Sprint F Sun Dresden GER Team Sprint F Team Sprint F Sat Planica SLO Sprint C Sprint C Sun Planica SLO 10km C 15km C Sat Seefeld AUT Sprint F Sprint F Sun Seefeld AUT 10km F 15km F Mass Start Period III OWG 2018 KOR PyeongChang Period IV Sat Lahti FIN Sprint F Sprint F Sun Lahti FIN 10km C 15km C Wed Drammen NOR Sprint C Sprint C Sat Oslo NOR 50km F Mass Start Sun Olso NOR 30km F Mass Start World Cup Final Fri Falun SWE Sprint F Sprint F Sat Falun SWE 10km C 15km C Mass Start Sun Falun SWE 10km F 15km F Pursuit FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships, Goms-Kandersteg (SUI), Olympic Winter Games, PyeongChang (KOR), WC_Calendar_CC17-18_status-oct docx

4 Ruka, FIN 24th 26th November 2017 What s new The First Children`s Nordic which is the winner of the FIZ Snow Kidz Awards will take place in Ruka Nordic this year. Children`s Nordic is situated right next to the main gate. Children will have an opportunity to the test different sports: Cross Country, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined. There will be also a checkpoint for Biathlon. The goal is to involve families more and more by activities and testing possibilities. Venue Info In Ruka area there are nearly 173 kilometres of skiing tracks. Ruka Ski resort is one of the biggest ski centers in Finland; it includes 34 slopes and 21 skiing lifts. Besides Ruka Ski Resorts, the most famous tourist attraction is Oulanka National Park with 80 kilometres long hiking route Karhunkierros (Bear's Trail). During the route there are number of rapids, the most famous ones being Kiutaköngäs and Jyrävä. Karhunkierros and shorter trip trails are available also for snowshoeing and skiing in the winter. Kuusamo has about habitants, but thanks to Ruka Ski Resort and popular nature sights, the services of the area match a lot larger town. There are nearly 50 restaurants varying from large hotel bars to cozy countryside restaurants, many of them offering local delicacies. Spa Kuusamon Tropiikki and Angry Birds Activity Park guarantee a successful vacation for families with children! When talking about well being, sauna is of course a big thing in Finland, combined with massage and other pampering treatments. Must-sees Oulanka National Park, especially Kiutaköngäs, Myllykoski and Jyrävä rapids year round Dancing on the tables of Restaurant Zone until 4 am Wild food: Local game and fish delicacies in numerous restaurants Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Center Smoke sauna, a dip in an icy lake and pampering treatments Husky safaris and visits to reindeer farms Juha Kankkunen Driving Academy - ice rally experience

5 Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks 24/11/2017 Sprint C 1,4 km Ruka Triple 25/11/2017 Interval Start C 10km / 15 km 3 days 26/11/2017 Pursuit F 10km / 15km Event Program Date Competition* Training* TCM Other* Thursday 10:30-11:30 19:00 23/11/2017 Training Sprint C Press Center Friday 11:00 09 :00 10 :00 19 :00 Prize giving 24/11/2017 Sprint Quali C Training C Press Center ceremony 13:30 Sprint L+M Sprint Finals After the race Saturday 11 :00 09:00 10:00 18 :00 Prize Giving 25/11/2017 Sprint Training F Press Center ceremony Qualification C after the race 13 :30 Sprint Finals

6 Sunday 26/11/ :45 10 km F Ladies Pursuit 13 :00 15 km F Men Pursuit Prize Giving ceremony after the race Contacts Office Name Telephone Headquarters Seppo Seppo.linjakumpu@rukanordic.com Linjakumpu 433 Accommodation Paula paula.pellikka@lomarengas.fi Pellikka 536 Transportation Media Chief Lotta lotta.lybeck@source.fi Lybeck 179 Photo Chief Teemu teemu.moisio@levi.fi Moisio 310 TV Responsible Lotta lotta.lybeck@source.fi Lybeck 179 International TV Rights Holder Infront Italy Filip.grabowski@infrontsports.com

7 National TV Rights holder Infront Italy Accreditation Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers: For media and photographers accreditation requests: en.rukanordic.com/media > accreditation. In urgent questions please contact Ms Lotta Lybeck, Accreditations for TV, Radio and Media, etc.: Domestic and international TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by Infront Italy. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to Infront s TV & Media Rights Manager Filip.Grabowski@infrontsports.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, 3rd November, Race Office Race Office is at the Hotel Rantasipi Congress Centre. It s open daily from 9:00 to 19:00. Sub Race Office (stadium building 3 rd floor) is open from Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. Media Centers Main Media Center The main Media Center is located in the Ruka Conference Center, opening times daily from 09:00-21:00 Sub-Media Center The Sub-Media Center is located in the Stadium (tower building, 2 nd floor), opening times daily from 9:00-21:00. Media Accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding the accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent with the accreditation form (national press and photographers) on en.rukanordic.com/media or by paula.pellikka@lomarengas.fi latest on 31 of October, 2017.

8 The OC offers hotel rooms in the media hotel Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki located 20 km from Ruka as follows (breakfast included): Single room 125 EUR / night Double room 150 EUR / night In Ruka area there are cabins available as well. Please check availability and prices from paula.pellikka@lomarengas.fi. Transport Official airport: Kuusamo Airport There is an airport shuttle from Kuusamo Airport Hotel Kuusamon Tropiikki Ruka Village for the price 10 / oneway. Ski Bus is available in ski resort area and between the Hotel Kuusamon Tropiikki and Ruka Village. Bus is free of charge with the media accreditation. Media Events Media events will be informed later after they are confirmed. *All the press conferences will be seen on the website: > Media Regulations of Visa Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for 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 seppo.linjakumpu@rukanordic.com Websites and Social Media Website address: Facebook: Twitter: twitter.com/rukanordic Instagram: instagram.com/rukanordic YouTube: Official hashtags used: #RukaNordic

9 Lillehammer (Norway) 1st 3rd December 2017 Venue Info The FIS Cross-Country World Cup competitions will take place in the Birkebeineren Cross- Country Ski Stadium. This was the Olympic venue for cross-country and biathlon events in Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games in February 1994 and during the Youth Olympic Winter Games in February The courses and stadium were upgraded and ready for the FIS Cross-Country World Cupin The Cross-Country Stadium is a venue that keeps the high international standard for both athletes, public and media. The venue is also being used, in addition to the FIS World Cup events, for the Birkebeinerrennet CC event, Inga-Låmi CC Ladies event as well as many other national and international events each winter. About Lillehammer Lillehammer is located in the eastern part of Norway, 180 km from Oslo. The distance from Oslo Airport Gardermoen is about 150 km. Lillehammer is located at the northern shore of Norway's largest lake, Mjøsa. The population is approximately The city is a commercial, administrative, culture and educational centre. Lillehammer combines tradition and modern activities and services. You will find excellent museums and galleries, Olympic venues, a large number of restaurants and wide selection of shops and accommodation. Lillehammer is a popular tourist destination with more than visitors (guest nights) every year. The Lillehammer region is a true cross-country skier s paradise. The Lillehammer region is famous for its ski terrain and excellent winter sport facilities km of cross-country ski trails may strike you as unbelievable, but we guarantee that the Lillehammer region offers the absolute best of what you can expect from a skiing destination. And of course; Lillehammer is world famous for the Olympic Winter Games in 1994 and now for the Youth Olympic Winter Games last winter in February For more information about Lillehammer and the region, please visit this website:

10 Competition Program Date Format Distance 02/12/2017 Sprint C L / M 03/12/2017 Skiathlon Skiathlon 7.5 / 7.5km C/F L 15 / 15km C/F M Event Program Date Competition TCM Other Thursday 30/11/2017 Opening ceremony in the city centre of Lillehammer Friday 01/12/2017 time tbc Scandic Lillehammer Hotel time tbc Official training Saturday 02/12/ :00 Sprint Qualification C 13 :30 Sprint Finals time tbc Scandic Lillehammer Hotel Prize Giving ceremony after the race Sunday 03/12/ :30 10 km C Ladies 13:00 15 km C Men Prize Giving ceremony after the race *Subject to change (check latest version on

11 Contacts Office Name Telephone Headquarters OC Secretariat Chief of OC Eiliv Furuli OC Secretary Hanne Viig Accommodation OC Secretariat Transport Lars Erik Sønsteli Chief of Press Tina Olsen TV Responsible OC Secretariat International TV Infront Italy: Rights Holder Filip 6313 m Grabowski National TV Mari Aam Mari.Aam.Svendsen@nrk.no Rights Holder Svendsen 56

12 Accreditation Accreditation for Print Media & Photographers Press and photographers accreditation requests: - Media, or contact Chief of Media, Tina Olsen, tina_olsen23@hotmail.com. Accreditation for national TV, radio & online media (video): National TV, radio and production companies and Norwegian internet companies will have to submit their requests for local media accreditations through the Lillehammer website: Media. Deadline for application: TBC Accreditations for international TV, Radio and on line Media, etc.: International TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by Infront Italy. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to Infront s TV & Media Rights Manager Lorenzo.Pala@infrontsports.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, Nov 10, The accreditation- and parking cards can be picked up at the Information/OC Office at the Lillehammer Hotel, opening hours daily from 08:00 to 19:00. Race Office / Information Office The Information Office is located at the Lillehammer Hotel and opens Monday 27 Nov at 14:00 daily opening hours: 08:00 19:00 The Race Office is located in the building next to the Finish area at the CC Venue. Media Center The Media Center is located in the large World Cup Event Hall at the Birkebeineren Cross Country Stadium (close to the Athletes lounge). Opening hours Birkebeineren Stadion: Thursday :00-16:00. Friday :00-18:00. Saturday :30-18:00. Sunday: :00-18:00. (the opening hours is subject to change)

13 Media Accommodation The OC have made reservations for Media at different hotels in the City of Lillehammer, please send an regarding your need for accommodation to - the reservation will be made at a first-served principle. For more information about accommodation in the whole region, see Transport Official airport : Oslo Airport Gardermoen The fastest and easiest way to travel from the airport to Lillehammer is by train. The train leaves every hour from the airport to Lillehammer and return, and the duration time is approximately 2 hours. See more information at this website: There will be shuttle service for media from the city centre of Lillehammer and from the hotels to and from the venues schedules will be available at the hotels.

14 Media Events Event Location Date/Time Remarks Press Main Press Center TBC Conference Birkebeineren Cross Country Stadium Opening In the City center of Thursday 30 Nov Ceremony Lillehammer TBC Winner s In the venue Friday 1 Dec After the races Ceremonies Saturday 2 Dec Sunday 3 Dec 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 to enter into Norway. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to the OC Secretariat: hanneviigs@gmail.com Websites and Social Media

15 Davos (SUI) 9 th - 10 th December 2017 What s new Snow farming cross-country skiing trails open on Saturday, 28 October 2017 Registration open now: Enlargement and optimization Cologna Stutz New Cross-country Ski Centre opened in December 2016 New Davos Nordic Park - Skill Center located in front of the new Cross-country Ski Centre Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks 09/12/2017 Sprint free technique Ladies /Men s 1.575km 10/12/2017 Individual start free Ladies 10km / Men s 15km Event Program Date Competition* Training* TCM Other* Friday 11:30 14:30 17 :00 10:00 16:00 08/12/2017 Official Training Hotel Track open for Distance & InterContinental training Sprint Davos

16 Saturday 10:45 16 :00 17 :00 12:45 15:30 09/12/2017 Sprint F Prolog Official Training Athlethes room Daehlie Kids- Distance Stadium Event 13:15 18 :00 (Stadium) Sprint F - Finals Hotel InterContinental Davos Sunday 11:30 10/12/ km F Ladies 13:45 15 km F Men Contacts Office Name Telephone Headquarters Nicole Comps davosnordic@davos.ch Accommodation Luana Tscharner davosnordic@davos.ch Transportation Bettina Girsberger davosnordic@davos.ch Media Chief Cyprian Sutter davosnordic@davos.ch

17 Photo Chief Edi Krummenacher TV Responsible Cyprian Sutter International TV Rights Holder (excl. Switzerland & Liechtenstein)a) EBU Andreas Eichwalder net National TV Rights holder Philippe Fischer Accreditation Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers: For local media and photographers accreditation requests please contact Mr Cyprian Sutter, or fill in the official Accreditation Form on our Website: International rights (no domestic rights) contact person Accreditations for TV, Radio and online Media, etc.: International TV, radio and production companies coming from countries other than Switzerland and Liechtenstein and all internet companies coming from outside Switzerland will be authorized by EBU. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to EBU Rights Manager: The deadline for applications is: TBD National TV, radio, production and internet companies will have to submit their requests for local media accreditations at

18 Local Accreditations All local accreditations can be picked up at: Race Office, Stadium Davos Nordic at Bünda, Museumstrasse, 7260 Davos Dorf. Opening times accreditation/race office: Race Office From Thursday, December 7th, 2017 we will have the office moved to the stadium of DAVOS NORDIC at 'Bünda', Museumstrasse, 7260 Davos Dorf Opening hours Thursday, 7h December, pm pm Friday, 8th December, am pm Saturday, 9th December, am pm Sunday, 10th December, am pm Media Center The Media Center will be located next to the start-/finish area at the School house Bünda, Davos Dorf. Parking space on the school area / tickets can be picked up at the media center. Opening hours Thursday, 7th December, pm pm Friday, 8th December, am pm Saturday, 9th December, am pm Sunday, 10th December, am pm Media Accommodation Booking according the FIS Rules via FIS Online registration system. The organizing committee can help you finding accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent to the accommodation office by November 24th Please use the form on: Accommodation manager Mrs Luana Tscharner The OC offers following accommodation: Three or four star hotel: 125 CHF / person / night incl. halfboard Three or four star hotel: 110 CHF / person / night incl. Breakfast

19 Specials Media & Sponsors Welcome-Aperitif on Sunday, 10 th December 2017, am at the Monsteiner Festzelt in the Stadium. Free ticket for Ice hockey match Davos vs. Biel on Saturday, 9 th December 2017 Please use the online-form for registration: Transport Official airport: Zürich Zürich airport to Davos: by train CHF (duration 2.5 h) The organizing committee can arrange the transportation for you from the airport to the hotel at a rate of CHF per person (duration 2.5 h) No shuttle service in Davos (walking distance) Deadline for transportation booking: 1st December Media Events Event Location Date/Time Remarks LOC press conference with Swiss Ski InterContinental Davos Friday 8th December pm Time TBC by Swiss Ski Media Apéritif Monsteiner Festzelt Sunday, 10th December am Regulations of visa Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Switzerland. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Switzerland. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to davosnordic@davos.ch Websites and Social Media Website address: Facebook:

20 Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Hashtags: #davosnordic

21 Toblach, ITA 16th + 17th December 2017 Venue Info Thanks to the breath-taking view of the Three Peaks, Dobbiaco (1,256 m) is also called the Door to the Dolomites. The village is located very close to the renowned peaks of the Dolomites. The village in Alta Pusteria does not only offer a healthy climate and many sports options in summer and winter. The cultural variety with the Gustav Mahler Music Weeks, the living traditions and the Santa Maria Pilgrimage site are also very big. Alta Pusteria: cross-country skiing in the land of the Three Peaks Other events in Toblach-Dobbiaco 41st Pusteria/Pustertal Valley Ski Marathon 41st Gran Fondo Dobbiaco-Cortina SKI CLASSICS Alta Pusteria International Choir Festival Dobbiaco Night Run Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks Individual Free 10km /15km Pursuit Classic 10km/15km Event Program Date Competition* Training* TCM Other* Friday 15/12/

22 Saturday Prize Giving 16/12/2017 Individual Skating Individual Press Center ceremony after Ladies 10 km Skating Men the races 15 km Sunday Prize Giving 17/12/2017 Pursuit Ladies Pursuit Men Ceremony after 10 km C 15 km C the races *Subject to change Contacts Office Name Telephone Headquarters President info@worldcup-dobbiaco.it Herbert Santer Accommodation Caren Prugger +39 (0) info@worldcup-dobbiaco.it Transportation Jan Patzleiner janpatzleiner@yahoo.de

23 Media Chief Alex Tabarelli Photo Chief TV Responsible Gerti Taschler National and Infront Sports & International TV Media AG Rights Holder Accreditation Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers: For local media and photographers accreditation requests please contact Sport O.C. Dobbiaco, Accreditations for TV, Radio and Media, etc.: Domestic and international TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by Infront Italy. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to Infront s TV & Media Rights Manager Filip.Grabowski@infrontsports.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, Nov 24, National TV, radio, production and internet companies will have to submit their requests for local media accreditations to lorenzo.pala@infrontsports.com (Tour de Ski) or filip.grabowski@infrontsports.com (Worldcup). Local Accreditations All local accreditations can be picked up at: Accreditation office (Grand Hotel Dobbiaco, Dolomitenstr. 31).

24 Opening hours : 2.00pm -6.00pm : 9.00am pm : 9.00am -3.00pm Race Office at the 2 nd floor of the Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco (Via Lago 16, Dobbiaco) / Opening hours : 8.00am pm : 8.00am pm : 8.00am pm Media Centers Main Media Center The main media center is located in the Grand Hotel Dobbiaco (Dolomitenstr. 31), Opening hours : 2.00pm-7.00pm : 9.00am-7.00pm : 9.00am-7.00pm Sub-Media Center The Sub-media center located in the Nordic Arena at Dobbiaco (Via Lago 16, Dobbiaco), opening times Opening hours : 9.00am-5.00pm : 9.00am-5.00pm Media Accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent to the accommodation office: Sport O.C. Dobbiaco Caren Prugger, /976000, info@worldcup-dobbiaco.it.

25 Transport Official airport: Munich - Germany (ca. 300 km) or Venezia/Marco Polo (ca. 190 km) On request the organizing committee can arrange for you the transportation between the airports and the hotels. Information to the Shuttle service possibly can be contact the responsible person for the Shuttle Service Jan Patzleiner Deadlines for transportation booking: Visa 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 send a request to info@worldcup-dobbiaco.it Web Sites and Social Media Website address: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: worldcupdobbiaco Youtube: Official hashtags used: #nordicarea #worldcupdobbiaco Other:

26 Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski 2017 Lenzerheide, SUI 30 st December st January 2018 What s new? Nordic House: In December 2016 the «Biathlon Arena Lenzerheide» has been extended with the substantial Nordic House. Besides a Bistro, a sports shop and lockers for the public Nordic Ski Centre, it also contains a professional athletic room, a seminar room and accommodations for 60 people in flexibly shared rooms. Please note: The Media Center is located at the new Nordic House Snowfactory: In October 2016 the so-called Snowfactory at the «Biathlon Arena Lenzerheide» was installed. This enables a production also at temperatures below zero without chemical additives. No snow in the proper sense is produced, but instead small dry ice flakes. Due to the mechanical preparation the quality of spring snow is achieved. Lenzerheide is for the 3 rd time a Tour de Ski stage, after January 2016 again as start stage with 3 competition days Venue Info The holiday region of Lenzerheide offers 360 suntrap and many opportunities for an active day and relaxation. Lenzerheide offers 56 km of cross-country skiing trails and is declared by Loipen Schweiz as one of the best cross-country skiing regions in Switzerland. Due to the so-called Snowfactory the cross-country season starts already on Saturday, 28 th October At the Biathlon Arena Lenzerheide in Lantsch/Lenz (Tour de Ski venue) a 1.5 to 2.0 km long stadium lap will be prepared. The ski resort Arosa Lenzerheide offers 225 km of ski slopes and is one of the largest ski region in Grisons and one of the top 10 ski resorts in Switzerland.

27 Lenzerheide is the host of the FIS Ski World Cup 27 th /28 th January 2018 (Ladies slalom and giant slalom) and UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 4 th 9 th September Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks Saturday 30/12/2017 Sprint Free 1.5 km Bonus Seconds for the athletes in the finals: 60, 56 etc Sunday 31/12/2017 Distance Individual Classic 10 km L 15 km M Bonus Second for Top 3 15, 10 & 5 Monday 1/1/2018 Pursuit Free 10 km L 15 km M Bonus Second for Top 3 15, 10 & 5 Event Program Date Competition* Training* TCM* Other* Friday 29/12/ :00 16:00 Official Training Distance & Sprint 16:00 TCM FIS Family 10:00 16:00 Course open for training 17:30 Opening Ceremony Quadrin Building (at the Arena)

28 Saturday 30/12/ :30 Sprint F - Prolog 13:00 Sprint F Finals Official Ski testing Coaches Track closed for dividing the lap 17:00 TCM FIS Family Winner ceremony and press conference right after the race 11:30-13:00 Tour de Ski Kids Event 9:40-9:55 warming up Ladies Sunday 31/12/ :30 Individual Men 15 km Classic 15:00 Individual Ladies 10 km Classic 8:00-10:20 Official Ski testing Coaches Training Men 12:30-14:50 Official Ski testing Coaches Training Ladies 17:30 TCM FIS Family Winner ceremony and press conference right after the race 13:00-14:30 Tour de Ski Kids Event Monday 01/01/ :00 Pursuit Ladies 10 km Free 13:00 Pursuit Men 15 km Free 8:30-10:50 Official Ski testing Coaches Training Ladies 11:25-12:50 Official Ski testing Coaches Training Men Winner ceremony and press conference right after the race 11:45 13:00 Tour de Ski Kids Event *Subject to change Contacts

29 Office Name Telephone Headquarters/ Race Office Jacqueline Odermatt m Accommodation Sandra Aguilera tourdeski@lenzerheide.com Transportation tbd tourdeski@lenzerheide.com Media Chief Marlen Schwarz media@lenzerheide.com Photo Chief tbd media@lenzerheide.com TV Responsible tbd media@lenzerheide.com International TV Rights Holder (exkl. Switzerland & Liechtenstein) EBU Sport Lorenz Liechti liechtil@eurovision.net National TV Rights holder SRG Business Unit Sport Philippe Fischer philippe.fischer@bus.srg.ch

30 Accreditation For all media accreditation requests please fill in the online accreditation form on the website no later than 17 th December 2017: Accreditations for TV and Online Media: All TV/filming accreditations has to be approved by SRG or EBU. National (Switzerland and Liechtenstein) TV and Online Media (with filming accreditation) will have to submit their requests to film directly to the SRG Rights Manager: The deadline for applications is: 26th December 2017 International TV coming from countries other than Switzerland and Liechtenstein and all Online Media publishing outside of Switzerland will be authorized by EBU. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to the EBU Rights Manager: The deadline for applications is: 26th December 2017 Personal accreditation and parking cards can be picked up at the Media Centre at the Nordic House (Biathlon Arena Lenzerheide, Lantsch/Lenz), opening time daily from 09:00 to 21:00 Race Office The Race Office is located on the ground floor of the Nordic House (Biathlon Arena Lenzerheide). Contact: Jacqueline Odermatt Tel Mobile Opening times daily (Wednesday to Monday) from 08:00 to 18:00 Media Centers The Media Center is located on the 1 st floor of the Nordic House (Biathlon Arena Lenzerheide) Contact: Marlen Schwarz media@lenzerheide.com Tel Mobile

31 Opening times daily (Friday to Monday) from 09:00 to 21:00 Media Accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent to the accommodation office by 15. November Transport Official airport: Zurich (ZHR) The local organising committee recommend to travel with the public transport from the airport to the venue or hotel (duration 2.5h). A shuttle can be organise by the LOC, but will be charged. By interest, please contact tourdeski@lenzerheide.com. Shuttle service Shuttle service from Tiefencastel to the venue or local Sportbus (free) from Valbella or Lenzerheide to the venue. Parking Parking in the holiday region of Lenzerheide is very limited. We kindly ask you to make use of the public transport (Postauto) or the free Sportbus (Line Tour de Ski). No parking spaces will be available at the venue! You will not be able to access the area with your own vehicle. Please use the shuttle service. For media representatives with heavy devices (cameras etc.) a limited number of parking tickets will be issued for the parking lots near the Media Center. The decision whether to issue a parking ticket or not takes the Media Chief respectively his deputy. Highway tax sticker for all cars, vans or trucks (vignette): In Switzerland you need a highway tax sticker for every car, van or truck. You can buy the sticker on every gas station and also at the boarder. The tax sticker costs CHF (driving without a sticker costs CHF ). The sticker is valid for one year. The tax sticker of the year 2017 is valid until the end of January More information about the highway tax sticker: German: English:

32 Trailer prohibition In winter season, there is a trailer prohibition between Chur and Lenzerheide as well as between Tiefencastel and Lenzerheide. If you arrive with trailers, please order a special allowance to drive with trailers: Verkehrspolizei Graubünden Ringstrasse Chur info@kapo.gr.ch Snowchains, snow removal Lenzerheide is on 1475 meters altitude. Please make sure that you bring snow chains with you. If there is a lot of snow, snow chains must be installed between Churwalden and Lenzerheide. The alternative route leads from Chur to Thusis and from there to Tiefencastel and Lenzerheide. The OC is bothered to organise an early snow removal at the arriving day. Media Events Event Location Date/Time Remark s LOC press conference Media Center Nordic House 1st floor tbd National team press conference Regulations of Visa Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Switzerland. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Switzerland. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to the media office: media@lenzerheide.com

33 Websites and Social Media Website address: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Official hashtags used: #hejalenzerheide #arosalenzerheide

34 Oberstdorf, GER 3 rd 4 th January 2018 New facts about the venue Oberstdorf has a new general organizer The 42- year old Florian Stern from Fischen im Allgäu is the new managing director of the Skisport und Veranstaltungs GmbH (SVG) in Oberstdorf since 1st of July He will be organizing the big events in Oberstdorf together with his co-managing director Christian Rapp, his permanent employees as well as many volunteers. Next winter, the main events will be the Four Hills Tournament, the Tour de Ski of the cross country athletes, the FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2018 as well as the final competition of the Ladies ski-jumping World Cup. Oberstdorf is already excited about the terrific flight show with the best ski flying athletes of the world. Flying is one of the oldest dreams of the human beings. Oberstdorf will make the dream of flying come true for participants and visitors with the FIS Ski Flying World Championships from the 18th to the 21st January Where winter sport athletes and mountain lovers are at home is where the Ski Flying World Championship 2018 will be as a guest in order to honor the Kings of the skies. Nordic World Championships 2021: everyone is looking forward to a winter fairytale Just in time for the Nordic Ski-World Championships 2021, Oberstdorf is presenting its bright new sport facilities. The venues Schattenberg and the cross country stadium Ried will be optimized to the latest standards within the planning for the World Championships. In order to provide this, Oberstdorf has an ambitious investment package. A modern cross country center will be generated at the Tour de Ski venue. Uros Ponikvar (Slovenia), an excellent course designer, could be won for the re-homologation of the cross country stadium. Launch of a new men sprint course Already in 2016 the new sprint course got a homologation by Hermod Bjørkestøl. Due to difficult snow situation during the Tour de Ski 2016 we could not use the new course. In 2018 the world's best sprinters will have one of the most difficult tracks in the whole World Cup, with three challenging climbs in classique technique. We are looking forward to a perfect premiere who will be King of Burgstall?

35 Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks 03/01/2018 Sprint Ladies 1.2km C 03/01/2018 Sprint Men 1.5km C 04/01/2018 Mass start Ladies 10km F (4 x 2.5km or 3 x 3.3km) tbc Bonus seconds: 1 intermediate point for ladies Finish Top 3: 15, 10 and 5 04/01/2017 Mass start Men 15km F (6 x 2.5km or 2 x 2.5km + 3 x 3.3km) tbc Bonus seconds: 2 intermediate point for men Finish Top 3: 15, 10 and 5

36 Event Program Date Competition* Training* TCM Other* Tuesday 02/01/ :00-16:00 Official Training all courses 18:00 TCM Oberstdorf Haus Room Freibergsee Wednesday 03/01/ :30 Sprint C Qualification Ladies/Men 14:50 Sprint C Finals Ladies/Men 11:00-12:10 Ski testing coaches & official training Ladies/Men 18:30 TCM Oberstdorf Haus Room Freibergsee Prize giving ceremony and press conference right after the race Thursday 04/01/ :15 Mass start 10km F Ladies 11:15 Mass start 15km F Men 08:00-10:00 Ski testing coaches & official training 10:50-11:00 Ski testing coaches & official training Men Prize giving ceremony and press conference right after the race *Subject to change

37 Contacts Office Name Telephone Headquarters Florian Stern +49 (0) 8322 / info@erdinger-arena.de Accommodation Katrin Brück +49 (0) 8322 / booking@oberstdorf.de Transportation Otto Albrecht transport@erdinger-arena.de Media Chief Thomas Weiß weiss@azv.de Photo Chief Thomas Weiß weiss@azv.de TV Responsible Matthias matthias.ramoser@deutscherskiv Ramoser erband.de International TV Infront Italy lorenzo.pala@infrontsports.com Rights Holder Lorenzo Pala National TV SportA GmbH +49 (0)170 michaela.wulfers@sporta.de Rights holder Michaela Wulfers

38 Accreditation Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers: For local media and photographers accreditation requests please register for our Online Accreditation System: Accreditations for TV, Radio and Media, etc.: International TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by Infront Italy. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to Infront s TV & Media Rights Manager Lorenzo.Pala@infrontsports.com. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Dec 13, National TV, radio, production and internet companies will have to register their requests for local media accreditations at Local Accreditations All local accreditations can be picked up at: Accreditation office in the Oberstdorf Haus, Prinzregentenplatz 1, Oberstdorf Opening times 02/01/ :00-19:00 03/01/ :00-19:00 04/01/ :00-19:00 Race office Sub Race Office Sub Race office in the Oberstdorf Haus opening time 01/01/2018 closed 02/01/ :00-20:00 03/01/ :00-20:00 04/01/2018 closed

39 Race Office Cross-Country stadium Ried (stadium building ground floor) open from 01/01/ :00-18:00 02/01/ :00-17:00 03/01/ :00-17:30 04/01/ :00-16:00 Media Centers The main media center is located directly at Cross Country Stadium Ried, opening times 02/01/ :00 18:00 tbc 03/01/ :00 19:00 tbc 04/01/ :00 19:00 tbc Media accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent to the accommodation office as soon as possible. Accommodation manager is Mrs Katrin Brück. All accredited media representatives will receive a VIP-Media-Pass. With this card you can use a variety of attractions in Oberstdorf free of charge during the period from 2 nd till 5 th January Among following attractions are included : Das Höchste cable cars, ice sport center, Erdinger Arena, ski rental, Oberstdorf Therme, museums and much more. Transport Official airport: Munich (GER), Stuttgart (GER), Zürich (SUI) The organizing committee can arrange transportation between the airports and the hotels on request Bus max. 8 persons (one way) Limousine max. 3 persons (one way) Booking has to be done in advance latest till 15/12/2017.

40 Media Events Event Location Date/Time Remarks Media Erdinger 03/01/2018, TBC Evening Arena h Bavarian Erdinger Evening Sportalp Regulations of Visa Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Germany. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Germany. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to e.pins@erdinger-arena.de Web Sites and Social Media Website address: oberstdorf2018.com Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Hashtags: o Vierschanzentournee: #4hills #oberstdorf #oberstdorf2017 #arenawinter o FIS Tour de Ski: #tourdeski #oberstdorf2018 #arenawinter o FIS World Cup Skijumping Ladies: #oberstdorf2018 #arenawinter o FIS World Cup Skiflying: #oberstdorf2018 #arenawinter o #enjoyoberstdorf

41 Val di Fiemme, ITA 6th 7th January 2018 Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks 6/1/2018 Mass Start C 10km / 15km 7/1/2018 Pursuit F 9 km / 9 km Final Climb Event Program Date Competition* Training TCM * Other Friday 14 :15-16:30 18 :00 5/1/2018 Official Training Cross-Country Stadium Saturday 14 :15 13 :00 14 :10 18 :00 16:30 17:30 6/1/ km Mass Start C Ladies Official Training Cross-Country Stadium Cermis track inspection 15 :45 16 :30 17 :30 15 km Mass Start C Men Official Training

42 Sunday 11:30 13 :30 14 :25 9:30 Rampa con 7/1/ km F Pursuit Official Training i Campioni Ladies 14:30 10:00-11:25 9 km F Pursuit Men Cermis track inspection *Subject to change Contacts Office Name Telephone Headquarters Cristina cristina.bellante@fiemmeworldcup.co Bellante m Accommodation Ursula ursula.guadagnini@visitfiemme.it Guadagnini Transportation Camillo info@fiemmeworldcup.com Bessone Media Chief Mario Facchini mario.facchini@newspower.it Photo Chief Mario Facchini mario.facchini@newspower.it TV Responsible Silvia Vaia silvia.vaia@fiemmeworldcup.com

43 National/ Infront, Lorenzo International TV Pala Rights Holder Accreditation Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers: For written media and photographers accreditation requests please contact Mr Mario Facchini, mail: Accreditations for TV, Radio and on line Media, etc.: Domestic and international TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by Infront Italy. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to Infront s TV & Media Rights Manager Lorenzo.Pala@infrontsports.com. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Dec 13, Local Accreditations Requested additional accreditation and parking cards can be picked up at: Accreditation office (Cross Country Stadium), opening time Friday and Saturday 9:00 to 18 :00 Sunday 9:00 to 14:00. Race Office Race office at the Cross Country Stadium opening time: Thursday 8:00-18:00 Friday/Saturday 8:00-20:00 Sunday 8:00-18:00 Media Centers Media Center Lago di Tesero Cross Country Stadium Lago di Tesero Mario Facchini pressoffice@newspower.it. The main media center is located in Lago di Tesero (gps )

44 Opening times Friday , Saturday , Sunday Media Center Alpe Cermis Alpe Cermis Doss dei Laresi, The Sub-media center located (GPS ) Opening times Sunday Media Accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent to the accommodation office by 15 th November The OC offers accommodation in different hotel s categories and prizes (bed and breakfast): please, contact the person in charge for accommodation within 15 th November 2017 to get a personalized offer. Transport Official airport: Verona and Milano Regulations of Visa 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 send a request to: cristina.bellante@fiemmeworldcup.com. Websites and Social Media

45 Dresden, GER 13th 14th January 2018 Facts about the venue Hosting the World Cup for the first time Venue is located right on the banks of the River Elbe The backdrop of the track will be the world-famous baroque skyline of Dresden The team hotel, media facilities and venue are all located within 5min walking. In summer, the venue hosts big concerts with up to spectators and open air movies The week after the World Cup, the stadium will host events for schools, youth athletes as well as Para Nordic athletes. About Dresden Dresden is a vibrant city of half a million inhabitants located on the river Elbe in the eastern part of Germany. Along the banks of the river, Dresden offers one of Europe s most beautiful skylines, dominated by a unique baroque architecture. Dresden is not only famous for its architecture and history but also for its many breweries and beer varieties as well as its colorful Christmas markets that will ring in the new year and lead the way for the FIS World Cup hosted here in January. Dresden s castles, churches and museums are witnesses of a rich history, while the present is dominated by a youthful, creative and dynamic scene thanks to one of the largest German universities and a dynamic creative and nightlife. Dresden is just a short drive away from the winter sports regions of the Ore Mountains where small towns like Altenberg, Oberwiesenthal or Klingenthal have left their mark on the international winter sports scene thanks to their hosting of international competitions and their nurturing of successful Olympic athletes. Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks 13/01/2018 Sprint Free 1,4km 14/01/2018 Team sprint Free 6x1,4km

46 Event Program Date Competition* Training* TCM Other* Friday tba tba 12/01/2018 Training individual start Saturday tba tba tba Prize Giving 13/01/2018 Sprint Ladies Training Relay ceremony tba Sprint Men Sunday tba Prize Giving 14/01/2018 Team Sprint Ladies ceremony tba Team Sprint Men *Subject to change

47 Contacts Office Name Telephone Head Quarters Kristine Kubis Accommodation Silke Graf Westin Bellevue World Cup Hotel Transportation Soon to come Media Chief Viktoria Franke Photo Chief Viktoria Franke TV Responsible Volker Geist National/Internationa Infront Sports l TV Rights Holder Lorenzo Pala

48 Accreditation Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers: For local media and photographers accreditation requests please contact Mrs. Viktoria Franke, mail: Accreditations for TV, Radio and on line Media, etc.: International TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by Infront Italy. They will have to submit their requests to film or commentate on-site directly to Infront s TV & Media Rights Manager Filip.Grabowski@infrontsports.com. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec 22, Local Accreditations Requested additional accreditation can be picked up at: Accreditation office (Cross Country Stadium), opening time Friday and Saturday 9:00 to 18 :00 Sunday 9:00 to 14:00. Race Office TBC Media Centers Main Media Center location at Venue Opening times (preliminary) Thursday Jan 11 13:00 19:00 Friday Jan 12 09:00 20:00 Saturday Jan 13 08:00 20:00 Sunday Jan 14 08:00 18:00 Media Accommodation The media accommodation is located in the World Cup Hotel Westin Bellevue (4,5 stars) directly at the venue. Please contact the hotel s Media Reservations Manager Silke Graf directly at or silke.graf@westin-dresden.com

49 Transport Official airport: Dresden International Airport (DRS) We recommend to use public transport between airport and the city. The local train takes you straight to the Station Dresden Neustadt, from where it is a 10min walk to the media hotel. Car rental at airport is possible. There will be no shuttle from the media accommodation to venue, as it is only a 5min walk. If media stays somewhere else in the city, we recommend taking the tram which stops right in front of the venue. (Trams 3, 7 and 8 at Carolaplatz). Parking will be not available. Media Events Event Location Date/Time Remarks LOC press conference Press Center tba National team press conference Press Center tba Photo meeting Press Center tba Pick up your photobib Regulations of Visa Remember that citizens of some countries will need visa for visiting Germany. Please check with your embassy if you need a visa for Germany. For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to media@skiweltcup-dresden.de. Websites and Social Media Website address: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: Official hashtags used: #skidresden

50 Planica, SLO 20 th 21 st January, 2018 New facts about the venue Planica is hosting Cross-Country World Cup event for the second time in two years. Nordic Center, which opened in December 2015 is fully operational and is hosting professional and recreational athletes all year round. Several successful Cross-Country, Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping competitions were held in Planica during this time During the World Cup Planica will also host World Snow Day. Planica is a candidate for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Competition Program Date Format Distance Remarks 20/01/2018 Sprint C 21/01/2018 Interval start C 10km /15km Event Program Date Competition TCM Other Friday 19/01/2018 Kompas Hotel, Kranjska Gora