Information for photographers

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1 Information for photographers

2 Dear photographers, The following information has been put together to help you with your preparations for the UEFA Super Cup at Eden Stadium in Prague. Every effort has been made to provide you with the specific facilities and services you require to work effectively. Media staff from UEFA and the stadium will be on hand to assist you in case of problems or queries. We wish you an enjoyable and successful match. Best regards, The UEFA Media Operations team Accreditation Centre The accreditation centre is located in the southwest corner of the stadium. Opening hours are: MD MD However, photographers should note the opening times of the media areas below: MD MD (MD+1) Photographers must produce a photo ID and copy of their confirmation in order to collect their accreditation. Media entrance Photographers access the stadium via the media entrance on the west side of the stadium at ground level. A staircase then leads to pitch level (level -1) and the photo working area. 2

3 Parking On MD-1 media can park in the P1 parking area next to the media entrance (see map below). A limited number of parking spaces are available for media on matchday in the P4 parking area located on Vladivostoká Street to the northeast of the stadium. Parking passes must be collected from the welcome desk at the media entrance. Vladivostoká Street will be closed at 18:00 on matchday to general traffic so all parking passes must be collected before this time. 3

4 Public transport The stadium is served by tram lines 4, 7, 22 and 24. The nearest underground station is Strašnická. Photo Working Area The photo working area is located at pitch level, immediately next to the photographers pitch access. It contains approximately 35 working positions with power and cabled internet connections. Opening hours are: MD MD (MD+1) Canon and Nikon will have camera repair services onsite. MD-1 media activity The schedule of media activities on MD-1 is as follows (all at Eden Stadium): Chelsea FC press conference 15:00 Chelsea FC open training session 15:45 16:45 FC Bayern press conference 16:30 FC Bayern open training session 17:15 18:15 Due to space restrictions photographers do not have access to the MD-1 press conferences. An ftp site will be set up to pool photos from both press conferences and details will be provided onsite. Catering Basic catering will be available in the photo working area on MD-1, with lunchbags provided on matchday. 4

5 Pitch positions There will be a total of 80 pre-marked pitch positions, located along the goallines with power and cabled internet connections. Pitch access for MD-1 training and matchday is from the photo working area, via the northwest corner of the pitch. Photographers may not enter the pitch at any time. Any photographer setting foot on the pitch risks having their accreditation withdrawn immediately and being blacklisted with negative repercussions on future accreditation allocations. Seats will be provided for all pitch positions. Power and cabled internet connections will be provided at each pitch position. Photo briefing A photo briefing will be conducted by a UEFA Media Officer on matchday at approximately 18:00. This will cover a range of operational issues regarding pre- and post-match activities, pitch watering, ceremonies, trophy photos, etc. Bibs Photographers are allocated a priority group (1 or 2) as part of their accreditation confirmation. Upon arrival at the stadium, photographers should come to the press conference room (located next to the photo working area) to collect a number within their priority group, for themselves only. These tickets can be collected anytime from 16:00 onwards. After the photo briefing, photographers will be able to choose their pitch positions at the following approximate times, in the press conference room: priority group 1: 18:00 18:45 priority group 2: 18:45 19:30 Photographers are ordered according to their ticket number. Any photographer missing their priority group automatically goes into the next group. Upon choosing their pitch position, photographers will then be given the corresponding numbered SAD. They must stay in this position throughout the match. The bib must be returned after the match. Photographers may access the pitch area as soon as they collect their bib and SAD. 5

6 Remote cameras Photographers may set up remote-controlled cameras only in the marked area behind the goals. Please note that: The maximum height of tripod is 10cm Remote camera positions are subject to final approval by the referee and/or UEFA Media Officer Cameras may not be serviced or moved during the game (except half-time) Cabling must be passed underneath the advertising boards. All remote cameras must be marked with a sticker with the photographer s name and pitch position. This will allow the UEFA Media Officer to find you in case of problems. Photographers should be prepared to operate remote cameras without cabling if necessary. Any cameras not conforming to the above may be removed. Ceremonies Photographers have access to the near touchline for pre-match team photos from approximately 10 minutes before kick-off. After the match, photographers may work from an enclosed area close to the side of the pitch directly in front of the VIP tribune, where the trophy presentation will take place. After the winning team has collected the trophy, they will be guided to the winners board which will be located between the photographer platforms and the centre circle. During the lap of honour, photographers must stay behind the advertising boards and ropes, and may not enter onto the pitch at any time. Any photographer not respecting this guideline will have their accreditation removed immediately and risk exclusion from future UEFA events. 6

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