Official Invitation FIS Nordic World Championships Seefeld2019.Indd

FIS NORDIC WORLD GREETINGS SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 FROM THE ORGANISER

Vorwort Christian Scherer INVITATION SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 2 FIS NORDIC WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019

GREETINGS FROMINVITATION THE ORGANISER

Vorwort Christian Scherer

CONTENTS

Greetings from FIS 4 Greetings from the organiser 5 Seefeld2019 organisation chart 6 FIS officials 10 Competition programme 11 Venue overview 14 Accommodation 15 Transportation 17 Preliminary entry for teams and SRS industry 19 Wax cabins and wax trucks for teams and SRS industry 20 Wax trucks 21 Equipment delivery 22 Regulation of radio equipment 23 Accreditation 24 Team captains meetings 24 Race offices 24 Team hosts 25 Insurance 25 Medical meetings 25 Prize money 26 Summary of FIS rules 27 Seefeld2019 – Cross-Country Courses 32 Seefeld2019 – Nordic Combined Courses 33 Courses 34 Jumping Certificate Bergisel HS 130 54 Jumping Certificate Seefeld HS 109 55 Important contacts and dates at a glance 56 GREETINGS FROM FIS

On behalf of the International Ski Federation, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2019 in Seefeld (AUT).

The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships return to Austria, exac- tly 20 years after Ramsau am Dachstein hosted the three disciplines of Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping in 1999. In February 2019, the world will turn its eyes to Seefeld for two weeks full of world class competitions and great festival events.

Seefeld is a primary winter sports tourism destination in the Tirol region and is sure to provide skiing fans, media and participants with outstanding pictures and atmosphere throughout the World Championships. Also special for these World Championships will the opportunity to include a city venue with the Ski Jumping events in the heart of Inns- bruck on one of the most recognized hills in the world.

Seefeld has worked tirelessly in the last years since being awarded these World Cham- pionships to renovate and upgrade their facilities and to make a smooth rundown and best working conditions for athletes and teams, media, sponsors and partners a top priority.

I am sure that the entire FIS Family, all athletes, teams and media, sponsors and spectators will enjoy excellent competitions and great hospitality.

Gian Franco Kasper President, International Ski Federation (FIS)

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 4 GREETINGS FROM THE ORGANISER

SEEFELD: GLAMOROUS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS VENUE OF GREAT DIVERSITY!

52nd FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld. From 19 February to 3 March 2019, the world’s best Nordic skiers will compete for much sought-after World Championships medals in the Olympic region. For the fourth time, Seefeld, with its almost 3,500 inhabitants, located north of Innsbruck, is the host of major events; it has already been an Olympic venue twice (1964, 1976).

In view of the relatively small number of inhabitants, sophisticated Seefeld amazes with a great variety of opportunities. It is a tourism and sports region but also offers cultural events – all of this at the highest level, with Mayor Werner Frießer playing a decisive role as a driving force.

As President of the Austrian Ski Association, I would like to warmly welcome all the athletes of the participating nations to Seefeld and wish them all a successful and accident-free course of the competitions. My greetings also apply to the officials, coaches and service technicians. In this context, I also want to greet all fans who will come to the competitions.

There is one thing I can forecast – all of them will find ideal conditions in Seefeld, because in the course of the World Championships preparations, strenuous financial efforts have been carried out to enable infrastructural measures in the transport sector (station conversion, road construction, etc.) as well as in the sports sector (new trails, new passages with bridges). In a nutshell: Seefeld is well prepared and will fully live up to its reputation as a perfect organizer of major sporting events. Again, a cordial welcome to Seefeld, the State of Tyrol, and Austria.

Prof. Peter Schröcksnadel President Austrian Ski Federation

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 5 SEEFELD2019 ORGANISATION CHART

Prof. Peter Schröcksnadel Dr. Klaus Leistner

President & CEO Secretary General & CEO

Christian Scherer

Director Organisation

Werner Frießer Alfons Schranz Joachim Pölzl Josef Schmid Yvonne Kirnbauer

Sports Seefeld Sports Bergisel Event Production Press/Media Administration

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 6 SPORTS KEY TECHNICAL OFFICIALS SEEFELD

Werner Friesser

Sports Director Seefeld

Jacqueline Stark

Staff Coordinator

Christian Krepper Günter Csar Harald Haim

Chief of Competition Chief of Competition Chief of Competition

Wolfgang Wörgötter Michael Flaschberger Christian Kathol

Ass. Chief of Competition Ass. Chief of Competition Ass. Chief of Competition

Christof Norz Ski Jumping Chief of Hill

Cross-Country Thomas Unterfrauner

Chief of Course Combined Nordic Martin Mausser Josef Kneisl

Peter Schwandl Chief of Course Chief of Hill

Chief of Stadium Robert Krautgartner Anna Ihrenberger

Andrea Mladek Chief of Stadium Competition Secretary

Competition Secretary Angelika Grabner Rastinger

Competition Secretary

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 7 SPORTS KEY TECHNICAL OFFICIALS BERGISEL INNSBRUCK

Alfons Schranz

Sports Director Bergisel

Max Obergruber

Organisation

Günter Csar Christian Kathol

Chief of Competition Chief of Competition

Michael Flaschberger Harald Haim

Ass. Chief of Competition Ass. Chief of Competition

Lambert Grill Ski Jumping Chief of Hill

Nordic Combined Nordic Martin Mausser Lambert Grill

Chief of Course Chief of Hill

Robert Krautgartner Reinhold Gigele

Chief of Stadium Competition Secretary

Angelika Grabner Rastinger

Competition Secretary

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 8 GREETINGS FROM THE ORGANISER

Vorwort Christian Scherer

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 9 FIS OFFICIALS

CROSS-COUNTRY Race Director Mignerey Pierre, FIS Assistant Race Director Lamplot Michal, FIS Technical Delegate Viljanmaa Annmari, FIN Assistant Technical Delegate Sundbaum Mikaela, SWE Jury Member Fort Mathieu, FRA Jury Member Norton Mike, CAN Equipment Control Ulvang Vegard, FIS Event Coordinator Spitz Sandra, FIS Media Coordinator Kallen Doris, FIS

NORDIC COMBINED Race Director Ottesen Lasse, FIS Assistant Race Director Grave Jan Rune, FIS Technical Delegate Branko Simic, SLO Assistant Technical Delegate Nurmela Tapio, FIN Equipment Control Kraus Guntram, FIS Media Coordinator Tegethof Silke, FIS

SKI JUMPING Race Director Hofer Walter, FIS Assistant Race Director Sedlak Borek, FIS Technical Delegate Greger Ivo, CZE Assistant Technical Delegate Mathis Hubert, SUI Equipment Control Gratzer Sepp, FIS Race Director Ladies Yoshida Chika, FIS Assistant Race Director Ladies Tepes Miran, FIS Equipment Control Ladies Baczkowska Aga, FIS Media Coordinator Nilgen Horst, FIS Chief Distance Measurer Rappenglück Franz, GER

Judge Wolf Stefan, AUT Judge Slavik Josef, CZE Judge Herzig Michael, GER Judge Carli Giambattista, ITA Judge Solbu Jarle, NOR Judge Amstein David, SUI

MEDICAL/ANTI DOPING Medical Supervisor Gaul Larry, USA Anti-Doping Coordinator Fussek Sarah, FIS

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 10 COMPETITION PROGRAMME CROSS-COUNTRY*

TIME EVENT Day 1: Wednesday, 20.02.2019 12:30 pm Qualification Ladies 5 km CL 02:00 pm Qualification Men 10 km CL

Day 2: Thursday, 21.02.2019 12:00 am Qualification Sprint Ladies & Men FT 02:30 pm Finals Sprint Ladies & Men FT

Day 4: Saturday, 23.02.2019 11:00 am Skiathlon Ladies 15 km 12:30 pm Skiathlon Men 30 km

Day 5: Sunday, 24.02.2019 09:15 am Qualification Team Sprint Ladies & Men CL 11:30 am Finals Team Sprint Ladies & Men CL

Day 7: Tuesday, 26.02.2019 01:30 pm Ladies 10 km CL

Day 8: Wednesday, 27.02.2019 02:00 pm Men 15 km CL

Day 9: Thursday, 28.02.2019 01:00 pm Relay Ladies 4 x 5 km

Day 10: Friday, 01.03.2019 01:15 pm Relay Men 4 x 10 km

Day 11: Saturday, 02.03.2019 12:15 pm Mass Start Ladies 30 km FT

Day 12: Sunday, 03.03.2019 01:00 pm Mass Start Men 50 km FT

*Subject to change

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 11 COMPETITION PROGRAMME NORDIC COMBINED*

TIME EVENT Day 3: Friday, 22.02.2019 09:30 am Trial Round Ski Jumping IG HS 130 10:30 am Ski Jumping IG HS 130 04:15 pm Cross-Country IG 10 km

Day 5: Sunday, 24.02.2019 09:30 am Trial Round Ski Jumping Team Sprint HS 130 10:30 am Ski Jumping Team Sprint HS 130 01:30 pm Cross-Country Team Sprint 2 x 7,5 km

Day 9: Thursday, 28.02.2019 10:00 am Trial Round Ski Jumping IG HS 109 11:00 am Ski Jumping IG HS 109 03:15 pm Cross-Country IG 10 km

Day 11: Saturday, 02.03.2019 10:00 am Trial Round Ski Jumping Team HS 109 11:00 am Ski Jumping Team HS 109 02:45 pm Cross-Country Team 4 x 5 km

*Subject to change

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 12 COMPETITION PROGRAMME SKI JUMPING*

TIME EVENT Day 3: Friday, 22.02.2019 01:30 pm Trial Round Men HS 130 02:30 pm Qualification Men HS 130

Day 4: Saturday, 23.02.2019 01:30 pm Trial Round Men HS 130 02:30 pm Ski Jumping Men HS 130

Day 5: Sunday, 24.02.2019 01:45 pm Trial Round Team Men HS 130 02:45 pm Ski Jumping Team Men HS 130

Day 7: Tuesday, 26.02.2019 03:00 pm Trial Round Ladies HS 109 04:00 pm Qualification Ladies HS 109

Day 8: Wednesday, 27.02.2019 03:00 pm Trial Round Ladies HS 109 04:15 pm Ski Jumping Ladies HS 109

Day 9: Thursday, 28.02.2019 03:30 pm Trial Round Men HS 109 04:30 pm Qualification Men HS 109

Day 10: Friday, 01.03.2019 03:00 pm Trial Round Men HS 109 04:00 pm Ski Jumping Men HS 109

Day 11: Saturday, 02.03.2019 03:00 pm Trial Round Mixed Team HS 109 04:00 pm Ski Jumping Mixed Team HS 109

*Subject to change

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 13 VENUE OVERVIEW

1 Team Parking 2 Wax Trucks Area 3 Service Area Cross-Country 4 Race Office Cross-Country 5 Team Catering Cross-Country 6 OC Office 7 Team Captains Meetings 8 Team Catering Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined 9 Race Office Ski Jumping 8 10 Service Area Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined 9 11 Team Drop-off Sprungschanze HS109 12 Race Office Nordic Combined 10 12 11

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SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 14 ACCOMMODATION

The National Ski Association (NSA) teams/athletes will be accommodated in hotels of a very good standard in the Olympiaregion Seefeld, from two to approx. 15 minutes by car from the venues.

The Official Incoming Office and the LOC have a good relationship with the hotels and can assu- re accommodation especially adjusted to the needs of the athletes and teams. The hotels are adapted to the needs of the athletes, especially with regard to the selection of food and meal times at the hotel. Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day will be served at the hotel, with sufficient food and one non-alcoholic drink per meal. The Official Incoming Office will manage the booking of accommodation on a first come first served basis.

As soon as the Official Incoming Office (Official WCS booking office) has received the requests for accommodation via the FIS online entry system, a detailed offer will be sent to NSA.

Please note that the LOC is not responsible for accommodation and transportation costs in the case of arrangements made independently. The LOC will cover the cost of accommodation for qualified athletes according the rules and the applicable quota (art. 17.7).

The Official Incoming Office is happy to organise the stay for all athletes/officials before and after the official Championships period (19th Feb. – 3rd March). Please request an individual offer.

Official Incoming Office

Tourist Office Seefeld Maria Plangger Heilbadstraße 827 6100 Seefeld in Tirol, Austria [email protected] Tel. +43 50 880 566

Deadline for Preliminary entry

By 30th October 2018, the number of double and single rooms required and arrival/departure days must be communicated using the FIS online entry system. Please note that the LOC cannot guarantee rooms or prices after this date. As soon as the LOC has received the preliminary entry the NSA will be sent the details and feedback about the designated hotel.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 15 Payment

An invoice for the deposit of 50 % of the cost of the total number of rooms and nights will be sent to each NSA for payment no later than 15th November 2018. An invoice of the remaining 50 % will be sent for payment no later than 15th January 2019. If payment is not received before the due date, the LOC reserves the right to cancel the reservation. After the event reimbursement of the expenses will be prepared according to the rules for free accommodation for qualified competitors and will be paid as soon as possible but not later than 1st April 2019.

Cancellation conditions

Cancellation must be made using the FIS online entry system. Cancellation may be done without charge, provided that:

• Cancellation of up to 100 % of the original reservation is received before 30th October 2018 • Cancellation of up to 50 % of the original reservation is received before 15th November 2018 • Cancellation of up to 20 % of the original reservation is received before 1st February 2019

Booking details received by 15th January 2019 will be considered as final and will be the basis for calculating the total payment, cancellation fees and charges for no-shows. In the case of no-shows – there will be no refund (100 % of the reserved reservations has to be paid). If a cancellation is received later than the above – mentioned dates, the NSA has to pay 100 % of the reservation.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 16 TRANSPORTATION

Transportation from the official airport in Innsbruck to Seefeld will be provided free of charge to teams. The free service includes one trip per team in each direction. The LOC is happy to assist teams with additional transportation arrangements. The LOC will calculate the price for an additional shuttle according to the requirements of the teams. We are working on providing a Charter-Shuttle for Cross-Country Teams from Cogne to Seefeld. We will keep all nations up- dated about the service and costs.

Salzburg 200 km 200 km München 121 km Füssen, Garmisch, München 156 km KUFSTEIN D REUTTE Achensee Brixental Garmisch A12

CH Fernpass SCHWAZ A12 TELFS INNSBRUCK 24 km F A12 IMST ZIRL 21 km Vorarlberg Zillertal Frankreich ARLBERG A13 Schweiz LANDECK Ötztal Zürich 264 km 278 km BRENNER Reschenpass Timmelsjoch I Bozen 138 km Italien, Schweiz 174 km LIENZ

There will be a Welcome desk at the Airport in Innsbruck. The desk will assist you with any questions regarding transportation to the team hotels or to the venue. The opening hours of the desk will be customized to the teams‘ arrival. Transportation can be booked by using the FIS online entry system together with accommodation. Please let us also know how many bags and skis your team will have in their luggage in order to organise the appropriate vehicle. If you are planning to arrive with your own vehicle and do not need transportation service from the LOC, please make a note on the FIS online entry form.

FINAL transportation needs must be submitted no later than 15th January 2019 in the FIS online entry system. Changes for booked transportation service should also be done using the FIS online entry system. Attention: Changes required at short notice must be reported to the transportation manager directly at the transportation office or by phone. Please be aware that all booked transportation will be invoiced, even if the teams do not take advantage of it. [email protected]

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 17 Transportation service during the event

The LOC will provide a shuttle service free of charge between the venue in Seefeld and in Innsbruck and the team hotels.

Parking

Parking is limited at the venue in Seefeld and in Innsbruck at the Bergisel. The LOC wants the teams to draw attention that only one car per team is allowed to park directly at the service areas (which is not necessarily in front of the team cabin). There will be parking about 500 meters from the service area at the team parking area (see map at page 14). The parking situation at the Bergisel is similar. Due to limited space only one car per team is allowed to park near the service area. Final allocation of parking spaces will be done by the LOC in cooperation with FIS.

You can collect your parking permits at the Accreditation Office. Please make a note in your entry of how many vehicles per disciplines your NSA wishes to park at the team parking area. After checking the needs against capacity, the LOC will confirm the allocation of parking spaces. In case of any further parking permits questions please tell us your requests and wishes at the first info meetings. However, the LOC highly recommends using the offered shuttle service.

Deadline: 15th January 2019

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 18 PRELIMINARY ENTRY FOR TEAMS AND SRS INDUSTRY

To submit the preliminary entry for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2019 in Seefeld for NSA and SRS Industry, please use the FIS online entry system where you will complete your preliminary entry, including accommodation and transportation requests.

The system is open from 1st July 2018. The deadline for the preliminary entry including all information about accommodation, wax cabins, wax trucks and transportation is 30th October 2018 (art. 13.2). For the FIS team member section please use the following link: https://data.fis-ski.com/?authentication_page=signin

Final Entry for Teams

According to art. 13.3.1 of the World Championships rules the entry of the registered competitors with a valid FIS licence by name, with the preliminary number of participants in each single event must be made online no later than 30th January 2019. The final team selection must be done online no later than 24 hours after the last FIS World Cup (art. 13.3.3).

The teams that compete at the World Cups may use their existing login details for the FIS online registration system. If your NSA does not yet have a login, please contact Josephine Aschhoff at [email protected] to apply for one.

SRS Industry

Member Companies of SRS need to register via the FIS online system. In cooperation with SRS – Riccardo Zanoni the LOC will confirm wax cabins as well as parking spots.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 19 WAX CABINS AND WAX TRUCKS FOR TEAMS AND SRS INDUSTRY

Service area Cross-Country

The wax cabins will be allocated based on the number of participants in each discipline and nation. The LOC together with FIS will make the final allocation after receipt of the preliminary entries. Please be aware that all wax trucks will be located at the Cross-Country service area. Wax trucks must be registered by 30th October 2018.

Service area Nordic Combined / Ski Jumping Seefeld

The wax cabins will be allocated based on the number of participants in each discipline and nation. The LOC together with FIS will make the final allocation after receipt of the preliminary entry. Please be aware that all wax trucks will be located at the Cross-Country service area. Wax trucks must be registered by 30th October 2018.

Service area Nordic Combined / Ski Jumping Bergisel Innsbruck

The wax cabins will be allocated based on the number of participants in each discipline and nation. The LOC together with the FIS will make the final allocation after the receipt of the preliminary entries. All wax cabins (Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined) are located at the top of the Bergisel ski jump, like during the Four Hills Tournament. Waxing cabins must be registered by 30th October 2018.

Service Industry

The LOC offers wax cabins for SRS in the Cross-Country service area as well as few at the Ski Jumping area.

Prices for additional regular wax cabins

Single cabin Euro 1.500,- (excl. VAT) Double unit (one large space) Euro 3.500,- (excl. VAT)

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 20 WAX TRUCKS

Teams that wish to bring their own wax truck need to register their needs with the preliminary entry by 30th October 2018. All wax trucks are located at the Cross-Country service area in See- feld (see map page 14). We hereby inform you that teams arriving with wax trucks are not entitled to a Cross-Country wax cabin (art. 17.6.1).

Attention: On weekends, it is not allowed to drive with trucks in Austria. Therefore, the LOC reminds all teams arriving with wax trucks to organise a driving permit if they intend to drive on Saturday or Sunday.

For the application for the driving permit the following details are necessary:

• Route • Registration certificate of the truck • Power of attorney

If you need a driving permit please contact Yvonne Kirnbauer: [email protected] Deadline: 15th January 2019

Please be aware that Italy has a different law about driving with trucks.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 21 EQUIPMENT DELIVERY

Due to limited space at the Ski Jumping arena parking at the cabins is not possible. However, the LOC will offer several options to teams to deliver their equipment:

Delivery times:

Delivery until 20th February: possible without severe restriction From 20th – 25th February: please see the delivery times 25th February: delivery possible during the whole day (08:00 am – 22:00 pm) 26th February – 3rd march: please see the delivery times

During the stadium opening times delivery is prohibited. The LOC informs you about the opening times for equipment delivery.

The LOC also offers drop-off possibilities outside of the above-mentioned delivery times to facilitate bringing equipment to the cabins. From this drop-off spots, the teams need to carry their equipment to their cabins, which are located no further than 50 meters away. An elevator is available.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 22 REGULATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT

Please note that radio equipment may only be used with the permission of the Austrian Communications Regulatory Authority (Oberste Fernmeldebehörde).

Anyone planning to use radio frequency equipment in Austria needs to fill out a form in order to apply for a permit. Attached you can find the form for registration: If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact Andreas Seeber, [email protected].

For more information about the radio licences, please visit https://www.bmvit.gv.at/ofb/index.html.

The deadline for frequency applications for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2019 in Seefeld is 15th January 2019.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 23 ACCREDITATION

The Team Accreditation Centre will be located at:

Music School Römerstraße 582 6100 Seefeld

The FIS online system is simultaneously the application for accreditation for the FIS Nordic World Championships.

TEAM CAPTAINS MEETINGS

Team Captains Meeting for all three disciplines will be held at the Saal Olympia in the Olympiabad Seefeld, next to the Medal Plaza (see map page 14).

Address:

Olympiabad Seefeld Klosterstraße 600 6100 Seefeld

First Team Info Meetings:

Cross-Country: Monday, 18th February at 15:00 am Nordic Combined: Monday, 18th February at 17:45 pm Ski Jumping Men: Tuesday, 19th February at 20:00 pm Ski Jumping Ladies: Sunday, 24th February at 20:00 pm

RACE OFFICES

The Cross-Country Race office will be located at the „Sports Centre“ next to the Cross-Coun- try Service Area (see map page 14). The Nordic Combined Race office will be located in the „Nordic Centre“ in the Ski Jumping arena next to the ski jumping service area (see map page 14). The Ski Jumping Race office will be located in the „Ski Jumping Centre“ in the Ski Jumping arena next to the Ski Jump (see map page 14).

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 24 TEAM HOSTS

All nations that prefer to have their own Team host during the event will be provided with one. The team hosts are responsible for supporting their designated team with arrivals, departures and any transportation needs, and for providing administrative and linguistic support.

INSURANCE

All participants need to have a valid accident insurance. The LOC will not be liable for accidents of participants, officials or spectators.

MEDICAL MEETINGS

Info Meeting for Team Doctors: Wednesday, 20th February 2019 16:00 pm – 17:00 pm

Scientific Conference: Monday, 25th February 2019 13:30 pm – 18:00 pm

Contact person: Cornelia Blank, [email protected]

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 25 PRIZE MONEY

The LOC herewith informs all teams that medal winners must provide a copy of the ID, the bank details as well as a signed prize money form. This procedure will take place in the green room right before the medal ceremonies. Therefore, we kindly ask the winners to bring the needed documents to the ceremony. The prize money includes VAT

• An athlete participating at the FIS Nordic World Championships in Seefeld is liable to VAT regarding his/her prize money. • Consequently, the prize money of a FIS WSC competition in Austria, which is disbursed to national and international athletes, always includes VAT. • Legal regulation: sec 3a Art 6 UStG (Austrian Value Added Tax Act): a sporting perfor- mance is VAT charged at the place where the organiser is located. The organiser is liable to pay the international athletes’ VAT in Austria

• The organising management companies have to deduct and pay the international athlete’s VAT to the tax authorities. • Legal regulation: sec 19 Art 1 UStG (Austrian Value Added Tax Act): If the supplier of the service (=athlete) has neither domicile (seat) nor residence or a fixed establishment regarding the service supply in Austria, the service recipient (=organiser, LOC) is liable to VAT. This applies if the organiser itself is a taxable entity. • As a result, the international athlete does not have to take action (=pay VAT by her/himself) regarding her/his VAT liability in Austria. 3. Income tax - Withholding tax for international athletes in Austria

• The LOC has to withhold 20 % of the international athlete’s net prize money and pay it to the tax authorities. • Legal regulation: sec 99 Art 1 lit 1 in connection with sec 100 EstG (Austrian Income Tax Act): the international athlete is subject to limited income tax liability, provided she/he receives remuneration for her/his service as a self-employed person. • The withholding tax is 20 %. • The LOC is liable for withholding and paying the withholding tax. They have to deduct the tax at that point in time when the prize money is disbursed to the athlete. • As a result, the international athlete does not have to take action (=pay Inco- me Tax by her himself) regarding her/his income tax liability in Austria.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Kathrin Gandler, [email protected].

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 26 SUMMARY OF FIS RULES

Art. 8. Eligibility and Citizenship of the Competitors

To be eligible for entry in FIS World Championships the competitor must be a citizen of the nation of which National Ski Association he has a licence and prove this with a valid passport (ICR 203).

Art. 8.1 Age Groups

The age groups eligible for entry are defined in the respective discipline International Competition Rules (ICR). In order to compete, a competitor must have reached his birthday before the end of the calendar year (January 1st - December 31st) in question. The right to compete starts at the beginning of the competition year (July 1st) even if the competitor has not yet reached his birthday at that time.

Art. 9. Number of Participants and Officials Art. 9.1.1.1 Cross-Country

12 men, 12 ladies, plus the competitors according to art. 9.3. To be eligible for entry in FIS World Championships the Cross-Country competitors must have less than 700 FIS points in the last FIS points list (distance or sprint). Athletes who have reached at least one result better than or equal to 90 FIS points distance for the men and 120 FIS points distance for the ladies during the last 365 days, will be allowed to start in the distance competitions. A qualification competition (20th February 2019) will be sche- duled for the athletes who did not reach these requirements. The athletes who have reached the above requirements are not allowed to start in the qualification race. The top 10 ranked competitors will be allowed to start in the distance competitions as part of their nation‘s quota under the condition that they have achieved less than 180 FIS points (including the penalty) for the ladies and 140 FIS points for the men.

Art. 9.1.1.2 Ski Jumping

Men 6, Ski Jumping Ladies 5 competitors plus the competitors according to art. 9.3.

Art. 9.1.1.3 Nordic Combined

6 competitors plus the competitors according to art. 9.3.

Art. 9.2 Number of participants in each single event

In each single event no more than 4 competitors per National Ski Association plus the competitors according to art. 9.3, are entitled to start.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 27 Art. 9.2.1 Official Training Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined

A maximum number of 6 athletes (Ski Jumping Ladies 5) may take part in the official training plus competitors according to art. 9.3.

Art. 9.3. Reigning World Champions

The reigning FIS World Champions have the right to participate in addition to the quota in the event they won at the next FIS World Championships, if they are entered by the same National Association (this is valid only for the individual competitions and not for the team competitions). If, however the World Champion is also entered for other events, he/she must be included within the quota.

Art. 9.4 The maximum number of team officials, medical and technical personnel per national team shall be:

Number of officials per discipline and gender: Cross-Country Ladies, Cross-Country Men, Ski Jumping Ladies, Ski Jumping Men, Nordic Combined = number of athlete(s) + 2 Team Officials (maximum number of participants according to art. 9.1.1.1 - 9.1.1.1.3)

NUMBER OF NUMBER OF STARTING COMPETITORS OFFICIALS (per discipline and gender) 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 6 etc. etc. 12 14

In addition, each nation may register its President and Secretary General with the team entry. These extra entries will be considered extra officials in terms of accommodation rules (art. 17.5)

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 28 Art. 13. Time-limits for entry

ART. WHEN WHAT WHO 13.1 1st July Official invitation LOC 13.2 3 months Preliminary team entry Each National Ski Association 13.3.1 21 days before beginning of Provisional team selection National Ski Association 13.3.2 respective FIS World Championships 13.3 24 hrs after the last FIS World Cup Final team selection National Ski Association event before the respective Championships 13.4 In principle 3 hrs before the draw Definite competition entry National Ski (Jury decision) Association / Team Captain

Art. 13.2 Preliminary team entry for each nation

The entry is made using the FIS online entry system stating the preliminary total number of the national team competitors, also giving details of the number of officials and the approximate number of competitors in each of the following groups of events. This is due on 30th October of the preceding year:

• Cross-Country Men • Cross-Country Ladies • Ski Jumping Men • Ski Jumping Ladies • Nordic Combined

Art. 13.3 Team Selection

Art. 13.3.1 Provisional team selection

21 days before the beginning of the competitions or the Opening Ceremony. Entry of the registered competitors with a valid FIS license by name, with the preliminary number of participants in each single event defined in art. 13.2.

Art. 13.3.3 Final team selection

The Final Team Selection by name and event with numbers according to art. 9 are to be made at latest 24 hous after the final World Cup event preceding the respective FIS World Championships.

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 29 Art. 13.4 Time-Limit for define entries

Definite entries per event, stating names and group classification for competitors according to the International Competition Rules. For these definite entries the entry forms are to be used, which are established by the LOC.

The entries have to be submitted according to the following deadlines (also check art. 13.3 above):

• Preliminary entries: 30th October 2018 • Provisional team selection: 30th January 2019 • Final team selection: 24 hours after the last FIS World Cup • Final entries: in principle 3 hours before the Team Captains’ Meeting (jury decision)

Art. 14. Anti-Doping and Medical Rules

Art.14.1 If any question or protest arises as to the gender of the athlete, FIS shall assume res- ponsibility for taking the necessary steps to determine the gender of the athlete (ICR art. 221.4).

Art. 14.2 Anti-Doping control of all events is compulsory.

Art. 14.4 The FIS Anti-Doping Rules compiled in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code define all by-laws concerning anti doping controls.

Art. 17.5 Accommodation and Meals

At FIS World Championships in the Nordic disciplines the maximum price per person (non-qualified athletes, team officials, President and Secretary General according to the quotas in 9.4.1, 9.4.2 and 9.4.4) for accommodation and three meals including non-alcoholic drinks with each meal my not exceed CHF 120 for the championships per day.

Art. 17.5.2 Extra team officials and special guests

For extra team officials and special guests, according to the quotas defined in art. 9.4.7 and 9.4.8, that are officially entered and whose accommodation has been reserved through the LOC, the maximum price for accommodation with half board shall not exceed the maximum price at the same period the previous year in the same accommodation, but in any case not exceed CHF 200.

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Art. 17.7 Qualification for Free Accommodation

Competitors who qualify according to the following criteria are entitled to free accommodation with full board including non-alcoholic drinks with each meal for the duration of their participation. Participation is defined from the day (evening meal) before the first official training until after the competition (including lunch). The number of nights free accommodation with full board for qualified competitors are in principle as follows, whereby the system is adapted to the respective Championship programme and published by the LOC in the team invitation, following agree- ment with FIS:

Art. 17.7.1 Free Accommodation – Nordic Disciplines

One male and one female athlete of each FIS affiliated National Ski Association without an athlete qualified according to the below mentioned limitations:

• Cross-Country: all athletes, male and female, having achieved at least one result better than 75 FIS Cross-Country points • Ski Jumping: all athletes who qualify for participation in FIS World Cup competitions • Nordic Combined: all athletes who qualify for participation in FIS World Cup competitions

For the Nordic Disciplines: Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined the number of nights of free accommodation for qualified competitors who participate in the respective competition is 4 nights per competition. The maximum number of nights of free accommodation with full board cannot exceed the total duration of the Championships. The free accommodation with full board applies specifically to the qualified athlete and is non-transferable.

In addition, the current FIS World Champions in the Nordic disciplines will profit automatically from free accommodation with full board for the event in which he/she is reigning world champion.

Art. 17.7.3

For the Nordic disciplines, in the case of only one male or female qualified athlete, the National Ski Association is also entitled to free accommodation for the non-qualified athlete of the other gender.

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COMPETITION CC DISTANCE COURSE Qualification 5 km Ladies CT 1 x 5 km blue Qualification 10 km Men CT 2 x 5 km blue Sprint Ladies FT 1,2 km blue Sprint Men FT 1,5 km blue Team Sprint Ladies CT 6 x 1,2 km blue Team Sprint Men CT 6 x 1,5 km blue 10 km Ladies CT 2 x 5 km blue 15 km Men CT 2 x 7,5 km – 2 x (3,75 km red + 3,75 km blue) Skiathlon Ladies 7,5 km C + 7,5 km F - (2 x 3,75 km red + 2 x 3,75 km blue) Skiathlon Men 15 km C + 15 km F - (4 x 3,75 km red + 4 x 3,75 km blue) Relay Ladies CT + FT 4 x 5 km - 4 x (2 x 2,5 km blue)

Relay Men CT + FT 4 x 10 km - 4 x (3 x 3,3 km blue) 30 km Ladies FT 4 x 7,5 km - 4 x (3,75 km red + 3,75 km blue) 50 km Men FT 6 x 8,3 km - 6 x (3,75 km red + 4,6 km blue)

* https://www.seefeld2019.com/en/wm-information/tracks-1

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 32 SEEFELD2019 NORDIC COMBINED COURSES*

COMPETITION NC DISTANCE COURSE Indiv. Gundersen HS 130 10 km 4 x 2,5 km blue Indiv. Gundersen HS 109 10 km 4 x 2,5 km red Team Sprint 2 x 7,5 km 2 x (5 x 1,5 km red) Team 4 x 5 km 4 x (2 x 2,5 km blue)

* https://www.seefeld2019.com/en/wm-information/tracks-1

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 33 DAY 1: QUALIFICATION LADIES 5 km CL

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 34 DAY 1: QUALIFICATION MEN 10 km CL

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 35 DAY 2: QUALIFICATION SPRINT LADIES FT

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 36 DAY 2: QUALIFICATION SPRINT MEN FT

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 37 DAY 2: FINALS SPRINT LADIES FT

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 38 DAY 2: FINALS SPRINT MEN FT

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 39 DAY 3: NORDIC COMBINED 10 km

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 40 DAY 4: SKIATHLON LADIES

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 41 DAY 4: SKIATHLON MEN

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 42 DAY 5: TEAM SPRINT LADIES CL

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 43 DAY 5: TEAM SPRINT MEN CL

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 44 DAY 5: NORDIC COMBINED TEAM SPRINT

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 45 DAY 7: LADIES 10 km CL

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 46 DAY 8: MEN 15 km CL

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 47 DAY 9: RELAY LADIES 20 km

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 48 DAY 9: NORDIC COMBINED 10 km

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 49 DAY 10: RELAY MEN 40 km

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 50 DAY 11: MASS START LADIES 30 km

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 51 DAY 11: NORDIC COMBINED TEAM

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 52 DAY 12: MASS START MEN 50 km

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 53 JUMPING CERTIFICATE BERGISEL HS 130

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 54 JUMPING CERTIFICATE SEEFELD HS 109

SEEFELD 2019 INVITATION 55 IMPORTANT CONTACTS AND DATES AT A GLANCE

POSITION NAME E-MAIL Team Services Yvonne Kirnbauer [email protected] Team Accommodation Maria Plangger [email protected] Transportation Manager Günter Fritz [email protected] Prize money information Kathrin Gandler [email protected] Medical Coordinator Cornelia Blank [email protected] Registration radio equipment Andreas Seeber [email protected]

OC Office: WM Halle Seefeld Mösererstraße 632 6100 Seefeld

SUBJECT DEADLINE Open FIS online system 1st July 2018 Preliminary entries 30th October 2018 Report wax cabins / wax trucks 30th October 2018 Report transportation needs 15th January 2019 Driving permit for wax trucks 15th January 2019 Provisional team selection 30th January 2019 Medical Meeting 20th February 2019 Scientific Conference 25th February 2019

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