FIS Cross-Country World Cup Media Guide 202/21

General information

All documents mentioned below can be found on the FIS Covid-19 Hub on the FIS website (https://www.fis-ski.com/inside-fis/covid-19-hub):

• Every stakeholder involved in a FIS World Cup must follow the FIS Testing Protocol. • The general FIS media guidelines give all involved stakeholders direction on how to approach work along the World Cup events. Please note: • Each organizer has set up specific measurements that are specified to their national health regulations. Those measurements will always take precedent and all individuals working in media operations should respect all regulations in place at every venue • Media representatives will not be allowed to attend the TCM. The TCM will be streamed online if approved by all stakeholders. The link to the stream will be published on the FIS Cross-Country media website and communicated via the media mailing system. • No physical press conferences will be held post-race. Virtual press conferences will be held if requested and streamed via the same stream as the TCM. • Statements of the top-3 athletes per race will be published on the FIS Cross-Country soundcloud account (https://soundcloud.com/fiscross-country). • In general, the statements of athletes need to be taken in the provided mixed zone or external mixed zone (if provided – please see “media specific information” at each event). • Interviews with teams need to be coordinated with the team directly.

FIS Cross-Country World Cup team

Race Director Pierre Mignerey Mobile: +33 (676) 92 78 23 E-mail: [email protected]

Event Coordinator Sandra Spitz Phone: +41 (79) 305 29 59 E-mail: [email protected]

Race Director Assistant Michal Lamplot Mobile: +41 (79) 260 75 73 E-mail: [email protected]

Media Coordinator Doris Kallen Mobile: +41 (79) 502 07 29 E-mail: [email protected]

Event specific information

All sports related information per event can be now found on the FIS website: - chose the World Cup display in the FIS Cross-Country calendar section (click here) - click on the respective World Cup - chose the “Event program” file via clicking the yellow dropdown menu on the right - if no event programme is available, it has not yet been uploaded

Tour de Ski - Val Müstair (SUI)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Chief of Media LOC Madeleine Papst +41 81 861 88 15 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC Madeleine Papst +41 81 861 88 15 [email protected] Link to media https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TLgv9VNsbUqGYdExkdrIBuZ5ahJdEAJOmuy accreditation pgVlu-HdUNjRJVUJZNTNBMlhIMzVROFBZSDRVRE5FRy4u Deadline for 20th December 2020 accreditation

LOC Covid-19 COVID Hotline + 41 81 861 88 41 contact Link to LOC health https://val-muestair.engadin.com/sites/val_muestair/files/schutzkonzept_tds_final.pdf guidelines

TV Responsible LOC Madeleine Papst +41 79 743 26 05 [email protected] International TV EBU, Beatrice Hutter +49 151 11669772 [email protected] Rightsholder National TV SRG, Daniel Künzi +41 44 305 46 04 [email protected] Rightsholder Deadline TV 18th December 2020 accreditation

Accreditations for TV, Radio, online, etc. Domestic and international TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by EBU. Please submit your requests to film or commentate on-site directly to EBU’s TV & Media Rights Manager Beatrice Hütter.

Media health concept Click on the following link to get to the latest version of Val Müstair’s media health concept: https://val- muestair.engadin.com/sites/val_muestair/files/2010_schutzkonzept_tds_kanton_12.11.2020_cs vm_20.11.2020_0.pdf

Please note that all accredited media will receive further information on health aspects on site.

Media specific information Click on the following link to the media specific information: https://val- muestair.engadin.com/en/medien-tour-de-ski

Media Center and Sub Media Center The main press center is located in school building on the race area, opening times from 09:00 – 17:00 – restricted working space available

Media accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent to the accommodation office ([email protected]).

Social Media Official hashtag: #rtourdeskivalmuestair Website address: www.tour-de-ski.ch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourDeSkiValMuestair/

Tour de Ski - Toblach (ITA)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Chief of Media LOC Mario Facchini +39 3481149895 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC Mario Facchini +39 3481149895 [email protected]

Link to media accreditation https://accreditation.pronet.bz/registration

Deadline for accreditation 14th December

LOC Covid-19 contact https://www.worldcup-dobbiaco.it/fileadmin/user_upload/pdfs/MEDIA-Health_Protection- Link to LOC health guidelines guide-Dobbiaco.pdf

TV Responsible LOC Gerti Taschler +39 3483530788 [email protected]

International TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Filip Grabowski +39 334 659 6313 [email protected]

National TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Filip Grabowski +39 334 659 6313 [email protected]

Deadline TV accreditation Dec 14, 2020

Media health concept Click on the following link to get to the latest version of the media health concept: https://www.worldcup-dobbiaco.it/fileadmin/user_upload/pdfs/MEDIA-Health_Protection-guide- Dobbiaco.pdf

Please note that all accredited media will receive further information on health aspects on site.

Media Center The Media Center will be located at Grandhotel Toblach Dolomitenstrasse 31 39034 Toblach.

Media accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding the accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent to the accomodation office on behalf [email protected].

Transport Innsbruck (AUT) ca. 140km or Munich (GER) ca. 300km Treviso (ITA)/S. Angelo ca.180km

Social Media Official hashtag: #skicrosscountryiscool #worldcupdobbiaco Website: www.worldcupdobbiacchio.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldcuptoblachdobbiaco Flickr: Sportoktoblach Instagram: https://instagram.com/worldcupdobbiaco

Tour de Ski - Val di Fiemme (ITA)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Chief of Media LOC Mario Facchini +39 348 114 9895 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC Mario Facchini +39 348 114 9895 [email protected]

Link to media accreditation https://fiemmeworldcup.com/en/tourdeski/media-accreditation.php

Deadline for accreditation 18th December 2020

Secretary General Cristina LOC Covid-19 contact +39 329 9532255 [email protected] Bellante / Dr. Luca Nardelli Link to LOC health guidelines https://fiemmeworldcup.com/en/tourdeski/info-and-protocol-covid-19.php

TV Responsible LOC Silvia Vaia +39 349 731 2640 [email protected]

Link to TV accreditation https://fiemmeworldcup.com/en/tourdeski/media-accreditation.php

International TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Filip Grabowski +39 334 659 6313 [email protected]

National TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Filip Grabowski +39 334 659 6313 [email protected]

Deadline TV accreditation 14th December 2020

Accreditations for TV, Radio, online, etc. Domestic and international TV, radio, production and internet companies will be authorized by Infront Italy. Please submit your requests to film or commentate on-site directly to Infront’s TV & Media Rights Manager Filip Grabowski. The accreditation request for TV & Radio must be sent directly to the LOC, using the link that you find in the chart above. Also for TV & Radio, like for all other media, the process to get the confirmation of accreditation will follow the guidelines described in the following point “Accreditation Request & Release”.

Accreditation Request & Release According to the FIS Covid-19 Prevention Protocol Guideline and the Italian Government provisions, the number of media accreditations that the OC Fiemme World Cup can accept is limited. All accreditations can be released only as soon as the LOC receives all the necessary and compulsory documents, that are:

A negative Covid-19 test, that must be not older than 48 hours before your arrival at the competition venue (that means that it must be not older than 48 hours at the day when you collect your accreditation). A copy of the negative test must be uploaded on the OC accreditation online system, where we will arrange a specific “area” dedicated to the Covid-19 prevention protocol. The necessary instructions you have to follow in order to upload the test will be sent via e-mail. It is fundamental that you upload the test before your arrival at the Cross- Country Stadium in Lago di Tesero. If you want to do the Covid-19 test in Val di Fiemme, here are the contacts of two laboratories, to book it:

• CENTRO MEDICO FIEMME Via Monte Mulat 17/a, 38037 Predazzo (TN) www.centromedicofiemme.com Tel. +39 0462 502533 - [email protected] • DOLOMITEN TRAUMA CENTER Località Piera 2, 38038 Tesero (TN) www.dolomitentraumaclinic.com Tel. + 39 0462 888014 - [email protected]

• The Health Questionnaire, that you have to fill in when you upload the negative Covid-19 test on our accreditation online system. The questionnaire has validity for the whole event. Once the LOC receives the negative test together with the health questionnaire, we will check all the information sent, and if everything is correct, you will get an e-mail with the confirmation of your accreditation request. When you come to the cross country stadium, you can show this confirmation e-mail to the LOC access control staff. Showing this e-mail you can enter the main access of the stadium, but then, in order to have access to the

Media Center and the other facilities inside the stadium, you have to go to the accreditation office and pick up your accreditation

Media specific information • Covid-19 Prevention Protocol for media: https://fiemmeworldcup.com/en/tourdeski/info-and- protocol-covid-19.php • Space in Main Media Center in Lago di Tesero restricted to 40 working spaces (Press & Photo) • Space in TV Media Center in Lago di Tesero (new working area) restricted to 25 working spaces (TV & Radio) • Sub Press Center Alpe Cermis restricted to 40 (Press & Photo) + 25 (TV & Radio) working spaces • Italian Travel Regulations > https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande- frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html • LOC Press Office Newspower can provide at this link http://www.newspower.it/Fiemme_TourdeSki.htm useful tools for all media that won’t be present in Val di Fiemme: free hi-res images interviews and press releases. Any other customized request must be sent directly to [email protected]

Media Center and Sub Media Center Media Center Lago di Tesero (Press & Photo up to 40 people)

Thursday 7 January 10.00 - 20.00 Friday 8 January 9.00 - 19.00 Saturday 9 January 8.00 - 19.00 Sunday 10 January 10.00 - 20.00

Sub-Media Center Alpe Cermis (Press & Photo up to 40 people + TV & Radio up to 25 people) Sunday 10 January 11.30 - 18:00

NEW! WORKING SPACE & REFRESHMENT - TV & Radio For this edition, all TV & Radio staff won’t be allowed to enter the Main Media Center, due to the capacity restriction. Therefore they will have the possibility to use a new working space area (with internet connection, photocopier and refreshment) arranged inside the building of the commentary cabins, in the room normally used for the Team Captains’ Meeting (online). The maximum capacity will be 25 persons. Each person will have to choose one working space at the beginning of the event and keep it for the whole weekend. No staff of the Press Office Newspower will be present.

OPENING TIME Thursday 7 JANUARY | 9.00 - 18.00 Friday 8 JANUARY | 9.00 - 18.00 Saturday 9 JANUARY | 9.00 - 18.00 Sunday 10 JANUARY | 9.00 - 18.00

Media accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding the accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be to [email protected]

Transport Due to the travel restriction, the OC Fiemme World Cup is not able to offer a transfer service for Media for this edition of Tour de Ski. More information about travel to Val di Fiemme > https://www.visitfiemme.it/en/more-info/useful- info/how-to-get-there You can book you private transfer form/to airport contacting the following companies:

Giacomelli Bus www.giacomellibus.it + 39 0462 501927 - [email protected]

Dolomiti Taxi Rent – Fiemme Taxi Boninsegna Marco www.dolomititaxirent.it +39 348 35 01150 - [email protected]

Social Media Official hashtag: #tourdeski #fiemme #finalclimb Website: www.fiemmeworldcup.com/tourdeski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiemmeworldcup Twitter: https://twitter.com/fiemmeworldcup Instagram: https://instagram.com/fiemmeworldcup Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fiemme2013

Lahti (FIN)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Chief of Media LOC Soili Hirvonen +358 400 837 583 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC

Link to media accreditation https://gatehq.fi/lhs/index.php/media-accreditation/print?language=en&eventId=1

Deadline for accreditation 8th January 2021

LOC Covid-19 contact Marleena Valtasola +358 504 014 416 [email protected]

Link to LOC health guidelines https://lahtiskigames.com/en/covid-19/

TV Responsible LOC Soili Hirvonen +358 400 837 583 [email protected]

International TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Silvia Comola +39 331 6419703 [email protected]

National TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Silvia Comola +39 331 6419703 [email protected]

Deadline TV accreditation 4th January 2021

Media specific information For an official letter of invitation, please send a request to [email protected]

Media Center and Sub Media Center The Media Center is at inside running track in Grandstand building.

Office hours: Thursday 21.1. 12.00-18.00h Friday 22.1. 10.00-21.00h Saturday 23.1. 9.00-21.00h Sunday 24.1. 8.00-20.00h

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) to accommodation contact person Anne-Mari Sipponen, email: [email protected] Please send your accommodation request early in advance to ensure availability and prices.

Transport Requests and further information by email at [email protected]

Social Media Official hashtag: #lahtiskigames Website address: www.lahtiskigames.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/lahtiskigames/ Twitter: @LahtiSkiGames Instagram: @lahtiskigames YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lahtiskigames

Falun (SWE)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Chief of Media LOC Sven Hillgren +46 70 388 59 65 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC Ulf Palm +46 70 695 55 55 [email protected]

Link to media accreditation https://magnetevent.se/Event/accreditation-falun-39782/

Deadline for accreditation 18th January 2021

LOC Covid-19 contact TBD

Link to LOC health guidelines

TV Responsible LOC Sven Hillgren +46 70 388 59 65 [email protected]

International TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Silvia Comola +39 331 6419703 [email protected]

National TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Silvia Comola +39 331 6419703 [email protected]

Deadline TV accreditation 8th January 2021

Travel to Sweden Latest news about entry restrictions: Questions and answers – temporary entry ban to the European Union via Sweden

Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers:

Accreditation open on: https://magnetevent.se/Event/accreditation-falun-39782/ E-Mail contact: [email protected]

Media criterias: The media accreditation for Svenska Skidspelen 2021 give access to media accredited areas at the Lugnet venue. To grant a media accreditation during Svenska Skidspelen 2021 following criteria must be fulfilled. 1. Valid AIPS number or valid national press card. 2. Freelance journalists/photographers must show a job description from the temporary employer valid for coverage of Svenska Skidspelen 2021. 3. Copies of published material from the last twelve months. All the applications will be handled separately, and LOC could ask for additional information if needed. If necessary, mutual order of precedence counts according to the criteria listed above. 4. Follow the local hygien and health plan to prevent Covid-19. Please read the guidelines carefully.

Media specific information Falun follows the International Ski Federation’s FIS Covid-19 Guidelines in this event. Please read the guidelines carefully (see page 2 “general information).

All maps (race course, venue, parking) available here: https://skidspelen.se/sv/media/

Local hygiene and health plan Falun follow the local hygiene and health plan to prevent Covid-19. Please read the guidelines on site carefully.

Internet at commentary positions WiFi with high speed internet dedicated to media is available at the entire arena. NEW! To order internet access thru cable connection for broadcasting and other purposes, please contact [email protected]

Internet access by cable is available with high reliability, technicians on site, and guaranteed speed of up to 1000/1000Mbit. ISDN is not available. Due to Covid-19, no external providers will be allowed. I.e. Telia ADSL, ISDN, Tele2 and others, not coordinated with Skidspelen in advance.

Media Center and Sub Media Center The Media Center is located at the Swedish Ski Association house at the venue. Preliminary opening times Thursday, 28th January from 12:00-20:00h Friday, 29th January from 12:00-20:00h Saturday, 30th January from 08:00-20:00h Sunday, 31st January from 08:00-18:00h

Media accommodation The organizing committee can help you with finding the accommodation for the event. Inquiries must be sent (national press and photographers) to [email protected]

The OC offers hotel rooms in the media hotel:

First Hotel Grand, 3 stars, Falun City center: Single room 1540 sek / night Double room 1820 sek / night

Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmästaren, 3 stars, Falun City center: Single room 1480 sek / night Double room 1680 sek / night

Transport Due to the Covid-19 situation we recommend media representatives arriving by plane to Stockholm Arlanda airport to rent a car from our rental car partner EUROPCAR https://www.europcar.se/fis-x-countrywc

There is no shuttle from the media accommodation to venue. The hotels in Falun are within walking distance from the Lugnet venue. There is public parking available at the venue.

Social Media Official hashtag: #svenskaskidspelen #skidspelen #skidspelen2020 Website address: www.skidspelen.se Facebook: www.facebook.com/skidspelen Instagram: www.instagram.com/svenskaskidspelen

Ulricehamn (SWE)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Chief of Media LOC Annica Berglund +46 70 864 44 16 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC Nisse Schmidt +46 703 670 777 [email protected] https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOplIurwK0z-BAy- Link to media accreditation FUgJhDnX3HdgtUzqzT1gFrHCfW-T7L3w/viewform Deadline for accreditation 25th January 2021

LOC Covid-19 contact Hans Strid +46 70 689 47 92 [email protected]

Link to LOC health guidelines Will be published as soon as available.

TV Responsible LOC Annica Berglund +46 70 864 44 16 [email protected]

International TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Silvia Comola +39 331 6419703 [email protected]

National TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Silvia Comola +39 331 6419703 [email protected]

Deadline TV accreditation

Media specific information Ulricehamn follows the International Ski Federation’s FIS Covid-19 Media Guidelines in this event. Please read the guidelines carefully. Local health guidelines will be published later, please look at our website.

The number of media representatives at the event might be limited. The result of the accreditation will be sent after the application time has ended. Please note that due to the Covid-19 situation changes to the arrangements of the event and to the media services are possible even in short notice and close to the competition.

Media Center and Sub Media Center Main Media Center – location on Venue in Ulricehamn Opening times (preliminary) Thursday 15:00-18:00 Friday 10:00-20:00 Saturday 09:00-20:00 Sunday 08:00-14:00

Media accommodation Accommodation will be recommended on the official website: http://www.worldcupulricehamn.com/en/media If help needed, please contact us on

Transport Official airport: Göteborg Landvetter Airport and GOT To stay healthy and safe, arrive in own vehicles.

Social Media Website address: http://www.worldcupulricehamn.com/en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wculricehamn/ Twitter: @FISWCUlricehamn https://twitter.com/FISWCUlricehamn Instagram: @worldcupulricehamn https://www.instagram.com/worldcupulricehamn/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvuxdUfUzu5IqbWbElz4KQ

Nove Mesto (CZE)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Chief of Media LOC Jiří Pošvář +420 602 503 483 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC Jiří Pošvář +420 602 503 483 [email protected]

Media accreditation Dana Jamborova +420 736531 295 [email protected]

Deadline for accreditation 29th January 2021

barbora.tomesova@vysocina- LOC Covid-19 contact Barbora Tomesova +420 733 119 041 arena.cz

Link to LOC health guidelines https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/

TV Responsible LOC Jiří Pošvář +420 602 503 483 [email protected]

International TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Marta Preda +39 366 5735109 [email protected] Česká televize, Marketa National TV Rightsholder +420 736 531 295 [email protected] Vrankova Deadline TV accreditation Jan 29, 2021

Media specific information The number of media representatives at the event will be limited according to instruction of Czech government. The result of the accreditation will be sent after the application time has ended. Further information on the event’s official Covid-19 guidelines for media will be sent to the accredited media in the beginning of February.

Media Center and Sub Media Center The Media Center is located on the 1st floor of the Media Building behind the grandstands B. Opening times Friday 19. February 9:00 - 18:00 Saturday 20. February 9:00 - 20:00 Sunday 21. February 8:00 - 18:00

Media accommodation Hotel Jehla in Žďár nad Sázavou (15-minute has been selected as the official media hotel for the FIS XC World Cup. All media representatives shall book and pay directly with the hotel. Address: Hotel Jehla, Kovářova 214/4, Žďár nad Sázavou 1, 591 01 Žďár nad Sázavou Phone: +420 731 150 659 / Email: [email protected]

Note: The deadline for applications for accommodation ends on January 22, 2021. Email: [email protected], tel. +420 602 137 078

Transport All media shall use their own transport to get to the venue. Sufficient amount of parking places reserved for media is available directly inside the Vysočina Arena World Cup venue.

Social Media Official hashtag: #zlatalyze #goldenski Website address: www.vysocina-arena.cz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vysocinaarena https://www.facebook.com/behnalyzich/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vysocinaarena/ https://www.instagram.com/czechxcskiteam/

Oslo (NOR)

Contact Phone E-Mail

Ass. Chief of Media LOC Janne Schønheyder +47 916 76 194 [email protected]

Chief of Photo LOC Klara Opdahl +47 913 46 425 [email protected] https://holmenkollenskifestival.no/nordic/press-og-media/accreditation/ (info page) Link to media accreditation The link will soon be ready at the info page

Deadline for accreditation

Wenche F. Berger + 47 928 96 609 [email protected] LOC Covid-19 contact Rune Rimstad (medical expert) + 47 986 09 160 [email protected]

Link to LOC health guidelines TBA - will be available at the web page www.holmenkollenskifestival.no/nordic)

TV Responsible LOC Odd Kaldefoss +47 905 43 440 [email protected]

International TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Filip Grabowski +39 334 659 6313 [email protected]

National TV Rightsholder Infront Italy, Filip Grabowski +39 334 659 6313 [email protected]

Deadline TV accreditation

Media specific information TBD

Media Center and Sub Media Center The Media Center is located besides the finish line of the Cross-Country tracks. Opening times (preliminary)

Thursday 5 March 10.00 - 18.00 Friday 6 March 08.00 – 22.00 Saturday 7 March 08.00 – 20.30 Sunday 8 March 08.00 – 20.30

Transport Official airport: The Airport Express train uses approx. 20 minutes from the airport to Oslo City Center. Local transport: Limited parking at the venue. Please email [email protected] for information if you have the need for a parking permit.

Social Media Official hashtag: #hkskifest #holmenkollen Website address: www.holmenkollenskifestival.no/nordic Facebook: www.facebook.com/holmenkollenskifestival Twitter: www.twitter.com/hkskifestival Instagram: www.instagram.com/holmenkollenskifest