Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium

KONTIOLAHTI | JOENSUU NORTH KARELIA 09. - 15.3.2020 09. - 15.3.2020 KONTIOLAHTI09. - 15.3.2020 KONTIOLAHTIAMPUMAHIIHDON MAAILMANCUP AMPUMAHIIHDONMEDIA GUIDE MAAILMANCUP

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RATIO FEDE N F LON I N N IS H BI ATH CONTENT GREETING OF THE PATRON OF THE EVENT GREETING OF THE PATRON OF THE EVENT 3 Biathlon is an elite winter sport. It is by its very nature one where you have to fight for victory all GREETING OF THE FINNISH BIATHLON FEDERATION 4 the way to the finishing line. GREETING OF THE KONTIOLAHTI-JOENSUU ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 5 It is no coincidence that world-class Athletes convene here in Kontiolahti. The conditions in A. GENERAL INFORMATION 6 Kontiolahti are first rate, and the Stadium itself has become a legend among Athletes. For over two A.1. INTRODUCTION / FOREWORDS 6 decades now, it has offered an excellent environment for Athletes to practise and compete in the A.2. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT VENUE 6 best of conditions. However, conditions alone do not make competitions a success. The audience following the World Cup is enthusiastic and understands the tricks of the trade. In addition, all the A.3. GENERAL IMPORTANT NUMBERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE 7 volunteers involved in the event arrangements are competent and highly dedicated. A.4. OFFICIAL TITLES AND LOGOS 8 Indeed, this competition in Kontiolahti is a joint project for the entire region. I’m pleased to note B. KEY PERSONS AND CONTACTS 9 that Kontiolahti has so many helping hands and support. The Regional Council of North Karelia, B.1. LOC WITH MAIN FUNCTIONS 9 together with the Municipality of Kontiolahti and the City of Joensuu, are building an even better environment for World Cup competitions. This will provide a good foundation for future years. B.2. IBU EB AND MAIN FUNCTIONS ON VENUE 10 The role of Kontiolahti as the organiser of World Cup events will grow, as the World Cup series B.3 EBU REPRESENTATIVES ON SITE 10 will commence here next November.

B.4. HB KEY PERSONS ON SITE 10 Biathlon has provided Finland with many proud moments. It is great to be able to enjoy it in B.5. LOC MEDIA PERSONNEL 11 Kontiolahti today and in the future too.

C. MEDIA AREAS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEDIA 12 I wish the contest audience a pleasant weekend following top performance. Enjoy C.1. ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS SYSTEM 12 the rigorous battle for milliseconds of the best Athletes surrounded by our beautiful spring countryside. C.2. TRANSPORTATION 12 C.3. PARKING 13 C.4. MEDIA CENTER 13 C.5. PHOTOGRAPHERS’ AREAS 15 C.6. BRIEFING FOR MOVING MEDIA (PHOTOGRAPHERS, TV-TEAMS) 15 C.7. BIBS 15 C.8. MIXED ZONE 16 C.9. HB AND RH´S ON VENUE – MCR 16 C.10. COMMENTARY BOOTHS 16 C.11. TECHNICAL OPERATIONS 17 C.12. RADIO FREQUENCIES 17 C.13. FILMING AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOTAGE RULES 18 C.14. CATERING 18 C.15. INFORMATION SOURCES ON SITE 18 C.16. OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES 19 C.17. PRESS CONFERENCES 19 HANNA KOSONEN C.18. SOCIAL PROGRAM 19 D. SPORT PROGRAM AND INFORMATION ABOUT SPORT 20 Minister of Science and Culture D.1. COMPETITION SCHEDULE/SPORT MEETINGS 20 The Patron of the Event E. STADIUM AND COURSE PLANS 21 F. STADIUM START AND FINISH 22 G. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPETITIONS OF THE EVENT 29 Photographer: Laura Kotila H. MEDIA GUIDE GOES ONLINE 31 3 GREETING OF THE GREETING OF THE FINNISH BIATHLON FEDERATION KONTIOLAHTI-JOENSUU ORGANIZING COMMITTEE DEAR BIATHLON FAMILY – WE WARMLY WELCOME YOU TO FINLAND AND KONTIOLAHTI TO ATTEND THE BMW DEAR MEMBERS OF THE BIATHLON FAMILY, IBU WORLD CUP 8

Finland and Kontiolahti OC have the honor to welcome the whole Biathlon Family to BMW IBU Lack of snow and snow conditions during the season 2019–2020 have been World Cup Biathlon Kontiolahti 9.3.–15.3.2020. Finnish biathlon fans and the whole North difficult to all parties of the sport. Training, competitions and organizing biathlon Karelia region have been waiting for the up-coming biathlon season and the most important and events all need snow. This year has been extremely different and more difficult biggest winter event here in Finland. than perhaps ever before. Organizing committees and other involved people have done excellent work during the winter that it has been possible to execute Last season Kontiolahti OC had a year off from IBU events, but we have spent all this time World Cup´s and other IBU events. We want to thank all OC´s and IBU staff for improving and developing our organization and facilities to offer you even better World Cup the professional and ”addicted”-type of achievements during this season when experience. And most of all we will work hard again for the best conditions for biathletes! organizing biathlon events. The year 2020 will be the highlight for biathlon in Finland. Kontiolahti OC will host also the season Kontiolahti OC and the Finnish Biathlon Federation have worked hard in good opening 2020–2021. We will put much effort to offer excellent conditions and atmosphere for the teams. co-operation to enable the best possible conditions and atmosphere to Biathlon family who participate the BMW IBU World Cup 8 in Kontiolahti. One We wish success for all the nations and the teams for this season and we warmly of the corner stones of Target 26 is ”Enhancing our events”, I hope we have welcome you all to Finland and Kontiolahti! managed in our work also from that point of view.

The Finnish Biathlon Federation is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2020. We are very happy in Finland to be able to host 2 world cups this year, one in March and another in November – the new regenerated ”season opening”.

I wish the whole Biathlon family welcome in Kontiolahti and Finland in March 2020! With biathlon regards,

Kalle Lähdesmäki Tomi-Pekka Riihivuori

Finnish Biathlon Federation Event Manager

President BMW IBU WORLD CUP BIATHLON

4 5 A. GENERAL INFORMATION A.3. GENERAL IMPORTANT NUMBERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

A.1. INTRODUCTION / FOREWORDS Public transport, getting to and from Kontiolahti. North Karelia, with a population of 165 000, is the easternmost region of Finland. Joensuu, the capital and the commercial center of the North Karelian region, is situated 438 km northeast of Helsinki. The Joensuu region has a population of approx. 123 000 BY PLANE BY FERRY inhabitants. The event is organized by Kontiolahti Sport Club in cooperation with Finnish Biathlon Federation, Kontiolahti municipality, City of Joensuu and Regional Joensuu Airport – Joensuu city center: The main ports of Finland are located in Council of North Karelia at the Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium. 11 km (app. 15 min) Helsinki and Turku. There regular ferry Kuopio Airport – Joensuu city center: connections to those ports from Estonia, 125 km (app. 1,5 hours) Germany and Stockholm. The main operator for ports of Turku and Helsinki A.2. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT VENUE Joensuu Airport has five daily flights to are Tallink Silja, Viking Line, Eckerö Line Helsinki airport which is the main airport and Finnlines. Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium is located on the shores of Lake Höytiäinen in the in Finland. Flight time is app. 45-50 municipality of Kontiolahti. The stadium is within easy reach, 14 km from the centre min from Joensuu to Helsinki and the of Joensuu and 25 km from Joensuu airport. Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium is located route is operated by Finnair and Nordic BY CAR 120 meters above sea level. The tracks vary between 89 and 129 meters above sea Regional Airlines. Helsinki airport has level. The place of most of the accommodations, Joensuu, is located average 92 meters Main distances: direct connections to most airports above sea level. worldwide. There is a bus shuttle from From: to Joensuu time: Joensuu airport to the city center. Helsinki (FIN) 438 km 6 h Turku (FIN) 550 km 7 h JOENSUU AIRPORT St.Petersburg (RUS) 440 km 7 h Lentoasemantie 30, 80140 Joensuu PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN JOENSUU Tel. +358 20 708 000 www.finnair.com The media hotels Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna and Hotel Aada are located BY TRAIN very close to the market place and the connection to the Kontiolahti Joensuu Railway Station is located in the Biathlon Stadium. Timetable and route city center, only a five-minute walk from information for public transport in the official media hotels, Original Sokos Joensuu can be found at Hotel Vaakuna and Hotel Aada. There is https://joensuu.digitransit.fi/ a new railway connection from Helsinki airport to Joensuu railway station. For more information: www.vr.fi JOENSUU BUS STATION

JOENSUU RAILWAY STATION Itäranta 6, 80100 Joensuu Tel. +358 20 710 5385 Itäranta 12, 80100 Joensuu Tel. +358 600 41900 RENTAL CARS

Several rental companies operate in Joensuu region and Joensuu airport.

Photo: Aarne Kukkonen 6 7 PHARMACIES IN THE CENTER OF NORTH KARELIA CENTRAL JOENSUU, Yliopiston Apteekki HOSPITAL, First Aid B. KEY PERSONS AND CONTACTS Koskikatu 7, Joensuu Tikkamäentie 16, Joensuu Tel. +358 300 20 200 Tel. +358 116 117 B.1. LOC WITH MAIN FUNCTIONS Open every day 8:00–23:00 ADDRESS TO THE STADIUM POST ADDRESS: COMPETITION DOCTOR Available around the day and night Kontiolahti Sport Club OC Kontiolahti Tel. +358 44 926 8986 Napakympintie 24, Kontiolahti Sport Club FIN-81100 KONTIOLAHTI P.O. Box 23 +358 400 625 640 FIN-81101 Kontiolahti A.4. OFFICIAL TITLES AND LOGOS [email protected] www.kontiolahtibiathlon.com OFFICIAL IBU WORLD CUP LOGO

The Patron of the Event Hanna Kosonen, Minister of Science and Culture

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

President of OC Kontiolahti Kimmo Turunen President of Main Committee Mika Kuusela Event Manager Tomi-Pekka Riihivuori Vice Event Manager Sami Leinonen Chief of Logistics Sami Leinonen Management Assistant Krista Asikainen Chief of Transport Vesa Vipuveräjä Chief of Accreditation Tuija Lautamatti BMW IBU WORLD CUP BIATHLON KONTIOLAHTI OFFICIAL COMPETITION LOGO Chief of Accommodation Sirpa Kettunen Chief of Media and Communications Heikki Hamunen Chief of Security Matti Immonen

COMPETITION COMMITTEE

Chief of Competition Ville Haapala Assistant Chief of Competition Kimmo Turunen Competition Secretary Jaana Pitkänen Chief of Start and Finish Markku Kanko Chief of Course Mika Kaljunen Chief of Range Jouni Pitkänen Chief of Stadium Pekka Hautala Chief of Timing Heimo Koskela

8 9 B.2. IBU EB AND MAIN FUNCTIONS ON VENUE B.5. LOC MEDIA PERSONNEL

IBU REPRESENTATIVE The media representatives can reach our media team from Tore Boygard [email protected]

IBU COMMUNICATIONS IBU PHOTO Chief of Media Heikki Hamunen +358 40 035 0900 DIRECTOR MANAGER Head of Media Center Heli Martikainen +358 40 031 8787 Christian Winkler Christian Manzoni Mixed Zone Manager Sari Tiihonen +358 40 521 8205 +43 - 676 - 84 14 98 15 +43 676 84 14 98 33 Chief of Communications Heikki Hamunen +358 40 035 0900 [email protected] [email protected] Photo manager Christian Manzoni +43 676 84 14 9833

IBU SPORT TECHNICAL OFFICIALS

IBU RACE DIRECTOR REFEREE SHOOTING RANGE Borut Nunar Bruce Jarvis, CAN

IBU TECHNICAL DELEGATE REFEREE START / FINISH Alois Reiter, GER Lachezar Iliev, BUL

REFEREE MATERIAL REFEREE COURSE Robert Zwahlen, SUI Max Saenger, USA

B.3 EBU REPRESENTATIVES ON SITE

EBU TV DELEGATES

Joris Wauman Bettina Vecchi [email protected] [email protected]

B.4. HB KEY PERSONS ON SITE

PRODUCER / DIRECTOR WORLD FEED

Jukka Ahonen +358 40 860 3811 [email protected]

10 11 C. MEDIA AREAS AND IMPORTANT MEDIA TRANSPORT SCHEDULE The following schedules are valid on the competition days. The driving time (one INFORMATION FOR MEDIA direction) is app. 20 minutes.

DEPARTURES JOENSUU TO THE STADIUM C.1. ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS SYSTEM • Thu 12.3.: 14.00 and 14.45 (the expected race start time 16.30) All journalists/photographers are requested to apply for accreditation via the • Fri 13.3.: 14.00 and 14.45 (the expected race start time 16.30) International Biathlon Union (IBU) in advance. Deadline for submitting applications at www.biathlonworld.com > Membercenter is 5 March 2020. Journalists/ • Sat 14.3.: 12.15 and 13.00 (the expected race start times 14.45 and 16.45) photographers who have not been accredited to any IBU event earlier need to create • Sun 15.3.: 11.45 and 12.30 (the expected race start times 14.15 and 16.15) their own media account before applying for accreditation.

The Accreditation Office is located inSokos Hotel Kimmel, Joensuu (Itäranta 1, DEPARTURES IN KONTIOLAHTI BIATHLON STADIUM TO JOENSUU Joensuu). You will get your personal accreditation card and possible other documents at the Accreditation Office. • Thu 12.3.: 19.00 and 20.00 (the expected race finishing time 18.15) • Fri 13.3.: 19.00 and 20.00 (the expected race finishing time 18.00) OPENING HOURS OF ACCREDITATION OFFICE: • Sat 14.3.: 18.30 and 19.30 (the expected race finishing time 17.30)

Mon 9.3.2020 9–19 Fri 13.3. 2020 10–17 • Sun 15.3.: 18.30 and 19.30 (the expected race finishing time 17.30) Tue 10.3. 2020 9–18 Sat 14.3. 2020 9–17 Departure/arrival: Bus stop in front of Joensuu Art Museum Onni (Kirkkokatu 23). Wed 11.3. 2020 9–18 Sun 15.3. 2020 9–16 Thu 12.3. 2020 10–17 EXTRA REQUESTS FOR TRANSPORTATION OUTSIDE THE PLANNED SCHEDULE:

Requests for additional transportation can be made CONTACT 1. on website: www.kontiolahtibiathlon.com/teams/transportation OC CHIEF OF ACCREDITATION PLARAS 2. by using the “Request for Transportation” form in the Transportation Office. Tuija Lautamatti Brigitte Bentele

+358 40 596 4911 +49 (0) 1717 352 366 These transport orders must be placed at latest the day before the transport will be [email protected] [email protected] needed.

C.3. PARKING C.2. TRANSPORTATION Media representatives are encouraged to use the free shuttle bus service provided. The The transportation office is located in the container, close to the ticket entrance parking capacity is limited during the event. Media has its own parking area close to the to Kontiolahti Stadium. media entrance of the Kontiolahti Stadium. Parking permits for the media parking area must be pre-ordered and will be handed out at the Accreditation Office. Transportation office: tel. +358 44 926 0676 [email protected] C.4. MEDIA CENTER FREE MEDIA TRANSPORT The Media Center is in a permanent part of the stadium building, and it accommodates We offer media representatives a free shuttle transportation to and from the two large press conference rooms. The press conferences will take place in the Media Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium. The shuttle buses leave and arrive from/to Center. Television has its own building close to the media center. Joensuu City Center in the very centre of the town. The center offers a fast WLAN network and an optional LAN-cabling. The information desk will provide printed information and start/result lists for the media.

12 13 CONTACT INFORMATION

Heikki Hamunen Heli Martikainen Chief of Media and Communications Head of Media Center +358 40 035 0900 +358 40 031 8787 [email protected]

OPENING HOURS OF MEDIA CENTER

Tuesday 14:00–20:00 Wednesday 10:00–20:00 Thursday 10:00–23:00 Friday 10:00–23:00 Saturday 10:00–23:00 Sunday 10:00–22:00

C.5. PHOTOGRAPHERS’ AREAS

Photographer’s working places are located in the media center Room 1, see room lay out (page 14).

C.6. BRIEFING FOR MOVING MEDIA (PHOTOGRAPHERS, TV-TEAMS)

The main briefing for Moving Media takes place onThursday, March 12th, 1400 pm in the Media Center. All moving media are requested to attend the main briefing. The daily briefings will take place each competition day 30 minutes prior to the first zeroing in the main press center. The detailed schedule will be published at the information desk in the Media Center.

C.7. BIBS

All accredited moving media are required to wear a bib in the competition area to get access to the photo zones. These bibs are available in the accreditation (TV Rights Holders and Non Rights Holders) and in the media center in coordination with the IBU Photo Manager.

There are three different bibs for TV-Crews and two different bibs for photographers: HB-Priority-bibs for the Host Broadcaster, RHB-bibs for the rights holders, NRH-bibs for non-rights holders. One bib is for generally accredited photographers and the priority- bib is only for international agencies who have access to restricted areas. The priority bibs are handed out by the IBU Photo Manager only at the main briefing.

For the bibs a 20 Euro (general admission) and 50 Euro (Priority) deposit must be paid.

14 15 C.8. MIXED ZONE C.11. TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

The mixed zone area has a number of dedicated TV and radio positions for live Telecom facilities are provided by telekom operator Elisa in co-operation with the LOC. interviews, followed by non-dedicated radio and ENG camera positions available on a The rates in the rate card do not include Finnish VAT 24 %. No VAT will be added to first come, first served basis. invoices to broadcasters, who indicate their VAT number.

The established order of the positions in the mixed zone is:

• Rights holders Live TV C.12. RADIO FREQUENCIES • Rights holders Live radio The use of certain radio equipment (private mobile radio (PMR), wireless cameras, radio • Rights holders dedicated ENG microphones that do not meet licence-free conditions, etc.) requires a radio licence from TRAFICOM. TRAFICOM assigns the frequencies to be used in the licence and it is • Rights holders ENG prohibited to use any other frequencies than those mentioned in the licence. • Written press For more information on policies and appropriate application forms: https://www.traficom.fi/en

+358 295 345 000 TRAFICOM

LICENSE-EXEMPTED EQUIPMENT Equipment using collective frequencies can be used without a radio licence from TRAFICOM. However, users should be aware that there might be several users on these frequencies and interference may occur. Please, see TRAFICOMs Regulation 15 on collective frequencies for license-exempt radio transmitters (mobile phones, radio microphones, WLAN, etc.). In order to avoid overlapping of frequencies, we kindly ask you to inform [email protected] the frequencies you will use. This data is requested to be sent prior to 6 March.

RADIO INSPECTIONS AND CASES OF RADIO INTERFERENCE In case of radio interference, please, call: +358 295 345 000 TRAFICOM.

Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (TRAFICOM) controls the use of radio frequencies in Finland and ensures that a sufficient number of frequencies are equally available, in order to ensure all users are able to operate in cooperative and legal manner.

RADIO LICENCE C.9. HB AND RH´S ON VENUE – MCR Each user of a radio transmitter subject to licence must obtain a licence granted by TRAFICOM. TRAFICOM assigns the frequencies to be used. It is prohibited to use any The MCR (master control room) will locate in HB truck in TV compound area. other frequencies than the ones mentioned in the licence.

C.10. COMMENTARY BOOTHS More details and application form can be found at: www.traficom.fi/en

The commentary positions are located in main building of Kontiolahti LICENCE-EXEMPTED EQUIPMENT stadium. Commentary positions are 1,8 m deep x 1,9 m wide. The commentary positions are available from the morning of Thursday Please see TRAFICOM Regulation 15 on collective frequencies for license-exempt radio 12.3.2020, until one hour after the end of the last competition on Sunday transmitters and on their use: www.traficom.fi/en 15.3.2020.

16 17 C.13. FILMING AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOTAGE C.16. OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES

RULES The official hashtags of the event: No filming from the official IBU competition areas (e.g. race track, from the warm-up area up to and including the finish area, mixed zone) is permitted in the time window #kontiolahtibiathlon #kontiolahti2020 #KON20 commencing one (1) hour before the beginning of the first competition of the competition day (warm-up, zeroing, etc.) and ending with the press conference of the last competition of the competition day. Facebook: www.facebook.com/kontiolahtibiathlonevents Twitter: www.twitter.com/KlahtiBiathlon No footage from the official IBU competition areas (e.g. race track, from the warm-up area up to and including the finish area, mixed zone) that was filmed in the period starting Instagram: www.instagram.com/klahtibiathlon one (1) hour before the start of the first competition on the competition day (warm-up, zeroing, etc.) up to, and including, the press conference of the last competition of the competition day may be distributed on any platforms, including but not limited to social C.17. PRESS CONFERENCES medias. International press conferences will be held in the in the Media Center. Press conferences Filming and distribution of footage of all other activities and areas around the with the podium winners will be held after each competition. In relay, two athletes from competition is allowed. each team represent the team in winner interviews.

Before the press conference, the activities in the finish area/mixed zone (interviews with English is the official language during all press conferences. TV stations etc.) may not be affected under any circumstances.

C.14. CATERING C.18. SOCIAL PROGRAM

The café corner at the Media center will serve snacks and drinks, such as water, coffee, FLOWER AND AWARD CEREMONIES tea etc. free of charge to accredited media. Food is available at the Media Restaurant located in the main building. The top six (6) Athletes and top three (3) Relay Teams will be flowered and awarded just after the competition at the Biathlon Stadium. COMMENTATOR FOOD & DRINKS

A complimentary catering service consisting of drinks, such as water, coffee, tea etc. will be offered free of charge to the commentary positions. The catering service will be situated at a media restaurant located in the main building. The media center team will distribute updated start- and result lists to the commentary booths.

MEDIA RESTAURANT SERVICE HOURS:

Wednesday 11.3. 13:00–16:00 Thursday 12.3. 13:00–18:00 Friday 13.3. 13:00–18:00 Saturday 14.3. 13:00–18:00 Sunday 15.3. 13:00–18:00

C.15. INFORMATION SOURCES ON SITE WEBSITE The official website for the event iswww.kontiolahtibiathlon.com . You can also find information about the event and other information about biathlon on IBUs website: www.biathlonworld.com

18 19 D. SPORT PROGRAM AND INFORMATION E. STADIUM AND COURSE PLANS ABOUT SPORT D.1. COMPETITION SCHEDULE/SPORT MEETINGS

MON 9.3. ARRIVAL 14:00–20:00 Course open (only skiing) 1 Ampumarata Shooting Range Стрельбище 2 Ampumapaikka Shooting Ramp Огневой рубеж TUE 10.3. 11:00 Team Captains’ meeting, Hotel Kimmel Joensuu 3 Sakkokierros Penalty Loop Штрафной круг 12:00–19:00 Course open 4 Verryttelylatu Warm Up Area Зона разминки

13:00–15:00 Training, Women RTHER O N 5 Latukatsomo Track Stands Зона болельщиков у трассы N GATE 15:45–17:45 Official Training, Men 6 Lähtö ja maali Start and Finish Старт и финиш 7 Päärakennus Main Building Главный корпус WED 11.3. 12:00–19:00 Course open 8 Yleisöteltta Spectators Tent Палатка болельщиков 13:00–15:00 Training, Men 9 Family Club Family Club Family Club 15:45–17:45 Official Training, Women 10 Event Park Event Park Ивентпарк Draw, Biathlon Stadium 11 Talkoolaisteltta Volunteers Tent Палатка волонтеров 12 Mediakeskus Media Centre & Медия-центр & ТВ-зона TV-compound THU 12.3. 11:30–19:00 Course open 13 Joukkue- ja huoltoalue Teams & Service Area Зона команд и сервиса 12:30–14:00 Training, Women 14 Kuljetustoimisto Transportation OÂce Транспортный офис 15:30–16:20 Zeroing Men 16:30 Sprint competition, Men 15 Majoitusmaksut Accommodation payments Draw, Biathlon Stadium Ei käytössä su 15.3. Not in use on Sun 15.3. LAKE FRI 13.3. 11:30–19:00 Course open HÖYTIÄINEN PREMIUM 12:30–14:00 Training, Men 15:30–16:20 Zeroing Women 16:30 Sprint competition, Women 20:30 Reception SEINÄNOUSU WALL UPHILL SAT 14.3. 9:30–19:00 Course open 10:30–12:30 Mixed training 14:00–14:30 Zeroing Men

14:45 Pursuit competition Men 15 16:00–16:30 Zeroing Women 16:45 Pursuit competition Women

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16:45 Pursuit, Women 10 km 14:15 Single Mixed Relay

Single Mixed Relay Pursuit, Women Single Mixed Relay Red course, 5 x 2.0 km OOrangerange course cours e WomenWome n2 2x x1,51, 5km km + +2 2xx 1,51,5 kmkm MenMen 2 2 xx 1,51,5 km km ++ 33 xx 1,51,5 km km

26 27 SUN 15.3. G. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPETITIONS OF THE EVENT 16:15 Mixed Relay

Mixed Relay SPRINT COMPETITION / MEN AND WOMEN While the women ski 7.5 km and the men 10 km in sprint competitions, the format is Green course, 3 x 2.5 km exactly the same: it’s a time-trial competition with two shooting stages, 1 prone and 1 standing. Each missed target results in a penalty loop of 150m. Competitors start at 30-second intervals, but under particular circumstances, the jury can opt for longer or shorter intervals. The winner is determined by the fastest time at finish, which means in principle that any start number can be the winner.

PURSUIT COMPETITION / MEN AND WOMEN

This format allows the top 60 athletes (or more if there is a tie for 60th place in the qualification competition) in the sprint (in some circumstances, an individual competition can be used as a qualification to make up the start list too) event to compete over 10km for women and 12.5km for men. Competitors make four stops at the shooting range: the first two in the prone position and the last two in standing. The start interval is determined by the results of the sprint competition so that the winner starts first, the second follows by the time back from the sprint results and so on until 60th (in the case of a pursuit following an individual, time gaps are halved). In case athletes are more than four minutes back, they start 4 minutes behind the leader. If there are more athletes at that point, they all start in a single wave, which means going out at the same time. Just as in the sprint, each missed target corresponds to a penalty loop of 150m. The winner of the pursuit is whomever crosses the finish line first.

28 29 H. MEDIA GUIDE GOES ONLINE

This year it will be possible to see the Media Guide also online. This change will help sharing the updated information for Media on real time.

Please see more information here: SINGLE MIXED RELAY www.kontiolahtibiathlon.com/media This fast paced format has teams of one woman and one man per country competing over a total distance of 6 km for women and 7.5 km for men with four shooting stages each. The lap is 1.5 km for both women and men, while the penalty loop is 75m long. Just as in the regular relays, athletes have three spares to load manually in case of missed shots. The female starts the competition and tags the man after the first two shooting stages (prone and standing). The handover is done directly after the range/penalty loop exit. The same woman returns to the track after the man finishes. The man returns second time and skis an additional lap after the last shooting stage before crossing the finish line. The first team at the finish is the winner.

MIXED RELAY

As the name says, the mixed relay is a mixed-gender competition, formed with teams of two women and two men. The competition specifics are, in principle the same as in the regular relays, but with a woman starting the competition and handing over to her female colleague afterwards, before the two men conclude this relay. Women compete over 6 km, men for 7.5 km.

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30 31 OC KONTIOLAHTI / KONTIOLAHTI SPORT CLUB

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