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10. - 19. 01. 2020 www.innsbruck2020.com

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WELCOME TO THE WWMG 2020 3 Welcome to Innsbruck! ABOUT THE WINTER WORLD MASTERS GAMES 2020 4 We are excited to welcome the third edition of the Winter World WWMG 2020 HOSTS 6 Masters Games - the biggest festival for 30+ year olds. We are prepared to celebrate “spirit together” with sportsmen and SPORTS AND VENUES 10 sportswomen from all over the world. You will meet like-minded WWMG SPORTS SCHEDULE 14 people. You will compete with each other in fairness, friendship VENUE MASTERS MAP 16 and respect, demonstrating that sport is about more than setting records. I hope you will take this spirit with you and spread it PATSCHERKOFEL: ALPINE 18 further. ST. SIGMUND/PRAXMAR: SKI MOUNTAINEERING 20 Georg Willi OLYMPIAWORLD: , , SPEED SKATING, SHORT TRACK 22 Mayor of Innsbruck TELFS: ICE HOCKEY 24 KITZBÜHEL: , 25 SEEFELD: , CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, , SKI JUMPING 26 Dear ladies and gentlemen, CULTURE & EVENTS PROGRAMME 29 As the largest sporting event of their kind, the Winter World Masters Games 2020 are set to welcome more than 3,000 athletes from MASTERS VILLAGE SCHEDULE 30 around the world and will give the region of Tyrol an opportunity to MERCHANDISING 37 present its outstanding credentials as a winter sports destination. 3rd TYROLEAN SCHOOL 2020 38 In line with the event’s motto, “spirit together”, we are looking for- ward to exciting and fair competitions in the twelve different sports. WWMG 2020 VOLUNTEERS 40 A big thank you to innsbruck-tirol sports for organising the WWMG THINK GREEN 41 2020 as well as to all the volunteers for their hard work. GAMES SERVICE 42 Josef Geisler USEFUL INFORMATION 45 Deputy Governor of Tyrol, responsible for sport

Dear winter sports fans, we have been looking forward to the Winter World Masters Games 2020 for a long time. Following the 1st Winter Youth in 2012 and the International Children’s Games in 2016, the WWMG 2020 are the third major multi-sports event we have the privilege of organising. We are proud that the WWMG 2020 are set to be the world’s largest winter multi-sports event, with even more participants than the Winter Olympics, and we are grateful to every single one of you for signing up to be part of it. I would also like to thank all our volunteers, our team of staff, our partners, our sponsors and all those who have supported us from the start – without you this event would not be possible! Have an unforgettable time in Innsbruck! CEO Georg Spazier and the WWMG 2020 organising committee 2 3 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE WINTER WORLD WWMG 2020 NUMBERS, DATES & FACTS MASTERS GAMES 1 Innsbruck is hosting the Winter World Masters Games for the fi rst time. INNSBRUCK 2020

From 10 to 19 January 2020, Innsbruck will host the Winter World Masters Games – the world’s Following Bled in 2010 and Québec in 2015, Innsbruck is the third city to host the 3 biggest winter sports festival for 30+ year olds. More than 3,000 athletes and accompanying per- Winter World Masters Games. sons will descend on Tyrol in January 2020 to take part in this major international tournament, supported by 700 volunteers and the local population, in a shared celebration of sport with many All venues – with the exception of Kitzbühel – are no more than 27 kilometres from unforgettable moments. 6 Innsbruck and offer state-of-the-art facilities. The WWMG 2020 venues: Patscherkofel, The IMGA as the world governing body for Masters sport events is recognised by the International Seefeld, Kitzbühel, St. Sigmund/Praxmar, Olympiaworld Innsbruck, Telfs. Olympic Committee (IOC) and aimed at Masters athletes from all over the world. In accordance with the offi cial event slogan, “spirit together”, amateur athletes will be given the chance to rub The athletes will compete in twelve different sports according to the Olympic values and 12 shoulders with former Olympians. The only entry criterion is the minimum age requirement, will strive to perform to their personal best in a spirit of respect and friendship. which varies between sports.

The Winter World Masters Games 2020 will feature twelve different sports: , Ski The Innsbruck 2020 team is made up of more than 700 people – 450 volunteers and Mountaineering, Curling, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track, Biathlon, Cross- 700+ 250 members of local clubs – as well as numerous other partners will support the Country Skiing, Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping and Ski . Athletes will compete for organising committee to make sure everything runs smoothly. around 2,500 medals.

Promoting the “sport for all” philosophy and the Olympic values, participants will strive to per- 750+ There will be more than 750 fi nals at the WWMG 2020 where medals will be awarded. form to their personal best in a spirit of respect and friendship.

The competitions are being held in close cooperation with the organising committee at inns- bruck-tirol sports and experienced local sports partners. More than 3,300 participants are expected in Innsbruck in January 2020 to celebrate 3300+ this unique winter sports festival together. More information at www.innsbruck2020.com as well as on Facebook @Innsbruck2020

OLYMPIC COSMOPOLITAN Historic Olympic venues Innsbruck – capital of the Alps

INSPIRING WELCOMING Shared community spirit Genuinely warm hospitality 4 5 WWMG 2020 HOSTS INNSBRUCK WWW.INNSBRUCK.INFO WWMG 2020 HOSTS #MYINNSBRUCK unlimited HOST CITY INNSBRUCK

Innsbruck, nestling in the heart of the Austrian Alps, has a certain magic. Renowned as a tourist destination, the regional capital of Tyrol holds culture, tradition and sport in high esteem. This diverse fl air attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, who enjoy strolling its streets taking in the quaint old-town atmosphere and breathtaking mountain scenery.

What makes the city unlike any other is its mixture of mountain and valley, nature and downtown. From the busy city centre it is just a 15-minute ride on a cable car up into the mountains at 1,905 metres above sea level. Popular attractions in Innsbruck include the Golden Roof, the Hofburg imperi- al palace and the City Tower, all of which can be found in the narrow streets of the medieval old town. BIKING ...ANOTHER UNLIMITED WAY TO DISCOVER THE INNSBRUCK REGION

The host city Innsbruck has a long and proud history of welcoming top sporting events. It has hosted the Winter Olympics on two occasions and attracted numerous other world-class events in the decades since then. Surrounded by the Alps, the city offers a unique combination of urban lifestyle and alpine landscape which has always proven hugely popular with both competitors and spectators alike.

After hosting the in 1964 and 1976, the Universiade 2005, the 2012 Youth Olympic Games and the International Children’s Games in 2016, all eyes will once again turn to Innsbruck in early 2020 for the Winter World Masters Games.

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Located about 20 km west of Innsbruck, the small town of Seefeld, together with the surrounding villages of Leutasch, Scharnitz, Mösern and Reith, offers a huge range of sports and leisure activi- ties. With its 245 km of cross-country skiing trails, modern ski jumping hills and a state-of-the-art biathlon facility, the Nordic Competence Centre Seefeld is the perfect location for the Nordic com- petitions of the Winter World Masters Games 2020. For more than ten years, Seefeld has hosted the FIS Nordic Ski World Cup every year. Last year it was the venue for the 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. CLASSIC OR For more information visit: www.seefeld.com SKATING. THE STYLE IS WHAT COUNTS.

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The region of Tyrol is known for its experience and expertise in organising major sports events. All of the WWMG 2020 venues in Innsbruck, Seefeld, Kitzbühel, St. Sigmund / Praxmar and Telfs are in excellent condition and host competitions attracting tens of thousands of guests, who particularly appreciate the alpine-urban fl air, the excellent hospitality and service as well as the state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Experience Tyrol! Sports enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in Tyrol. In summer, the region is a haven for hiking, mountain biking and . In winter, when Tyrol is covered in a thick layer of snow, locals and visitors alike enjoy alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and tobogganing. Away from the regional capital Innsbruck there are plenty of quiet side valleys where traditions and customs have been preserved until today. Don’t miss out on the chance to visit a hut or inn to enjoy some of the delicious local food. The perfect way to recharge your batteries after a long day out and about in the fresh mountain air!

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The WWMG 2020 disciplines cover almost the whole range of winter sports. In total, participants Speed Skating at the Winter World Masters Games 2020 will compete in 12 different sports. There will be more 500 m, 1,000 m, 1,500 m, 3,000 m, than 750 fi nals where medals will be awarded. 5,000 m, 10,000 m

Victory ceremonies The victory ceremonies will take place directly after the competition at the respective venues. In addition, some medals will be presented in the evening on the stage in the Masters Village in the Short Track centre of Innsbruck. More than 2,500 medals will be awarded in the following sports: 500 m, 1,000 m, 1,500 m, Relay

Alpine Skiing WWMG Race, Slalom, Biahtlon Giant Slalom, Super G , Individual, Relay

Ski Mountaineering Cross-Country Skiing Vertical, Individual Short C+F, Middle C+F, Long C+F, Relay

Curling Nordic Combined Mixed, Mixed Doubles Individual Gundersen

Ski Jumping Ice Hockey HS 42, HS 75, HS 109, Team HS 75 Women 30+, Men 30+ and 50+

Ski Orienteering Model Event, Sprint, Middle, Long 10 11 SPORTS AND VENUES OLYMPIAWORLD Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, VENUES Speed Skating, Short Track

Innsbruck, Seefeld and Tyrol are perfectly prepared to host this unique sports festival.

Winter sports have always formed an integral part of the Tyrolean lifestyle. The towering snow- capped peaks of the Nordkette mountains high above Innsbruck provide a constant reminder that cities and nature can co-exist in harmony. The interplay between the large variety of sporting opportunities on the one hand and vibrant city life on the other make Innsbruck one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. PATSCHERKOFEL All venues – except Kitzbühel – are within a 27 km radius of Innsbruck. All of them are in excellent Alpine Skiing, Ski Mountaineering condition and will provide the ideal setting for top-class performances and competitions. The venues used for the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics have undergone major modernisation and today continue to host international events on a regular basis. Olympiaworld Innsbruck is an historic location that has welcomed the Ice Hockey World Cham- SEEFELD pionships and the European Handball Championships as well as many international acts. During Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic the WWMG 2020, Olympiaworld Innsbruck will serve as the main sport and organisation centre Combined, Ski Jumping, as well as venue for most of the ice-based sports.

At Patscherkofel, just a 15-minute drive from the city centre, the alpine competitions will take place. In 2017 this three-time Olympic venue was extensively modernised, including the cons- truction of a new cable car and additional snowmaking facilities.

The Seefeld Olympic Region, known as one of the best cross-country skiing destinations in the world, also received major upgrades ahead of hosting the 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Champion- KITZBÜHEL ships. Curling, Ski Jumping Further competitions will be held in Kitzbühel, Telfs and St. Sigmund/Praxmar.

TELFS Ice Hockey Shop sparkling gifts and get a crystal surprise for free with your purchase.*

SWAROVSKI KRISTALLWELTEN STORE INNSBRUCK Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 39, 6020 Innsbruck PRAXMAR *Voucher redeemable at the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck. 12 Only one voucher can be redeemed per person. Valid from January 10 Ski Mountaineering 13 to 31, 2020. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Not to be used for commercial purposes or for groups. Legal recourse is excluded. WWMG SPORTS SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. More information available at www.innsbruck2020.com

Patscherkofel Patscherkofel Kitzbühel Innsbruck Olympiaworld Olympiaworld Olympiaworld Seefeld Seefeld Seefeld Seefeld Seefeld Masters Innsbruck Praxmar Telfs Innsbruck Innsbruck Innsbruck Kitzbühel Kitzbühel Village

Women & Men 1,500 m & FRI, Jan 10 30+ Relay Heats

WWMG Race Women & Men 500 m & Kitzbühel Opening SAT, Jan 11 A & B & C 30+ Relay Semis Training Ceremony

Kitzbühel GS (B & C) Mixed & Women 30+ 1,000 m & Long Classic Kitzbühel Finals HS42 SUN, Jan 12 SL (A) Doubles Relay Finals 30 KM* HS42 Men 30+ 60+

Ice Dance & GS (A) Mixed & Short Classic Seefeld Men 30+ Individual & Training MON, Jan 13 SL (B) Doubles 7,5 KM* Training Synchronized

Seefeld SG (A) Mixed & Ice Dance & Individual Short Freestyle Seefeld Men 30+ HS75 Model Event TUE, Jan 14 SL (C) Doubles Individual 10 KM* 7,5 KM* HS75 30 – 59 Side Seefeld Events Mixed & Ice Dance & Middle Classic Seefeld SG (B) Men 30+ Finals Backup Individual Sprint WED, Jan 15 Doubles Individual 15 KM* Team HS75 & Gundersen Cultural Programme Middle Free- Mixed & 500 m & Sprint Seefeld SG (C) Vertical Men 50+ Individual style THU, Jan 16 Doubles 3,000 m 6 KM* HS109 15 KM*

Finals Mixed & Individual & 1,500 m & Men 50+ Relay Relay Middle FRI, Jan 17 Doubles Pairs 5,000 m

1,000 m & Long Freestyle Individual Men 50+ Individual SAT, Jan 18 10,000 m 30 KM*

Men 50+ Individual & Closing Backup Backup Long SUN, Jan 19 Finals Pairs Ceremony *distances may vary by age group

Ski Alpin Eishockey Short Track Nordische Kombination Alpine Skiing Ice Hockey Short Track Nordic Combined Skibergsteigen Eiskunstlauf Biathlon Skispringen Ski Mountaineering Figure Skating Biathlon Ski Jumping Curling Eisschnelllauf Langlauf Ski Orientierungslauf Curling Speed Skating Cross-Country Skiing Ski Orienteering 14 15 14 15 Seefeld Kitzbühel

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Patscherkofel is Innsbruck’s local mountain, located to the south of the city. It was here that the Alpine Skiing and competitions were held during the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. In January 2020, Patscherkofel will be the scene of the Alpine Skiing competitions and the Verti- cal Race (Ski Mountaineering). The participants in the WWMG 2020 can look forward to breathta- king views of Innsbruck. Successful partnership ALPINE SKIING presented by Doppelmayr/Garaventa is a partner to the Winter World Masters Games Innsbruck 2020. For the world market leader in ropeway construction, this provides a unique opportunity to leverage synergies and engage with an international audience.

In the disciplines Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G the competitors will be battling it out not only Doppelmayr/Garaventa is proud to be supporting all the athletes at the Games. for WWMG medals but also for valuable FIS points going towards the FIS Masters Cup. doppelmayr.com The Giant Slalom and Super G will be settled in one run, while in the Slalom each skier completes two runs. The winner is the skier with the fastest total time. The WWMG Race will be a Sprint Giant Slalom with shorter distances between the gates (similar to a parallel slalom) and just one run. Disciplines: WWMG Race, Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G Minimum age: 30 years

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The Sellraintal, a side valley branching off the larger Inn Valley, is widely considered one of the best areas in the region for ski mountaineering. The terrain around the village of Praxmar (in the ANOTHER BEST DAY municipality of St. Sigmund) has plenty of options for all abilities, from beginners to experts. Among the most popular mountains are the Zischgeles (3,004m) and the Lampsenspitze (2,875m), which the competitors taking part in the Winter World Masters Games 2020 will have to climb as part of the Individual Race. As well as fantastic terrain, the Sellraintal offers breathta- king views of the mountain summits in the Ötztal Valley, Inn Valley and Stubai Valley.

SKI MOUNTAINEERING Ski Mountaineering demands real all-rounder skills. Depending on the discipline, competitions can include a climb and a descent as well as sections where competitors must unclip and carry their skis. At the WWMG in Innsbruck, medals will be awarded in two disciplines. The Vertical Race is uphill only, while the Individual Race contains both uphill and downhill sections as well as stretches where competitors will have to carry their skis. Disciplines: Vertical (3.3 km, 954 vertical metres elevation gain) and Individual (total approx. 1,900 vertical metres elevation gain) Minimum age: 35 years

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Information Booth a new, more modern approach to turn radius in line with Restaurant developments in the current technique. Parking Public Transport With shortened radius on each of the models, the Master 1 Race Offi ce is even more playful with a more eective turn initiation for greater precision and confidence.

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Resselstraße Innsbrucker Straße Innsbrucker During the Winter World Masters Games 2020, the Olympic Hall will be the venue for Figure Games Centre Skating and Short Track. The Tyrolean Ice Arena will play host to the Ice Hockey games, while the Short Track Speed Skating Figure Skating Ice Hockey Medical Services Sports Bar / Restaurant - Line J Public Transport - Line 505 / T Public Transport Stand Taxi Zone Pedestrian (€) Parking Olympic Speed Skating Oval will be the open-air location for the Speed Skating competitions.

ICE HOCKEY The WWMG are aimed at both male and female ice hockey players of all abilities. Games will be non-contact, while teams will be divided into the categories 30+ and 50+. Each team is guaran- teed fi ve games. Teams comprising players from more than one country are welcome to take part. Disciplines: Women 30+, Men 30+ and 50+ ICE ARENA Minimum age: 30 years TYROLEAN

FIGURE SKATING The fi rst winter sport to be included in the Winter Olympic Games, Figure Skating is a sport in which athletes perform spins, jumps and other intricate and athletic moves on ice. >

Disciplines: Pairs, Ice Dance, Individual, Synchronized Minimum age: 28 years Hockey Ice Entrance

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At the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, women and men will both compete over 6 ICE STADIUM OLYMPIC distances. Fans of the sport enjoy witnessing the incredible speeds the skaters reach.

Disciplines: 500 m, 1,000 m, 1,500 m, 3,000 m, 5,000 m, 10,000 m Minimum age: 30 years Olympiastraße GC SHORT TRACK Short Track sees speed skaters compete not against the clock but instead against each other. It is a sport which requires speed, courage and clever tactics.

Disciplines: 500 m, 1,000 m, 1,500 m, Relay

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22 Level 1 Entrance Merchandising General Info Desk Level 2 Accreditation Athletes Photo Service Sports Info Desks Info Transport Info Tourism 23 OLYMPIAWORLD INNSBRUCK OLYMPIAWORLD N SPORTS AND VENUES SPORTS AND VENUES TELFS KITZBÜHEL

Telfs is located in the North Tyrolean Alps and the Inn Valley, just 30 kilometres from Innsbruck. Kitzbühel is situated in the Kitzbühel Alps, about 95 kilometres east of the regional capital Inns- The Ice Arena Telfs is a state-of-the-art multi-functional building with an imposing dome that bruck. It is one of Europe’s best-known winter sports resorts. During the Winter World Masters covers a portion of the grounds and is a representative testament to the entire area and its Games 2020, the Curling and the Ski Jumping competitions on hill size 42 will take place in centrepiece. The Ice Arena Telfs will be the second venue (along with the Tyrolean Ice Arena in Kitzbühel. Innsbruck) for the Ice Hockey Tournament at the Winter World Masters Games in January 2020. CURLING Curling is a winter sport played on ice which sees two teams of four players attempt to place their curling stones closest to the middle of a target known as the ‘house’. Thanks to its complex ICE HOCKEY tactics it is frequently referred to as chess on ice. The WWMG 2020 are aimed at both male and female ice hockey players of all abilities. Games will Disciplines: Mixed, Mixed Doubles be non-contact, while teams will be divided into the categories 30+ and 50+. Minimum age: 35 years For further details see page 22. SKI JUMPING The Ski Jumping competitions of the WWMG 2020 will take place in Seefeld and Kitzbühel (Schattbergschanze ski jumping hill). For further details please see page 26.

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Located approximately 20 km west of Innsbruck, the Olympic region of Seefeld offers top facilities for sports and outdoor activities. A 245 km network of cross-country trails, two modern ski jumps and state- of-the-art biathlon facilities make the Seefeld Nordic Centre the perfect location for the WWMG 2020.

BIATHLON Telfs Biathlon requires excellent endurance and demands accuracy and controlled precision. Time penalties and penalty loops can be avoided by hitting the targets in the shooting sections. In the team relay, 2-3 athletes from one or several nations can form a team and participate together. Disciplines: Sprint, Individual, Relay Minimum age: 30 years

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING 1 At the WWMG 2020 there will be three distances for both techniques. Each athlete can choose to 3 2

participate in up to three events. Furthermore there will also be a where four athletes, Landstraße Möserer who must exceed a combined minimum age, can form a team. 109 HS

Disciplines: Short C + F, Middle C + F, Long C + F, Relay Minimum age: 30 years 75 HS

NORDIC COMBINED Möserer Landstraße Nordic Combined challenges athletes to compete in two very different disciplines. At the WWMG 2020, the results of the main Ski Jumping competition will be used to calculate the time defi cits, with the best ski jumper starting at 00:00:00 and all other athletes starting with time penalties according to their ski jumping score. Disciplines: Individual Gundersen Minimum age: 30 years

SKI JUMPING Ski Jumping is about perfect timing, an optimal position in the air and a safe landing. During the WWMG 2020, competitors can choose two out of the three hill sizes for the individual event. The team event sees four athletes from different countries join forces to form a team and compete together on hill size 75. Disciplines: HS 42, HS 75, HS 109, Team HS 75 Minimum age: 30 years

SKI ORIENTEERING The athletes can compete in three distances. The competitions during the WWMG 2020 in Inns- bruck will also serve as the World Masters Ski Orienteering Championships. Disciplines: Model Event, Sprint, Middle, Long Minimum age: 30 years Athletes & Staff Area Changing Rooms SJ & BIA SO Changing Rooms CC ces & Race Offi Info Point Biathlon (BIA) Cross-Country Skiing (CC) Ski Jumping (SJ) Ski Orienteering (SO) Nordic Combined (NC) Start Finish Medical Services Public Cafe Catering WWMG Spectators Public Transport Restrooms Zone Pedestrian 1 2 3 4 Olympic Congress Centre Seefeld

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WM ARENA SEEFELD Innsbruck CULTURE & EVENTS CULTURE & EVENTS PROGRAMME SILENT DISCO As well as sporting competitions, the WWMG 2020 will offer an extensive culture & events pro- gramme for every taste. Admission is free on all days. DJ BATTLE MASTERS VILLAGE The Masters Village is the meeting place for all athletes, sports enthusiasts, locals and guests du- ring the WWMG 2020. Exciting events and a welcoming atmosphere make the Masters Village an BY experience to remember. The Masters Village will be located close to the old town, directly in the centre of Innsbruck. It will also serve as a venue for a colourful programme of side events to en- joy. After a long day of sports, it will be the place where everyone will come together to celebrate.

Opening and Closing Ceremony The WWMG 2020 will be begin on 11 January with an Opening Ceremony. After an athletes‘ parade to the Masters Village, a ceremony will be held to mark the start of this major international spor- ting event. The Closing Ceremony on 19 January will mark the end of an unforgettable week in the heart of the Alps.

Victory ceremonies Between 11 and 19 January, selected victory ceremonies for all sports will take place in the Mas- ters Village. Every day between 18:00 and 19:00 the medal winners will be honoured in the centre of Innsbruck.

Sports Evenings FRIDAY Six Sports Evenings will be offered in selected locations in Innsbruck, Kitzbühel and Seefeld. Ad- mission is free.

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Activation & Exhibition Area Activation & Exhibition Area 17:00 Opening hours every day from 11:30 until 22:00 Opening hours every day from 11:30 until 22:00 Meeting Point Landestheater Selected medal ceremonies will be held in the Masters Village. Selected medal ceremonies will be held in the Masters Village. More information at www.innsbruck2020.com More information at www.innsbruck2020.com

18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 Medal Medal Medal Medal Medal Medal Medal Medal 18:00 Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony Opening Ceremony 19:00 incl. 19:00 Tyrolean evening 19:00 Medal 19:00 19:00 Holoson & 19:00 19:00 Gundolf family #FetterGig 19:00 Ceremony Volunteer & Waltz Night die Antifrisöre Closing DJ by Kronehit Music School DJ PVL Athletes Stage 20:00 by Polai Music School Ceremony of Innsbruck by Audioversum Rumer Muller of Innsbruck

20:30 - 22:00 Thank you very 20:30 - 22:00 20:30 - 22:00 20:30 - 22:00 20:30 - 22:00 Dust N Bones 20:30 - 22:00 21:00 - 00:00 20:30 - 22:00 much for being Chorkuma feat. Musikkapelle Inn Seit’n Matakustix presented by Erwin & Edwin Silent Disco Josh part of the Anton Zapf Oberperfuß Big Band Hard Rock Café DJ Battle WWMG 2020 by Audioversum

SPORTS EVENINGS Detailed information regarding the evenings at www.innsbruck2020.com

Opening Sports Ice Nordic Ski Mountain- Volunteer Alpine Skiing Gala dinner Curling Ice Cluster Afterparty Evening Hockey Cluster eering Party

Hard Rock Rossignol Store Restaurant Hard Rasmushof Casino Inns- Sportler Hard Rock Location Rock Seefeld Café Casino Innsbruck Seegrube Café Kitzbühel bruck Witting Café 30 31 30 31 CULTURE & EVENTS CULTURE & EVENTS

ERWIN & EDWIN, 15 JANUARY, FROM 20:30 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS “Erwin & Edwin“ is a band made up of not two, as the name would suggest, but in fact fi ve musicians from . Their sound is IN THE MASTERS VILLAGE a fusion of electronic beats, traditional brass and rap. The band members themselves call their music “easily accessible”. For “Erwin & Edwin“ it’s all about having fun and feeling the vibe.

MATAKUSTIX, 11 JANUARY, FROM 20:30 Fusing traditional brass band sound with modern beatboxing, Matakustix is a musical mix like nothing you have ever heard before. LET’S DANCE! & INN SEIT’N BIG BAND, Their songs, combining local dialect and English lyrics, create a new 16 JANUARY, FROM 19:00 and unique genre. Everything is centred around the music. No play- Ferry & Julia Polai are legends in Innsbruck. They run a dance back or sound effects – just 100% live passion and performance. school of the same name, the Tanzschule Polai, and invite athle- The result is an upbeat, uplifting musical experience that takes the tes, guests and locals to join them for an evening celebrating the best of Austrian folk music and brings it into the 21st century. most famous and beautiful Austrian dance in the world: the waltz. Since its creation the Inn Seit’n Big Band has performed numerous concerts and gigs in Tyrol and . CHORKUMA FEAT. ANTON ZAPF, 12 JANUARY, FROM 20:30 The mixed choir „Chorkuma“ provides an hour full of entertain- SILENT DISCO DJ BATTLE, presented by Audioversum ment with an interesting mix from Coldplay to Imagine Dragons and Michael Jackson to Imogen Heap. This choir ensemble of more 17 January, from 19:00 than 60 singers performs a mixture of cover versions and their own There will be no fewer than 2,000 wireless headphones – each with compositions. two different sound channels to choose from – available to all those keen to get down on the dancefl oor. A great party experience where you can choose your groove! DUST N BONES – GUNS N’ ROSES COVER BAND, presented by Hard Rock Café Innsbruck JOSH, 18 JANUARY, FROM 20:30 13 JANUARY, FROM 20:30 The 30-year-old Josh follows in the footsteps of great musicians Europe‘s number one Guns N‘ Roses tribute band presents GnR at from Vienna with songs straight from the heart sung in an unmista- its BEST! The show is not only for die-hard Gunners a feast for the kable Viennese accent. Josh’s sound is characterised by songs about eyes and ears but will thrill all fans of great rock music. the ups and down of daily life that speak to everyone. His song “Cordula Grün” was the summer smash hit of 2018.

MUSIC, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS, presented by Innsbruck Tourism MUSIC SCHOOL INNSBRUCK During the Winter World Masters Games 2020 there will be a number of concerts held in coopera- 14 JANUARY, FROM 19:00 tion with Innsbruck Music School in the Masters Village: Dive deeper into the fascinating world of Innsbruck’s customs and traditions. Great entertainment guaranteed with traditional songs 15 January from 19:00 #FetterGig and folk dances such as the famous thigh-slapping ‘Schuhplattler’. 18 January from 19:00 Holosun & Die Antifrisöre

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innsbruck innsbruck 36 37 INFO Find out more at 3rd TYROLEAN SCHOOL WINTER GAMES 2020 TYROLEAN tiroler-schulsport.at At the same time as the Winter World Masters Games 2020, namely from 14 until 15 January SCHOOL 14. – 15. January 2020, Innsbruck will also be hosting the third Tyrolean School Winter Games. Hundreds of students from all over the region will have the opportunity to show off their skills in various winter sports disciplines at the offi cial WWMG 2020 venues. The event is all about doing WINTER sport together and having lots of fun.

After fi nishing their sporting competitions, the youngsters are invited to stay and watch the GAMES WWMG 2020 competitions featuring international athletes. PROGRAMME Tuesday, 14 January 2020 Wednesday, 15 January 2020 Olympiaworld Innsbruck Patscherkofel 9:00 - 14:00 Ice Hockey 9:00 - 14:00 Alpine Skiing 9:00 - 14:00 Team Skating Seefeld 9:00 - 14:00 Speed Skating 9:00 - 14:00 Cross-Country Skiing 9:00 - 14:00 Ice Stock Sport 9:00 - 14:00 Ski Orienteering (no competition)

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Around 700 volunteers and helpers from local sports clubs will support the WWMG 2020 organi- The breathtaking nature and landscapes of Tyrol offer a huge range of sports and leisure activi- sing committee to make sure all the competitions and events run smoothly. You will notice them ties. In order to ensure this for future generations, we have to protect and preserve the delicate in their brand new uniforms. ecosystem and precious natural landscapes. Please help us do so!

Volunteers are an essential link between everyone taking part in the Games – athletes, accompa- nying persons, offi cials, etc. – and also embody the spirit of the WWMG 2020. Their hard work and THE WWMG 2020 GOES GREEN! dedication not only ensures the smooth of the races and side events but also creates a friendly, welcoming atmosphere which guests and visitors will remember for many years to come. Ecological, economic and social sustainability are of great importance to the organising com- mittee. With every decision that we take, we try to contribute to climate and environmental VOLUNTEER TEAM TIROL protection, resource conservation, as well as to social equality. Only already existing, modern sports facilities and infrastructure in Innsbruck and Tyrol The volunteers supporting the WWMG 2020 come from the volunteer team tirol. This is a per- will be used. All sports venues – except Kitzbühel – are located no more than 27 km from manent group of volunteers who provide assistance for major events taking place in the region. Innsbruck and can be easily reached by public transport. There will be more such events going on in the coming years, so why not sign up and do your bit to support the local community? We pay attention to a careful handling of water and remind our guests that the tap water in Tyrol is of outstanding quality. Please help yourself and refi ll! For more information visit: www.volunteerteam.tirol By using only reusable dishes, we will be able to avoid tons of unnecessary waste. Other #volunteerteamtirol – follow us on Facebook and Instagram waste will be properly separated and disposed of. Please bring your own beverages in refi llable bottles or thermos fl asks. Our advertising material will be printed in small quantities using recycled or FSC-cer- tifi ed paper. We try to avoid printing wherever possible. All documents will be available to download from our website. Go and look it up! When it comes to services and products, we focus on cooperating with local partners. We aim to support future generations in their development – not just when it comes to sports but in general. That is why we work closely with local schools. Volunteering at the WWMG 2020 brings together people of all sexes, ages, ethnicities, religions and nationalities. This contributes to building social capital for the region.

In all these points, we focus on the well-being of society with the aim of preserving and promo- ting social cohesion in Innsbruck and Tyrol in many years to come.

40 41 40 41 SERVICES SERVICES GAMES SERVICE TRANSPORT, TAXI & PARKING PUBLIC TRANSPORT There is an excellent network of buses, trams and trains throughout Tyrol. These public transport GAMES CENTRE GC options ensures participants can travel quickly and easily from Innsbruck to the WWMG 2020 The WWMG 2020 Games Centre is located at Olymipaworld Innsbruck (Olympiastraße 10) and is venues and back again. the fi rst point of contact for all participants. The following services will be located there: • distribution of accreditation cards, All accredited participants will be able to use the local public transport network in Tyrol free of • a General Sports Desk and Sports Info Desks, charge. For more information on how to do so, please speak to someone at the Transport Info • the Transport Info Desk, Desk in the Games Centre or one of the info points in the venues. • the Tourism Info Desk, • a Merchandising Stand. More information on local public transport: Train: www.oebb.at Opening hours: Bus: www.vvt.at 8.01.2020 16:00 - 20:00 9.01. & 10.01.2020 10:00 - 20:00 RENTAL CARS 11.01.2020 9:00 - 18:00 All WWMG 2020 attendees will receive a 5% discount on the rental price at the car rental partner 12. & 13.01.2020 7:00 - 21:00 Buchbinder until 31.1.2020 with the discount code NRWB4TVJ. Details at www.innsbruck2020.com 14. – 19.01.2020 10:00 - 18:00 TAXI NUMBERS Innsbruck ACCREDITATION Innsbruck Taxi Hub: +43 (0)512 53 11 All athletes, registered accompanying persons and other people involved in the WWMG 2020 City Taxi Innsbruck: +43 (0)512 29 29 15 will receive an accreditation card. This indicates their status as a participant in the WWMG 2020 Women Night Taxi: +43 (0)512 55 17 11 and gives them access to the areas where they need to be. Accreditation cards are personalised Seefeld documents which cannot be transferred to another person. Taxi Seefeld: +43 (0)5212 20 273 Accreditation cards can be picked starting up from 8 January 2020 at the Games Centre in Olym- Telfs piaworld Innsbruck (Olympiastraße 10). Inntal Taxi GmbH: +43 (0)5262 63700 Telfer Taxi: +43 (0)664 10 18 282 St. Sigmund/Praxmar SPORTS INFO DESKS & INFO POINTS Gebhart Taxi: +43 (0)5238 88 741 Sport-specifi c information is provided by the Sports Info Desks in the Games Centre. These will be open before the start of the respective competitions and on the fi rst days of competition. Kitzbühel Please see the sport-specifi c Athlete Information Sheet for details on the precise opening hours Taxi Service Kitzbühel: +43 (0)676 40 75 495 for each Sports Info Desk. PARKING There will be clearly signposted info points in all venues. Please note that there are no special parking spaces for WWMG 2020 participants at the venues. The existing parking spaces can be used by all participants. Further information is available at the respective venues. LOST & FOUND Every venue has a lost & found offi ce where items which have been lost or found at the WWMG 2020 will be stored. All items which have not been claimed by January 19, 2020 will be handed TECHNOLOGY – FREE WIFI over to the local lost & found offi ce of the respective village, town or city. Free WIFI will be available in all venues. All relevant information will be provided at the info point in the respective venue. 42 43 SERVICES SERVICES

MEDICAL SERVICES An emergency medical treatment service will be provided by the Red Cross at all venues during USEFUL INFORMATION offi cial training and competition times. ELECTRICITY For the venues Olympiaworld, Seefeld, Patscherkofel, St. Sigmund/Praxmar and Telfs, the main The electricity standards in Austria are 230 volts/50 Hz. In Austria the power plugs and sockets hospital is the Innsbruck University Hospital (address: Anichstraße 35, 6020 Innsbruck; Phone: are usually of type F, which also works with plug types C and E+F. International visitors who plan +43(0)505040). to bring electronic devices should also bring any required adaptors or converters.

For the venue Kitzbühel, the regional hospital in St. Johann in Tirol (address: Bahnhofstraße 14, We encourage all participants to save electricity. 6380 St. Johann in Tirol; Phone: +43(0)5352 6060) is responsible in case of emergencies outside competition times. Further information: www.power-plugs-sockets.com/austria/ EMERGENCY NUMBERS 122 Fire brigade 133 Police WATER 144 Ambulance Water in Tyrol and Innsbruck comes fresh from mountain springs and is of excellent quality. 112 European Emergency Number Water can be drunk straight from the tap. We kindly ask all participants to use refi llable drinking 140 Mountain rescue bottles or thermos fl asks for hot drinks in order to help us save water and waste. More details about the medical service for athletes & accompanying persons at www.innsbruck2020.com LOCAL CURRENCY, PAYMENT METHODS & ATMS The currency in Austria is the euro (sign: €; code: EUR). The following euro bank notes and coins PHARMACIES are in circulation: bank notes with face value of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro; coins: 1 For acute health problems, there are several pharmacies in the immediate vicinity. The follo- and 2 euro dominations as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins. 1 euro = 100 cent. wing link gives you an overview of pharmacies in Tyrol: Foreign travellers can change their money into local currency at exchange bureaus and banks. www.apothekenindex.at/apotheken/tirol Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 until 16:00. For information on which pharmacies are open on Sundays and at night, please click on the following link: apo24.at/apotheken/nachtdienste/tirol/85/innsbruck/ PAYMENT METHODS & ATMS Most hotels, restaurants, shops and petrol stations in Austria accept debit and credit cards. If and which credit cards are accepted is indicated by the logos displayed on the exterior facade of the respective business (usually on the entrance door). However, we recommend always having some cash with you for buying small things, as some places have a minimum amount for using cards. It is also possible to withdraw money using the ATMs.

TIPPING In Austria, many restaurants include the tax in the bill. However, it is customary to give a 10% tip in restaurants.

44 45 SERVICES AXAMER LIZUM WWW.INNSBRUCK.INFO WEATHER #MYINNSBRUCK The weather conditions in Innsbruck and Tyrol can change very quickly. In January the average annual temperature in Innsbruck is between -2.8 ° C (27°F) and -1.1 ° C (30°F). unlimited TIME ZONE Time zone of Innsbruck during the Winter World Masters Games is CET, which is UTC +1.

COUNTRY CODE For telephone calls in Austria the country code is +43 and the area code for the region around Innsbruck is 0512. HIKING DO YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS? WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU. ...ONE OF THE UNLIMITED WAYS WWMG 2020 Info E-Mail: [email protected] Telephone: +43 512 / 58 11 76 TO DISCOVER THE Mon – Fri, 9:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 17:00 INNSBRUCK REGION Volunteers: [email protected] Media & Press: [email protected]

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#spirittogether Photo Challenge Calling all sports fans! Post your favourite buddy photo on Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtag #spirittogether – the motto of the WWMG2020! MAIN PRIZE 2 x VIP tickets for Crankworx Innsbruck – the world’s number one freestyle mountain bike event taking place from 10 until 14 June 2020 in Innsbruck. 2ND PLACE 2 x personally engraved WWMG 2020 medals as a unique souvenir of your Best Buddy WWMG 2020 Moment. 3RD PLACE 2 x WWMG 2020 woolly hats for outdoor adventures. The winner will be announced in the week after the WWMG.

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