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Holmenkollen Skifestival Courses 20 for Men, and on Sunday We Will Have the Pursuit for Women and Relay for Men 12. - 18. MARCH 2018 HOLMENKOLLEN BMW IBU WORLD CUP BIATHLON MEDIA GUIDE © SNORRE VEGGAN CONTENT DEAR REPRESENTATIVES Invitation 3 Host City 4 OF THE MEDIA Competition Venue 4 Key Persons and Contacts 6 IBU Representatives 7 The 2017/18 BMW IBU World Cup biathlon season has finally Competition office 7 reached Oslo, and we warmly welcome you to Holmenkollen. Overview of Holmenkollen Arena 8-9 Public Transport 10 Media Accommodation 12 It was a joy to watch biathlon during the During the entire week, do not hesitate to Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, where we contact our staff about any questions or Media Transport 12-13 witnessed many thrilling competitions and needs you might have! Accreditation 14 impressive achievements. All brought to us Media Center 14-15 with your help! We hope you will have a great time with us Photographer Information 16 here in Holmenkollen! Press Conferences 17 It is all set for a very exciting week here in Holmenkollen and this year we welcome Mixed Zone 17 back the relay, which is a great addition Biathlon regards Service 18 to the program. On Thursday we will have Logos and Titles 18 two very exciting sprints, while on Saturday Kristin Vestgren Sæterøy Media Social Event 19 we will see the women’s relay and pursuit CEO, Holmenkollen Skifestival Courses 20 for men, and on Sunday we will have the pursuit for women and relay for men. Lene Moen Tønnesen Track Layouts 21-23 Chief of Media Notes 24-25 The World Cup media team is approxi- Competition Program 26-27 mately a 25-man strong unit consisting of men and women of all ages, with the sole purpose of offering you the best possible working conditions. During the World Cup we will do our best to accommodate all your professional needs in a swift and cheerful manner. © OLAV MELLINGSÆTER © OLAV 2 3 GENERAL INFORMATION HOST CITY: OSLO HOLMENKOLLEN NATIONAL SKI ARENA With nearly 660.000 citizens, Oslo is Nor- Holmenkollen is situated in the hillside west way’s biggest city and the official capital of central Oslo, offering a magnificent view of Norway. The combination of a busy city of the city. Since 1892, the venue has hosted life and easy access to outdoor activities all the annual Holmenkollen Ski Festival, which year round makes Oslo a unique destina- is part of the World Cup tournaments in ski tion. Any point within the city is relatively jumping, cross-country skiing and Nordic close to the forest, presenting unlimited combined. opportunities for winter activities for both snow-loving Norwegians and visitors from Holmenkollen is also the national venue around the world. for biathlon in Norway. The IBU World cup is organized in Holmenkollen every year, The most popular tourist attractions in Oslo and World championships have previously include the Vigeland sculpture park, the been held here in 1986, 2000 and 2016. Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum, The arena was rebuilt and upgraded to the Opera House in Bjørvika and Holmen- host the 2011 FIS Nordic World Champion- kollen National Ski Arena including the ships. Since then, the city of Oslo has Ski Jump and the Ski Museum. further improved the arena to prepare for the IBU World Championships 2016. The For more information about Norway and upgraded arena has increased both the Oslo go to www.visitoslo.com and total audience capacity, the size of the www.visitnorway.com. administration building and implemented several technical improvements, making Holmenkollen one of Europe’s most modern and spectacular biathlon venues. © ALF SIMENSEN © SNORRE VEGGAN 4 5 KEY PERSONS AND CONTACTS LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: IBU REPRESENTATIVES: Kristin Vestgren Sæterøy Hans Peter Olsen Emilie Nordskar Anders Besseberg Nicole Resch Marina Dmukhovskaya Chief Executive Officer Chief of Competition Chief of Communication IBU President IBU Secretary General IBU Media Representative +47 902 78 989 +47 915 96 338 +47 900 55 379 +43 676 84 14 9823 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] KEY LOGISTICAL CONTACTS: Eirik Karlsen, Technology & IT Support + 47 22 81 17 50 [email protected] Sindre Svadberg Stine Stenseth Arild Vanberg, Chief of Transport Borut Nunar, IBU Tracy Lamb, USA Robert Zwahlen, SUI Project Manager Venue Manager +47 22 81 17 20 IBU Race Director WC Technical Delegate Referee Material +47 924 59 085 Holmenkollen [email protected] +43 676 84 14 98 27 [email protected] +47 406 10 972 [email protected] [email protected] Bjørg Åshild Isene, MEDIA TEAM: Chief of Accreditation: +47 924 98 730 [email protected] Charlotte K. Lunde, Chief of Hospitality Desk: +47 928 38 736 [email protected] Ulrika Öberg, SWE Alois Reiter, GER Max Saenger, USA Referee Start/Finish Referee Course Lene Moen Tønnesen Emilie Nordskar Referee Shooting Range Chief of Media Assistant Chief of Media +47 918 24 049 +47 900 55 379 [email protected] [email protected] IBU MEDICAL DELEGATE: Dr. Donatella Dalfollo COMPETITION OFFICE The Competition Office is located on the ground floor of the Stadium building. Tel.: +47 22 81 17 70. Ansten Nyborg Erlien Ole Martin Sørensen Christian Manzoni Head of Media Center Mixed Zone Manager IBU Photo Manager +47 466 25 080 +47 916 35 598 +41 79 746 94 40 COMPETITION OFFICE OPENING HOURS: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tuesday 13 March – Sunday 18 march. 08.00 – 18.00 7 HOLMENKOLLEN ARENA MAP MAIN ENTRANCE / TICKET SALE FESTIVAL STREET SOUTH SPECTATOR TENT / VIP TENT GRANDSTAND SOUTH / VIP STAND ARENA: VM-HAUGEN GRAND STAND NORTH MEDIA FESTIVAL STREET CENTER NORTH ARENA: KAPELLSKOGEN/ ENTRANCE DNB FAMILY CAMP NORTH 8 9 PUBLIC TRANSPORT GETTING TO AND FROM OSLO PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN OSLO BY PLANE The media hotel Scandic Oslo City is Oslo Airport Gardermoen – Oslo City located very close to the subway with direct Centre: 50 km connection to the Holmenkollen arena. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is the main airport in Norway. The airport has direct Timetable and route information for public connections to many destinations world- transport in Oslo can be found at wide. There are airport express trains from www.ruter.no/en. Gardermoen to the city centre. Budget air- lines operate from Torp Sandefjord Airport, RENTAL CARS which is located 1,5 hours south of Oslo. Hertz is the official vendor of rental cars for the World Cup. BY TRAIN Oslo Central Station is located in the city Please check out their offers at centre of Oslo, only a two-minute walk from www.hertz.no/rentacar/reservation/. the official media hotel, Scandic Oslo City. The high-velocity airport express train runs In addition, all major international car rental to/from Oslo airport Gardermoen every 10 companies are present in Oslo and at the minutes, and the journey to Oslo central airport. station takes about 20 minutes. For more information on the airport express train, visit www.flytoget.no. For relevant connec- tions, please search www.nsb.no/en. BY FERRY The port of Oslo is Norway’s largest ferry port, and it is located on Hjortnes and Vippetangen, close to the city centre. There are three daily arrivals from the continent. DFDS Seaways: Oslo – Copenhagen: www.dfdsseaways.co.uk Color Line: Oslo – Kiel: www.colorline.com Stena Line: Oslo – Fredrikshavn: www.stenaline.no © SNORRE VEGGAN 10 11 MEDIA ACCOMMODATION MEDIA TRANSPORT SCHEDULE Scandic Oslo City is the official Media Hotel The hotel is also located close to many of ROUTE TO HOLMENKOLLEN during the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Oslo’s main attractions such as the Royal SCANDIC OSLO CITY – HOLMENKOLLEN Holmenkollen 2018. Palace, the vibrant Aker Brygge and Oslo Address: Scandic Oslo City, Europarådets Town Hall. In addition, you will find a Plass 1, 0154 Oslo number of shops, theatres, restaurants and TIME SCHEDULE SCANDIC OSLO CITY popular bars in close proximity to the hotel. 08.00 08.30 09.00 09.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 Scandic Oslo City is a first class business The hotel’s restaurant Bjørvigen Mat & hotel centrally located in the heart of Oslo, Vinhus and the cozy lobby bar are perfect Wednesday 14 March only a two-minute walk from Oslo Central settings for enjoying a buffet lunch or a Station and the Airport Express Train dinner from the àla carte menu. The hotel Thursday (Flytoget) station. offers complementary access to the gym 15 March and sauna. As a guest you will also have Friday Price*: access to free WiFi. 16 March Single room incl. breakfast: NOK 1174,- Saturday per room per night *Prices cannot be guaranteed for booking 17 March Double room incl. breakfast: NOK 1336,- later than two weeks prior to arrival. Sunday per room per night 18 March OC INFORMATION BOARD Book by e-mailing scandicoslocity@scandic- There will be an information board with hotels.no and specify code BSKI120318 useful OC information for the media guests together with your booking request. in the reception area of the hotel. Here you will find useful information and necessary The main street Karl Johans gate and the contact information in case of transportation Opera House are just around the corner. needs outside fixed transportation hours. ROUTE FROM HOLMENKOLLEN HOLMENKOLLEN – SCANDIC OSLO CITY MEDIA TRANSPORT TIME SCHEDULE HOLMENKOLLEN 16.00 16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00 FREE MEDIA TRANSPORT MEDIA PARKING IN HOLMENKOLLEN Wednesday We offer free shuttle transportation to and Media personnel are encouraged to use 14 March from Holmenkollen. The shuttle bus station public transportation or the free shuttle bus Thursday is Scandic Oslo City.
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