Sports E-Guide

SPORTS E-GUIDE

January 2016 Introduction ...... 7 Key Dates and Events ...... 7 Venue Master Plan ...... 8 Lillehammer 2016 Transport System ...... 8 Transport Services Overview ...... 8 Access to the Transport System ...... 8 Transport Hubs ...... 9 Ceremonies ...... 11 Opening & Closing Ceremonies ...... 11 Victory Ceremonies ...... 11 Tickets ...... 11 Training ...... 11 Training Schedule ...... 11 Booking of Training Slots...... 11 Spectator Access during Training ...... 12 Lillehammer 2016 Technology Services ...... 12 Mobile Network ...... 12 Internet Services ...... 12 Results Service ...... 12 Radio Frequencies ...... 12 Climate & Weather Service ...... 13 Sports Events and Competition Venues ...... 14 Hafjell Alpine Centre ...... 16 Venue Opening Hours ...... 16 Venue Infrastructure ...... 16 Transport ...... 16 Athletes Area ...... 18 Storage of Sports Equipment and Waxing ...... 18 Equipment and Rule 50 Check ...... 18 Bib Distribution ...... 18 Alpine Skiing ...... 19 Competition Schedule...... 19 Booking of Slots at Training Opportunities ...... 19 Competition Management ...... 19 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 19 Competition Format and Rules ...... 19 Events Description ...... 19 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 21

FIS Alpine Skiing Athlete Role Model...... 21 Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard ...... 22 Competition Schedule...... 22 Competition Management ...... 22 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 22 Competition Format and Rules ...... 22 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochures ...... 22 Events Description ...... 23 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 25 FIS Freestyle Skiing Athlete Role Model ...... 25 FIS Snowboard Athlete Role Model ...... 27 Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe...... 28 Venue Opening Hours ...... 28 Venue Infrastructure ...... 28 Transport ...... 28 Athletes Area ...... 29 Storage and Waxing ...... 29 Equipment and Rule 50 Check ...... 29 Bib Distribution ...... 29 Competition Schedule...... 29 Competition Management ...... 29 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 29 Competition Format and Rules ...... 29 Events Description ...... 30 Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena ...... 31 Venue Opening Hours ...... 31 Venue Infrastructure ...... 31 Transport ...... 31 Athletes Area ...... 32 Storage and Waxing ...... 32 Equipment and Rule 50 Check ...... 33 Bib Distribution ...... 33 Ski-Jumping and Nordic Combined ...... 34 Competition Schedule...... 34 Competition Management ...... 34 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 34 Competition Format and Rules ...... 34 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochures ...... 34 Events Description ...... 34 Ski Jumping ...... 34

Nordic Combined ...... 36 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 37 FIS Ski Jumping Athlete Role Model ...... 37 FIS Nordic Combined Athlete Role Model ...... 38 Birkebeineren Ski Stadium...... 40 Venue Opening Hours ...... 40 Venue Infrastructure ...... 41 Transport ...... 41 Athletes Area ...... 42 Storage and Waxing ...... 42 Equipment and Rule 50 Check ...... 42 Bib Distribution ...... 42 Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined ...... 43 Competition Schedule...... 43 Competition Management ...... 43 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 43 Competition Format and Rules ...... 43 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochures ...... 43 Events Description ...... 44 Cross-Country Skiing ...... 44 Nordic Combined ...... 45 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 46 FIS Cross-Country Skiing Athlete Role Model ...... 46 FIS Nordic Combined Athlete Role Model ...... 47 Biathlon ...... 48 Competition Schedule...... 48 Competition Management ...... 48 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 48 Competition Format and Rules ...... 48 Events Description ...... 48 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 50 IBU Biathlon Athlete Role Model ...... 50 Stampesletta Ice Venues ...... 52 Venue Opening Hours ...... 52 Special note for this venue: Venue Access ...... 52 Venue Infrastructure ...... 53 Transport ...... 53 Athletes Area ...... 53 Storage of Sports Equipment ...... 53 Equipment and Rule 50 check ...... 53

Ice Hockey ...... 54 Competition Schedule...... 54 Competition Management ...... 54 Directorate Meetings ...... 54 Competition Format and Rules ...... 54 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochure ...... 54 Events Description ...... 54 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 55 IIHF Athlete Role Model ...... 56 Curling ...... 57 Competition Schedule...... 57 Competition Management ...... 57 Team Meetings ...... 57 Competition Format and Rules ...... 57 Events Description ...... 57 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 58 WCF Athlete Role Model ...... 59 Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre ...... 60 Venue Opening Hours ...... 60 Venue Infrastructure ...... 61 Transport ...... 61 YOG 2 – Hafjell/Hunderfossen Shuttle (Green Shuttle) ...... 61 Athletes Area ...... 62 Storage of Sports Equipment ...... 62 Special note for this venue: Access for team vehicles to the venue ...... 62 Equipment and Rule 50 Check ...... 62 Bib Distribution ...... 62 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 62 Booking of Slots at Training Opportunities ...... 62 Competition Management ...... 62 Luge ...... 63 Competition Schedule...... 63 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 63 Competition Format and Rules ...... 63 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochure ...... 63 Starting Order: ...... 63 Competition: ...... 63 Events Description ...... 64 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 65 FIL Athlete Role Model ...... 65

Skeleton ...... 67 Competition Schedule...... 67 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 67 Competition Format and Rules ...... 67 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochure ...... 67 Events Description ...... 67 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 68 IBSF Skeleton Athlete Role Model ...... 68 Bobsleigh ...... 70 Competition Schedule...... 70 Team Captains’ Meetings ...... 70 Competition Format and Rules ...... 70 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochure ...... 70 Events Description ...... 70 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 71 IBSF Bobsleigh Athlete Role Model ...... 71 Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre ...... 73 Venue Opening Hours ...... 73 Venue Infrastructure ...... 73 Transport ...... 73 Athletes Area ...... 75 Equipment and Rule 50 check ...... 75 Music...... 75 Figure Skating ...... 76 Competition Schedule...... 76 Competition Management ...... 76 Team Leaders Meetings ...... 76 Competition Format and Rules ...... 76 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochure ...... 76 Events Description ...... 76 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 78 ISU Figure Skating Athlete Role Model ...... 79 Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall ...... 80 Venue Opening Hours ...... 80 Venue Infrastructure ...... 80 Transport ...... 80 Athletes Area ...... 81 Equipment and Rule 50 check ...... 81 Short Track Speed Skating ...... 81 Competition Schedule...... 81

Competition Management ...... 81 Team Leaders Meetings ...... 81 Competition Format and Rules ...... 81 Events Description ...... 81 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 83 ISU Short Track Speed Skating Athlete Role Model ...... 83 Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship...... 85 Venue Opening Hours ...... 85 Venue Infrastructure ...... 85 Transport ...... 85 Athletes Area ...... 87 Equipment and Rule 50 check ...... 87 Speed Skating ...... 88 Competition Schedule...... 88 Specific Training Schedule for Speed Skating ...... 88 Competition Management ...... 89 Team Leaders Meetings ...... 89 Competition Format and Rules ...... 89 Amendments to the Sport Explanatory Brochure ...... 90 Events Description ...... 90 Lillehammer 2016 Learn & Share Focus Day ...... 91 ISU Speed Skating Athlete Role Model ...... 92 Appendix: ...... 93

Norway will welcome young athletes from across the world for the 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games (Lillehammer 2016) to compete, learn and share experiences from 12 – 21 February 2016.

Some 1,100 high-level athletes aged between 15 and 18 years will compete in 70 events within 15 winter sport disciplines, learn new skills for life and share extraordinary moments with other youth from approximately 70 different nations.

In the true spirit of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) and true to the slogan of Lillehammer 2016 “Go Beyond. Create Tomorrow. ” new, innovative and exciting events have been added to the sports programme. Team events mixing disciplines, genders and NOCs add a new dimension to the sports competitions.

Together with the previously published Sport Explanatory Brochures, this Sports E-Guide contains the most up-to-date information about the sports events, venues and services that have been prepared to support all NOC Team Officials during games time at Lillehammer 2016.

Date Activity / Event Location

6. Feb. YOV Soft Opening Youth Olympic Village Lillehammer

8. Feb. YOV Opening Hamar Youth Olympic Village Hamar

8. Feb. YOV Opening Lillehammer Youth Olympic Village Lillehammer

12. Feb. Opening Ceremony Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena, Lillehammer

17. Feb. Learn & Share Focus Day See Learn & Share Schedule

21. Feb. Closing Ceremony YOV Square Lillehammer

23. Feb. Closing YOV Hamar Youth Olympic Village Hamar

23. Feb. Closing YOV Lillehammer Youth Olympic Village Lillehammer

In the Appendix, you will find a set of useful maps, showing the location of the venues and how they are connected via the Lillehammer 2016 Transport System.

The Lillehammer 2016 transport system for Accredited Clients includes three different services:

The Common Shuttle Service ensures that all Accredited Clients have access to all sport venues as well as key locations and events. The Common Shuttle Service operates at a regular and high frequency.

Pre-Planned Services ensures that all Accredited Clients will have access to sport venues that are not in close proximity to the Olympic Villages as well as to Ceremonies and the Learn & Share programme. Pre-Planned Services does not operate at a regular and high frequency but at specific arrival and departure times.

Public Transport includes existing public bus and railway services. Public Transport provides additional service capacity and supports the Common Shuttle Service and Pre- Planned Service.

All Accredited Clients are entitled to use all three transport services. There is only one transport system for Accredited Clients with no differentiation between different client groups (one fits all).

All services are free of charge for all Accredited Clients upon presentation of the Youth Olympic Accreditation Card (YOAC). The YOAC is valid as a travel pass from 6 February 2016, 05:00 until 23 February 2016, 24:00. The YOAC must always be worn visibly by its owner when boarding any transport service.

The Transport System operates from two main hubs and two sub hubs, connecting all venues of the YOG 2016. These hubs also operate as main information points for all accredited clients

 YOV Transport Mall-Lillehammer (YTL)  The YTL is located in front of the Stampesletta Ice Venues and is a short walking distance from the YOG Dining Hall and YOV Residential Zone.

 YOV Transport Mall-Hamar (YTH)  The YTH is located in front of the YOV Hamar (Scandic Hotel).

 City Transport Mall-Lillehammer (CTL)  The CTL is located at Lillehammer Train Station (Lillehammer Skysstasjon).

 City Transport Mall-Hamar (CTH)  The CTH is located at Hamar Train Station (Hamar Skysstasjon). Please note that Oslo is not part of the YOG Transport System. If Accredited Clients wish to travel to Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe or to Oslo City Centre by public transport they need to purchase a ticket.

YOV Transport Mall-Hamar City Transport Mall-Hamar Venue Transport (YTH) (CTH)

Birkebeineren Ski Stadium (BSS) YOG 3 + R10 (train) + YOG 1 R10 (train) + YOG 1

Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Area (LSA) YOG 3 + R10 (train) + YOG 1 R10 (train) + YOG 1

Stampesletta Ice Venues (SIV) YOG 3 + R10 (train) + YOG 1 R10 (train) + YOG 1

YOG 3 + R10 (train) + YOG 1+ YOG 2 OR R10 (train) + YOG 1+ YOG 2 OR Hafjell Alpine Centre (HAF) YOG 3 + R10 (train) + Public Bus Route 242 R10 (train) + Public Bus Route 242

YOG 3 + R10 (train) + YOG 1+ YOG 2 OR YOG 3 + R10 (train) + YOG 1+ YOG 2 OR Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre (LOS) YOG 3 + R10 (train) + Public Bus Route 244 R10 (train) + Public Bus Route 244

Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre (HAM) YOG 3 YOG 3

Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship (HOH) YOG 3 YOG 3

YOG 12 Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall (GOC) Public Bus Route 170 (Pre-planned from 8-20 February only)

YOG 13 Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe (OVH) R10 (train) + Metro 5 + Public Route 41 (Pre-planned on 14 February only)

YOV Transport Mall-Lillehammer City Transport Mall-Lillehammer Venue Transport (YTL) (CTL)

Birkebeineren Ski Stadium (BSS) YOG 1 YOG 1

Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Area (LSA) YOG 1 YOG 1

Stampesletta Ice Venues (SIV) YOG 1

YOG 1 + YOG 2 OR Hafjell Alpine Centre (HAF) YOG 2 Public Bus Route 242

YOG 1 + YOG 2 OR Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre (LOS) YOG 2 Public Bus Route 244

Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre (HAM) YOG 1 + R10 (train) + YOG 3 R10 (train) + YOG 3

Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship (HOH) YOG 1 + R10 (train) + YOG 3 R10 (train) + YOG 3

YOG 14 Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall (GOC) Public Bus Route 151 (Pre-planned on 14,16,20 February only)

YOG 13 Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe (OVH) R10 (train) + Metro 5 + Public Route 41 (Pre-planned on 14 February only)

The Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony will be an outdoor event and open to a large audience. The Ceremony will take place at the Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena in Lillehammer and the warm-up show will start at 18:30. The Official Programme will start at 19:00 and has a duration of approximately 90 minutes.

Temperatures are expected to be cold.

This is a ticketed event.

The Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Closing Ceremony will take place at the Sjogg Tent at Stampesletta in Lillehammer and will only be open for accredited participants.

Supporting the mission and vision and the overall engagement objectives of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, all the Victory Ceremonies will be held in the Sport Venues for the relevant disciplines, following the competition. These Ceremonies will, following the protocol determined to be required for the Youth Olympic Games by the IOC, honour the individual and team achievements of the athletes.

Medals will be presented in the following order: bronze, silver, gold. The national flags of the medallists’ NOCs will be raised as the national anthem of the gold medallist’s nation is played. For Mixed-NOC Team Events the Olympic Flag will be raised for each medal-winning team and the Olympic Hymn will be played.

Please also refer to the Appendix: Victory Ceremonies Schedule and NOC Uniform Guidelines to make sure all athletes are ready to receive their medals.

The Opening Ceremony will be the only ticketed event.

Please refer to the Lillehammer 2016 Training and Competition Schedule in the Appendix.

Certain training opportunities for in the Alpine Skiing and Sliding Sports disciplines require pre-booking. Please refer to the chapters below for more detailed information about the booking procedures for each discipline.

In order to avoid disturbing the athletes and their coaches during certain training sessions, please note that the Ice Hockey venues may be closed for spectators.

Norway uses, like Europe, the GSM/UMTS (2G and 3G) 900/1800 MHz network. LTE (4G) 800/1800/2600 MHz is also well established in the Lillehammer 2016 region.

Please check if your mobile phone works on these frequencies and contact your operator if any difficulties.

The two biggest mobile network operators in Norway are Telenor and Netcom. Many other companies offer mobile services using their networks.

Prepaid SIM-cards can be ordered on-line or bought in Kiosks, some gas stations and stores selling electronic equipment. Top-ups can normally be effected in Kiosks or by using the operators’ on-line service. Please check with the provider you choose to use.

Please check with your provider if roaming charges apply should you choose to use an international sim card.

Lillehammer 2016 will provide free wireless internet access at the Competition Venues; Sports and Guest Stands, Athletes’ rest area and Work Force area. The YOV Squares and Residential Zone will also have free wi-fi.

Limited number of cabled workstations will be available for Team Officials at the NOC Business Centre.

Access to public free wireless networks is available at Oslo Airport and on the train to Hamar and Lillehammer but requires registration before use.

Results Services including competition schedule, participant lists, start lists, results, medallists, etc. and athletes’ biographies will be published on the Lillehammer 2016 web site (www.lillehammer2016.com). Results will be available near real-time. The Results Books will be available for download shortly after the last competition of a discipline.

NOCs can sign up for using the Olympic Data Feed (ODF). The procedure for this will be communicated later.

The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) is responsible for issuing licences for radio communication and the management of the radio frequency spectrum.

* All clients planning to use own radio frequency equipment not operating on a public frequency must apply for a temporary permission by following the Norwegian Communication Authority’s procedure for registration.

* The original application phase for frequencies expired in October. Changes and cancellations will be handled on a case-by-case basis Nkom. Please send the request to [email protected] and copy [email protected].

* It is important to give information about all frequencies related to channel numbers on devices in the application form. All clients will be assigned temporary frequencies they can use in the area. The frequency must be entered in the radio equipment on a selected channel upon arrival.

* All clients must, on arrival, contact the Norwegian Communications Authority at the Radio Control Office located at Mesna Service Centre (same location as the Main Accreditation Centre, Kleivbakken 9, 2618 Lillehammer) for radio equipment control and marking.

* All approved radio equipment will be marked with a coloured film/sticker. This must be attached to/located on the equipment during the stay; otherwise, it will be considered illegal.

* Lillehammer 2016 will confiscate illegal equipment (equipment without the Nkom film/sticker).

* The registration, control, and marking (obtaining of sticker) is free of charge for foreign clients. Clients already having equipment approved by Nkom will have to get the equipment controlled and marked at the Radio Registration Office (this is free of charge).

Please do not hesitate to contact Nkom directly, [email protected] or the Lillehammer 2016 Radio Frequency Team, [email protected], should you have any questions.

Lillehammer has a subarctic inland climate. It has moderate precipitation, which is higher in summer and autumn. Even though Lillehammer lies on a similar latitude to Alaska and Siberia the temperature in Norway is higher due to the warm western winds.

The Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympic are not only remembered for the festivity with crowds of spectators both in the city and on the venues enjoying the Games, but also for the amazing winter weather; sun from clear blue skies, lots of pristine white snow and temperatures of -20⁰C during the Games.

The expected temperatures in Lillehammer for February are estimated is somewhere between -5 °C– 15 °C. The microclimate near the lake Mjøsa and the river Lågen nearby, causes the air to have a higher humidity and it will give you a colder experience when you are “down in the valley” than “up on the hills”.

The area around Lillehammer is among the first places in Norway to receive snow. This makes the region popular for local clubs, national teams and international teams for training camps. Snow usually arrives in October/November, and the skiing season lasts until end of April.

The Games-time weather service will feature a weather forecasting system including individual forecasts for each venue and the provision of weather information for Athletes and Officials, Competition Management, the Main Operations Centre (MOC), Event Services in Competition Venues and web pages. Weather information will also be available at the Sport Information Centre and in the Sport Information Desks.

For information about the weather in Lillehammer please refer to the following website: http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Oppland/Lillehammer/Lillehammer/

You may also use the “Yr.no” App on your smartphone. For more information about the available apps, please refer to: http://om.yr.no/

The below summary is structured according to the International Federation controlling the sport and the Venue and Subvenue where the discipline will be competed in:

Main Venue Subvenue Discipline Hafjell Olympic Slope Alpine Skiing Hafjell Alpine Centre Freestyle Skiing and Hafjell Freepark Snowboard

Freestyle Skiing and Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe Snowboard (Halfpipe only)

Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena Arena

Birkebeineren Ski Cross-Country Skiing and Birkebeineren Cross-Country Stadium Stadium Nordic Combined

Main Venue Subvenue Discipline Birkebeineren Ski Birkebeineren Biathlon Stadium Biathlon Stadium

Main Venue Subvenue Discipline Kristins Hall and Youth Hall Ice Hockey Stampesletta Ice Venues Curling Hall Curling

Main Venue Discipline Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre Luge, Bobsleigh and Skeleton

Main Venue Discipline Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre Figure Skating

Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall Short Track Speed Skating

Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship Speed Skating

Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard (except Halfpipe events, please refer to Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe in the next chapter) will happen in Hafjell Alpine Centre. Hafjell Alpine

Centre comprises two sub-venues, namely Hafjell Olympic Slope and Hafjell Freepark.

Hafjell Olympic Slope will host the Alpine Skiing Events, while Hafjell Freepark will be the sub-venue hosting Freestyle Skiing, Snowboard and Freestyle/Snowboard.

Please refer to the detailed Venue Maps in the Appendix : Hafjell Alpine Centre, Hafjell Olympic Slope and Hafjell Freepark . These maps are also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 2 hours before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1 hour before training and 2 hours before competition, until 1 hour after end of session

Storage Space for Sports Equipment and Waxing: From 7:00 – 22:00 as of 8 February 2016.

YOG 2 connects the YOV Transport Mall-Lillehammer (YTL) with the Hafjell Alpine Centre (AS, FR, SB) and the Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre (BS, SN, LG). YOG 2 also stops at some accommodations: IOC Hotel (Lillehammer Hotel), Quality Resort & Hotel Hafjell and Hunderfossen Hotel.

Operating Service PLEASE NOTE: Hours Frequency During the Opening Ceremony YOG 6–7 February 06:00 – 22:00 60 min 2 Green will only offer limited 8–9 February 06:00 – 22:00 30 min service: • Last departure from IOC Hotel at 15:50 10–21 06:00 – 22:00 15 min February 22:00 – 24:00* 30 min • Last departure from Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre at 16:20

Please check for Pre-Planned Services if you stay in Hafjell or Hunderfossen accommodation.

YOG 2 IOC YTML Hafjell Alpine Centre Lillehammer Olympic Green Hotel (AS, FR, SB) Sliding Centre (BS, LG, SN) Distance 0km 1.4km 16km 19km Travel time 0 min 3 min 23 min 36 min

YOG 4 connects the Hafjell Alpine Centre with the Waxing Hall, Nermo Hotel and Hafjell Lodge. Søerlia Apparments are within a short walking distance to Hafjell Lodge. Hafjell Alpine Centre is also the interchange to YOG 2 (Green Shuttle).

YOG 4 will operate from Hafjell Alpine Centre as a central location and will serve the Waxing Hall, Nermo Hotel and Hafjell Lodge alternatively so that there will be a shuttle available at each stop every 30 minutes.

Every day YOG 4 will have an early morning stop at Quality Hotel & Resort Hafjell at 6:24, before driving to Hafjell Alpine Center where its ordinary route starts at 06:29. Hafjell Hafjell Hafjell Alpine Alpine Waxin Nermo Hafjell Alpine Center Center g Hall Hotel Logde Center (AS, FS, (AS, FS, (AS, FS, SB) SB) SB) Distance 0.6km 1.2km 2.9km 4.6km 5.6km 6.6km Travel 3 min 6 min 12 min 17 min 22 min 27 min time

Dates of Hours of Service Frequency Operation Operation

8 – 12 February 06:29 – 18:29 30 min 13 - 21 February 06:29 – 22:29 30 min 22 February 06:29 – 12:59 30 min

All athletes competing in the Alpine, Freestyle and Snowboard disciplines have access to the Athletes Area in Hafjell Alpine Centre.

Shared sports equipment storage and waxing facilities are available at the venue in the Waxing Hall. The keys to the lockable waxing cabins are available at the waxing hall during opening hours.

The International Federation for Alpine Skiing (FIS) will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

NOC Team Officials and IF Representatives will be informed on bib distribution procedures upon arrival and/or during their first Team Captains’ Meeting. Bibs will be distributed in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Pre-booking of training slots will be open from 11 January and can be booked by writing to the following email address until 6 February: [email protected]. Training in the competition period will be organised each day during the Team Captans’ Meetings (TCM).

The time slots will be set when LYGOOC will know how many NOCs needs the training lines.

Nations with their own gates can set the course and the nations without gates can join for training. In case that there is a line open with no one training, LYOGOC can provide gates for training in this line.

Sport Manager Jan Erik Fossheim

Chief of Race Roland Johansson

Chief of course Østen Tande

Chief of hill Sven Ullrich

SID Manager Bjørn Hettervik

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Alpine Skiing Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999 Quota: 115 (60M / 55W) Venue: Hafjell Olympic Slope in Hafjell Alpine Centre

Slalom courses consist of a series of gates, formed by alternating pairs of red and blue poles. The skier must pass between the two poles forming the gate, with the tips of both skis and the skier's feet passing between the poles. Slalom events are referred to as technical events in Alpine Skiing, as the courses have more gates, and hence more turns.

Both events are made up of two runs on two different courses on the same slope. The competitor with the fastest combined time wins.

In Giant Slalom the course consist of two double sets of poles linked by a gate panel through which the competitor has to ski. The gates are spaced further apart than in Slalom. Giant Slalom events are referred to as technical events in Alpine Skiing, as the course has more gates, and hence more turns.

Both events consist of two runs, and the competitor with the fastest combined time wins.

The layout of the course and gates in Super-G are similar to Giant Slalom, but the distance between the gates and the speed are increased. Super-G events are referred to as speed events in Alpine Skiing. The competitors generate high speeds because the course is designed with longer runs and bigger distances between the gates.

Both events consist of a single run. The Super-G competition is run in an “against the clock” format, with the competitors attempting to cross the finish line with the fastest time.

Both events consist of two runs: a Super-G run and a Slalom run. The competitor with the fastest combined time wins.

Alpine Combined Events will test the athletes’ speed and technical skills.

The Parallel Mixed Team Event is conducted as a parallel event. Sixteen teams are expected to take part in this event. A team consists of two competitors (one man and one woman) from the same NOC.

The Parallel Mixed Team Event is made up of four phases (1/8 finals, quarter-finals, semi- finals and finals) and is conducted as a parallel event. After completing four runs (two runs for each competitor, once skiing the blue course and once the red course,) the team with the most points will advance to the next phase. The team of the winning competitor is awarded 1 point, the team of the losing competitor is awarded 0 points.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30 - 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities proposed by FIS are of special interest for the Alpine Athletes and Coaches. The programme is in the table below:

Activity Venue Date and time Chat with Champion – 17 February “How to Prepare for Radisson Blu Hotel 16:00 - 17:00 Race Day”

NOC : SUI Sport : Alpine Skiing Born: 1985

 Gold Medalist for Downhill in Sochi 2014 Olympic Games  Three FIS World Cup Victories – 2 Downhill and 1 Super-G

Dominique Gisin is a Swiss Alpine Skiier who was born in Engelberg, Switzerland. She made her first World Cup debut in 2005. Gisin battled over the next two years and eventually found the podium in 2007 where she placed second in the downhill. This podium appearance launched her success, which continued in 2009 when she gained her first World Cup victory.

Moving on to the Olympic competition, Gisin went to Sochi in 2014. It was here that she tied for first place in the downhill competition and received the gold medal. This was the first- ever tie for a gold medal in an alpine event at the Olympics.

Because of her success, Gisin was named the Swiss Sportswoman of the year in 2014. The following year, Gisin announced her retirement from competition at the World Cup Finals.

 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueGisin  Twitter – https://twitter.com/dominiquegisin  Website - http://dominiquegisin.ch/

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Sport Manager Patrik Søreide Chief of Competition Cross Asbjørn Skorpen Chief of course Cross Tore Dugstad Chief of Competition Slopestyle Espen Berg-Johnsen Chief of course Slopestyle Petter Finnsveen Larsen Course builder Lars Mattsson SID Manager Bjørn Hettervik

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Sport Explanatory Brochures available online on the IOC NOC Net, and please pay attention to the below amendments to the text in the brochures.

The following change has been made to the Competition Format and Rules for Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard, subsequent to the publication of the Sports Explanatory Brochures, which are available on the NOCnet:

• Tie Break Rules - Ski / Snowboard Cross: The tie break rule for the Group Heats has been changed to read as follows:

Group Heats: In case of an unbreakable tie in a heat, all competitors will receive the same number of points. Unbreakable tie for qualifying place(s) after the Group Heats:

- In case of a tie between two (2) competitors, the competitor who had higher rank in their common heat will be ranked first. If they remain tied, the competitor with the better qualification rank will advance.

- In case of a tie between there (3) or more competitors, the tie will be broken based upon their qualification rank.

• Semifinals: In case of an unbreakable tie for qualifying place(s) in the heats, the competitor(s) with the lowest bib number will advance

• Big Final: In case of an unbreakable tie in the Big Final, they will remain tie

If the competition cannot be completed, FIS can decide to officialise the competition based on the results of the qualification, or after the completion of the group heat phase, before the final phase.

Age group: Ski Cross: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999 Ski Slopestyle: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Quota: 80 (40M / 40W) including Halfpipe events Venue: Hafjell Freepark

Age group: Snowboard Cross: Born between 1 January 1998 - 31 December 1999 Snowboard Slopestyle: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Quota: 80 (40M / 40W) including Halfpipe events Venue: Hafjell Freepark

Both events consist of qualification and finals (finals consisting of group heats, semifinals, the small final and big final.)

The specially designed cross course is set up on a natural terrain with artificial features including turns, roller sections, jumps and banked turns.

In the qualification, the competitors take a timed run, and the top 16 ranked competitors go through to the finals. In the finals, competitors are divided into group heats of four competitors. There are 20 group heats in the “round robin” format. All competitors eventually compete against each other and based upon the ranking of each heat are awarded points (1st=4 pts, 2nd=3 pts, 3rd=2 pts, 4th=1 pt.). After the group heats, the top eight ranked competitors advance to the semifinals. The top two ranked competitors from each semifinal advance to the big final, while the remaining competitors move to the small final.

The top three competitors in the big final are awarded YOG medals, the remaining competitors are ranked according to results of the big final, small final, group heats and qualification.

Both events consist of qualification and finals (finals consisting of group heats, semi-finals, the small final and big final.)

The specially designed cross course is set up on a natural terrain with artificial features including turns, roller sections, jumps and banked turns.

In the qualification, the competitors take one or two timed runs, and the best of the two runs counts. The top 16 ranked competitors go through to the finals. In the finals, competitors are divided into group heats of four competitors. There are 20 group heats in the “round robin” format. All competitors eventually compete against each other and, based upon the ranking of each heat, are awarded points (1st=4 pts, 2nd=3 pts, 3rd=2 pts, 4th=1 pt.). After the group heats, the top eight ranked competitors advance to the semifinals. The top two ranked competitors from each advance to the big final, while the remaining competitors move to the small final.

The top three competitors in the big final are awarded YOG medals, the remaining competitors are ranked according to results of the qualification and semi-final.

Sixteen teams are expected to take part in the event. Each team has four members. They will run in the following order: female snowboarder, female skier, male snowboarder, and male skier.

The Team Ski-Snowboard Cross (XT) consists of finals only. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, big final and small final are divided into heats of up to four teams. Each team member will have one run - following each other as a relay. For the 2nd, 3rd and 4th starters in a team, the starting gate will automatically open when their previous team mate crosses the finish line. If a competitor cannot finish or finishes in a time exceeding the penalty time, the gate will open when the penalty time is reached.

The top two teams from each heat advance to the next phase.

The Ski Slopestyle competition is a judged sport. Each competitor performs individual runs with several tricks, spins and flips. The competition is held on a course with a variety of hits, jumps, rails, tables, big-airs, etc. with two or more lines that the competitors may choose to perform.

The Ski Slopestyle competitions consist of a single phase (i.e. final). The results are calculated on the best of three runs. The competitors will be judged on a combination of amplitude, technical difficulty, creativity and landings.

The Slopestyle competition is a judged sport. The competition is held on a course with a variety of hits, jumps, rails, tables, big-airs, etc. with two or more lines that the competitors may choose to perform.

The Slopestyle competitions consist of a single phase (i.e. final). The results are calculated on the best of three runs. The competitors will be judged on a combination of amplitude, technical difficulty, creativity and landings.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities proposed by FIS are of special interest for the Freestyle and Snowboard Athletes and Coaches. The programme is in the table below:

Activity Venue Date and time Chat with Champion – 17 February “How to prepare for race Radisson Blu Hotel 14:30 - 15:30 day”

NOC : USA Sport : Freestyle Skiing / Moguls Born: 1986

 Gold Medalist for Moguls in Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games  Bronze Medalist for Moguls in Sochi 2014 Olympic Games  Gold Medalist for Moguls at 2005 Ruka FIS World Championships  Bronze Medalist for Dual Moguls at 2009 Inawashiro FIS World Championships  Silver Medalist for Moguls and Bronze Medalist for Dual Moguls at 2011 Deer Valley FIS World Championships  Gold Medalist for Moguls and Bronze Medalist for Dual Moguls at 2013 Voss FIS World Championships

Two-time Olympic medalist, Hannah Kearney, is no stranger to success on the slopes. She learned to ski at just two years old and by age nine she joined a freestyle program in Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire. In addition to skiing, Kearney could be found participating in multiple sports. Her high school state soccer and track team championships were shortly followed by four Junior World Championship titles in moguls. In her rookie

season at just 17 years old, she won two competitions. This was followed only one year later by her claiming of the World Champion title.

Kearney took home a gold medal in Vancouver 2010 and continued on a winning streak with 16 consecutive victories through February 2012. This was then eclipsed with another bronze medal in the most recent Winter Olympic Games in Sochi 2014. Kearney is used to making waves at the FIS World Championships where she holds three gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals.

This decorated athlete lives in Vermont, USA and will graduate from Dartmouth College in the class of 2015.

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hannahkearneyolympian  Twitter - https://twitter.com/hk_ski

NOC : USA Sport : SnowboardBorn: 1979

Sport Achievements  Bronze Medalist for Halfpipe in Nangano 1998 Olympic Games  Gold Medalist for Halfpipe in Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Games  Gold Medalist for Halfpipe at 1996 Lienz FIS World Championships

Originally from Vermont, Ross Powers has made a name for himself in the sport of snowboarding around the world. Competing at his first US Open at the age of 9, Powers is the owner of more halfpipe titles than any other rider in history, which includes a gold and bronze Olympic medal.

Powers is the owner of the first bronze medal in Olympic snowboarding from the 1998 Nagano Winter Games. This was the first Olympic Games where snowboarding was an event. In 2002, Powers helped the United States sweep the men’s halfpipe competition at the Salt Lake City Olympic Games. It was these Games where he took the gold and became the Olympic Champion. During his final run, Powers performed an 18 foot method grab, which at the time was a world record.

In 2007, Powers shifted gears and began racing in Snowboard Cross. He had his first world cup podium in February 2009 and repeated that success in December, later that same year.

He regularly competes in events around the world and also gives back to the community through running snowboarding camps and being the Director of the snowboarding program at the Stratton Mountain School (SMS) in Vermont. In addition to this, Powers founded a non-profit organization called the Ross Powers Foundation. This philanthropic company provides financial aid to promising athletes from all economic backgrounds.

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Ross-Powers-178622227795/timeline/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rosspowers  Ross Powers Foundation - http://www.rosspowersfoundation.org/

Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Halfpipe

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe . This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 2 hours before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1 hour before training and 2 hours before competition, until 1 hour after end of session

There is no storage space for sports equipment or waxing facilities in this venue. Athletes should store their equipment in their hotel room and the waxing facilities are in the parking lot of the Hotel (see “Storage and Waxing” below).

YOG 11 provides transfers to the venue Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe (FR, SB Halfpipe) for Accredited Clients staying in Oslo Accommodation. This service operates from 11-14 February 2016 according to the Official Training and Competition Schedule. No booking is required.

For the YOG 11 Schedule please contact the General Information Desk in Oslo Hotel Accommodation.

All Athletes competing in the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Halfpipe disciplines have access to the Athletes Area in Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe.

Shared sports equipment waxing facilities are available at the hotel accommodation Thon Hotel Ullevaal in Oslo. A closed area in the parking lot will be used and the NOCs will be given a code to access the area.

The International Federation for Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard (FIS) will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force. Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Sport Manager Christopher Frankum Competition Manager Halfpipe Pål Berntzen Chief of course Halfpipe Christoffer Schach SID Manager Annette Neshagen

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Sport Explanatory Brochures available online on the IOC NOC Net

Age group: Ski Halfpipe: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Venue: Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe Men’s Ski Halfpipe / Ladies’ Ski Halfpipe

The Ski Halfpipe competition is a judged sport. Each competitor performs individual runs with several tricks, spins and flips through an inclined snow trough.

The Ski Halfpipe competitions consist of a single phase (i.e. final). The results are calculated on the best of three runs. The competitors will be judged on a combination of amplitude, technical difficulty, creativity and landings.

Age group: Snowboard Halfpipe: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Venue: Oslo Vinterpark Halfpipe

The Halfpipe competition is a judged sport. Each competitor performs individual runs with several tricks, spins and flips through an inclined snow trough.

The Halfpipe competitions consist of a single phase (i.e. final). The results are calculated on the best of three runs. The competitors will be judged on a combination of amplitude, technical difficulty, creativity and landings.

Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena . This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 2 hours before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1 hour before training and 2 hours before competition, until 1 hour after end of session

Storage Space for Sports Equipment and Waxing: Open as of 08:00 on 13 February. (Please refer to “Storage and Waxing” below)

YOG 1 connects the City Transport Mall-Lillehammer (CTL) with the YOV Transport Mall- Lillehammer (YTL), YOV Lillehammer, Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena (SJ, NC-SJ) and Birkebeineren Ski Stadium (BT, CC). At the YOV Transport Mall-Lillehammer, clients may change to YOG 2 (Hafjell/Hunderfossen Shuttle) to go to Hafjell Alpine Centre (AS, FR, SB) and Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre (BS, SN, LG).

Operating Service

hours Frequency PLEASE NOTE:

6–7 February 06:00 – 24:00 60 min 8–9 February 06:00 – 24:00 30 min • After 18:00 YOG 1 will stop at YOV Lillehammer 10–21 06:00 – 24:00 15 min February • On 22 February YOG 1 will stop at YOV Lillehammer 22 February 06:00 – 13:00 15 min

Lysgårdsbakken Ski Birkebeiner YOG 1 YOV CTL YTL Jumping Arena (SJ, NC- Stadium (BT, Yellow Lillehammer SJ) CC)

Distance 0km 1.6km 2.2km 3.2km 5.8km Travel 0 min 8 min 10 min 12 min 22 min time

All athletes competing in the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined disciplines have access to the Athletes Area in Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena.

Due to the Opening Ceremony taking place in the Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena (LSA), shared sports equipment storage and waxing facilities are available at the Venue on

Saturday 13 February only. NOCs hand over the equipment at the airport and collect it at 08:00 on 13 February in the venue. At the same time, they receive the key to their storage and waxing space.

NOCs arriving in own vehicle must deliver the equipment at Main Warehouse Lillehammer (MWH) between 8:00 - 16:00 from 1 - 12 February. They collect it at 08:00 on 13 February in the venue.

The address to MWH is: LYOGOC Main Warehouse Hageveien 4 NO-2613 Lillehammer

The International Federation for Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined (FIS) will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force. Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Nordic Combined Sport Manager Jørn Olav Bekkelund Nordic Combined Competition Manager Jørn Olav Bekkelund Ski Jumping Sport Manager Kristian Brenden Ski Jumping Competition Manager Robert S. Hansen Nordic Combined/Ski Jumping Chief of Jump Bjørn Skoglund Nordic Combined/Ski Jumping Chief of Hill Steinar Dahlen Nordic Combined/Ski Jumping Race secretary Stein Haagensen Nordic Combined/Ski Jumping SID Manager Monica Engen

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Ski Jumping Sport Explanatory Brochure and Nordic Combined Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net and please pay attention to the below amendments to the text in the brochure.

The following change has been made to the Competition Format and Rules for Nordic Combined, subsequent to the publication of the Sports Explanatory Brochure, which is available on the NOCnet:

Event name "Men's Individual NH/5km" has been changed to "Men's Individual Gundersen NH/5km”.

Regarding the rules for the Mixed Team event, this has been changed to read: “After the first round, all teams will continue to the final round.”

There are no changes to the content in the Sports Explanatory Brochure for Ski Jumping.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Quota: 45 (25M / 20W) Venue: Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena

Both competitions take place on the normal hill and consist of a trial round and two scored rounds (first and final).

The overall score in Ski Jumping is the sum of points from the two competition rounds (first and final round).

The total number of points for one round is calculated as the sum of:  Points for jumping distance (metres converted to distance points)  Points for jumping performance (style points awarded by the jumping judges)  Points for in-run length difference (metres converted to gate compensation points)  Points for tangential wind speed and direction (metres per second converted to wind compensation points) The athlete with the most point wins

The competition takes place on the normal hill and consists of a trial round and two scored rounds (first and final). Participation in the trial round is not mandatory.

Twenty team are expected to participate in the event. Teams are composed of one male ski jumper, one female ski jumper and one male Nordic combined athlete, all of whom have already qualified.

In the team competition there are three groups for both the trial round and the two competition rounds. One competitor from each team is entered per group. Female competitors from Ski Jumping start in the first group, then male competitors from Nordic Combined in the second group and then male competitors from Ski Jumping in the third group. After the first round, only the top eight teams will continue to the final round. During the final round, the last group will start in reverse order of the team's rank after the second group.

The overall score in Ski Jumping is the sum of points from the two competition rounds (first and final round).

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Quota: 20M Venue: Birkebeineren Ski Stadium for Cross-Country Skiing and Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena for Ski Jumping

The event consists of one trial and one scored ski jump on the normal hill (NH), and a 5km Cross-Country free technique race.

The overall score in Ski Jumping is the sum of points from the one competition round. The total number of points for one round is calculated as the sum of:  Points for jumping distance (metres converted to distance points)  Points for jumping performance (style points awarded by the jumping judges)  Points for in-run length difference (metres converted to gate compensation points)  Points for tangential wind speed and direction (metres per second converted to wind compensation points) The ski jumping part of the event must take place before the cross-country race as the ski jumping results (differences in points) are converted into time differences to establish the Cross-Country starting order.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Venue: Birkebeineren Ski Stadium for Cross-Country and Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena for Ski Jumping

Twenty teams are expected to take part in the event. Teams are made up on five athletes from the same NOC; one male and one female Cross-Country skier, one male and one female Ski Jumper, and one male Nordic Combined athlete.

The event consists of one trial and one scored Ski Jump on the Normal Hill (NH) for three team members (female Ski Jumper, male Nordic Combined Athlete, male Ski Jumper), and a 3 x 3.3km Cross-Country Relay free technique race for three team members (female Cross- Country Skier, male Nordic Combined Athlete, male Cross-Country Skier).

The Ski Jumping part of the event must take place before the Cross-Country race as the Ski Jumping results (differences in points) are converted into time differences to establish the Cross-Country race starting order.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities proposed by FIS are of special interest for the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Athletes and Coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time Chat with Champion – 17 February “How to prepare for race Radisson Blu Hotel 16:00 - 17:00 day”

NOC : NOR Sport : Ladies’ Ski Jumping Born: 1985

 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships - Bronze Medal in Individual Normal Hill  FIS World Cups – 1 Victory and 5 Podiums  Continental Cups – 45 Victories and 43 Podiums

A Norwegian Native, Anette Sagen is a local hero on the slopes. Sagen has seen an immense number of victories across Continental Cups, FIS World Cups, and FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. This success has made her one of the most decorated athletes in her sport of ski jumping.

Sagen received a lot of media attention in 2004 when she was denied the opportunity to jump K-185 in Vikersund, in spite of her good results. This was a direct result of people thinking that the quality of women’s ski jumping was not high enough to jump at the venues. This debate would soon develop into a struggle for women’s rights in the world of sports.

Sagen began competing in 2003 and kick started her career with a victory at the Holmenkollen Ski Festival in 2004 and 2005. Since these victories, she has claimed 40 other victories through 2009. It was then in 2009 that Sagen won the bronze medal in the first ever World Championship ski jumping competition for women.

When she is not on the slopes, Sagen is dedicated to engaging with young people through her occupation while also balancing her training and competing.

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anette-Sagen/105601729474783?fref=ts  Twitter - https://twitter.com/anettesagen

NOC : AUT Sport : Nordic Combined Born: 1976

 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games  Bronze medal in the 7.5 km sprint  Bronze medal in the 15 km individual  Bronze medal in the 4 x 5 km team  2006 Turin Olympic Games  Gold medal in 7.5 km sprint  Gold medal in the 4x 5 km team  Silver medal in the 15 km individual  2010 Vancouver Olympic Games  Gold Medal in the 4 x 5 km team  World Championships  Three gold medals  Two silver medals  Six bronze medals

Felix Gottwald is the owner of seven Olympic medals and is well-known for his success in Nordic combined. Gottwald made his Olympic debut as an 18 year old in the 1994 Winter Olympic Games and went on to compete in 1998 as well. It wasn’t until 2002 that Gottwald found success, taking home three bronze medals. This success was the platform for him to continue on in 2006 and take two gold medals and one silver medal in the Turin Winter Olympic Games.

Following the 2006-2007 World Cup, Gottwald announced his retirement and spent his time working for an Austrian television network as a color commentator. He decided to return to sport and come out of retirement in 2009 to compete in one more season and the 2010 Olympic Games. He managed to secure the gold medal in Vancouver for the 4 x 5 km team event.

In addition to his Olympic success, Gottwald is the most decorated Nordic combined skier at the World Championships with a total of eleven medals.

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/www.felixgottwald.at  Website - http://www.felixgottwald.at/

Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and Biathlon will happen at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium. Birkebeineren Ski Stadium comprises two sub-venues, namely Birkebeineren Cross-Country Stadium and Birkebeineren Biathlon Stadium.

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Birkebeineren Ski Stadium. This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 2 hours before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1 hour before training and 2 hours before competition, until 1 hour after end of session

Storage Space for Sports Equipment and Waxing:

Date Opening Closing

8 February 2016 07:00 23:30

9 February 2016 07:00 23:30

10 – 21 February 07:00 21:00

22 February 05:30 15:30

Operating Service hours Frequency PLEASE NOTE:

Lysgårdsbakken Ski Birkebeiner YOG 1 YOV CTL YTL Jumping Arena (SJ, NC- Stadium (BT, Yellow Lillehammer SJ) CC)

Distance 0km 1.6km 2.2km 3.2km 5.8km Travel 0 min 8 min 10 min 12 min 22 min time

All Athletes competing in the Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined disciplines have access to the Athletes Area in Birkebeineren Cross-Country Stadium. The Biathlon Athletes have access to the Athletes Area in Birkebeineren Biathlon Stadium

Shared sports equipment storage and waxing facilities are available at the venue. NOCs may pick up the keys to their lockable facilities on the following dates in the following offices:  8-9 February - Venue Manager’s office  From 10 February – at the SID during opening hours, otherwise in the Venue Manager’s office

The International Federation for Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined (FIS) will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

The International Federation for Biathlon (IBU) will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

Please refer to the Lillehammer 2016 Rifles and Ammunition Guide in the Appendix for more information about rifles and ammunition handling.

Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

The Birkebeineren Cross-Country Stadium is a sub venue of the Birkebeineren Ski Stadium and will be the venue to host Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined Events

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Cross-Country Skiing Sport Manager Cato-Andre Granseth Cross-Country Skiing Competition Manager Erland Husom Cross-Country Skiing Chief of Stadium Roar Buraas Cross-Country Skiing Chief of Course Fritz Andersen Cross-Country Skiing Venue Result Manager Bård Romundstad Cross-Country Skiing SID Manager Åsne Strand Ødegård Nordic Combined Chief of Cross Country Per Tommy Enger

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net, and please pay attention to the below amendments to the text in the brochure for Nordic Combined.

The following change has been made to the Competition Format and Rules for Nordic Combined, subsequent to the publication of the Sports Explanatory Brochure, which is available on the NOCnet:

Event name "Men's Individual NH/5km" has been changed to "Men's Individual Gundersen NH/5km”.

Regarding the rules for the Mixed Team event, this has been changed to read: “After the first round, all teams will continue to the final round.”

There are no changes to the content in the Cross-Country Skiing Sports Explanatory Brochure.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Quota: 90 (50M / 40W) Venue: Birkebeineren Ski Stadium

The two events are skied in classic technique; the skis are prepared with kick wax (in the middle portion of the skis) which grip when in contact with the snow and allow the competitor to ski in "diagonal or classic style" along pre-set parallel tracks.

The Sprint event begins with individual time trials (qualifications) on the competition course with a 15 second interval start.

The fastest 30 competitors advance to the quarter-finals consisting of five heats of six competitors each. The top two finishers in each quarter-final heat, and the next two fastest competitors from the quarter-finals, advance to the two semi-finals of six competitors each. The top two finishers in each semi-final heat, and the next two fastest competitors from the semi-finals, advance to the final of six competitors.

The two events are skied in free technique; the skis are prepared with only glide wax and forward motion is created by using the edges of the skis, also called skating.

Both events consist of a single phase only (i.e. finals). Competitors start individually at intervals of 10 to 30 seconds. The competitor with the fastest individual time wins the race.

The Cross-Country Cross Free event is very similar to the Sprint, but the competition course features several technical elements (e.g. jumps, turns, etc.) to test the skier's abilities. The Cross-Country Cross Free events are skied in free technique; the skis are prepared with only glide wax and forward motion is created by using the edges of the skis, also called skating.

The Cross-Country Cross Free event begins with individual time trials (qualification) on the competition course with a 10 – 30 second interval start. The fastest 30 competitors advance to the three semi-finals of 10 competitors each. The top two finishers in each semi-final heat and the next four fastest competitors from the semi-finals advance to the final of 10 competitors.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Quota: 20M Venue: Birkebeineren Cross-Country Stadium for Cross-Country and Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena for Ski Jumping

The event consists of one trial and one scored Ski Jump on the Normal Hill (NH), and a 5km Cross-Country free technique race.

The overall score in Ski Jumping is the sum of points from the one competition round. The total number of points for one round is calculated as the sum of:  Points for jumping distance (metres converted to distance points)  Points for jumping performance (style points awarded by the jumping judges)  Points for in-run length difference (metres converted to gate compensation points)  Points for tangential wind speed and direction (metres per second converted to wind compensation points) The Ski Jumping part of the event must take place before the Cross-Country race as the Ski Jumping results (differences in points) are converted into time differences to establish the Cross-Country starting order.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000

Venue: Birkebeineren Ski Stadium for Cross-Country and Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena for Ski Jumping

Twenty teams are expected to take part in the event. Teams are made up on five athletes from the same NOC; one male and one female Cross-Country Skier, one male and one female Ski Jumper, and one male Nordic Combined Athlete.

The event consists of one trial and one scored Ski Jump on the Normal Hill (NH) for three team members (female Ski Jumper, male Nordic Combined Athlete, male Ski Jumper), and a 3x3.3km Cross-Country Relay free technique race for three team members (female Cross- Country Skier, male Nordic Combined Athlete, male Cross-Country Skier).

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities proposed by FIS are of special interest for the Cross- Country athletes and coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time Chat with Champion – 17 February “How to prepare for race Radisson Blu Hotel 14:30 - 15:30 day”

NOC : GER Sport : Cross-Country Skiing Born: 1978

 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games  Gold Medal in the 4 x 5 km  2006 Turin Olympic Games  Silver Medal in the Individual Sprint  Silver Medal in the 4 x 5 km  2010 Vancouver Olympic Games  Gold Medal in the Team Sprint  Silver Medal in the 4 x 5 km relay  2014 Sochi Olympic Games  Bronze Medal in the 4 x 5 km relay  World Championships  One gold medal  Four silver medals

Claudia Nystad started Cross-Country Skiing at a young age. Her first international competition was in 1997 at the Continental Cup, which helped her secure a spot on the German World Cup team in 2000. She would find her most successful years from 2002 to 2005.

Beginning with the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City in 2002, Nystad was able to capture the gold medal in the 4 x 5 km. This victory started a series of victories through the next 3 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Vancouver, and Sochi.

Recently a new mother in October 2015, Nystad is currently spending time with her new baby. In her off time she is active in art and graphic design.

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/claudianystad  Website - http://www.claudianystad.de/

Felix Gottwald (AUT) is the Athlete Role Model for Nordic Combined. Please refer to his biography above for more details.

The Birkebeineren Biathlon Stadium is part of the Birkebeineren Ski Stadium

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Sport Manager Geir Ole Steinslett Competition Manager Frode Hagen Chief of Stadium Trygve Owren Chief of Range Magnus Aasen Chief of Course Anders Owren Venue result Manager Bård Romundstad SID Manager Mette Eggen

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Biathlon Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Age Group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 1999 Quota: 100 (50M / 50W) Venue : Birkebeineren Ski Stadium

Both events consist of a single phase (i.e. final)

For both competitions, a 30 second start interval will be used. Biathletes ski using the free technique, and then shoot a small-bore rifle (.22 calibre (5.6mm)), alternating between the prone and standing positions. Target size varies depending on the shooting position. Athletes have two shooting bouts, first in the prone position then in the standing position. The biathletes take one round at each of the five targets. Each missed shot incurs one 150- metre penalty loop to be skied after each shooting bout.

The athlete with the fastest time wins.

Both events consist of a single phase (i.e. final)

The starting order in the Pursuit events is according to the results (rank) from the Sprint competition. Biathletes ski using the free technique, and then shoot a small-bore rifle (.22 calibre (5.6mm)), alternating between the prone and standing positions. Target size varies depending on the shooting position. Athletes have four shooting bouts. The race order of shooting is prone, prone, standing and standing. The biathletes take one round at each of the five targets. Each missed shot incurs one 150 metre penalty loop to be skied after each shooting bout.

The athlete crossing the line first wins.

A team is composed of two women and two men from the same NOC. The event consists of a single phase (i.e. final)

The race order is woman-woman-man-man. The distance covered by each woman will be 6km and by each man 7.5km. A simultaneous start is used for the Mixed Team Relay.

Biathletes ski using the free technique, and then shoot a small-bore rifle (.22 calibre (5.6mm)), alternating between the prone and standing positions. Target size varies depending on the shooting position. Athletes have two shooting bouts, first in the prone position then in the standing position. The biathletes take one round at each of the five targets and have three extra shots per shooting bout. Each missed shot incurs one 150 metre penalty loop to be skied after each shooting bout.

The team crossing the line first wins.

A team is composed of one woman and one man, from the same NOC, each of them skiing twice. The race order is woman-man-woman-man. The event consists of a single phase (i.e. final). The distance covered by the female athlete will be 2 x 3km, while the male athlete will ski 3km in the first leg and 4.5km in the second leg.

A simultaneous start is used for the Single Mixed Relay. Biathletes ski using the free technique, and then shoot a small-bore rifle (.22 calibre (5.6mm)), alternating between the prone and standing positions. Target size varies depending on the shooting position. Athletes have two shooting bouts, first in the prone position then in the standing position. The biathletes take one round at each of the five targets and have three extra shots per shooting bout. Each missed shot incurs one 75-metre penalty loop to be skied after the shooting is completed.

The team crossing the line first wins.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities proposed by IBU are of special interest for the Biathlon athletes and coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time Learn & Share Chat with 17 February Chat with Champion Champion seminar hall in 17:00 – 18:30 Håkons Hall

NOC : NOR Sport : Biathlon Born: 1981

 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games  Gold medal in the 15 km individual  2014 Sochi Olympic Games  Gold medal in mixed relay  Silver medal in the 10 km pursuit  Bronze medal in the 4 x 6 km relay  World Championships  Eight gold medals  Five silver medals  Five bronze medals

Local Norwegian heroine, Tora Berger has been competing in biathlon on the Norwegian Women’s Team since 1999. She has 28 individual victories in the World Cup, alone. Her

success is best known for her performance in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. It was at these games that Berger won the gold medal in the 15 km Individual Event. This gold medal made Berger the first Norwegian woman to win an Olympic gold in Biathlon. This was also Norway’s 100th gold medal. This medal made Norway the first ever nation to win 100 gold medals at the Winter Olympic Games.

Berger continued her success through various World Championships and in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. She has since retired and spends her time coaching the Norwegian junior girls team with Roger Grubben. Berger and her husband welcomed a baby boy in April 2015 and they all reside in northern Norway.

 Twitter – https://twitter.com/toraberger

Ice Hockey and Curling will be hosted in Stampesletta Ice Venues. Stampesletta Ice Venues comprises three sub-venues, namely Kristins Hall and Youth Hall, which both host the Ice Hockey events, and the Curling Hall.

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Stampesletta Ice Venues. This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 1 hour after the end of session.

Media: 1 hour before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the end of the event, but always closed after 22:30.

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 1 hour after the end of session.

Storage Space for Sports Equipment and Grinding Machines: 1 hour before the session starts and 1 hour after end of session

Please refer to the CdM Manual for more information about access to the so-called High Demand Events in this venue.

The following events have been identified as high-demand events after taking into consideration limited venue capacity at venues hosting these events and the overall Lillehammer 2016 schedule:

Date/time Event

16 February/20:00 Skills Challenge, women’s finals

18 February/20:00 Skills Challenge, men’s finals

20 February/17:00 Ice Hockey, women’s bronze game 20 February/20:00 Ice Hockey, men’s bronze game

21 February/13:00 Curling, Mixed Doubles Competition, finals

21 February/12:00 Ice Hockey, women’s gold game 21 February/15:00 Ice Hockey, men’s gold game

The venue is situated next to the YOV Lillehammer and no transport is required for the athletes and Team Officials to get from the YOV Lillehammer to the venue.

All athletes competing in the Ice Hockey and Curling disciplines have access to the Athletes Area in Kristins Hall, part of Stampesletta Ice Venues.

Shared sports equipment storage for Ice Hockey and Curling is available in Kristins Hall. Please contact the SID in the venue for more information.

The IHHF, as the responsible International Federation for Ice Hockey, will – in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport – conduct preliminary equipment checks, in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

The WCF, as the responsible International Federation for Curling, will – in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport – conduct preliminary equipment checks, in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

Stampesletta Ice Venues consists of three sub-venues. Two of them will host the Ice Hockey events. Ice Hockey Tournament Games will take place in Kristins Hall and the Youth Hall, whereas the Skills Challenge events will only take place in Kristins Hall.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Sport Manager Øystein Wilhelmsen Ass. Sport Manager Rune S. Bakken Competition Manager Tournament Mats Ellingsen Competition Manager Skills Challenge Even T. Fosse

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Ice Hockey Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net.

The IIHF nominated Event Manager is Dave Fitzpatrick. There are no other changes to the content in the Sports Explanatory Brochure for Ice Hockey.

Age Group: Born between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2001 Quota: 200 (100M / 100W) Venues: Stampesletta Ice Venues

Both events consist of five teams, where teams are made up of 17 athletes (15 players and two goalkeepers). Five players and one goalkeeper in each team are on the ice. A game consists of three 15-minute periods followed by the Penalty-Shot Shootout Procedure, if the teams remain tied

The Women's and Men's Tournaments are each made up of the preliminary round, the semi- finals and the finals. In both tournaments, the preliminary round consists of one group of five teams in which all teams play against each other once (total of 10 games). The top four ranked teams in each tournament qualify for the semi-finals. The semi-finals in each event

consist of two games. The winners play in the gold medal game and the losers play in the bronze medal game.

The skills challenge events are individual competitions. Sixteen athletes from different NOCs are expected to compete in each event

Each event consists of a qualification phase and a grand final phase. The qualification phase consists of four rounds and the grand final phase is made up of three rounds (quarter-final, semi-final and final).

The format of each event is the same, with the players competing in the following six skills: fastest lap, shooting accuracy, skating agility, fastest shot, passing precision and puck control. In each skill the players are paired in head to head heats. In each phase an overall ranking is determined for each player based on the total number of points achieved in all six skills. The top eight players from the qualification phase qualify for the grand final phase. The points from the qualification phase are not carried forward to the grand final phase.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities propose by IIHF are of special interest for the Ice Hockey athletes and coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time "Player Safety Program" and 17th Feb Radisson Blu Hotel "Player Intergrity 14:30-18:30 Program"

NOC : USA Sport : Ice Hockey Born: 1988

 Silver Medalist in Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games  Silver Medalist in Sochi 2014 Olympic Games  Four-Time Gold Medalist in World Championships  Two-Time All-American at Boston College

Molly Schaus began skating at a very young age and very quickly developed a love for the sport of Ice Hockey,at just 7 years old. This love began as she learned to skate with her two brothers on a pond in their backyard. Before finding success on the ice, Schaus played college Ice Hockey at Boston College. She finished her collegiate career as the school’s all-time leader with 80 wins, a 1.81 goals- against average, and 3,428 saves in 134 games. After graduating, Schaus went on to play professional for two years in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League with the Boston Blades. She was named Goalie of the Year in her first season. She is known best as the American Ice Hockey Goaltender for Team USA who has found success in the last two Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver and Sochi, where she and her teammates won silver medals both times. Schaus has also made an appearance in five World Championships where she led her team to four gold medals. Molly recently retired from her nine-year career with USA Hockey and is currently residing in Boston, MA where she is Director of Programs & Community Outreach for a non-profit that provides the resources and equipment needed for girls from low-income situations to play sports.

 Twitter - https://twitter.com/schaus729

The Curling events will take place in the Curling Hall situated adjacent to Kristins Hall and part of Stampesletta Ice Venues. The athletes enter the Curling Hall via Kristins Hall.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Sport Manager Johan Høstmælingen Competition Manager Pål Trulsen Ice Crew Manager Kenth-Stian Johansen SID Manager Pål Trulsen

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Curling Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Age Group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2001 Quota: 64 (32M / 32W) Venue: Stampesletta Ice Venues

Each NOC team consists of two females and two males.

The teams will be divided into two round robin groups of eight teams. All teams will play each other within a group. The top four teams from each group will play in cross-over quarter-finals, followed by semi-finals, and bronze and gold medal games. After the round robin, the event is played in a direct elimination format. The winner of each game advances to the next round. Losers in the quarter-finals are eliminated

In the Mixed Team Competition, a game is made up of eight ends. An end consists of each of the four team members playing two stones alternately with the opponent's stones (for a total of eight stones per team). When all stones have been delivered, the score for that end is determined. A 3.66-metre (12-foot) circle is the scoring area. Within this scoring area, for each stone closer to the centre of the circles than any of the opponent's, one point is scored. The team scoring plays first in the next end, giving the opponents the last stone of that end. The team with the most points after the eight ends is the winner.

At the completion of the Mixed Team competition, all players (32M/32W) will take part in the Mixed Doubles competition. The teams for the Mixed Doubles competition will be determined based on a pre-established WCF formula (with one female and one male athlete from different NOCs). The event is played in a direct elimination format ending with bronze and gold medal games.

In Mixed Doubles, a game is made up of eight ends. Prior to each end, one stone of each team is placed by the game umpire for each team in a predetermined position (one in the house and one in front of the house). Each team plays five stones per end, alternately with the opponent's stones. One player of the team delivers the first and last stone, and the other player delivers the second, third and fourth stones. The player delivering the first and the last stones can change from end to end. When all stones have been delivered, the score for that end is determined. A 3.66-metre (12-foot) circle is the scoring area. Within this scoring area, for each stone closer to the centre of the circles than any of the opponent's, one point is scored.

The team with the most points after the eight ends is the winner.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities propose by WCF are of special interest for the Curling athletes and coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time Chat with Champion & Team Captains Meeting Room in 17 February Mixed Double draw Håkons Hall 13:00 - 15:00

NOC : DEN Sport : Curling Born: 1988

 Olympian in 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games  Silver medal in 2010 Champéry European Championships  Bronze medal in 2011 Moscow European Championships  Gold medal in 2009 Vancouver World Junior Championships  Gold medal in 2005 Copenhagen European Junior Challenge

Rasmus Stjerne is a Danish curler who currently is a member of the Hvidovre Curling Club. He is a former World Junior Champion and current Danish Champion. Stjerne found success at a young age and has continued that success through the years.

Under his belt, Stjerne has competed in five World Junior Championships, one of which led to a gold medal . Following the World Junior Championships, Stjerne went on to skip at the 2010 European Curling Championships where he and his team took home the silver medal. The next year he found success with a bronze medal in 2011.

Continuing this success, Stjerne continued through various championships and found himself skipping Denmark in 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. The team finished in 6th place with a 4-5 record.

Currently, Rasmus is a student in Business Administration at the Copenhagen Business School.

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TeamStjerne  Twitter - https://twitter.com/teamstjerne

Luge, Skeleton and Bobsleigh will be hosted in Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre.

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre. This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 2 hours before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1 hour before training and 2 hours before competition, until 1 hour after end of session

Storage Space for Sports Equipment: 1 hour before the opening of the SID and 1 hour after closing of the SID

Please check for Pre-Planned Services if you stay in Hafjell or Hunderfossen accommodation.

YOG 2 IOC YTML Hafjell Alpine Centre Lillehammer Olympic Green Hotel (AS, FR, SB) Sliding Centre (BS, LG, SN) Distance 0km 1.4km 16km 19km Travel time 0 min 3 min 23 min 36 min

All athletes competing in the sliding disciplines Luge, Skeleton and Bobsleigh have access to the Athletes Area in Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre.

Shared sports equipment storage and workshop facilities are available at the venue. NOCs may pick up their keys to these facilities at the following dates and offices:  8 - 10 February – In the Venue Manager’s Office  From 11 February – At the SID during opening hours, otherwise in the Venue Manager’s Office

NOCs may use their team or rented vehicles inside the venue on the strict condition that these vehicles are neutral and carry no logos or branding. The venue management will check all vehicles at the entrance and reject any vehicles that do not conform.

International Federations for Luge and Skeleton respectively the FIL and IBSF will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

Please refer to Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Pre-registration will open from 19 January 2016 until 6 February by e-mail to [email protected]. First come, first served principle refers to preferred time slots, all NOCs will have equal time slots available per day. Training in the competition period will be organised each day at the TCM.

Bobsleigh/Skeleton/Luge Sport Manager Thomas Vesteraas Luge Competition Manager Luge Anahita Panjwani Luge Chief of start Luge Anders Söderberg Luge Chief of finish Luge Knut Roger Tangnes Skeleton Competition Manager Skeleton Tore Granmo Skeleton Chief of start Skeleton Jarle Johansen Skeleton Chief of finish Skeleton Jan Erling Mostue Skeleton Chief of Park Fermé Desiree Bjerke Bobsleigh Competition Manager Bobsleigh Linda Bye Kristiansen

Bobsleigh Chief of Start Bobsleigh Maria Trosten Bobsleigh Chief of Finish Bobsleigh Helene Sivertsen Bobsleigh/Skeleton/Luge SID Manager Monica Melås

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Luge Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net and to the below amendments to the text in the brochure

The following changes have been made to the Competition Format and Rules for Luge, since the publication of the Sports Explanatory Brochure:

The training format for the four training days is as follows:

Day 1 – training, men and women (3 runs) Day 2 – training, men and women (3 runs); doubles (3 runs) Day 3 – doubles (3 runs) Day 4 – Team Relay training (1 run per team) There is a draw for the starting order of nations/sleds.  First training day: singles sleds 1 - last by event  Second training day: singles sleds last –1 by event ; Doubles 1- last  Third training day: Doubles last – 1  Fourth training day: Team relay 1 – last

There is a draw for the starting order of sleds in singles and doubles. Singles events have a draw for the seeded groups (1-10) .(11- end). In Team Relay both individual nation and mixed nations (maximum two nations together) are allowed.

The starting order is:

 Run 1: draw order 1-10, 11 - end  Run 2: reverse order of first run results

 Run 1: draw order, 1 – end  Run 2: reverse order of first run results

 Start order is determined by the Nations Ranking list created from results of the individual events. Start order will be last ranked Nation – 1.  Sleds in each team will start in the following order: Women's Singles, Men's Singles, Doubles

Age Group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2001 Quota: 70 (20M / 20W / Doubles – 30 athletes) Venue : Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre

Both events consist of two runs. Run times are calculated by adding the times of both runs together with the fastest combined time winning. Times are measured from the start to the finish light beams.

Teams can be composed of either same gender or mixed gender competitors.

Both events consist of two runs. Run times are calculated by adding the times of both runs together, with the fastest combined time winning. The time is measured by whatever part of the slider or sled first breaks the light beams at the start and finish of the course.

Teams are composed of one women’s sled, one men’s sled and a double’s sled. A team can be made up of a maximum of two NOCs.

The event consists of a single run for each sled. The time is continuously measured from the moment the first team member breaks the start light beam until the last team member touches a pad (table) setup in the “slow down” section after the usual finish line. The first sled is started as per Singles and Doubles. The second and third sleds are started from an automatic start door that opens when the previous slider hits the finish touch pad

The team with the fastest total time wins.

Sleds in each team will start in the following order: Women's Singles, Men's Singles, Doubles.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities propose by FIL are of special interest for the Luge athletes and coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time Sled Preparation - basic Team Captains Meeting Room in 17 February knowledge session Håkons Hall 15:30 - 17:30

NOC : AUT Sport : Luge Born: 1982

Sport Achievements  Gold Medalist in Turin 2006 Olympic Games  Gold Medalist in Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games  Silver Medalist in Sochi 2014 Olympic Games  Three World Championship Doubles Titles (2003, 2011, 2012)  European Title in 2010  Viessmann Luge World Cup Winner in 2011-2012

Wolfgang Linger is an Austrian luger who has competed internationally with his brother in the Luge discipline ‘doubles’. As young children, both Wolfgang and his brother learned the sport of Luge on a former Olympic Luge track. It was at age 14 that Wolfgang and his brother competed as a doubles team for the first time. Linger has a total of five medals at the FIL World Luge Championships, three of those medals being gold and the other two being bronze. He also has a total of seven medals at the FIL European Luge Championships.

The Linger brothers were overall Luge World Cup men’s doubles champions in 2011-2012 and scored 15 World Cup race victories. Despite a minor setback in 2005 when Wolfgang broke his leg in a crash, in the 2006 Turin Olympic Games, he claimed the gold medal. He repeated this feat at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.

Linger recently retired from luge in 2014 and is now studying in Austria, works at the Austrian Luge Federation and at the ORF (Austrian TV).

 Website - http://www.linger-linger.at/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Offizielle-Fanseite-von-LingerLinger- 102835129780912/timeline/

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Skeleton Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net and the amendments outlined below.

The following changes have been made to the Competition Format and Rules for skeleton, since the publication of the Sports Explanatory Brochure:

Competition - Official Training:

The following text has been added: "The draw will determine the start order of NOCs. The order of sleds within NOCs is determined by the IBSF Skeleton Youth Ranking."

Age Group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2001 Quota: 40 (20M / 20W) Venue : Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre

In Skeleton, athletes ride head first and face down, hands and arms tucked close to their bodies.

Both events are held over two heats. Results are calculated by adding the times of both competition heats together with the lowest aggregate time winning.

In the programme there are six training heats to be held over three days. Pilots must have successfully completed at least two practice heats to qualify for the competition.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities proposed by IBSF are of special interest for the Skeleton athletes and coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time Aerodynamic Awareness 17 February Mesna High School Session 16:00 - 17:30

NOC : BOA Sport : Skeleton Born: 1981

 World Student Games Champion 2005  Olympic Silver Medalist in Turin 2006  European Champion 2009 & 2011  Overall World Cup Champion 2012  World Champion 2013

Shelley Rudman is a British Skeleton Bobsledder who has been a three-time Olympian, winning a silver medal in the Turin 2006 Olympic Games. This silver medal was the only medal for Great Britain during these Games.

Originally from Pewsey, Wiltshire, Rudman has seen success across many European and World Championships in addition to her Olympic success. She started her athletic career as a track athlete, specializing in the 400 m hurdles. She studied at Bath University where she was persuaded to try Skeleton for the first time in 2002. Rudman went on to compete in the

World Junior Championships just one year later and in 2005, she became the first British athlete to win a Europa Cup race.

In 2006, Rudman was shooting for a top 10 finish at the Turin Winter Olympic Games. After a few successful practice runs, she went into her first heat in 4th place. Her second heat was successful enough to win her the silver medal. This was the only medal for Great Britain in the Turin 2006 Olympic Games.

Rudman is supported by her husband and two daughters and currently resides in the UK where she is continually training and has her eyes set on the next big thing.

 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ShelleyRudman  Twitter – https://twitter.com/shelleyrudman  Website – http://www.shelleyrudman.com/

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Skeleton Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net and pay attention to the amendments outlined below.

The following change has been made to the Competition Format and Rules for skeleton, since the publication of the Sports Explanatory Brochure:

Competition - Official Training: The text "The draw will determine the start order of NOCs. The order of sleds within NOCs is determined by the IBSF Monobob Youth Ranking," has been added

Age Group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2001 Quota: 30 (15M / 15W) Venue : Lillehammer Olympic Sliding Centre

Monobob consists of a single pilot who also acts as brakeman. Sleds are identical and distributed to the teams by random draw. Following the sled allocation, four individual runners will be selected by the athletes using the sled to make a set. The chosen runners will be used with the allocated sled for the duration of the event.

Both events are held over two heats. Results are calculated by adding the times of the two heats together with the lowest aggregate time winning.

The programme consists of at least six training heats to be held over three days. Pilots must have completed at least two valid practice heats without incident to qualify for the competition.

The Learn & Share Focus Day will take place on Wednesday 17 February 2016 from 14:30- 18:30. During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

The Learn & Share Focus Day activities proposed by IBSF are of special interest for the Bobsleigh athletes and coaches. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time Aerodynamic Awareness 17 February Mesna High School Session 14:30 - 16:00

NOC : FRA Sport : Bobsleigh Born: 1967

 Two-time Olympian in 1992 and 1998  Olympic Coach for 2002, 2006, and 2014 Winter Olympic Games  Three-Time World Championship Medalist o Junior World Champion – 1990 o Bronze Medalist in the Two-Man Event in 1995 o Bronze Medalist in the Push Event in 1997

Eric Alard is a French Bobsledder who found success as a Bobsleigh Athlete and also as an Olympic Coach. Seeing success in the 1990’s, Alard won multiple medals in World Championship events and made it to two Olympic Games as an athlete.

Following his athletic career, Alard went on to become a successful Coach for high performance teams. At the 2014 Sochi Games, the Swiss Bobsleigh Team won silver under Alard’s coaching.

He now spends his time coaching professional athletes and being a motivational speaker for International Companies, Athletes, etc. In 2007, Alard founded Ordisport, an organization that offers consulting and conferences to use the methods of high performance sport in the world of business. He also founded Activ Talent in 2015, which is another advisory company that explores the paralells between sports and business. Specifically, they emphasize management motivation, coping with stress, goal setting, and teamwork.

 Website – www.activtalent.fr

The Figure Skating events will happen in Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre, located in the city of Hamar.

Events

Figure Skating

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre. This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Maximum 2 hours before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 30 minutes before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1,5 hour before training and competition, until 1 hour after end of session

YOG 3 connects YOV Transport Mall-Hamar (YTH) with City Transport Mall-Hamar (CTH), Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship (SS), Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre (FS) and Ankerskogen (non-sport specific training centre). The schedule for this CSS will be closely linked to the sport schedule of Figure Skating, Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating.

From 11-21 February 2016, YOG 3 will be split into YOG 3A and YOG 3B to facilitate the needs for clients in Hamar in the best possible manner.

YOG 3A connects YOV Transport Mall-Hamar (YTH) with Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship (SS) and City Transport Mall-Hamar (Hamar Skysstasjon).

YOG 3B connects YOV Transport Mall-Hamar (YTH) with Ankerskogen (non-sport training facility) and Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre (FS).

Dates of Service Hours of Operation Operation Frequency

6–7 February Only on request

8–10 February 07:40 – 20:40 (latest from HAM is 16:05) 60 minutes

3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes

11 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 18:10 30 minutes

3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes

3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 12 February 3B: 04:25 Once

3B: 05:40 – 17:10 30 minutes 3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes

13-14 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes

3B: 06:10 – 21:10 30 minutes 3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes

15–19 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 20:40 30 minutes

3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes

20 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 21:40 30 minutes

3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes 21 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes

3B: 06:10 – 17:10 30 minutes

22 February 3A: 07:40 – 12:40 60 minutes

Hamar Olympic Ankerskogen Hamar Olympic YTH Hall Viking Ship CTH YTH (training Amphitheatre (SS) facility) (FS)

Distance 3.1 4.3 km 6.9 km 9.1 km 0 km 1.3 km km

Travel 10 13 min 18 min 25 min 0 min 5 min Time min

All athletes competing in the Figure Skating disciplines have access to the Athletes Area in the venue.

The ISU, as the responsible International Federation for Figure Skating, will – in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport – conduct preliminary equipment checks, in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

The International Federation for Figure Skating will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force. Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

All competing athletes are kindly requested to fill in and return the music form by January 18 to [email protected] available on the NOCnet, and deliver their music to the music room in the venue one hour prior to practice.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Sport Manager Lise Røsto Jensen Competition Manager Vibeke Morken SID Manager Bjørg Ellen Ringdal

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Figure Skating Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net.

There are no changes to the content in the Sports Explanatory Brochure for Figure Skating.

Age group: Singles: Born between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2001 Pairs and Ice Dance: Men born between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2000 and women born between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2001 Quota: 76 (38M / 38 W) Venue: Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre

Both events consist of the Short Programme and Free Skating Programme.

The Short Programme for Singles Skating consists of seven required elements, such as jumps, spins, steps and other linking movement. The sequence of the elements is optional.

Free Skating consists of a well-balanced programme of 12 Free Skating elements for the men’s event and 11 for the women’s event. Elements, such as jumps, spins, steps are linked with movements and executed with a minimum use of two footed skating in harmony with music of the Competitor’s choice. Vocal music is permitted.

The Technical Specialist identifies the elements the skater is performing in real time and the level of difficulty of the element, if applicable. The Judges focus entirely on scoring the quality of each element and the quality of the Programme Components. Their marks will be based on specific quality criteria for each element and will provide a comprehensive assessment of each skater's skills and performance.

The scores of the Short Programme and Free Skating are added and the result constitutes the final score of a skater. The participant with the highest total score wins.

The Pairs event consists of the Short Programme and Free Skating.

Pairs skating is the skating of two persons in unison who perform their movements in harmony with each other. All elements are to be linked together by connecting steps of a different nature and by other comparable Free Skating movements, together with a variety of positions and holds, while fully utilizing the entire ice surface.

The Short Programme for Pairs consists of seven required elements, such as jumps, spins, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals and other linking movement. The sequence of the elements is optional;

Free Skating for Pairs consists of a well- balanced programme containing 11 elements including spins, throw jumps, lifts, death spirals, step sequences and other linking movements all composed and skated to music of the pair’s own choice for a specified period of time. Vocal music is permitted.

The Ice Dance event consists of Short Dance and Free Dance.

Short Dance is the first segment of the competition consisting of a dance created by the Ice Dance couple incorporating five required elements including dance lifts and dance spins to designated rhythms.

The prescribed rhythms for the Short Dance are decided by the ISU. For the 2015/16 season, the designated pattern is the Starlight Waltz with the prescribed rhythms of Waltz plus a Foxtrot, March or Polka.

Free Dance is the skating by the couple of a creative dance programme blending dance steps, dance lifts, spins and movements expressing the character/rhythms of the dance music chosen by the Couple. The Free Dance must contain combinations of new or known dance steps and movements including seven required elements composed into a well-balanced, whole unit displaying excellent skating technique and the personal creativity of the Couple in concept, arrangement, and expression.

The Technical Specialist identifies the elements the skater is performing in real time and the level of difficulty of the element, if applicable. The Judges focus entirely on scoring the

quality of each element and the quality of the Programme Components. Judges’ marks will be based on specific quality criteria for each element and will provide a comprehensive assessment of each skater's skills and performance. The scores of the Short Dance and Free Dance are added and the result constitutes the final score of a couple. The couple with the highest total score wins.

Eight teams are expected to compete in the Team event. Each team will be composed of one man, one woman, one pair and one Ice Dance couple from different NOCs.

The Mixed NOC Team consists of all four free programme events (i.e. Men’s and Women’s Singles Free Skating, Pairs Free Skating and Ice Dance Free Dance)

Each skater or couple will earn the points for the team competing in Free Skating or Free

Dance. Within each event, points are awarded based on the ranking. The teams will be ranked based on the sum of points earned in all four categories. The team with the highest number of points will be placed first.

The Learn & Share Focus Day for Figure Skating Athletes in Hamar will take place on Tuesday 16 February 2016. The Learn & Share Focus Day activity proposed by ISU is of special interest for the Figure Skating athletes. In the table below, you will find the programme:

Activity Venue Date and time 16 Feb Chat with Champion Scandic Hotel Hamar 19:00 - 21:00

Athletes and Team Officials based in Hamar are invited to travel to Lillehammer using YOG transport system to participate in the Learn & Share activities in Lillehammer on Wednesday 17th February.

During these hours there will be no competitions or training sessions and all participants will have the opportunity to experience the true YOG Spirit. On this day participants will be able to test and learn new skills, interact and share with each other beyond borders, languages and cultures, and explore their own potential within the world of sport.

LYOGOC will provide transport for the athletes and Team Officials residing in Hamar. Two buses will leave from YOG Hamar at 14:00 and return at 18:00 from the Learn & Share Excursion Departure Point at the Welcome Tent in the Youth Olympic Village (YOV) Lillehammer. Detailed information about the transport will be provided in the Learn & Share Information Desks.

NOC : SUI Sport : Figure Skating Born: 1985

 2006 Turin Olympic Games  European Championships o Silver medal in men’s singles o Silver medal in 2006 Turin  World Championships o Silver medal in 2008 Zagreb o Gold medal in 2005 Moscow o Silver medal in 2010 Tallinn o Gold medal in 2006 Calgary  Grand Prix Final o Bronze Medal in 2007 Tokyo o Gold medal in 2005-06 Tokyo o Gold medal in 2007-08 in Turin

Stéphane Lambiel grew up in Saxon, Switzerland and started skating at the age of seven. His mother wanted him to play hockey, but Lambiel was more interested in jumping. This proved true when he landed his first triple toe loop at the age of ten. This success sent him on a spiral of victories on the international stage.

Lambiel’s first Olympic appearance was at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. This experience was followed by a knee surgery and recovery period. Still determined to obtain an Olympic medal, Lambiel returned to training and competition just one year later. After many successful international performances, he went on to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin where he went home with the silver medal. Lambiel became the first Swiss Figure Skater to win an Olympic medal since 1948.

Following his Olympic performance, Lambiel continued his success in various competitions and even went on to participate in the 2010 Olympic Games, where he finished in fourth place. Shortly after the Games, Lambiel announced his retirement from competition.

Since retirement, Lambiel has performed in different Ice Shows and spends much of his time as a choreographer and coach. He currently resides in Lausanne, Switzerland.

 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StephaneLambiel  Twitter – https://twitter.com/stephanelambiel  Website – https://stephanelambiel.com/

The Short Track Speed Skating events will happen in Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall, located in the city of Gjøvik.

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall. This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 1 hour before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1 hour before training and 2 hours before competition, until 1 hour after end of session

Storage Space for Sports Equipment and Grinding Machines: 1 hour before the opening of the SID and 1 hour after closing of the SID

YOG 12 provides transfers to the venue Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall (ST) for Accredited Clients staying in YOV Hamar. This service will operate from 9-20 February 2016 according to the Official Training and Competition Schedule. No booking is required. However, on training days this service is strictly for NOC and IFs only. Other clients have access to the Public Bus Route 170.

For the YOG 12 Schedule please contact the NOC Services Centre in YOV Hamar.

All athletes competing in the short Track Speed Skating discipline have access to the Athletes Area in the venue.

The International Federation for Short Track Speed Skating (ISU) will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force. Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Sport Manager Christian Fæste Competition Manager Morten Staubo Track Steward Frode Midjo Competitior Steward Anders Trøan Heatbox Steward TBD Omega Assistant Kai Stensli

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Short Track Speed Skating Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000. Quota: 32 (16M / 16 W) Venue: Gjøvik Olympic Cavern Hall

Each event is organized in several rounds. Each round of the competition consists of several races. The two best from each race qualify for the next round.

The first round of competition is the quarter-finals, which is made up of four heats, each with four skaters. In the quarter-finals, the first and second placed skaters from each race qualify for semi-finals A/B, while the third and fourth placed skaters from each race qualify for semi- finals C/D. The same format will be used to qualify for the finals:  The first and second placed skaters from semifinals A/B qualify for Final A  The third and fourth placed skaters from semifinals A/B qualify for Final B  The first and second placed skaters from semifinals C/D qualify for Final C  The third and fourth placed skaters from semifinals C/D qualify for Final D

Each event is organised in several rounds. Each round of the competition consists of several races. The two best from each race qualify for the next round.

The first round of competition is the quarter-finals, which is made up of four heats, each with four skaters. In the quarter-finals, the first and second placed skaters from each race qualify for semi-finals A/B, while the third and fourth placed skaters from each race qualify for semi- finals C/D. The same format will be used to qualify for the finals:  The first and second placed skaters from semi-finals A/B qualify for Final A  The third and fourth placed skaters from semi-finals A/B qualify for Final B  The first and second placed skaters from semi-finals C/D qualify for Final C  The third and fourth placed skaters from semi-finals C/D qualify for Final D

Eight teams are expected to participate in the Mixed NOC Team Relay. Each team is composed of two men and two women from different NOCs.

The distance for the Mixed NOC Team Relay is 3000m, and the sequence of skating shall be woman, man, woman, man.

The first round of competition is the semi-finals with two races, each with four teams. The first and second placed teams in the semi-finals will qualify for Final A while the third and fourth placed teams qualify for Final B.

Athletes and Team Officials based in Hamar are invited to travel to Lillehammer using YOG transport system to participate in the Learn & Share activities in Lillehammer on Wednesday 17th February.

Activity Venue Date and time 16 Feb Chat with Champion Scandic Hotel Hamar 19:00 - 21:00

NOC : KOR Sport : Short Track Speed Skating Born: 1976

 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Games o Gold medal in 1000 m o Gold medal in 3000 m relay  1998 Nagano Olympic Games o Gold medal in 1000 m o Gold medal in 3000 m relay o Bronze medal in 500 m  World Championships o Nine gold medals o Eleven silver medals o Three bronze medals

Chun Lee-Kyung was a well-known speed skater who dominated the competition in the 1990s. Chun is no stranger to the Olympic and World Championship stage. She has an impressive history with winning two gold medals in the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games. She then followed up this performance in 1998 in Nagano where she took two gold medals in the 1000 m and 3000 m relay. She added a bronze medal as well in the 500 m event.

Between the two Olympic events, Chun won the Overall World Championship three times in a row in 1995, 1996, and 1997. This makes her only the second person in history to have won three consecutive Overall World Championships. She also won the Overall World Cup title in the 1997-1998 season.

Her performance in the Olympic Games made her the first quadruple Olympic Champion in Short Track Speed Skating and the first from Korea. Shortly after the 1998 Games, Chun retired and then in 2002 was elected to the Athlete’s Committee for the International Olympic Committee.

The Speed Skating events will happen in Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship, located close to the YOV in the city of Hamar

Please refer to the detailed Venue Map in the Appendix : Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship. This map is also available on the IOC NOC net.

Athletes : Minimum 1 hour before the session starts and 90 minutes after the end of session.

Media: 1 hour before the session starts and 1 hour after end of the session. On competition days: 2 hours after the completion of the last Victory Ceremony.

Guest Area on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after the last Victory Ceremony

Spectators’ services on competition days: 1 hour before the competition starts and 1 hour after end of the last Victory Ceremony.

Sports Information Desk (SID): 1 hour before training and 2 hours before competition, until 1 hour after end of session

Storage Space for Sports Equipment and Grinding Machines: Will be serviced from SID during SID opening hours

From 11-21 February 2016, YOG 3 will be split into YOG 3A and YOG 3B to facilitate the needs for clients in Hamar in the best possible manner.

YOG 3A connects YOV Transport Mall-Hamar (YTH) with Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship (SS) and City Transport Mall-Hamar (Hamar Skysstasjon).

YOG 3B connects YOV Transport Mall-Hamar (YTH) with Ankerskogen (non-sport training facility) and Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre (FS).

Dates of Service Hours of Operation Operation Frequency

6–7 February Only on request

8–10 February 07:40 – 20:40 (latest from HAM is 16:05) 60 minutes

3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes 11 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 18:10 30 minutes 3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 12 February 3B: 04:25 Once 3B: 05:40 – 17:10 30 minutes 3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes 13-14 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 21:10 30 minutes 3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes 15–19 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 20:40 30 minutes 3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes 20 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 21:40 30 minutes 3A: 07:40 + 17:40 – 23:40 60 minutes 21 February 3A: 08:40 – 17:25 15 minutes 3B: 06:10 – 17:10 30 minutes 22 February 3A: 07:40 – 12:40 60 minutes

Hamar Olympic Ankerskogen Hamar Olympic YTH Hall Viking Ship CTH YTH (training Amphitheatre (SS) facility) (FS)

Distance 3.1 4.3 km 6.9 km 9.1 km 0 km 1.3 km km

Travel 10 13 min 18 min 25 min 0 min 5 min Time min

All athletes competing in the Speed Skating discipline have access to the Athletes Area in the venue.

The International Federation for Speed Skating (ISU) will, in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport, conduct a preliminary equipment check in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force. The ISU, as the responsible International Federation for Speed Skating, will – in collaboration with LYOGOC Sport – conduct preliminary equipment checks, in accordance with the International Competition Rules in force.

Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the Appendix regarding Rule 50.

Please refer to the updated Lillehammer 2016 Competition and Training Schedule in the Appendix and Lillehammer 2016 Event Schedule available online on the IOC NOC Net.

DAY DATE TIME TEAMS/NOC'S/REMARKS 10:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, Tuesday 09.02.2016 10:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 11:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 11:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 12:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, 12:40 KOR, MGL, RUS, USA 13:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, 13:40 KOR, MGL, RUS, USA 10:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, Wednesday 10.02.2016 10:40 KOR, MGL, RUS, USA 11:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, 11:40 KOR, MGL, RUS, USA 12:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 12:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 13:00 - Training Opportunity, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 13:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 10:00 - Official Training, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, Thursday 11.02.2016 10:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 11:00 - Official Training, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 11:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 12:00 - Official Training, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, KOR, 12:40 MGL, RUS, USA 13:00 - Official Training, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, KOR, 13:40 MGL, RUS, USA 10:00 - Official Training, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, KOR, Friday 12.02.2016 10:40 MGL, RUS, USA 11:00 - Official Training with Trial Starts, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, 11:40 JPN, KAZ, KOR, MGL, RUS, USA 12:00 - Official Training with Trial Starts, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, 12:40 GER, ITA, NED, NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 13:00 - Official Training, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 13:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE Saturday 13.02.2016 Competition Day 500m, Ladies and Men 10:00 - Official Training, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, Sunday 14.02.2016 10:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 11:00 - Official Training, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 11:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 12:00 - Official Training, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, KOR, 12:40 MGL, RUS, USA 13:00 - Official Training, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, KOR, 13:40 MGL, RUS, USA

Monday 15.02.2016 Competition Day 1500m, Ladies and Men

10:00 - Tuesday 16.02.2016 10:40 Official Training, Mixed NOC Teams 1 to 4 11:00 - 11:40 Official Training, Mixed NOC Teams 5 to 8 12:00 - 12:40 Official Training, Mixed NOC Teams 9 to 11 13:00 - 13:40 Official Training, Mixed NOC Teams 12 to 14 Wednesday 17.02.2016 Competition Day Mixed NOC Team Sprint 10:00 - Official Training, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, KOR, Thursday 18.02.2016 10:40 MGL, RUS, USA 11:00 - Official Training, Teams from BLR, CHN, EST, JPN, KAZ, KOR, 11:40 MGL, RUS, USA 12:00 - Official Training, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 12:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE 13:00 - Official Training, Teams from AUT, CZE, FIN, GER, ITA, NED, 13:40 NOR, POL, ROU, SUI, SWE Friday 19.02.2016 Competition Day Mass Start, Ladies and Men 10:00 - Saturday 20.02.2016 14:00 Training opportunity, all teams

Note: Thursday 18.02.2016 09:30 - 14:00 Check of security-equipment/Adjustment of blades for Mass Start is possible.

Sport Manager Ole Hermann Sørli Competition Manager Ole Hermann Sørli Ass.Competition Manager Torbjørn Sørli Sports Expert Svenn Erik Ødegaard Competition Secretary Amund Lindstad Chief Track Stewards Arve Henning Ripsrud Chief Manual Timekeeping Heidi Støen SID Manager Mona Ripsrud

Please refer to the updated list of Lillehammer 2016 Team Captains’ Meetings in the Appendix.

Please refer to the Speed Skating Sport Explanatory Brochure available online on the IOC NOC Net.

There are no changes to the content in the Sports Explanatory Brochure for Speed Skating, however please observe the training schedule to see when each NOC has been allocated their training opportunity sessions.

Age group: Born between 1 January 1998 and 31 December 2000 Quota: 56 (28M / 28W) Venue: Hamar Olympic Hall Viking Ship

The final results for the 500m event are based on the total time of two 500m races skated on the same day.

Skaters compete in pairs. One starts in the inner lane while the other starts in the outer lane. The skaters change lanes at the crossing straight (opposite to the finishing straight) after every lap. Skaters swap starting lanes in the second race.

The skater with the best combined time wins the competition; there is no elimination phase.

The two events are organised in a single race format.

The skater with the best time wins the competition; there is no elimination phase.

The two events are organised in a single race format.

For both events, skaters start together and only one competition lane (corresponding to the warm-up lane) is used. Both men and women will skate over a distance of 4000m, 10 laps each.

During the race there will be one intermediate sprint, which will be concluded at the finishing line after five laps, and a final sprint at finish.

Race points are awarded for the sprints as follows:  Intermediate sprint: first three skaters will gain: 5 - 3 - 1 points.  Final sprint: first three skaters will gain: 30 - 20 - 10 points.  The winners of the final sprint (places 1 to 3) will be ranked 1 - 2 - 3 in the race.  The other skaters will be ranked according to their points in the intermediate sprint. - For skaters that do not finish the race in a regular manner, points allocated from the

intermediate sprint will not be considered for the final race result. Such intermediate sprint points will not be reallocated to other skaters.  Skaters without race points will be ranked according to their order of finish at the final sprint.  Skaters not finishing the race will be ranked according to the number of laps they have completed before being overlapped or otherwise having abandoned the race.

The event is organised in a single race format. Fourteen teams are expected to take part in the event. Each team may consists of two men and two women from different NOCs.

Two teams per heat compete against each other. The overall distance is four laps, the first skater of the team leading the first lap before leaving the race, the second skater of the team leading the second lap before leaving the race, the third skater of the team leading the third lap before leaving the race and the fourth skater finishing the race for the team.

Changeover to the next assigned skater in the team must take place between the beginning of the finishing straight of the team and before the entry to the curve. The beginning and end of the changeover area will be suitably marked by cones according to rule 261.3e

Only one competition lane (corresponding to the inner lane for individual races) is used. The two teams in each race start and finish in the middle of the finishing and the crossing straights, respectively.

The team with the best time wins the competition; there is no elimination phase.

Athletes and Team Officials based in Hamar are invited to travel to Lillehammer using YOG transport system to participate in the Learn & Share activities in Lillehammer on Wednesday 17th February.

NOC : CAN Sport : Speed Skating Born: 1985

 Gold Medalist for 1000m in Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games  Silver Medalist for Team Pursuit in Turin 2006 Olympic Games

Christine Nesbitt was born in Melbourne, Australia and took an interest in sports at a very young age. Nesbitt participated in track events, cross-country competitions, and ice hockey while she grew up in London, Ontario. Nesbitt switched from competitive ice hockey to short track speed skating at the age of 12. Just shortly after switching to speed skating, Nesbitt was nationally ranked. At the age of 13 she won a silver medal at the Canada Winter Games in 1999. In 2003 she decided to switch to long track speed skating and move to Calgary, Alberta to train at the University of Calgary Olympic Oval.

Christine went on to find success as a three-time Olympian, and a two-time Olympic medalist, winning Gold in Vancouver 2010 and Silver in Torino 2006. She has set two World Records in her career. In the women’s 1000m, she was the first woman to skate under 1 minute and 13 seconds, and she still holds the World Record as a member of the Canadian Women’s Team Pursuit.

Christine has won over 124 international medals in her career and been a World Champion 8 times. She has repeatedly won overall medals at both the World All Round Championships, and the World Sprint Championships.

Christine is currently retired and resides in Calgary where she is a student, a research assistant, and a volunteer coach.

 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christine-Nesbitt/113352052008996?fref=ts  Twitter - https://twitter.com/cnezzy  Website - http://www.christinenesbitt.net/

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