Broadcasting Infrastructure
IIHF Division I World Championships · Host Regulations · Championship Planning · Event Venues And Facilities
42.1The Host shall provide sufficient and suitable space and infrastructure in the arena for TV and Radio broadcasting (the “Broadcasting Infrastructure”).
42.2The Broadcasting Infrastructure shall include, but is not limited to:
a.Wi-Fi;
b.Cabled Internet;
c.Broadcast power;
d.General electricity;
e.TV equipment such as camera podiums and camera installation ceiling equipment;
f.Cable ways, bridges, holes; and
g.Replacement of marked or stained plexiglass whereby the quality of the coverage is affected by the inability to capture or use images according to the standard production plan due to view obstruction.
42.3The Host shall provide space for TV studios upon request by the IIHF preferably within the arena(s), but not creating any Seat Kills. Requests must be made no later than nine (9) months before the Championship. However, should this not be feasible, then such space should be provided with a minimum of Seat Kills. The Host shall provide additional space for TV production offices inside the arena upon request, if available, and against reasonable remuneration.