TV Infrastructure

43.1The Host shall provide the following (the “TV Infrastructure”):

a.A main camera platform opposite the player benches for six cameras centralized above the ice and at the appropriate angle to produce a TV-signal of international standard. The camera position shall be priorly approved by the IIHF Commercial Partner;

b.An unlimited number of camera positions and/or platforms upon request by the IIHF Commercial Partner (including but not limited to the main and reverse cameras, corners of the rink, behind the goals, cable cam, etc.);

c.Ceiling camera mountings for cameras above the goals and above the ice center and cable camera mountings;

d.Sufficient space to mount a camera in the Video Review Consultant Operations Room;

e.Any existing pre-cabling system in each arena shall be made available to the IIHF Commercial Partner and its broadcast partner. Broadcast partners shall have the right to install and use their own cabling. It is the Hosts responsibility to set up the respective infrastructure as specified by the IIHF Commercial Partner, such as cable hooks, cable bridges, cable trusses, yellow jackets and cable holes;

f.Interview positions with interview backdrops as defined by the IIHF, the Host and the IIHF Commercial Partner;

g.Undisturbed working conditions for camera crews with appropriate security measures including direct access from the TV compound into the arena without further security check;

h.Data/statistics as available from the IIHF data-system to the host-broadcasters (TV and Radio) graphics system and to the commentator positions;

i.6 ENG-positions of 1,5 x 2 m each (to be used as stand-up positions or mini- studios) with good view to the ice;

j.Each arena shall have a sufficient number of rooms for broadcasters, the booking office and additional studios in the arena building; if not applicable adequate space needs to be provided in containers immediately adjacent to the arena itself. Such offices need to be made available at the latest seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the Championship. Containers provided to Broadcasting Partners shall be invoiced by the Host;

k.Each arena shall have adequate space immediately adjacent to the arena itself for OB vans and other technical vehicles required (PTT, etc.) at the nearest point to the production sites in the arenas (the “TV Compound”). The size of the TV- compound shall be less than 2000 m² and has to be secured by an appropriate fence. The size of the SNG-compound shall not be less than 500 m²;

l.Space for crew catering has to be provided within the same accreditation zone (in the TV Compound) and as specified by the IIHF Commercial Partner. The Commercial Partner has the right to choose its own catering partner. Suitable food delivery timings and routings need to be agreed between the Host and the IIHF Commercial Partner;

m.Sanitary infrastructure has to be provided within the same accreditation zone (in the TV Compound) and as specified by the IIHF Commercial Partner; and

n.SNG-compound: Each arena shall have adequate space in the direct environment surrounding the arena for vans / SNGs up-linking the TV-signals at the nearest point to the TV compound. This area shall be oriented geographically according to the requirements of the broadcasters. The size of the SNG-compound shall be less than 500 m².

43.2The Host shall provide for any requirements necessary for the impeccable installation of the technical equipment prior to the beginning of the Championship and is responsible for the security of the entire TV equipment within the venues 24/7, from the first arrival of any such equipment until its final departure.