Arena Safety and Security
IIHF Division I World Championships · Host Regulations · Championship Planning · Security
63.1The Host shall comply with all reasonable IIHF requests with regard to security within the Arena(s) and in its vicinity.
63.2The Host is responsible for access control and for the security of all relevant rooms, areas and installations during the whole duration of the Championship.
63.3The Host shall provide sufficient security for the access control to the arena and for the seats in the spectator area.
63.4The Host shall work in close cooperation with the local police and fire department to develop a security plan. The plan shall include emergency and evacuation scenarios for special political situations and risk groups, bomb and similar threats, security for high-ranked VIPs, players, IIHF Officials, partners, and guests, and shall be in English.
63.5The Host has to provide sufficient security for the team and the game officials area during and after practice and game times. The Host shall be held liable for claims in case of incidents.
63.6The Host has to provide sufficient security for any other Championship Venues of the IIHF and the IIHF Commercial Partner as outlined above.
63.7The Host shall provide 24h security for the entire TV equipment installed within and outside the arena(s) and has to provide 24h security and access control to the TV compound outside the arena from the first arrival of any such equipment until its final departure.
63.8The Host shall communicate any special security measures to IIHF and the IIHF Commercial Partner well in advance (e.g. related to special procedures like prohibited items, maximum bag sizes, additional mag & bag checks, traffic circulation, vehicle access devices and procedures, etc.).