Opening Ceremony
IIHF Divisions World Championships · Participants Regulations · Services and Protocol · Protocol
59.1Eight (8) weeks prior to the beginning of the Championship, the Host shall present the Opening Ceremony plan to the IIHF.
59.2The Opening Ceremony shall last no longer than ten (10) minutes and it shall not jeopardize the quality of the ice for the following game.
59.3The flag of the Host country shall be hoisted while the country's national anthem is being played.
59.4After the Host country flag has been hoisted, the President of the Host MNA, followed by the IIHF President or IIHF Directorate Chairperson, shall make a speech, and declare the Championship opened according to the rundown provided by the IIHF. Upon the Host MNA's prior request, a State representative may open the Championship.