TV Infrastructure

160.1The Host, in agreement with the IIHF, shall provide free of charge adequate venues for broadcasting and the specified required television-related infrastructure as well as space for the TV transmission vans, production trucks and other technical vehicles required (PTT etc.) and appropriate facilities required for the performance of any functions by the TV and radio broadcasters contracted by the Host or by the IIHF, such as camera positions, inclusive camera platforms and roof camera mountings, studio facilities, production offices, electric power supply, illumination, telecommunication lines.

160.2The Host shall provide for any requirements necessary for the impeccable installation of the technical equipment prior to the beginning of the Championship.

160.3Mixed Zone

160.3.1Only if notified by the IIHF, the Host shall control broadcaster access to the Mixed Zone with a limited number of special passes according to the following priority order:

1.    Host broadcaster;
2.    TV-Organizations from Participating Teams’ countries;
3.    TV-Organizations from countries of teams in the same group (first-
      come);
4.    Other TV-Organizations from countries of teams playing in the
      other groups (first-come);
5.    Other TV-Organizations (first-come).

160.3.2The Host shall assist in the implementation of this running order. For the Mixed Zone, the Host shall install the sponsor backdrop and monitors with the live feed of the game.

160.3.3The IIHF shall approve all details related to the Mixed Zone.

160.3.4Upon IIHF request, a small mixed zone shall also be made available at the practice rink.

160.4Flash Zone

160.4.1The Host shall ensure that each Arena has adequate space in the vicinity of the field of play, where broadcasters are entitled to make flash-interviews with a player (no longer than ninety (90) seconds) during intermissions and the end of the game.

160.4.2The flash zone shall feature a sponsor backdrop.

160.5Transmission of all on-going games

160.5.1The Host shall provide TV-monitors in the Media Centre, VIP Lounges, and the IIHF office(s), on which the games in progress in all arenas shall be transmitted.

160.6IIHF identification and TV inserts

160.6.1All televised games must include the animated IIHF identification (logo) plus the event logo. Such identification is compulsory in all event broadcasts. The IIHF identification (logo) is to be included in all promotional and actual broadcast trailers, opening titles, teasers and closing credits as well as TV inserts during the television coverage, i.e. game statistics, scores, standings etc. All such IIHF identification must be approved in writing by the IIHF no later than 30 days prior to the start of the event.

160.7Documentation of live game coverage

160.7.1In the event of national and/or international live game coverage, the broadcaster must record all produced games (televised or otherwise) for the IIHF archives. The recording of the basic feed must be of the highest professional standard, top quality voice and color signals with international sound. In addition, the IIHF requires a USB stick copy of each game with international sound (if available) as well as the Opening/Closing ceremonies. All records must be labeled in English according to the content including event title, dates(s) of the game(s), number(s) of the game(s), names of the teams and venue. All recordings must have an international soundtrack (if broadcast internationally) and the local voice-over soundtrack. These records shall become the property of the IIHF from the moment of creation and must be appropriately packaged, labeled, and shipped pre-paid freight to the location designated by the IIHF at the latest seven (7) days after the completion of the Event. If the IIHF has not designated a shipping location by the conclusion of the respective Event, the host shall ship the respective records to the IIHF.