Game Official Equipment
IIHF World Women’s and World Junior Championships · Participants Regulations · Medical and Anti-Doping · Commercial Rights
155.1The Host may find a sponsor for the Game Officials’ helmets. Both the agreement with a sponsor as well as the advertising shall be approved by the IIHF no later than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the Championship. The Host is responsible for the helmet advertising sticker production.
155.2After approval, the Host will share the sponsor’s logo artwork with the IIHF no later than five (5) weeks prior to the beginning of the Championship in order for the apparel supplier to prepare the Game Officials’ jerseys. The Game Officials’ jerseys will be sent directly to the Championship upon production. The advertising on the uniforms and helmets of the Game Officials shall be limited as follows:
-On the helmet’s front side with max. size of 16 cm x 5.5 cm;
-On the breast part of the front and back side of the jerseys with max. size of 30 cm x 30 cm; and
-Other advertising possibilities as established and approved by the IIHF.
155.3A maximum of two (2) different sponsors are allowed (one on the helmet and one on the jersey’s sleeve), unless otherwise specified by the IIHF. If the front of the helmet is not used for advertising, the manufacturer’s logo must be covered according to the provisions of the IIHF Supplier Pool Guidelines.
155.4The Host is responsible for placing the advertising onto the helmets and the jerseys. In case of permanent damage to the helmets and the jerseys, the Host shall bear the costs for replacement.
155.5The income derived from advertising on the Game Officials uniforms and helmets shall be divided as follows:
-50 % to the Host, and;
-50 % to the IIHF.