Arena(s) and Ice Rink(s)
IIHF World Women’s and World Junior Championships · Host Regulations · Championship Planning · Event Venues And Facilities
16.1The Host shall ensure the availability of two (2) arenas, of which one shall serve as the main venue for the Championship (the “Main Arena”). Both arenas shall have sufficient space and facilities to accommodate the rooms and services described under Section VI of this Event Code.
16.2The second arena shall be located within a maximum of three (3) hours travelling time from the Main Arena.
16.3The required capacity of both arenas shall be communicated to MNAs before the application process is started.
16.4Both arenas shall be in close proximity to an international airport.
16.5The Host ensures that each venue guarantees the exclusive availability of a practice rink preferably adjacent to the arena or reachable in a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes by bus.
16.6The Host may present a single arena if all requirements in the present article are met and upon prior IIHF approval.
16.7In the event that the Championship is relocated after the installation of the advertising and/or the broadcasting equipment and infrastructure due to circumstances attributable to the Host, the Host is responsible for production and (de)installation costs relating to all new arrangements.
16.8Game, practice rinks and other relevant facilities or areas shall be made exclusively available to the Host at least five (5) days prior to the start of the Championship and shall remain available until two and a half (2.5) days after the conclusion of the Championship.
16.9During the above-mentioned period, the Host shall ensure complete exclusivity and availability for all areas of the above-mentioned arena(s), which shall be reserved in its entirety, including its vicinities, access routes, aerial space or temporarily used spaces and facilities, for the sole use of the Championship during the entire event.
16.10For the avoidance of any doubts, the above-mentioned period includes periods between games and game-free days.
16.11All ice rinks shall comply with the requirements set out in Rule 1 of the IIHF Rule Book.
16.12The Host is responsible for ensuring that the arena facilities are fit for purpose and maintained as such throughout the whole length of the Championship.
16.13Exceptions may be granted by the IIHF if the situation so requires.