Official Championship Mascot
IIHF World Championships · Participants Regulations · Medical and Anti-Doping · Marketing Rights
177.1The Host shall design the “Official Championship Mascot”, as approved by the IIHF and the IIHF Commercial Partner, free of any license fee for the IIHF Commercial Partner, and in accordance with the HCC and provide the IIHF Commercial Partner with a set of suitable and reproducible graphics no later than eighteen (18) months prior to the beginning of the Championship.
177.2The Host shall conform to the IIHF and IIHF Commercial Partner protocol regarding the usage of the Official Mascot.
177.3The Host, in coordination with the IIHF and IIHF Commercial Partner, shall appoint a professional mascot crew for the Championship and the Host shall be responsible for suitable Official Mascot’s costumes, crew accommodation, board and local transportation..
177.4The Host shall also provide the Official Mascot graphic sets, including 3D renderings, to the IIHF, IIHF Commercial Partners, Commercial Affiliates, and Merchandiser (e.g., for promotional purposes, implementation of plush mascot toys or production of costumes).