Team of Press Office of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016 presented by Viessmann

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2 Dear Sir or Madame, You are welcome at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Wisla during 3 rd - 5 th of March. Taking into consideration yours work comfort we have prepared a special guide dedicated for Media Representatives, involving package of practical information. Do you not hesitate to contact us any time. Team of Press Office of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016 presented by Viessmann Men Ski Jumping competitions will take place on the Adam Malysz s Jumping Hill in Wisła-Malinka (HS-134). 2

3 Table of Contents Program of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla Organizing Committee and FIS Officials... 5 Accreditation areas... 6 Information for photographers... 7 Press Office... 8 Regulations of the work of the Press Office... 9 Adam Malysz s Ski Jumping Hill History of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competitions in Wisla Adam Malysz the patron of Ski Jumping Hill in Wisla-Malinka Stefan Kraft record holder of Ski Jumping Hill in Wisla-Malinka Following Adam Malysz Transport of media representatives and fans Bib ceremony Welcome party for media representatives The official sponsors of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla

4 PROGRAM OF FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP WISLA 2016 presented by Viessmann WISLA, 3-5th March rd March, Thursday 11:00 team captains' meeting 16:00 official trainings (two rounds) 18:00 qualification 19:30 bib ceremony in city center 4 th March, Friday 19:00 trial round 20:00 first round of INDIVIDUAL competition, final round and the prizegiving ceremony (shortly after the competition) 5 th March, Saturday 14:30 qualification 16:00 first round of INDIVIDUAL competition, final round and the prizegiving ceremony (shortly after the competition) Śląsko-Beskidzki Związek Narciarski ul.wyzwolenia Wisła 4

5 Organizing Committee of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016 presented by Viessmann Andrzej Wąsowicz President, Executive Director Grzegorz Ziółkowski Treasurer Wanda Wojtas Chief of Race Office Ela Kubica Race Secretary Marek Kaleta Chief of Press Office Jan Winkiel Chief of Marketing Department Paweł Witczak Chief of IT Technology Department Jerzy Poloczek Chief of Hill Jan Szturc Chief of Fore-jumpers Piotr Kruczek, Wojciech Wąsowicz Chief of Transportation Ewa Zarychta Chief of Ceremony Stanisław Szymanik, SCANMED Chief of First Aid Services Wioletta Strączek, CZASZA Chief Stewart Jerzy Pilch Chief of Judges Faustyna Malik Chief of Competition FIS Officials Walter Hofer FIS Race Director Miran Tepes FIS Race Director Assistant Sepp Gratzer FIS Equipment Control Horst Nilgen FIS Media Coordinator Pekka Hyvaerinen (Finlandia) Technical Delegate Christian Kathol (Austria) TD Assistant Stefan Wolf (Austria) Jumping judge Michal Bartos (Czechy) Jumping judge Ole Walseth (Norwegia) Jumping judge Ovidiu Axiente (Rumunia) Jumping judge Ryszard Guńka (Polska) Jumping judge 5

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7 Information for photographers During FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016 there are prepared special areas for all accredited photographers: Media/photo sector stairs along landing area (on the right side of the hill) special place to take photos of ski jumpers who prepare to their jumps (next to the containers athletes area) The press photographers are obliged to wear a special photo-bib at the area of the ski jumping hill all the time. You can get the photo-bib in the Press Office (deposit 20,00 PLN) and give it back in the Press Office. Using the chair-lift and taking photos of ski jumpers at the inrun will be possible only during first training round on 3 rd March and trial rounds on 4 th and 5 th March (entries list in the Press Office). All photographers interested in getting on the top of the hill are obliged to report their wish until 30 minutes before the beginning of the training/trial round. The list of names of accepted photographers will be published in the Press Office. Number of places is limited. All accredited photographers will be able to take part in prize-giving ceremony on 4 th and 5 th March after competitions. Attending the ceremony will be possible only with the Chief of Press Office. 7

8 PRESS OFFICE OF FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP WISŁA 2016 presented by Viessmann Marek Kaleta Chief of Press Office Mob Alicja Kosman Press Office Mob Anna Karczewska Press Office Mob

9 REGULATIONS OF THE WORK OF THE PRESS OFFICE DURING FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP WISLA 2016 presented by VIESSMANN 1. Press accreditations will be granted only through the official website of the Press Office of the competitions: 2. Correctly filled in on-line applications will be accepted from 5th February to 22nd February 2016, inclusive. There will be no possibility to apply after 22nd February 2016! 3. The confirmation of approving or rejecting the application for accreditation will be sent by to the address specified in the application form not later than 25th February 2016, 11 p.m. 4. Press accreditations are free of charge, in the form of an ID card, and nonreturnable. 5. Only the holder of the press accreditation is entitled to use it. 6. Using the press accreditation in an inappropriate manner or not in conformity with the current law can result in depriving the holder from the right to use the accreditation. 7. Press accreditations shall be granted only to adults (above 18 years of age). 8. In the case when the number of applications will exceed the number of press accreditations that can be granted, the press centre reserves the right to set the limit of accreditations for particular editorial offices or agencies. Decisions in this case shall be taken by the Head of the Press Office. 9. Press accreditation entitles to: - a press ID card - a set of press and information materials - access to the equipment in the Press Office - access to the press zone in the hill - catering for the press - participation in conferences and meetings organised by the Press Office. 9

10 10. The press IDs will be issued at Hotel Geovita, Bajcary Street 14, Wisla, 300 m from the Adam Małysz Ski Jumping Hill in Wisła, Malinka 4: - 2nd March 2016 between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 3rd March 2016 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m - 4th March 2016 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. - 5th March 2016 between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 11. The Press Centre of FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP WISLA 2016 will be organised on site Adam Małysz Ski Jumping Hill in Wisła, Malinka 4. Opening hours of the Press Centre: - 3rd March 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - 4th March 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. - 5th March 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 12. The Press Office guarantees accredited journalists access to quick Wireless as well as Wired Internet connection. Moreover, the Press Office will be equipped with computer hardware, a printer, a high level copying machine and other necessary equipment. Also work places will be prepared. 13. The costs of the Internet connections and transmissions of data of all accredited journalists will be covered only if they are in the premises of the Press Office. 14. Only accredited journalists shall have access to the Press Office. 15. The accredited journalists oblige themselves not to publish film footage and audio materials, which are subject to licensed property rights of such institutions and companies as: the Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS), Polish Ski Federation (PZN), Silesia-Beskidy Ski Federation(ŚBZN) and Polish Public Television (TVP S.A.) in the Internet and via other forms of mass media. 16. The final and valid decision concerning resolving any disputes and interpreting the above regulations shall be taken by the Head of the Press Office and will always be in the interest and for the generally understood highest good of the whole event. 10

11 Adam Malysz's Ski Jumping Hill Short history The first ski jumping hill in the valley of Malinka in Wisła was constructed in The construction was made entirely of wood. The record of distance, set by Mieczysław Kozdrun, was 41 m. In the following years the ski jumping hill was renovated. It underwent the considerable changes in the 60s and 70s of the 20 th century. Then there was build the judges tower, the steel in-run and the calculation line was moved to 105 meter. The first jumper who beat the distance of 100 m. was Janusz Malik. The hill record belongs to Wojciech Skupien who reached the distance of m. at the Polish Seniors Championships during the last competition held on the old hill. In the meantime In October 2003 the foundation act of conversion of the ski jumping hill in Wisla was signed. The original of the document placed in a special silver tube was built in as the corner stone during the construction work in The work went according to the plan until August 2006 when a landslide of the landing hill occurred. Eventually the opening of the ski jumping hill took place not at the end of July 2007 but in September of the following year. 11

12 The first competition The first competition held on the newly built hill was combined with the official opening ceremony. From 25 th to 28 th September 2008 there were held Summer Championships of Poland in ski jumping as well as Nordic combined. The first jump was made by Adam Malysz. During the inaugurating competition the record was beaten several times. The first record holder was Pawel Slowiok who obtained the distance of 123m. Adam Malysz who flew the distance of m. won the individual Championships of Poland and set the hill record. But he could delight with the success for a very short time. On the following day, during the team competition, Marcin Bachleda landed one meter farther. On the road to the World Cup The first international competition on the renovated hill was held in February 2009 and was a part of the Continental Cup competitions. The winners were the Austrians - Stefan Thurnbichler on the first day and Andreas Kofler on the second. In September of the same year there was held, for the first time, the final competition of Summer Continental Cup. It was won by Marcin Bachleda who beat the rest of the competitors including Adam Malysz. The world ski jumping leaders visited Wisła in August 2010 during FIS Ski Jumping Grand Prix known also as Summer Ski Jumping Grand Prix. During the first competition the winner was Adam Małysz whereas on the second day it was Kamil Stoch who turned out to be the best. On 9 th January 2013 there was held, for the first time in the history of the hill, an individual World Cup competition. Apart from that, Wisla was an organization of World Cup on January 2014 and Additionally, there has been regularly organized competitions of FIS Ski Jumping Grand Prix since 2010 on Adam Malysz's Hill. 12

13 Tourist attraction The ski jumping hill named after Adam Malysz is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Wisla. The guests who visit the Beskid Mountains are eager to use the chair lift, the tower and the café offering the view of the in-run and take-off and, if you are lucky, the possibility for watching the trainings of the Polish and foreign ski jumpers. The attractiveness of the hill was also increased by the cooperation with Nadwislanska Tourist Agency and creation of so called Cienkowska Loop connecting the ski jumping hill with Cienkow chair lift. The route includes an upward chair lift trip to the top of the ski jumping hill or by Cienków chair lift to the top of Cienkow, a walk along Cieńkow ridge (circa 1.3 km) and a downward chair lift trip on the ski jumping hill (or by Cienkow chair lift) as well as a stroll along Malinka stream until the place of departure. The summer hill record was set or equalized by Adam Malysz five times. The last time in July 2010 when he reached the distance of m. The summer hill record was set 14 times. The current record-holder is Kamil Stoch who reached 136 meters on 2nd August 2013 during FIS Ski Jumping Grand Prix. In the winter conditions the first record was set by Kamil Stoch who jumped 132 meters during the Championships of Poland in February The same jumper set another record in December 2011 when he obtained the distance of 136 m during the Championships of Poland. The current hill record-holder is Stefan Kraft. During the last World Cup the Austrian made a jump of 139 m. 13

14 History of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competitions in Wisla In 2014/2015 season Wisla was allowed to organise the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competition third time in the history. First World Cup competition on Adam Malysz's Hill in Wisla took place on 9th January The winner of inaugural individual event was the Norwegian Anders Bardal. The German representative Richard Freitag was second and the teammate of Bardal - Rune Velta came third. The highest ranked Polish ski jumper was Piotr Zyla who took 6th place. In the first version of FIS Ski Jumping calendar for the 2013/2014 season Wisla was not taken into account as place of organising the World Cup competition. However, after FIS Congress in Zurich, the International Ski Federation authorities decided to organise, apart from Zakopane, the World Cup individual competiton on Adam Malysz's Hill. Some days before event, the organisers has grappled with the adverse weather conditions and the lack of snow in Beskids. That is why they had to transport snow from Tatras mountain. Fortunately, the competition was carried out as planned. The best was German representative Andreas Wellinger who won the World Cup competition first time in his career. Kamil Stoch, who has jumped in front of home crowd, took second place. Third was the Austrian Michael Hayböck. 14

15 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Wisla was appreciated by the International Ski Federation authorities and Wisla was allowed to organise the event also in 2014/2015 season. The winner of that competition was the Austrian Stefan Kraft. The second stand was took by the Slovenian Peter Prevc. German ski jumper Severin Freund came in third. In the season 2015/2016 Wisla for the first time in the history was allowed to organise two individual World Cup competitions. The event is planned for the first March weekend (3 rd - 5 th March). History of FIS Ski Jumping World Cups in Wisla Lp. Date Competition I place II place III place Individual, night event Anders Bardal (NOR) Richard Freitag (GER) Rune Velta (NOR) Individual, night event Individual, night event Andreas Wellinger (GER) Stefan Kraft (AUT) Kamil Stoch (POL) Peter Prevc (SLO) Michael Hayboeck (AUT) Severin Freund (GER) 15

16 Adam Malysz the patron of Ski Jumping Hill in Wisla-Malinka The construction of the new ski jumping hill in Wisla Malinka turned out to be almost the national issue owing to malyszomania which spreaded across Poland as a result of international success achieved by a ski jumper form Wisla Adam Malysz. Polish people loved the modest jumper representing Wisła Ustronianka Sports Club. The success, including four Trophies of Crystal Balls in Ski Jumping World Cup, silver and bronze Winter Olympic medal, the victory in Four Hills Tournament not to mention many others, did not change the priorities of the Eagle from Wisla. Malysz always emphasized he was dreaming of a venue in his hometown Wisla which would be inseparable part of the town tradition and would make the ski jumping world of the Beskid Mountains more attractive. It seemed natural that the ski jumping hill was to be named after him. However, it took a long time to convince the outstanding Wisla s citizen to agree. He finally did, concluding that nothing would associate with him more than the hill itself. 16

17 Stefan Kraft record holder of the hill Stefan Kraft is this year winner of the 63rd Four Hills Tournament. He was born on 13 May, 1993, in Schwarzach im Pongau in Austria. When he was four he started his sports adventure with football. At the age of ten he took up to skiing and at the same time he was representing SV Schwarzach Club. In January, 2009, he made his debut in International FIS Cup competition. In 2010/2011 season he became a member of the Austrian team at The World Junior Championships in Nordic Skiing in Otepaa, where he took two medals silver in individual and gold in team competitions. During the second part of the season for the first time he took part in Continental Cup in Brotterode, which brought him the first place. During the next season he appeared in Continental Cup, as well. He, together with the team, won the third place, and as individual skier was classified as seventh at The World Junior Championships. In the season 2012/2013 he found himself in Austrian A Team as the ski jumper. He took first place in the three first Continental Cup tournaments: in Kazakh town Ałmaty and Swiss Engelberg. He made his debut in World Cup on 6 January 2012 in Bischofshofen and he scored his first points in Innsbruck a year later. It was during the 62nd Four Hills Tournament in Bischofshofen, when he stood on the podium for the first time, gaining the third place. On 8 January 2014 during ski jumping qualifications in Wisła, Poland, he achieved 139-meter jump, by which he established a new record of this hill. On 29 December, 2014, in Obersdorf, he gained the first victory in World Cup and became the winner of the 63. Four Hills Tournament. 17

18 One year later he was among the medalist of World Championships in Falun he came in third in the individual competition at normal hill and won the silver medal in the team competition. This season Kraft has been still in a very good shape. In FIS Ski Flying World Championships in Tauplitz he won the bronze medal both in the individual and the team competition. So far he has been standing on the World Cup podium nineteen times (he came in first four times). He has achieved two World Cup victories in Poland in Wisla (2015) and in Zakopane (2016). Currently he is among the best in the overall ranging he has taken the 5 th rank. Fot. Stefan Piwowar 18

19 Following Adam Małysz There are many places connected with the best know inhabitant of Wisła - Adam Małysz, who made Wisła famous and well known all over the world. We recommend starting the tour in the center where you can easily park the car. The Museum of Skiing - situated close to the bulding Ziemowit at the street Wodna 3a, telephone You can visit this place free of charge from Monday to Friday at the time between 8:00 and 16:00. Inside the museum you can admire the rich, private collection of skiing equipment, the collection of old skis, of which the oldest dates back to the 19th century as well as the skis of the 1930s. Among the exhibits you can also see Adam Małysz skis, which he used to reach for the gold medal during the National Ski-Jumping Competitions. The whole collection consists of over 80 exhibits. The Ski-Jumps in the center of Wisła - located in the center of the town at the main road. The ski jumps with the construction points K40, K23, K17 were made in the years The ski jumping competitions of children and juniors are held there regularly. Currently the complex it has being rebuilt. The Avenue of the Sport Stars - located on the main pavement running round the market square in Pl. Hoffa. Annually on the last Sunday of September the new brass board of sportsman or the was started by Adam Małysz, then Janusz Rokicki, Apoloniusz Tajner, Jan Szturc and Jan Kawulok. 19

20 The Statue of Adam Małysz made of white chocolate - you can admire it in the main hall of the Dom Zdrojowy located in the center of the town at B. Hoff main square. The sculpture of our champion is 250cm high and it was made in 2001 of the white chocolate bar of the weight 300 kg. Eight men of the National Organization of Pastry Chefs in Poland made it for 264 hours. The whole sculpture weights 180 kg. Adam Małysz Gallery of Sports Trophies - situated at the street 1 Maja 48a, telephone , The opening time: on Monday is not available Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00-17:00, Sunday: 10:00-15:00. In the season (holidays in winter, summer) the gallery is open every day at 10:00-17:00. In attracs thousand of fans where they can admire four Crystal Balls for the World Cup and the medals from the World Ski JUmping Competitions in Lahti, Sapporo and Val Di Fiemme, the ski jumping suit, the leader s yellow and red shirt-fronts and many other souvernirs connected with Adam Małysz carrier. You can also buy some gadgets and souvenirs in the gallery. The Ski-Jump in Wisła Łabajów at the street Turystyczna of the construction points K65 and K35 erected in 1931year. On the ski jumping hill of K65 the different skiing contests are held, for example LOTOS CUP or the ski jumps during the multiengagament contest as the Polish Olympic Game of Youth. The most interesting thing about the ski jump is that its counterslope is located on the other side of the road therefore while ski jumping the traffic is stopped. The first contest was won by the legendary person - Stanisław Marusarz. 20

21 Transport of media representatives and fans during FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016 presented by Viessmann The company Wispol and the Wisla City prepared additional buses connections during the FIS World Cup events. The buses departs from the bus stop named Wisla Centrum (Olimpijska street) next to the Delicje cafe and end the run in Nowa Osada Skrzyżowanie (about 300m from the hill). On Friday and Saturday 3 rd and 4 th March all ski jumping fans and media representatives can get to the Adam Malysz's Hill without any charges. Free transport with media accreditation. The buses will depart from city center: on Friday, 4 th March: from 16:30 to 20:15 on Saturday, 5 th March: from 12:00 to 15:45 with an average frequency of 15 minutes Return buses are planned one hour after the end of the competitions. On Thursday (3 rd March) there will be prepared a special bus for media representatives. All accredited pressmen and photographers can get to Adam Malysz's Hill from the train station in city center at 13:45. Additionally, the Press Office is going to provide the return connections after the competitions. The first bus will depart one hour before and some minutes after the Press Center close: - on Friday, 4 th March: 23:00 and 24:00 - on Saturday, 5 th March: 20:00 and 21:00 21

22 Bib ceremony Traditionally, on a day of qualification (3 rd March, Thursday), in the centre of Wisla the bib ceremony will take place. Following the example of the past years, all ski jumping fans and media representatives will have an opportunity to see the best athletes of World Cup live. The bib ceremony will take place in a special fan zone which is located on the main square (Hoffa Square) in the center of Wisla. The beginning of the ceremony is planned at 19:30. 22

23 Welcome Party for MEDIA representatives THURSDAY, March 3, 2016, at 20:30 (after qualifying) We invite all media representatives to the Welcome Party, which will take place on Thursday. The party will start after qualifying, at 20:30 in the BBQ House at the Hotel Geovita (at the foot of the hotel). The organizers provide: - delicious food - local music LIVE - nice atmosphere We guarantee free return transport to the center of Wisla at 23:00 and 24:00. See you there! 23

24 In the name of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016 presented by Viessmann Organizing Committee we would like to acknowledge massive help in organizing this event, logistic support and common effort to create this event to our sponsors. 24