Media
Welcome to the FIS Cross-Country World Cup 2021 in Ulricehamn! Please find below valuable information to know about before you arrive at the event.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will have a very different competition weekend in comparison to the previous events. The opportunity for media to attend is restricted; the maximum number of people allowed in the Media Center is limited to a maximum of 40. Very few public spectators will attend the event.
We will work hard to make World Cup Ulricehamn 2021 safe and enjoyable for the people who will attend the event.
Medical & Helth protection plan, updated 2021-01-27
Media Accreditation
Please note that accreditation is necessary at the event venue from friday 5th February.
Accreditation for Print Media and Photographers
Please apply for accreditation by using this form media and photographers application for accreditation online.
Accreditation is granted subject to availability; international and national media will be given priority.
The last day for applying for accreditation is 25th January. Notification of allocation will be announced no later than 29th January.
Accreditation can be collected on route to the venue in Ulricehamn, at the roundabout located at the crossroad between Tre Rosors Väg and Idrottsgatan, during the following times*:
Friday 5th February: 09:00-11:00
Friday 5th February: 14:00-16:00
Saturday 6th February: 08:00-10:00
*Other times in agreement with Media manager Annica Berglund press@worldcupulricehamn.com
Photo and tv/radio
Photographer vest
If you have received accreditation as a photographer and would like to photograph along the tracks of the course, you must wear a photographer vest. Photographer vests are distributed at the photo meetings.
Photo meeting Friday at 18:00 and Saturday at 08:00 (outside Media Center)
The Photo stand is located behind the finish line. A limited number of network cables are available and are intended primarily for international image agencies.
Photo coordinator: Nisse Schmidt +46703670777 nisse.schmidt@sportbild.se
TV & Media Rights, Radio and on-line Media
It is not allowed to film along the sides of the tracks, in the mixed zone and within the arena. For permission, an agreement is required with the right holder Infront. Please contact Infront’s TV & Media Rights Manager Silvia Comola, silvia.comola@infrontsports.com
Media Centers
Media Center is located at the venue and offers wireless internet and work stations. Coffee/tea is served free of charge, hot lunch is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Media Center open hours:
Friday 5th February: 09:00-18:00
Saturday 6th February: 08:00-18:00
Sunday 7th February: 08:00-16:30
Transport
The official airport is Gothenburg - Landvetter Airport GOT
For the healthiest and safest transport, please arrive in your own vehicles.
parking at venue
Parking spaces are reserved for media at the venue (parking P3). Parking permits are required and are distributed when you collect your accreditation.
Transport from media accommodation to Event venue
We are not able to offer any transport to and from the arena to Hotel Best Western in Borås this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Program & useful information
Please see main activities below, you find full event program here.
Friday
10:00-11:00 Official Training, ladies
11:15-12:15 Official Training, men
15:00 Deadline Entries
17:00 TCM
Saturday
10:20 Start Prologue - Sprint
12:50 Start Heats - Sprint
Sunday
10:45 Start Semi-finals - Team Sprint
12:45 Start Finals - Team Sprint
Startlist and result
Here you find start-list and official result.
Maps
FIS whatsapp-group
Remember to join FIS WhatsApp group for the latest information in regard to start lists, extended start lists, result lists and for any changes made shortly before or during the race. To access the link, please click here.
Contacts
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to interview a member of the Organisation Committee.
Media Chief: Annica Berglund, press@worldcupulricehamn.com
Photo Chief: Nisse Schmidt +46703670777 nisse.schmidt@sportbild.se
Accommodation: Cecilia Karlsson, accomodation@worldcupulricehamn.com
Social
Website address: www.worldcupulricehamn.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wculricehamn
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/worldcupulricehamn
Official hashtags used: #worldcupulricehamn
FIS Cross-Country Media Guide for the 2020/21
Media guide covering the FIS World Cup series including the FIS Tour de Ski.
Media Accommodation
Accommodation for media is located i Borås, at hotel Best Western. Please use the code: MEDIA WCU in order to receive a discount. Make your reservation/booking direct to the hotel.
Best Western (4*)
http://book.bestwestern.se/en/hotels/best-western-hotell-boras-boras-88060
Phone: +46 33 7990100
E.mail: info@hotellboras.se
Please use the code: MEDIA WCU