a dear sir or madame,
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Dear Sir or Madame,
You are welcome at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Wisla during 3rd - 5th
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).
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Table of Contents
Program of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016.................................................... 4
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 ................................................................................ 11
History of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competitions in Wisla ............................ 14
Adam Malysz – the patron of Ski Jumping Hill in Wisla-Malinka.............................. 16
Stefan Kraft – record holder of Ski Jumping Hill in Wisla-Malinka ......................... 17
“Following” Adam Malysz ......................................................................................... 19
Transport of media representatives and fans ................................................................ 21
Bib ceremony .............................................................................................................. 22
Welcome party for media representatives ................................................................... 23
The official sponsors of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Wisla 2016.............................. 24
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PROGRAM OF FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP
WISLA 2016 presented by Viessmann
WISLA, 3-5th March 2016
3rd March, Thursday
11:00 – team captains' meeting
16:00 – official trainings (two rounds)
18:00 – qualification
19:30 – bib ceremony in city center
4th March, Friday
19:00 – trial round
20:00 – first round of INDIVIDUAL competition, final round and the prize-
giving ceremony (shortly after the competition)
5th March, Saturday
14:30 – qualification
16:00 – first round of INDIVIDUAL competition, final round and the prize-
giving ceremony (shortly after the competition)
Śląsko-Beskidzki Związek Narciarski
ul.Wyzwolenia 67 43-460 Wisła
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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
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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 3rd March and trial rounds on 4th
and 5th 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 4th and 5th March after competitions. Attending the ceremony will be
possible only with the Chief of Press Office.
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PRESS OFFICE OF FIS SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP
WISŁA 2016 presented by Viessmann
Marek Kaleta Chief of Press Office Mob. 722 234 502 e-mail: [email protected]
Alicja Kosman Press Office Mob. 664 463 036 e-mail: [email protected]
Anna Karczewska Press Office Mob. 722 234 509 e-mail: [email protected]
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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: www.wisla-malinka.com
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 e-mail to the e-mail 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 non-
returnable.
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.
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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.
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Adam Malysz's Ski Jumping Hill
Short history
The first ski jumping hill in the valley of Malinka in Wisła was constructed in 1933.
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 20th
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 112.5
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 2005. 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.
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The first competition
The first competition held on the newly built hill was combined with the official
opening ceremony. From 25th to 28th 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 132.5 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 9th 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 2015.
Additionally, there has been regularly organized competitions of FIS Ski Jumping
Grand Prix since 2010 on Adam Malysz's Hill.
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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 134.5 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 2009. 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.
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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 2013. 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.
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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 (3rd- 5th March).
History of FIS Ski Jumping World Cups in Wisla
Lp. Date Competition I place II place III place
1. 09.01.2013 Individual, night event
Anders Bardal (NOR)
Richard Freitag (GER)
Rune Velta (NOR)
2. 16.01.2014 Individual, night event
Andreas Wellinger
(GER)
Kamil Stoch (POL)
Michael Hayboeck (AUT)
3. 15.01.2015 Individual, night event
Stefan Kraft (AUT)
Peter Prevc (SLO)
Severin Freund (GER)
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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.
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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.
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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 5th rank.
Fot. Stefan Piwowar
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“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 +48 33 855 15 19. 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 1962 - 1963. 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.
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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 +48
517 567 660, www.malysz.org. 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 multi-
engagament 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.
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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 3rd and 4th 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, 4th March : from 16:30 to 20:15
− on Saturday, 5th 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 (3rd 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, 4th March : 23:00 and 24:00
- on Saturday, 5th March : 20:00 and 21:00
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Bib ceremony
Traditionally, on a day of qualification (3rd 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.
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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!
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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.