1. FIS SEASON ACCREDITATION International Ski Federation

2. FIS Season Accreditation Aim Only for people who enjoy the FIS World Cup over several stations Clear definition of groups of persons and relevant accreditation categories Clear regulations concerning rights of access for the corresponding categories Accreditations for the World Cups (Alpine, Nordic, Freestyle, Snowboard) Validity of accreditations until 31st March 2008 With the payment of the „special fee“ the holder is insured Digital accreditation system available.

3. FIS Season Accreditation Design For cost reasons and to simplify the accreditation system as well as for easier handling, the same accreditation cards are valid for the seasons 2006/07 and 2007/08. On these cards you will find personal details, space for a photo and the category of accreditation and the seasons in an easily readable size.

4. FIS Season Accreditation Accreditation categories Enclosed you will find a summary of categories specifying the individual groups such as National Ski Association, Industry etc. The discussions about this system held with representatives of National Ski Associations etc. as well as Organisers have shown that a clearer control is possible thanks to determination of the different groups of persons to different accreditation categories. This results in the corresponding rights of access to the single corridors in the finish area, media centre, etc. for the different groups of persons according to their function.

5. FIS Season Accreditation Special We must point out that generally the FIS season accreditation are only given to persons who visite more than 8 – 10 events. For persons visiting only a few FIS-World Cups, the FIS season accreditation will not be issued. They can require a day accreditation at the local organising committee. For individual visitors it is still possible to obtain an accreditation for the day, by presenting a document of legitimisation. The holder of a FIS season accreditation may only work within the category who applied for (e.g.: A service-person is no photographer).

6. FIS Season Accreditation Insurance Please take note, that we handle only correct filled in forms, included the picture, the valid identity card and the amount of CHF 25.00 / USD 17.00 / EURO 18.00. You can include the amount correct (we will not return change) with the form or you can pay by credit card online on http://www.paypal.com. Send money to: ritschard@fisski.ch. If you make the payment online, please note, that it can be made only in EURO or USDhttp://www.paypal.comritschard@fisski.ch

7. FIS Season Accreditation Applications through FIS and their handling by FIS For „Media“ The mailing of the application forms will be made directly to the journalists and the representatives of TV / radio and photo. The individual journalists and media representatives send their application forms to the AIPS / AIJS or directly to the FIS. The chiefs of press of the individual National Ski Associations, respectively those responsible for press of the major wintersport companies involved within skisport will also be provided a media accreditation. A copy of the press identity card must be included. Otherwise we will not issue the accreditation.

8. FIS Season Accreditation Applications through FIS and their handling by FIS For „Media“ FIS will issue these accreditation divided up for the following groups: TV/Radio Media Media AIPS/AIJS Photo

9. CategoryTarget groupApplication to: FIS International Ski Federation President / Secretary General / Council Professionals / Staff FIS FIS-Committee-MemberFIS Committee membersFIS National Ski Federation President / Secretary General / precidency / Pool- manager / Council NSF CoachCoachesNSF Team-DoctorDoctorsNSF Industry owners / managers of firms engaged in skisportFIS ServiceServicemenFIS/NSF Agencies AgencyAgencies for the team-, individual- and event- sponsors FIS FIS Season Accreditation Categories FIS Season Accreditation

10. CategoryTarget groupApplication to: Sponsors SponsorRepresentatives of firms, engaged as team-, individual- or World Cup- Sponsors NSF or FIS Press/MediaIn cooperation with AIPS/AIJS MediaJournalists, Media (AIPS and normal)FIS PhotoPhotographers, filmFIS TV & RadioTV & Radio networksFIS Observer TimingFIS Data/ComputerFIS Video distance measurementFIS FIS Season Accreditation Categories FIS Season Accreditation

11. Accreditation request - FIS World Cup 2006/07 & 2007/08  FIS ID NUMBER (04/05& 05/06).............................................. DIGITAL PHOTO  yes  no  NEWif no, please note the photo ID number, name LAST NAME..........................................................and birthday on a paper photo and send it by FIRST NAME.......................................................... mail to FIS before DATE OF BIRTH.......................................................... 10th September 2006. COMPANY COMPANY NAME.......................................................... FUNCTION DETAIL INFO.......................................................... DISCIPLINE  Alpine ladies  Alpine men  Cross-Country  Ski Jumping  N. Combined  Snowboard  Freestyle STREET............................................................ ZIP CODE/CITY........................................COUNTRY.......................... PHONE........................................FAX.......................... E-MAIL........................................................... PRIVATE ADDRESS............................................................ NATIONALITY............................................................. PHONE.......................................FAX............................... DATE........................................SIGNATURE............................... FIS (will be filled in from FIS) Category:Description:Nation :

12. FIS World Cup Accreditations ABCDEFGH Access authorisation per category Team CoachStartServicePhoto-PR/MediaPress AreaHospitArea graphersAreaCenter 10Coach/Trainerxxxxx xx 20Team Doctor / Thearpistsxxxx 25IDTM Anti Dopingcontrollerx x 30Servicex xxx 40Industry x x 50Observer (Data/Timing) x 60Agency x x 70Sponsor 80Special Guest 90Press/Media Category A xx 100Press/Media Category B xx 110TV/Radio xx 120Photo Category A x x 125Photo Category B x x 130Int. Ski Federationx x xxxx 140FIS Committee x x x 150National Ski Federationx x x xx

13. IJKLMNOPQ FIS World Cup Accreditations TV/RadioTVMixedInterviewSpecialCerem.Data/FunctionsAdvert. Access authorisation per category AreaComp-Area GuestAreaTimingFacilitiesArea ound Area 10Coach/Trainerx xx x 20Team Doctor / Thearpists 25IDTM Anti Dopingcontroller 30Service 40Industry x 50Observer (Data/Timing) x x 60Agency x 70Sponsor x 80Special Guest x 90Press/Media Category A x 100Press/Media Category B x 110TV/Radioxxxx 120Photo Category A 125Photo Category B 130Int. Ski Federationxxx xxxxx 140FIS Committee xx x 150National Ski Federationxxx xx xx

14. Gentlemen Agreement FIS & Photographers / TV-Team Accreditation FIS season accreditation is essential for entry into media and photo sectors at the finish area. No access to the courses and their photo sectors will be given without FIS season accreditation and FIS photo accreditation armband which must be worn in a clearly visible way.

15. Gentlemen Agreement FIS & Photographers / TV-Team Number The number of photographer's and TV team's accreditation will be determined by the FIS Chief Race Director depending on the actual conditions of the course. The maximum number is 40 accreditation for photographers and 25 for representatives of TV teams. Allotment of course accreditation depends on the actual number determined by the FIS Chief Race Directors and according to the priority list established by FIS Marketing together with the photographers/TV companies which is distributed to all Organising Committees at the beginning of the season.

16. Gentlemen Agreement FIS & Photographers / TV-Team Quotas In case of special circumstances (e.g. weather or course conditions) the FIS Chief Race Director may reduce the accreditation for photographers on the course. The Chief Race Director will decide on such restrictions in consultation with the chief of press of the OC and the OC's responsible of the photographers.

17. Gentlemen Agreement FIS & Photographers / TV-Team Photographer's Positions on the Course Responsibility: The Jury respectively the FIS Chief Race Director decide on all concerning matter. Positions: - Good positions for photographers will be determined, if possible, in consultation between the FIS Chief Race Director respectively a member of the Jury, the chief of press of the OC or a therefore engaged photographer during the training runs. -Fixing will be made, if possible, by a Jury member commissioned by the Jury on proposal of the local photographer's co-ordinator.

18. Gentlemen Agreement FIS & Photographers / TV-Team Leaving the Positions Photographers may leave their positions during the race only if there is a direct exit from the racing track. For conduct along the course after training or races (e.g. side- slipping along the edge of the course, skiing outside the course) the Jury's instructions must be observed.

19. FIS World Championships Aims We would like to involve the media responsible of the National Ski Association respectively the media co- ordinators of the individual ski teams in the conception and proceedings of the press and media service at the FIS Alpine and Nordic WSC. Moreover a good relation between the FIS WSC media service, the ski team, the FIS media service and the service of the respective National Ski Association shall be achieved.

20. FIS World Championships Basis The FIS communication will clear who will be present as media co-ordinator for the individual National Ski Association respectively the ski teams at the FIS Alpine and Nordic WSC 2007.

21. FIS World Championships Accreditation for the FIS WSC In agreement with FIS, the press and media responsible of the National Ski Association will receive – in accord with FIS – an additional accreditation giving them access to corridors and facilities needed. The national chiefs of media will be informed by the responsible of the FIS WSC organiser respectively by the FIS Marketing/Communication Director, how the press and media service at the FIS WSC is planned in general and about the proceedings for co-operation with the national chief of media.

22. FIS World Championships Co-ordination At the begin of each FIS WSC, meetings with the chief of press respectively press co-ordinators will be held in order to introduce them personally and to discuss the strategies and details of the co-operation.

23. FIS World Championships Information The national chief of media informs the FIS media service before and during the FIS WSC about special happenings (e.g. injuries etc.) lists of team members, flag-bearers for the opening ceremony etc. The media guides of the National Ski Associations/Teams should be available at the media centre.

24. FIS World Championships Photographer's Positions on the Course Responsibility: The Jury respectively the FIS Chief Race Director decide on all concerning matter. Positions: - Good positions for photographers will be determined, if possible, in consultation between the FIS Chief Race Director respectively a member of the Jury, the chief of press of the OC or a therefore engaged photographer during the training runs. -Fixing will be made, if possible, by a Jury member commissioned by the Jury on proposal of the local photographer's co-ordinator.