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WELCOME TO SWEDEN AND STOCKHOLM THE CITY OF STOCKHOLM WHILE IN STOCKHOLM

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MAP OF STOCKHOLM VARIOUS FACTS ABOUT SWEDEN TRAVEL INFORMATION REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION THE VENUE ACCOMMODATION CHAPERONES MEAL SERVICE EXPENSES FOR ROOMS AND MEALS USEFUL INFORMATION DEADLINES EVENT TICKETS CONTACTS PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

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Left: The celebration of Swedens nationalday June 6th with the view from the Stockholm Castle. Above right: The Ericsson Globe. Middle: The Nationalguard. Right: South part of the city.

WELCOME TO SWEDEN AND STOCKHOLM The Swedish Figure Skating Association together with the City of Stockholm welcome skaters, officials, judges and guests from all International Skating Union Members to the ISU European Figure Skating Championships® 2015 in Stockholm, held from January 26th to February 1st.

museums and attractions. Most of the city’s attractions can be reached on foot, and there’s a good chance of experiencing a lot of things in a short time. Experience big city life, the history of civilization and natural scenery, all in the course of the same day.

Stockholm, one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. The beautiful buildings, the greenery, the fresh air and the proximity to the water are distinctive traits of this city.

Stockholm is known for its beauty, its buildings and architecture, its abundant clean and open water, and its many parks.

The Capital of Sweden offers all the comforts of a big city, with the added cosiness of a small town. And everything is right on your doorstep.

The world famous Stockholm Archipelago is made up of over 30’000 islands, from small to large, some buzzing with activity, others barely large enough to peak out from the crystal clear waters of the Baltic Sea. The Archipelago can be easily reached by boat from Stockholm city and day trips run regularly all year round.

THE CITY OF STOCKHOLM

With its 750-year history and rich cultural life, Stockholm offers a wide selection of world-class

The Archipelago

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Iceskating at Riddarfjärden facing the City Hall.

Upper left: Statues at Millesgården. Left: The ABBA museum. Right: The Seglora Church at Skansen.

The Stockholm card – the smart way to discover Stockholm The Stockholm Card will save you time and money. You’ll discover sights, museums, attractions and excursions you didn’t even know existed. It includes free rides on the metro, buses as well as free admis-

sion to many sights, museums and attractions. You will find all information about Stockholm on the official website www.visitstockholm.com

WHILE IN STOCKHOLM – PLACES TO VISIT AND THINGS TO DO ABBA, The Museum is more than an ordinary

museum. Naturally, the members’ costumes, gold records, original items, memorabilia, and much, much more are here. But at this museum you are an important part of the experience! They simply want you to experience the feeling of being the 5th ABBA member. To find out what you would look like in their legendary stage costumes, to sing at the Polar Studio, to experience exciting hologram illusions, and to enter the stage together with the band. Your material will be recorded on your personal ID number on your ticket.

Fotografiska (Photographic museum) is one of the world’s largest meeting places for contem-

porary photography. Fotografiska presents four unique large exhibitions and about 20 smaller exhibitions annually. In addition to the large exhibition, Fotografiska also houses a book and souvenir shop, a restaurant, a photo gallery. In the bar on the top floor you will find one of Stockholm’s very best vantage points.

City Hall, with its spire featuring the golden Three Crowns, is one of the most famous silhouettes in Stockholm. Guided tours are available all year round. Stockholm City Hall is one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. The City Hall is built from eight million bricks, and the 106 meter tall tower has

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The Old Town and the Royal Palace.

the three crowns, which is the Swedish national coat of arms, at its apex. Behind the magnificent facades are offices and session halls for politicians and officials, as well as splendid assembly rooms and unique works of art. Stockholm’s municipal council meets in Rådssalen, the Council Chamber. The great Nobel banquet is also held in the City Hall. After the dinner in Blå hallen, the Blue Hall, Nobel Prize recipients, royalty and guests dance in Gyllene salen, the Golden Hall, with its 18 million gold mosaic tiles. The Closing Reception of the European Figure Skating Championships 2015 will be held here.

Gamla Stan, the Old Town, is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe, and one of the foremost attractions in Stockholm. This is where Stockholm was founded in 1252. All of Gamla Stan and the adjacent island of Riddarholmen are like a living pedestrian-friendly museum full of sights, attractions, restaurants, cafés, bars and places to shop. Gamla Stan is also popular with aficionados of handicrafts, curios and souvenirs. The narrow winding cobblestone streets, with their buildings in so many different shades of gold, give Gamla Stan its unique character. Even now cellar vaults and frescoes from the Middle Ages can be found behind the visible facades, and on snowy winter days the district feels like something from a story book.

Millesgården, the spectacular museum built on terraces is the former home of artists Carl and Olga Milles. In the park some of Carl Milles most famous sculptures are on display. Original castings and tools are shown in the large studio. Art gallery, museum shop and bistro. Skansen is beautifully located on Royal Djurgården and sports spectacular views over all of Stockholm. This is also a Sweden in miniature. 150 farms and dwellings from different parts of the country were disassembled and transported here. Swedish traditions such as Midsummer, Walpurgis Night and Lucia are celebrated at Skansen. The Royal Palace, Welcome to one of the largest

palaces in Europe! The Royal Palace is the official residence of His Majesty the King of Sweden, with over 600 rooms. The Palace is open to the public and offers no less than five museums. The Palace was largely built during the eighteenth century in the Italian Baroque style, on the spot where the “Tre Kronor” castle burned down in 1697. Visit the reception rooms with splendid interiors from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Rikssalen (the Hall of State) with Queen Kristina’s silver throne, and Ordenssalarna (Halls of the Orders of Chivalry). You can also see

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Left: SkyView at Globen. Right: The Vasa Museum.

Gustav III’s Museum of Antiquities, the Tre Kronor Museum and the Treasury. The Royal Palace also contains the Armory, with royal costumes and armor, as well as coronation carriages and magnificent coaches from the Royal Stable. Make sure not to miss the parade of soldiers and the daily changing of the guard.

The Vasa Museum

is the only preserved seventeenth-century ship in the world, and a unique art treasure. More than 95 percent of the ship is original, and it is decorated with hundreds of carved sculptures. The 69 meter-long warship Vasa sank on its maiden voyage in the middle of Stockholm in 1628, and was salvaged 333 years later in 1961. For nearly half a century the ship has been slowly, deliberately and painstakingly restored to a state approaching its original glory. The three masts on the roof outside the specially

built museum show the height of the ship’s original masts. Today the Vasa Museum is the most visited museum in Scandinavia, with over one million visitors a year. There are nine different exhibitions around the ship to tell about life on board the ship. The film about the Vasa is shown in 16 different languages. In addition there is a well-stocked shop and a pleasant restaurant. Tours of the museum take place every day.

SkyView is the new world-class attraction that takes you to the top of the world’s largest spherical building, the Ericsson Globe, a Stockholm landmark. From the approximate 130 meters (425 feet) above sea level, you get a fantastic view encompassing all of Stockholm. The two SkyView gondolas depart every 10 minutes, and the entire visit takes about 30 minutes. Restaurant, café and souvenir shop are adjacent to SkyView.

Shopping Stockholm City is the place for affordable shopping. especially of the young and trendy variety. Drottninggatan and the area between Sergels Torg and Kungsträdgården are full of clothing chains, and they share the area with large shopping temples such as the theme store Feet First (shoes) and the large-scale classic Stockholm department stores.

There are several H&M stores and other large chain stores in the nearby area and along the pedestrian mall.

Åhléns City, where Drottninggatan ends at Sergels torg, is the largest department store in Sweden.

At Gallerian on Hamngatan, shopaholics can get their fill of various clothing chains and then stop

Upper Drottninggatan has gained a trendier and focused fashion image, where PUB is on the leading edge of a reawakening of young Swedish fashion and interior design.

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Left: Åhlens City Beauty department. Middle: NK. Upper right: H&M. Right: Svenskt Tenn.

for a bite at one of the many restaurants and cafés. NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), on Hamngatan 18-20, is a classic department store with exclusive fashion.

and beautiful furniture by Swedish-Austrian architect and designer Josef Frank still cause people to make a pilgrimage to the store on Strandvägen.

For high-end brands and Swedish design, such as Acne, Filipa K, Stella McCartney, COS and Gucci, visit the area around Norrmalmstorg and Biblioteksgatan.

Next door neighbor, Carl Malmsten with traditiona and modern furniture, mixed with Swedish folk tradition as the starting point. Handicrafts, genuine materials, colors from nature, sustainability and functionality are the watchwords.

The classic interior design company Svenskt Tenn with its flagship store on the beautiful shoreline boulevard, and a must for those with an interest in design and interior furnishings. The timeless, amazingly patterned and brilliantly colored fabrics

Next to the official Hotel is Globen Shopping, with 60 stores that offers you a personable environment and a high degree of service. There are also a number of ATMs available as well as banks and pharmacy.

WHERE AND WHAT TO EAT OR FOOD AND BEVERAGE IN TOWN Go for a “fika”, is a very Swedish thing. Though

untranslatable, it basically means to meet up for a coffee and a piece of cake or pastry. Sweden enjoys a highly developed culture when it comes to baked goods, and everywhere in Stockholm you’ll find cafés and cake shops brimming with atmosphere, character and quality, whether traditional or contemporary-creative.

such as game (the flesh of any wild animal or bird), fish and shellfish, and the best that Swedish farms have to offer. Desserts often incorporate Swedes’ traditional and beloved blueberries, lingonberries and cloudberries. Select a dish with the flavors of the Swedish sea or forest, or enjoy herring, salmon and many other delicacies - and Swedish meatballs, of course!

Restaurants

Sturehof

Stockholm’s restaurant scene is a melting pot of flavours from around the world, but of course the best of Swedish cuisine is served as well, often in contemporary interpretations. Here you will find carefully prepared ingredients

A classic brasserie and social stage at Stureplan in the center of Stockholm’s entertainment precinct. Swedish cuisine with international influences and several bars. In summer the alfresco section is the place to see and be seen.

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Upper far left: Swedish meatballs. Upper left: Fikatime with “kanelbulle” (cinamonroll)! Upper right: Sturehof and their herring plate. Left: O’Learys. Middle: Special sausages at the Printz and interior at such.

Brasserie Le Rouge

There’s no Swedish minimalism at this place. Visiting the restaurant Le Rouge is like stepping into French fin-de-siecle. Classic French and Italian composed menus are served here, and tradition is more important than trendiness. Don’t miss the bar next door, Le Bar Rouge, which has quickly become one of Stockholm’s most popular hang-outs!

THE ERICSSON GLOBE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT The entertainment district centered around the Ericsson Globe is the largest and most important of its kind in Scandinavia. In addition to arenas, it includes hotel, shopping facilities and a new food and entertainment area underneath Tele2 Arena, TolvStockholm where the Medal Plaza will be situated, during the Europeans in Stockholm. You will find the following bars and restaurants at Tolv Stockholm:

Enzo´s

This is where you can enjoy a tasty Neapolitan pizza, but also watch a game of sport on the tv screens.

O`Learys

A popular American sports bar. Where great food is served, with inspiration from many parts of the world. O´Learys offers you generous portions, no fuss and with a warm service. At O´Learys you will also find fun games like bowling and miniature golf with small replicas of famous buildings in Stockholm.

Printz Foodhall

Printz is a restaurant - or three restaurants in one - for anyone who wants to eat and drink in a relaxed environment. Printz is a tribute to good sausage and tasty beer, all in a modern atmosphere. At its heart is Korvmakeriet, where all sausages are made by hand. Meat, poultry, fish, seafood and vegetarian dishes are also on the menu.

Enzo’s is an Italian trattoria, a rustic eatery, where a relaxed atmosphere and good food is significant.

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Upper left: Swedish designer Acne. Upper right: Strandvägen. Left: Carpetdesign Kasthall. Right: Dalahorse.

VARIOUS FACTS ABOUT SWEDEN Population

9.6 million

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Swedish (virtually all Swedes speak English)

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Constitutional Monarchy

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Fredrik Reinfeldt (2014)

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IT and electronics Pulp and paper Environmental techniques Pharmaceutics Automotive Music Design Fashion

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TRAVEL INFORMATION VISA

Citizens from the following member federations require a visa to enter Sweden: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine. Please verify with the Swedish Embassy or Consulate in your country whether you need a Visa or not. You can visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs website to obtain information: www.swedenabroad.se Please contact the OC Office about Visa Letter of Invitation if needed. Nordic citizens and citizens from countries within the Schengen area may enter Sweden without presenting their passport. For identification purposes, it is strongly recommended to bring your passport. For citizens from other countries a valid passport and some cases a visa is necessary.

TRAVEL TO STOCKHOLM By air

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) is Sweden’s largest Airport. Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is the primary gateway to Stockholm and Sweden. Some 70 airlines serve non-stop scheduled routes to 140 destinations. Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has the largest number of non-stop flight connections from Stockholm to international destinations. There are also smaller regional airports in the greater Stockholm area. Please note that the official pick up will only be at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

Reaching Stockholm by train

Getting to Sweden by train from Europe is quick and easy, especially since the Öresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden opened. The state-

owned rail company SJ runs most long-distance routes from Oslo, Copenhagen, Berlin and domestic routes in Sweden, to Stockholm. The city has one main train station, Stockholm Central Station located in the city centre. From the Central Station/T-Centralen, it’s just 10 minutes by metro to the Ericson Globe and the Official Hotel.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURES Official transportation

Based on the arrival and departure information received in a timely manner from the teams, the Organizing Committee will provide transportation at arrival and departure between the Official Hotel, Quality Hotel Globe and the StockholmArlanda Airport and the Stockholm Central Station. Coaches, Team Service, Medical Personnel and Chaperons will only be transported if they travel together with the team. For members traveling without the team a fee of 100 SEK per person will be charged to/from Arlanda Airport. Organizing Committee must to be informed about arrivals if transportation is expected/wanted.

Taxi

There are many taxi companies to choose from in Stockholm. Approved taxis with metered fares always bear yellow number plates. Credit cards are readily accepted. NOTE: Taxi prices are not regulated in Sweden; they may vary greatly. It is the customer’s responsibility to check prices beforehand. For trips to and from Stockholm Arlanda Airport the major taxi companies have fixed prices of between SEK 450-500. Always ask the driver beforehand. In addition to the major taxi companies there are several independent firms; caution is advised.

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Upper left: The Central Station. Upper right: Taxi in the night. Left: The Metro. Right: Arlanda airport.

Airport express train

Arlanda Express Train is the fastest way into town from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. It only takes 20 minutes from the airport to the Central Station in Stockholm. There are two stations at StockholmArlanda Airport, Arlanda Södra (south) with access to terminals 2, 3 and 4, plus Arlanda Norra (north) under terminal 5. Single ticket: 260 SEK = (2014 It runs from 05:00-01:00 and every 15 minutes during daytime. For more information: www.arlandaexpress.se

Airport buses

The airport bus “Flygbussarna“ runs from Arlanda Airport to the main City Terminal, “Cityterminalen”, in downtown Stockholm in 45 minutes. Single ticket: 105 SEK (2014). It runs around the clock daily and every 10-15 minutes during daytime. For more information: www.flygbussarna.se

TRAVEL WITHIN STOCKHOLM Public transportation

Stockholm is often praised for its comfortable, efficient and safe public transportation. The metro is the easiest way to get around town. The city is divided into three zones, and zone tickets are good for several trips within the hour. A travelcard can only be purchased in advance at Metro stations, SL Centers, newsagent kiosks etc. It’s not possible to pay cash for tickets on board buses in Stockholm. For more information: www.sl.se

Event shuttle

The Official Hotel, the Main arena and the Practice rinks are in the same building complex and therefore transportation will not be offered.

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REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION All ISU Office Holders, Referees, Judges, Technical Controllers, Technical Specialists, Data and Video Operators, Competitors, Team Leaders, Team Officials, Team Medical Staff, Coaches and Partner or Relative to an Official taking part in the event must register upon arrival at the official hotel – The Quality Hotel Globe.

There will be two accreditation centers:

đƫ Quality Hotel Globe for ISU and Teams in Accreditation Room from Saturday January 24 until Wednesday January 28. In the OC Office at Quality Hotel Globe from Thursday January 29 until Sunday February 1. đƫMain Arena for Media, TV & Volunteers from Friday January 23 until Sunday February 1.

Exact operating hours to be confirmed in accordance with the arrival schedule. All Competitors and Judges will be required to present their valid passport or other official Schengen travel document for those being resident in Schengen countries. Skaters, who have a different citizenship than the Member they intend to represent, need an ISU Clearance (see also ISU Communication 1420). Accreditation will not be issued without presentation of a valid passport or the Schengen document.

No accreditation for competitors will be issued without submitting: đƫ%#*! ƫ!(.0%+*ƫ+.) đƫĂƫ+,%!/ƫ+"ƫ0$!ƫ+),!0%0%+*ƫ)1/%ƫ0+#!0$!.ƫ with the exact music information (title, composer, running time). Only one Coach per Skater will be accredited. An Assistant Team Leader will be accepted for Teams having six (6) and more Skaters. Only two Officials of each Member, including the Member President, will be accredited. Not more than one (1) Team Doctor and one (1) Team Physiotherapist will be accepted as the Team Medical Staff, for which the organizer requests the right to have a medical certification (document) presented before accreditation. A partner or relative of a Judge will be accepted for restricted accreditation.

Lost accreditation card

Forgotten, lost or stolen accreditation tags must be reported and can only be replaced at Registration for a cash fee of 100 EUR. The ISU or OC must approve replacement accreditations.

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THE VENUE Each year Stockholm Globe Arenas provide 1.5 million visitors with more than 300 world class events in sports, music and entertainment. Our four arenas; Ericsson Globe, Hovet, Annexet, Tele2 Arena and the brand new tourist attraction SkyView forms the largest sports- and entertainment district in Scandinavia.

Main arena

Ericsson Globe is the world’s largest spherical building built in 1989 and its unique shape has become a symbol for Stockholm and Sweden. Each day people from all over the world come

Skärmarbrink app. 7 min walk

to look at this curious architecture with its clever construction solutions. For example, the arena can very swiftly be changed from a ice skating rink to a gala dinner hall or from a show jumping arena to a table tennis arena.

Practice rink

In direct conjunction with Ericsson Globe we have the practice arenas – Annexet will be used for singles and ice dance practices and at Hovet, just a few meters from the main arena and reachable by an indoor pathway corridor, the pair skaters will have their own facilities.

Sandsborg app. 12 min walk Blåsut app. 6 min walk

Quality Hotel Globe

Gullmarsplan app. 9 min walk

Globen app. 4 min walk

Globen app. 4 min walk

Enskede Gård app. 15 min walk

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ACCOMMODATION General information

Reservations can be made through the OC only, using the special hotel request forms included in the Announcement. Based on the first entries, member federations will kindly be asked to make a pre-payment. Member federations are required to balance and settle full payment latest at registration.

Accompanying persons

For Team Members not covered by the OC and sharing room with a Team Member whose accommodation is covered by the OC, the OC will charge 50% of the room rate. Judges bringing an accompanying person will be charged the difference between the single and twin bed room.

Incidentals

For all individuals and rooms, hotel extras, including such services as telephone charges, Pay TV, room service, mini bar, laundry and dry cleaning, are to be settled directly with the hotel upon checkout. All Pay TV Channels and telephones will be blocked upon check-in, and can only be activated when presenting a personal credit card at the hotel front desk. Each federation is responsible for incidentals and the Team Leader for each federation is appointed contact person.

Contact person and room changes

For any problems in regard to room allocation, changes, damage in room etc. the Team Leader is agreed to be the contact person. Any room change should be addressed to the OC. No changes are allowed directly with the hotel.

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Official hotel Quality Hotel Globe **** The official hotel for Competitors, Team Leaders, Coaches, ISU, ISU Office Holders, Event Officials, Team Officials and Team Medical Staff. Quality Hotel Globe is one of Stockholm larger hotels situated next to Ericsson Globe in Stockholm 5 km from the city centre. Newly renovated with 350 new rooms added, Quality Hotel Globe works as a high-class meeting- and accommodation spot for business travel as well as tourists from around the globe. But what makes this 11 story building so unique is that it´s literally attached to Sweden’s largest indoor arena. Teams will have an enjoyable stay during the Championships, while also being provided with a chance to experience the atmosphere of Stockholm. There are 524 rooms, most of them newly built 2014, and the rest renovated from 2007. Hotel rooms are well equipped with bath or shower, TV, trouser press, iron, hairdryer, and wifi. The hotel provides a bistro, breakfast room, arena restaurant and a bar. The hotel is located within walking distance to the metro, Ericsson Globe, Annexet, Hovet, Globen Shopping and Tolv Stockholm. Globen Shopping, with 60 stores, offers you a personable environment and a high degree of service. There are also a number of ATMs available as well as banks and the shops are open Monday – Sunday. www.globenshopping.se

Tolv Stockholm is a completely new and unique food and entertainment concept that you find at street level at Tele 2 Arena. On a total of twelve thousand square metre mixes a plethora of excellent restaurants with life music and all conceivable and more unexpected kind of entertainment. Tolv Stockholm will also accomodate a sepatate stand with sportsbar and bowling alleys, miniature golf, table tennis and much more. www.tolvstockholm.se Quality Hotel Globe Arenaslingan 7 12126 Stockholm Sweden Phone:+46 8 686 63 00 Fax:+46 8 686 63 01 www.nordicchoicehotels.com/Quality/QualityHotel-Globe/ Room prices, per night including breakfast buffet and local taxes: Single room: 1 400 SEK Double room: 1 550 SEK Reservation: By OC Office and on hotel form only! (A 02, A 03) All hotel reservations at Quality Hotel Globe must be made through the Organizing Committee. Individual reservations by Team Members at the hotel are not accepted.

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Optional, non-official hotel for Media, coaches, chaperones Clarion Hotel Stockholm **** Clarion Hotel Stockholm is a sister hotel of Quality Hotel Globe. The hotel is within walking distance (15 min) from the Arena, Ericsson Globe and only two stations away by underground. Clarion Hotel Stockholm offers 532 rooms in a modern and international atmosphere. The hotel is located on Södermalm less then 10 minutes from the Central Station and the Old Town. Easily reached by metro, bus or taxi. On the Södermalm district you will find the genuine Stockholm, a large number of restaurants, shopping, galleries and new design. Clarion Hotel Stockholm Ringvägen 98, 104 60 STOCKHOLM www.clarionstockholm.com

Room prices, per night including breakfast buffet and local taxes: Price category 1 Moderate Single use: 1350 SEK Moderate Double use: 1450 SEK Price category 2 Standard Single use: 1600 SEK Standard Double use: 1700 SEK Price category 3 Superior Single use: Superior Double use: Deluxe Single use: Deluxe Double use:

1850 SEK 1950 SEK 2300 SEK 2400 SEK

Reservations: Non-officials, media and chaperones have to make their own hotel reservations. All hotel reservations at Clarion Hotel Stockholm must be made with the following link: www.conferencemanager.dk/figureskating

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CHAPERONES Chaperones (max. one per skater) will not be accredited, but must purchase either an individual or an all-event-ticket at full face value. Chaperones will receive a practice permit/ticket to be able to attend all practices in main arena and the two practice rinks. This ticket is normally not included in All Event tickets and will be presented upon arrival at the OC Office at the official Skating Family hotel: Quality Hotel Globe. Chaperones will not stay in the Official Skating Family Hotel but will be accepted to stay at Clarion Hotel Stockholm. There will be no shuttle service offered from Clarion Hotel Stockholm to/from the arenas. The distance is approximately 1500 meters and takes

10-15 min to walk, or two metro stations from Clarion Hotel Stockholm to the arenas. Accommodation The OC recommend the Clarion Hotel Stockholm for chaperones. Non-officials, media and chaperones have to make their own hotel reservations. Reservations: All hotel reservations at Clarion Hotel Stockholm must be made by the guest and with the following link: www.conferencemanager.dk/figureskating

MEAL SERVICE Accredited persons with full board accommodation will receive meal vouchers. Meals are served at the Quality Hotel Globe, and a designated dining room will be set up for the skating family. Meals will be served in buffet style.

The meal tickets are only valid the date indicated on the respective day. The meal tickets will be numbered. The ticket are individual and the number on the meal tickets must correspond with the number on the accreditation card.

Meal times Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Late dinner:

If meal tickets are lost, new tickets must be purchased at own expence.

06:00-10:00 11:30-15:00 18:00-22:00 22:30-01:00 (only Wednesday to Friday)

The OC will sell meal tickets to other accredited persons. Price per person: Lunch 175 SEK, Dinner 225 SEK.

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EXPENSES FOR ROOMS AND MEALS The Organizing Committee will provide and cover the expenses for rooms and meals for all Competitors participating, the Technical Controllers, Technical Specialist, Data and Replay Operators and for the one Team Leader of each participating ISU Member. The Organizing Committee will cover the above mentioned expenses beginning with dinner on Sunday January 25th, 2015, through lunch on Monday, February 2nd, 2015. The Organizing Committee will provide and cover the expenses for rooms and meals for Referees, Judges, and Data/Replay Operators. The Organizing Committee will cover the above mentioned expenses as follows: Referees: from lunch on Monday, January 26 and ending with lunch on Monday, February 2, 2015.

Judges Men and Ice Dance: from lunch on Monday, January 26 and ending with lunch on Monday, February 2, 2015. Judges Ladies: from lunch on Tuesday, January 27 and ending with lunch on Monday, February 2, 2015. Judges Pairs: from lunch on Wednesday, January 28 and ending with lunch on Monday, February 2, 2015. Should any Competitor or Official arrive at the Hotel before or stay later than the period described above, room and meal costs will be the responsibility of the individual and must be paid on arrival. Availability in the official hotels cannot be guaranteed beyond the period described above. All extra expenses, including hotel incidentals, incurred by any Competitor or any kind of Official will be the responsibility of the individual and must be paid prior to departure.

USEFUL INFORMATION The Climate

January in Stockholm is wintertime and the temperature is usually around -3°C. It is daylight for approximately 6 hours a day and the weather changes quickly.

Currency

Swedish kronor (SEK) August 2014, 1 Euro (EUR) 1 Swedish krona (SEK)

Credit cards

= 1 krona = 100 öre = 9.67 Swedish kronor (SEK) = 0,11 Euro (EUR

VAT

VAT is always included in the price presented to the customers/guests in shops, hotels, restaurants etc. Tipping in restaurants is not mandatory, but 5-10 % is customary if you receive good service.

Banks

Usually open from 10:00 – 15:00 Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday closed.

Electricity

Electrical sockets are 220-240 V AC 50 Hz, using 2 pin plug.

All major credit cards are accepted in Sweden. Most hotels, shops, restaurants and taxi accept VISA and Master Card. American express may not be accepted in some cases.

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DEADLINES SUMMARY OF DEADLINES Forms

DUE DATE

A 01

Preliminary Entry Form

October 1, 2014

A 02

Hotel Request Form Team Leaders, Competitors, Judges October 1, 2014

A 03

Hotel Request Form Team Officials, Coaches, Others

October 1, 2014

A 04

Visa Application Form

As soon as possible

B 01

Entry Form for Judges

December 12, 2014

B 02

Hotel Sheet for Judges

December 12, 2014

B 03

Travel Form for Judges

December 12, 2014

C 01

Composition of Delegation

January 5, 2015

C 02

Entry Form for Competitors

January 5, 2015

C 03

Hotel Sheet

January 5, 2015

C 04

Bank Transfer

January 5, 2015

C 05

Travel Form for Teams

January 5, 2015

C 06

Press Information

January 5, 2015

C 07

Competition Music Information

January 5, 2015

C 08

Ice Dance Music Information Form

January 5, 2015

C 09

Exhibition Music Information

January 5, 2015

C 10

Planned Program Content

January 5, 2015

C 11

Skater Health Care Form

January 5, 2015

Payments

DUE DATE

Deadline for 50% deposit for hotel reservations from Federation

November 8, 2014

Refund of 100% hotel deposit for cancellations

Up to December 22, 2014

Refund of 50% hotel deposit for cancellations from December 23 until

January 7, 2015

No refund for cancellations after this date

January 7, 2015

Federation to pay balance of hotel payment

Latest at registration

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ICEHOTEL is the world’s first and largest hotel built of snow and ice and it is situated in Jukkasjärvi, a small village in Northern Sweden with 1,100 residents and 1,000 dogs.

EVENT TICKETS For all information regarding tickets visit our website: www.europeans2015.se For booking go to: www.axs.com/figureskating For Q&A regarding tickets: [email protected]

CONTACT For further information, please contact: ISU European Figure Skating Championships® 2015 Organizing Committee Svenska Konståkningsförbundet Idrottens Hus SE-114 73 Stockholm Sweden OC Office Manager Ms. Anna Magnusson Phone: +46 70 607 39 43 Fax: + 46 8 699 64 29 Email: [email protected] Website: www.skatesweden.se

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Date

Time

Event

Monday January 26

All day 10:00 12:30 15:30 18:00

Official Practice Team Leaders Meeting 1 MEN – Technical Panel Meeting ICE DANCE – Technical Panel Meeting LADIES – Technical Panel Meeting

Tuesday January 27

All day 08:30 12:30 13:30 17:15 20:00

Official Practice PAIRS – Technical Panel Meeting Referee & Technical Controllers Meeting Men – Initial Judges Meeting ICE DANCE – Initial Judges Meeting ISU and Judges Dinner

Wednesday January 28

09:00 10:30 17:15 17:45

LADIES – Initial Judges Meeting MEN – Short Program Opening on Ice ICE DANCE – Short Dance

Thursday January 29

08:00 09:00 11:00 18:30

PAIRS – Initial Judges Meeting Team Leaders Meeting 2 LADIES – Short Program ICE DANCE – Free Dance

Friday January 30

07:30 09:00 13:00 18:00

ICE DANCE – Technical Panel Review Meeting ICE DANCE - Judges Round Table Discussion PAIRS – Short Program MEN – Free Skating

Saturday January 31

07:30 09:00 12:00 17:00 20:00

MEN – Technical Panel Review Meeting MEN – Judges Round Table Discussion LADIES – Free Skating LADIES – Technical Panel Review Meeting Closing Reception Dinner at Stockholm City Hall

Sunday February 1

09:00 10:30 14:30 15:00 16:00

LADIES – Judges Round Table Discussion PAIRS – Free Skating PAIRS – Technical Panel Review Meeting EXHIBITION PAIRS – Judges Round Table Discussion

Schedule subject to change.

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