§ 1 Facilities

Parent Category: J | TV Production
Category: I. Live TV Broadcasts HD
  1. Studio area
    Requires an area of at least 8 x 6m if necessary, on Schnakenberger or similar podium with at least 40 cm up to 1 m in height, or at ground level near the boards on an elevated position overlooking the ice surface. A power supply 3x 230V Schuko with at least 16 amps individually fused is required. Security see 2.5.

    Dual productions (Play-Offs) require an additional field position. Placement and technical equipment are defined at the respective arena inspection.

    The additional studio position for dual productions must meet the criteria of the standard studio position. Deviations and changes are only possible after consultation with the respective TV provider.

  2. Commentary Positions
    A closed speaker's cabin with space for at least 2 people, in the middle with an unobstructed view of the entire ice surface, also slightly offset on request.

    Alternatively: A sufficiently large section of the grandstand, which is pre-built with compensation platforms and ensures a clear view of the entire ice surface.

    The commentator position must always be on the side of the main camera. Table with matching seating (comfortable bar stools) are provided by the club / arena. If necessary, the construction of a commentator's cabin is carried out by the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partner. A power supply 3x 230V Schuko with at least 16 amps, individually fused, is required. Security see 2.5.

    For dual productions (play-offs) additional commentary positions (according to the above specification) are to be provided by the club. If there is no fixed space for structural reasons, an area in the seating area must be provided in which a commentator position can be installed. Placement is determined at the respective arena inspection.

    The additional commentator position in dual productions must allow unrestricted work for up to two commentators. A clear view of the entire ice surface must be guaranteed.

  3. Scouting
    Between 4 - 6 observer seats for statisticians near the commentator place, in the middle of the ice rink, with an unobstructed view of the entire ice rink. These places must always be on the side of the main camera. Table with matching seating (bar stool) should be provided by the stadium. If there is no suitable place for this, then this can also be a section of the grandstand, next to the commentator's seat, which is pre-built with compensation podiums and ensures a clear view of the entire ice surface. A power supply 6x 230V Schuko with at least 16 amps, individually fused, is required.

  4. Observer place
    Between 4 - 6 seats for observer’s or editors of possibly present secondary exploiters in the middle of the ice, with an unobstructed view of the entire ice surface. These places must always be on the side of the main camera. Table with matching seating (bar stool) should be provided by the club. If there is no suitable place for it, then this can also be a section of the grandstand, which is pre-built with compensation platforms and ensures a clear view of the entire ice surface. It would be desirable if the observer places were positioned directly next to the commentator seats. The ICE Hockey League Live TV partners will install an ISDN connection respectively use the indoor Wi-Fi. 6x 230V Schuko with at least 16 amps individually fused is required.

  5. Camera locations
    Sufficient spaces, for all cameras used (at least 2x 2m per camera). The same space requirement exists in each case with possibly inserted special technology (for example radio camera, Steadicam, Hot - Head, rope - Cam, crane etc.), in order to position the operative personnel necessary for it.

    Shutters within a radius of at least 1.5 m at the corner cameras, remote or chip cameras behind the goals must be set up.

    The pedestals, if necessary, e.g. corner cameras must be installed in accordance with the applicable safety regulations.

  6. Editorial- / Production Office
    A sufficiently large room for mask and for use as a meeting room for at least 10 people. This room should be as close as possible to the studio or OB van and must be provided free of charge. Power connection 3x 230V Schuko, own toilet, etc.

    For dual productions, additional space must be provided. This will be defined at the respective arena inspection.

  7. General
    Access to all relevant positions must be ensured (penalty benches, player benches, player corridors, players' lockers, VIP room, video goal judge system, goals, etc.): no closed doors or similar. between OB van and the named positions.

    The production & floor manager should have access to all the above premises. See 7.1.

  8. Premises
    All relevant premises must be open or accessible from the arrival of the technical staff and must remain open until they leave the arena / premises.

    All premises are to be made available free of charge to the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partner and to the technical service providers commissioned by the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partner.

  9. Parking Lot
    The parking and placement of technical vehicles (OB van, equipment truck, IP / SNG vehicle) should also be possible the day before. The footprint must be cleared of snow and in principle paved.