§ 5 Provisions of Arenas / Building Services

Parent Category: J | TV Production
Category: I. Live TV Broadcasts HD
  1. Technical & Timely provision of VGJ System
    The HD interface of the ICE Hockey League video goal judge cameras produced by the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partner must be set up on the arrival of the technical staff of the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partners or its authorized service provider (approx. 4 hours before the face-off) and be accessible for the needed wiring.

    The ICE Hockey League or the arena operator, club or a service provider commissioned by the ICE Hockey League must ensure that the video goal judge cameras and the associated technology provided for the transfer are in perfect working order. If this is not the case, the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partner or its commissioned service provider has to be informed in advance (at least 3 days before transmission), the arena operator must then provide sufficient "ice time" (at least 2.5h free Ice surface) for the installation of replacement cameras. For assembly, a riser or a scissor lift is required, the resulting assembly and personnel costs will be charged to the ICE Hockey League.

  2. Organization & Timely Provision of Podiums
    Should the arena operator provide additional equipment (for example podiums), this must also already be set up upon the arrival of the technical staff of the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partner or its appointed service provider. (see Dispo)

  3. Basic lighting for HDTV
    The arena operator has to provide lighting suitable for HD 2000 Lux (sensitivity at 2000 lux 3200 K, 89.9% reflectivity / ice surface, 1200 lux / audience rank = measured horizontally!). The uniformly illuminated surface refers to the playing field and the room up to at least 1.5 m above the side boards. During the construction and dismantling periods, sufficient work lighting must be available at all relevant points.

  4. Glass Panes Side Boards
    All glass panes that are in the direct viewing angle of a camera (i.e. in penalty benches and player benches) must be in perfect condition and must not affect the view of the camera (i.e. due to heavy soiling, scratches or attached stickers), special value here is on the glass panes at height of the respective goal lines on the side of the main camera.

    These glass panes are to be cleaned again by the arena staff after the warm-up of the teams.

  5. Signal Transfer Point
    Should the ICE Hockey League Live TV Partner or its authorized service provider effect a transfer of the broadcasting signal to the arena own video system (i.e., video cube or VIP room), the rear of the OB van will be the signal transfer point. The further supply as well as the processing of the signal (for example inserting of arena logos) must take place over the in-house technology and in-house staff.

  6. Texture Ice Surface
    The ice surface must be uniformly white.

  7. Exposure from Outside Light
    It must be ensured that all exterior windows of an arena, through which daylight can penetrate, have the possibility of 100% darkening. Existing moving lights may only be used during the period breaks.