Media Information

ISU World Cup Short Track 2015/16 Nagoya, Japan

NAGOYA/JAPAN

December4to6, 2015

The Japan Skating Federation looks forward to hosting media attending the ISU World Cup Short Track 2015/16 in Nagoya, Japan. The event will be held at the Nippon Gaishi Arena from December 4 to 6, 2015.

This information will assist you in planning your trip to Nagoya and to apply for media accreditation to cover the event. Every effort will be made to ensure journalists have all the appropriate facilities necessary to work at the event.

The press centre and press tribune will be open and operational for the first practice session on December 3, 2015 at 7:30.

Media Accreditation Package

Media Accreditation Information

Media Accommodation

Media Hotels

Reservatiion Payment Conditions

Official Travel Agency

Transportation & Telecommunications

Transportation

Telecommunications

Useful Information

Event Schedule

Additional information and updates as required will be posted on the ISU website as they become available. If you need more information, or have questions, please contact:

PRESS OFFICER: Toshihiko Nitta (Mr.) E-mail:

Media Accreditation Information

All media must apply for media accreditation by using the Media Accreditation form for the event which is available on the ISU website

The total number of accredited media representatives will be subject to space available. The OC and ISU reserve the right to refuse accreditation should the number of applications exceed given space.

All media will be requested to upload a copy of their professional media card and a .jpg photograph. If not in possession of a professional media card, a comment should be added to the note box provided. The deadline to apply is November 20, 2015.

Accreditation will be granted to professional journalists and photographers only. Up to a total of two (2) journalists and one (1) photographer per publication are welcome to apply. Major wire services and newspapers may submit a request for two (2) photographers, however, only one (1) photographer is allowed at the rink-side.

To book any broadcasting services or facilities please contact the host Broadcaster, TV Asahi: Meg Shirokawa (Ms.) E-mail:

Accreditation Confirmation

If the accreditation request is accepted, a Letter of Confirmation will be issued. You may be asked to present a copy of the Letter of Confirmation to receive your accreditation badge.

You will also be notified if your accreditation request is denied. Please note that the ISU and OC reserve the right to refuse accreditation with or without justification.

Media Accommodation

Media persons are requested to book a hotel room at their own responsibility, and pay for a cancellation fee when required according to the hotel’s cancellation policy.

Media Hotels

Two media hotels are designated by OC. These hotels are located within a few minutes’ walking distance from the Event host hotel where the shuttle bus service will be available to reach thevenue. The bus schedule will be provided on site.

Meitetsu Grand Hotel

Hotel rate: Single room (17 m2) JPY13,000(per person/per night/including breakfast and tax)

Meieki 1-2-4, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya,Japan 450-0002

TEL: +81-52-582-2211 FAX: +81-52-582-2230

Website:

Hotel Resol Nagoya

Hotel rate: Single room (14m2) JPY11,000(per person/per night/including breakfast and tax)

Meieki 3-25-6, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya,Japan 450-0002

TEL: +81-52-563- 9269 FAX: +81-52-562-0331

Website:

Reservation Payment Conditions

Deposits: You will be asked foryour credit card information in advance as deposit.

Cancellation charge:

Two weeks before arrival (20%) /One day before arrival (50%) /No-show charge (100%)

Payment method:

Credit card(VISA, Master, Diners, AMEX)

Official Travel Agency

Should you need any assistance for hotel reservation,please contact the Official Travel Agency listed below but note that the reservation is not always guaranteed.

Kintetsu International Tokyo (KNT) Short Track Desk

Transportation & Telecommunications

Transportation

Access to Nagoya:

Access to the venue:

Shuttle bus transportation will be arranged between theofficialhotel /Hotel Castle Plaza Nagoya(1or 3 minutes’ walk from the two media hotels)and thevenue. Shuttle bus schedules will be provided on site.

Telecommunications

Press Room at the venue will be equipped with wired and wireless internet service, available to all journalists and photographers. Should you require a separate telephone line, please contact the Organizing Committee.

Useful Information

General information of Nagoya:

Basic Information:

Money Exchange:

Currency Conversion:

Event Schedule

Thursday, December 3 8:00 Official Practice

19:00 Welcome Reception

Friday, December 4 9:30* Qualifying Session

Saturday, December 5 9:40* Qualifying session (Repechage)

500m (1), 1500m Ladies and Men

14:02 World Cup Session

500m (1), 1500m, Semi-Finals Relay Ladies and Men

Sunday, December 6 9:10* Qualifying session (Repechage)

500m (2), 1000m Ladies and Men

14:02 World Cup Session

500m (2), 1000m, Finals Relay Ladies and Men

* Starting times to be decided upon receipt of the number of final entries.

For any additional questions or information, please do not hesitate to contact:

PRESS OFFICER: Toshihiko Nitta (Mr.) E-mail: