Visitor Regulations

BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, Nové Město na Moravě 2026

These Visitor Regulations apply to all areas of the Vysočina Arena in Nové Město na Moravě that are enclosed by fences and designated by entrances, exits, tracks/courses and areas related to the organisation of the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup Nové Město na Moravě 2026 (hereinafter the “Venue”).

By entering the Venue, each visitor confirms that they have read, understood and agree to these Visitor Regulations and undertakes to comply with them throughout their stay at the Venue. The Visitor Regulations are published at the entrance to the Venue and on the Organiser’s website; the visitor is obliged to familiarise themselves with their content prior to entering the Venue.

In the event of non-compliance with these Visitor Regulations, the Organiser is entitled to refuse the visitor entry to the Venue and/or to terminate the visitor’s stay at the event, without any entitlement to a refund of the admission fee or any other compensation.

The visitor acknowledges that a sporting event is taking place at the Venue, where a large number of persons, athletes and technical equipment are present and where movement takes place on tracks/courses, grandstands and in outdoor terrain, including during winter conditions (snow, ice, black ice). The visitor undertakes to behave prudently at all times while at the Venue, to exercise increased caution and to adapt their behaviour to the weather and operational conditions at the Venue.

The visitor acknowledges that the Venue is monitored by a CCTV system with recording.

The visitor grants consent that audio recordings, photographs, films or video recordings featuring the visitor, taken during the event or in connection with it, may be used and exploited by the Organiser and persons authorised by the Organiser (in particular for documentary, promotional, marketing and media purposes), free of charge, to the broadest extent and without any time or territorial limitation, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Entry to the Venue

Entry to the Venue is permitted independently to all persons over the age of 12. Persons under the age of 12 may enter the Venue only when accompanied by a person over the age of 18 who is fully responsible for them and assumes liability for their behaviour and safety.

Entry to the Venue is permitted only upon presentation of a valid ticket or accreditation. The visitor is obliged to retain their ticket for the entire duration of their stay at the Venue and to present it upon request to the Organiser, security staff or any other authorised person.

The Organiser reserves the right to temporarily or permanently restrict entry to the Venue or any part thereof, in particular for safety reasons, technical reasons or due to weather conditions, without any entitlement to compensation for the visitor’s other costs (e.g. travel or accommodation expenses).

Safety, Security Checks and Prohibited Items

Each visitor is obliged to undergo a security check (personal screening and inspection of personal belongings, backpacks or handbags) to determine whether they contain prohibited items. The check may be carried out by a security employee by searching, by a metal detector or by other security means.

The visitor is obliged to comply with the instructions of the Organiser and security staff regarding the conduct of the inspection. Refusal to undergo a security check constitutes grounds for refusal of entry or removal from the Venue without entitlement to a refund of the admission fee.

Entry to the Venue is prohibited with the following items:

beverages containing alcohol and any narcotic or psychotropic substances of any kind,
dangerous items, umbrellas, poles longer than 1 metre, laser pointers and other items that may be used as weapons or projectiles or may cause harm to third persons or their property,
glass containers, cans, bottles, mugs that may be breakable or shatterable, or similar items, in particular sharp objects,
sprays, markers, chemicals or colouring substances,
pyrotechnics, torches, weapons and any items that may be dangerous due to easy ignition,
oversized items such as folding chairs, prams/strollers, large umbrellas, sledges, skis, bicycles, etc.,
all animals, in particular dogs,
noise-making items such as sirens or horns,
items intended to increase an individual’s speed of movement (skateboards, skates, scooters, etc.),
items, clothing or materials promoting a political party or movement, or any politically oriented materials, racism, xenophobia, or containing vulgar or derogatory slogans,
wireless devices (two-way radios, transmitters, drones, etc.),
pressure vessels with compressed gases, balloons including so-called “sky lanterns”.

The Organiser and security staff are entitled to secure, confiscate or remove prohibited items or items endangering safety within the Venue.

Special Provisions for Winter Season and Weather Conditions

The visitor acknowledges that the event takes place predominantly outdoors, often during winter, and therefore:

surfaces of roads, paths, grandstands, staircases and surrounding areas may be slippery (snow, ice, black ice), uneven or otherwise difficult,
snow groomers, snowmobiles, service vehicles and other technical equipment may operate within the Venue,
snow or ice may fall from roofs, trees or structures; snow banks may form, etc.

Each visitor is obliged to:

adapt clothing and footwear to current weather and terrain conditions (in particular to wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and warm clothing),
move only along routes and areas designated for visitors,
take increased care for their own safety and the safety of persons accompanying them (especially children and persons with reduced mobility),
comply with all signage and instructions of the Organiser, security staff and the Integrated Rescue System units.

The visitor acknowledges that the operation of the event may be limited, modified or interrupted due to adverse weather conditions or other circumstances affecting safety, without giving rise to any entitlement to compensation for any costs other than potential claims related to the ticket under the Organiser’s terms and conditions.

Prohibited Conduct Within the Venue

In particular, it is prohibited within the Venue to:

enter areas not permitted for visitors and clearly marked as restricted (e.g. technical zones, athletes’ areas, service zones, shooting range outside the designated spectator area),
damage the Venue’s installations and equipment,
write on, affix stickers to, or paint structures, equipment, information boards or paths,
drive or ride any motor vehicles within the Venue without the relevant accreditation,
light fires or set off fireworks and flares,
relieve oneself outside toilets or otherwise pollute the Venue,
climb onto or over structures and facilities intended for general use, in particular fences, walls, barriers around the competition track, railings, lighting equipment, camera stands, trees, poles of any kind and roofs,
throw objects or liquids of any kind onto the competition track/courses or into spectator areas,
in any way modify or alter prepared tracks/courses or competition and training corridors,
cover advertising boards or other equipment located at the stadium with banners, flags or otherwise,
conceal faces with balaclavas, hats, etc. for the purpose of preventing identification of the visitor,
interfere with electrical installations throughout the Venue and connect any electrical appliances, except at designated places (e.g. phone charging points).

Sales and Advertising

Any commercial activity, such as operating refreshments/catering, selling or renting sports equipment, distributing or selling newspapers, magazines, printed materials or advertising leaflets, as well as storage of items inside the Venue, is permitted only with the prior written consent of the Organiser.

It is also prohibited to take photographs, video recordings or other recordings for commercial or business purposes without the Organiser’s prior written consent.

General Duty to Act Safely and Considerately

Each participant must behave so as not to endanger or cause harm to themselves or other participants and not to cause damage to any property. For safety reasons and to ensure the smooth running of this sporting event, all visitors and spectators must comply with the instructions of the Organiser’s staff, the Police, Fire Brigade and security staff.

Persons present at the Venue must behave in such a way that their conduct does not give rise to a fire hazard or impede the usability of evacuation and access routes for the Integrated Rescue System (IRS) units.

Wireless Devices

The use of any wireless devices other than mobile phones is prohibited within the stadium and course areas. Breach of this rule may be sanctioned by exclusion from the competition area and removal from the Venue.

Fans with Disabilities

For safety reasons, areas for fans with disabilities in the grandstands within the Vysočina Arena have limited capacity and are duly marked. Visitors are obliged to vacate these places for persons for whom they are intended and to comply with the Organiser’s instructions regarding their use.

Personal and Property Rights, Binding Nature of Rules

Visitors are obliged to comply with the instructions of persons responsible for the operation of the Venue, the Organiser’s and security staff, as well as the Municipal Police of Nové Město na Moravě, the Police of the Czech Republic, the Fire Rescue Service, the Emergency Medical Service, or other authorised persons, and with the Organiser’s information and communication channels (announcements, information boards, etc.).

The Organiser and persons authorised by the Organiser (event staff and security staff) may, for the protection of persons, their health and property, prohibit entry or remove from the event any persons who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who behave aggressively, violate these Visitor Regulations, or in respect of whom there is a justified suspicion and likelihood of violent behaviour or other improper conduct.

Visitors are obliged, during their stay at the Venue, to comply with applicable laws of the Czech Republic, generally accepted rules of decent conduct and good morals, in particular courtesy and consideration, and to refrain from any manifestations of interpersonal, racial, religious or political intolerance. In the event of breach or non-observance of this provision, a visitor engaging in obviously prohibited or improper conduct may be escorted out of the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup Nové Město na Moravě 2026 area and out of the Vysočina Arena, without entitlement to a refund of the admission fee.

The Organiser reserves the right to change the programme, interrupt it or terminate it early, in particular due to adverse climatic conditions, technical failures, decisions of public authorities or other circumstances beyond the Organiser’s control. The visitor acknowledges that in such cases no entitlement arises to reimbursement of any additional costs (travel, accommodation, etc.), unless the Organiser expressly provides otherwise.

Conduct of Non-Competing Persons at the Stadium, Grandstands and Shooting Range

All persons are prohibited from providing athletes with any acoustic or visual information or advice, from providing information to athletes via wireless technologies or similar communication methods on the shooting range and within an area defined as 10 metres before and 10 metres after the outermost shooting lanes. This prohibition does not apply to general expressions of spectators’ enthusiasm or disappointment. Breach of these rules and any behaviour disrupting the competition may result in removal from the Venue.

It is prohibited to cross the race track/course, touch athletes or otherwise assist them or hinder their sporting performance.

In the event of evacuation of the Venue or other emergency situations, visitors are obliged to comply with the evacuation rules and follow the instructions of the Organiser, persons authorised by the Organiser, security staff and/or Integrated Rescue System units.

Liability for Damage

The visitor attends the event at their own risk and is liable for any damage caused by their actions to the Organiser, other visitors or third parties.

The visitor acknowledges that:

the Venue is an outdoor sports facility where, especially in winter, slippery, snow-covered or icy surfaces, uneven terrain and other usual risks associated with movement in a natural and sports environment may occur,
these risks cannot be completely eliminated even with all reasonable efforts,
therefore, the visitor is obliged to adapt their behaviour, walking speed, clothing and footwear (in particular by choosing sturdy, non-slip footwear) to these conditions and to exercise increased caution,
the visitor is obliged to promptly report to the Organiser (medical or event staff) or to persons authorised by the Organiser any injuries, accidents or other special circumstances in connection with the damage incurred or health impairment.

The Organiser shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage suffered by participants if such damage:

arose as a result of ordinary and foreseeable risks associated with movement within the Venue (including slipping on snow or ice, provided that the Organiser did not breach its obligations regarding maintenance and safety of the Venue),
was caused by the visitor’s negligent, careless or otherwise inappropriate behaviour (e.g. running on a slippery surface, ignoring warning signs, entering restricted areas),
occurred to items left unattended or deposited outside designated storage areas (if available),
was not reported to the Organiser without undue delay as stipulated above.