Information for media representatives
In order to facilitate the coverage on the Ironman Zurich Switzerland, we kindly ask reporters and other media professionals to read carefully the following information and to fill in the accreditation form.

Information on the race
Please find all information on the race, the pro fields etc. in our media guide. Click here to download the media guide. If you need further information on the race, then visit our race information section on www.ironman.ch.

Accreditation on-site
Please visit our media center on-site to collect your information, badges, shirts, press kit etc. in order to complete your accreditation. The media center is located next to the ewz-summer lounge.

Opening hours in media center
The media center is open from:

Friday, 8th July 2011: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 9th July 2011: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 10th July 2011: 5.45 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Press conference
During the race week the organiser will hold two press conferences. Main topic in the first press conference on Thursday, 6th July 2011, is a race preview including some interviews with top athletes. The second press conference follows on race day approx. at 5 p.m. in the media center with the winners of the pro categories. We thank you for your understanding that the winners will only be for a limited number of interviews available in the finish area. For more interviews please visit our press conference.

WLAN
All media representatives will have access to a wireless lan network on-site. Please collect your login and password in the media center.

Boat service
There is a press boat available for media representatives to shoot pictures of the swim course. To make use of the press boat service we kindly ask all media representatives to fill out an accreditation form. Meeting point on race day for the boat service is at 6.30 a.m. in the media center.

Motorbike service
In addition to the boat service, we will have a motorbike service available to take media representatives on the bike course. As the number of motorbikes for the press is limited, we kindly ask media representatives to reserve their seat in advance by filling out an accreditation form. Media representatives using the motorbike service need to wear protective clothing such as long trousers and jackets. Helmets can be obtained at the organiser's.

Attention: Please note that access to the boat and motorbike service cannot be given to a unlimited number of media representatives due to organisational reasons.

Transition zone service
We thank you for understanding that we cannot guarantee every media representative access to the transition zone. Please fill out an accreditation form and visit the media center on-site for more information on how to access the transition zone.

Parking
The roads from and to the race center on the Landiwiese are closed to all traffic on Saturday, 9th July from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as on Sunday, 10th July from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Please use our press parking zone a few hundred yards away (10 minutes walk from the race site). As the number of parking spaces is limited, we strongly recommend you to arrive early. If you do not rely on a car, we advise you to travel by public transport. The railway station Wollishofen can be reached within a five minutes walk from the race site.

Parking ticket, Saturday, 9th July 2011 (available for download in May)
Parking ticket, Sunday, 10th July 2011 (available for download in May)

General access
During the Ironman Zurich Switzerland the whole race course is accessible to reporters and photographers in the same way as to the spectators. This means that even without an accreditation, reporters and media professionals have the possibility to be close to the event, take impressive photos of the athletes and report directly on the Ironman Zurich Switzerland.

For the access to the areas start, bike course (motorbike), transition zone and arrival, an accreditation is required. We thank you for your understanding that the accreditation may not be given to an unlimited number of persons for organizational reasons. It is in the athletes' interest that the access in the said areas requires a special accreditation.

An accreditation will only be given upon prior registration.

Information on the behaviour on the race courses

Swimming
− The press uses only the organizer's boats.

Cycling
− For the bike course, the press will take only the organizer's motorbikes.
− It is forbidden to drive on the race course by car to make a film or to take photos.

Behaviour of the photographs on the motorbikes
− In principle, the road traffic law applies. The drivers have to observe the regulations therein in each situation.
− Protective clothing such as long trousers and jacket as well as a helmet are mandatory! (the helmet may be obtained
   at the organizer's)
− It is forbidden to drive backwards on the motorbikes!
− It is forbidden to drive directly in front of or next to an athlete!
− The motorbike drivers have to depart from the athletes 100 metres before the food station and pass these zones
   on the direct way!
− The approach to the athletes is allowed again only after 100 metres.
− Driving in the transition area is forbidden! The access to the transition area is allowed only upon presentation of a
   respective accreditation (badge).

Arrival zone
− The access areas in the arrival zone are defined. Photographers have to stay kneeing or sitting on the press gallery.
− Reporters and media professionals have to stay on the press gallery.
− In case someone desires to talk to a certain athlete after arrival, he/she has to contact the chief media.

Instructions from referees, organization committee and race officials have to be complied with.

We're at your entire disposal for all questions to which you would like an answer prior to the opening of the Media Centre.

Andrea Geier
+ 41 (0) 43 433 70 90
+ 41 (0) 79 618 49 69
media@ironman.ch