Bidbook Winter Universiade 2021 Lucerne

GENERAL CONCEPT

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Board of Trustees Guido Graf Cantonal Councillor Lucerne Beat JĂśrg Cantonal Councillor Uri Kurt Zibung Cantonal Councillor Schwyz

Welcome home

Niklaus Bleiker Cantonal Councillor Obwalden Othmar Filliger Cantonal Councillor Nidwalden Beat Villiger Cantonal Councillor Zug Ursula Stämmer-Horst City Councillor Lucerne

Andermatt, Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Stoos... and also the ice rinks in Lucerne and Zug: Central Switzerland offers limitless possibilities for winter sports.

The enthusiasm of the local population for winter sports also knows no bounds.

Regional interest in winter sports will focus attention on the Winter Universiade, and students from all over the world will be welcomed with the hospitality that has made Central Switzerland internationally famous.

Winter sports have a long tradition in the region.

As early as 1900, daring pioneers from throughout Europe met in Central Switzerland to indulge their passion for skiing.

This tradition continues today. Central Switzerland and the Swiss University Sports Federation would like to extend a hearty welcome to the winter sportswomen and sportsmen from all over the world: welcome home.

Guido Graf

Andreas Csonka

President of the Association Winter Universiade LucerneCentral Switzerland 2021

President of the Swiss University Sports Federation

At the time of going to press, the political process relating to the project Winter Universiade 2021 in the Nidwalden and Schwyz cantons was incomplete.

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Schaffhausen

Thurgau

Basel Aarau

Appenzel

Zürich

Solothurn

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St. Gallen

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Zug Luzern Lucerne

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Schwyz

Bern

Glarus

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Nidwalden

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Uri

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Schaffhausen

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Thurgau

Basel Aarau

Jura

Appenzell

Zürich

Solothurn

St. Gallen

Zug Luzern

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Schwyz

Neuchâtel

Bern

Glarus Nidwalden

Obwalden

Uri

Freiburg

Graubünden

Vaud

Tessin Wallis

Central Switzerland – six cantons with a common objective: to celebrate an Wallis inspirational winter sports festival Winter Universiade 2021 at home.

Central Switzerland is one of the seven greater regions of Switzerland. It includes the independent cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zug. The urban centre of the region is Lucerne.

Central Switzerland Tessin regards itself as the cradle of the Swiss Confederation, and is home to many young and dynamic educational institutions. It is located in the middle of the Alps, and features many modern holiday destinations with a long tradition of winter sports. Central Switzerland is a place where winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of sport on snow and ice.

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GENERAL CONCEPT

The canton of Lucerne is the largest canton in Central Switzerland, and also has the largest population: 400,000. The cantonal capital Lucerne plays a central role, with influence that extends beyond cantonal borders. For tourists, the canton of Lucerne combines the classic characteristics of Switzerland: city, lake and mountains.

Lucerne

City and countryside, urban density and rural open spaces: Lucerne’s contrasts are charming, and make a significant contribution to the high quality of life enjoyed in the region.

More than 26,000 companies in the canton provide jobs, ranging from farms to family-run workshops and industrial corporations. The competitiveness of these businesses is supported by close networking between the commerce, science, and education sectors. This network has set itself the clear objective of successful innovation and knowledge transfer.

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Uri The canton by the Gotthard mountain range is one of the founding cantons of the Swiss Confederation.

The variety of its landscape is fascinating: from the gentle slopes of the Urnersee lake to romantic valleys and the glistening snow fields of majestic 3000-metre-high mountains.

The canton attracts winter sports enthusiasts with its unique scenery and a diverse range of activities: well-maintained sledding and winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails, and attractive ski and snowboard pistes. Small, charming ski resorts such as Ratzi may be found in the canton of Uri – and also more wellknown resorts such as the Skiarena Andermatt-Sedrun, which is one of the largest ski regions in Central Switzerland.

The range of activities offered in summer is no less impressive. The

Swiss Path, a 35-kilometer hiking trail with spectacular scenery, invites hikers to enjoy stunning views of the Urnersee lake. The path starts at the historic Rütli meadow, and circles the lake via Seelisberg. Every Swiss citizen “owns” five millimetres of the trail. Also within the canton are five of the most beautiful mountain passes in Switzerland. A journey over one of these passes is an unforgettable experience – whether by car, horse-drawn carriage, steam train or bicycle. The alpine views, mountain air and the fascinating myth of the Teufelsbrücke (devil’s bridge) have astonished many visitors.

Culturally, Uri is known beyond its borders as the birthplace of the famous national hero William Tell. His depiction in the novel by Friedrich Schiller influenced Swiss history, and led to the creation of many William Tell monuments in the lower cantonal region.

The mountainous canton of Uri has an area of 1077 square kilometres and a population of about 36,000.

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Schwyz The canton of Schwyz is also one of the founding cantons of the Swiss Confederation, and lends its name to the country of Switzerland.

Schwyz has many areas of outstanding natural beauty: wide plains, steep rock faces, gently rising hills and high alpine regions. The canton offers a broad range of leisure and holiday activities, particularly in winter. In addition to alpine and nordic skiing, numerous other activities such as snowshoe hiking, sledding and airboard riding are available.

GENERAL CONCEPT

Visitors to the canton can expect to see ancient customs and centuries-old traditional skills still practised today, as well as many world-renowned cultural sites.

The canton of Schwyz has a population of about 153,000, with the local economy comprising mainly small and mediumsized businesses. The canton is a particularly attractive location for the headquarters of international companies, and for businesses in the finance and medical technology sectors.

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Obwalden Obwalden is at the heart of Switzerland: the geographical centre of the country is located on the Ă„lggi-Alp mountain in Obwalden. In addition to picturesque mountain scenery, the canton borders Lake Lucerne and includes the Alpnachersee (a side arm of Lake Lucerne) and five other lakes.

Obwalden is not just the geographical centre of Switzerland, it has also played a central role in its history. The cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden formed Unterwalden,

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one of the founding members of the Swiss Confederation along with Schwyz and Uri. The current population of Obwalden is about 37,000.

The Titlis region of Engelberg in Obwalden features the highest glacier excursion point and the largest ski and snowboard arena in Central Switzerland. Unusually, Engelberg is an exclave: the Engelberg district belongs to Obwalden, but is separated from the rest of the canton by the canton of Nidwalden.

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GENERAL CONCEPT

Nidwalden Nidwalden has a population of 42,000. It borders Lake Lucerne to the north, and is surrounded in all other directions by high ridges and mountains. Its favourable location makes tourism an important component of the local economy. The proximity of Lake Lucerne and the mountains allows a broad range of leisure and holiday activities to be offered in both summer and winter. A 40-kilometerlong waterfront zone from Hergiswil to Buochs attracts visitors to admire picturesque villages such as Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock and Ennetbürgen.

The mountains of Nidwalden are home to unique destinations for visitors: the adventure mountain of Klewenalp, the flower mountain of Stanserhorn with its famous and unique open upper deck cable car, the Titlis glacier, the alpine foothills of Bannalp, and fashionable Bürgenstock with the highest exterior elevator in the world, leading to the Hammetschwand lookout point and the summer bob run in Wirzweli.

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Zug

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The canton of Zug has an area of 239 square kilometres, making it the smallest canton in Central Switzerland. Its central location connects the greater region of Central Switzerland with the metropolitan area of ZĂźrich. The cantonal capital and largest urban centre is the city of Zug. The canton of Zug has approximately 500 residents per square kilometre, a relatively high population density when compared to the rest of Switzerland. The total population in 2014 was 120,100.

For many years, the canton of Zug has been rated top of location surveys, a testament to the high quality of life and favourable economic environment prevalent in the region.

The availability of a qualified workforce, political and financial stability, and attractive company and personal tax rates have also contributed to Zug’s positive ratings.

In 2014, about 30,000 companies and some 103,000 employees were registered in the canton of Zug. This is well above the national average, underlining the importance of Zug as a business centre.

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GENERAL CONCEPT

Discover Central Switzerland

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Host City Lucerne The city of Lucerne is located at the heart of Central Switzerland. Its attractive surrounding landscape of Lake Lucerne and the northern alpine peaks have made the city a popular tourist destination for the last two centuries and attracts visitors from all over the world throughout the year.

The world famous Kapellbrücke (chapel bridge) with its water tower, the Spreuerbrücke (covered bridge), the Museggmauer (ancient fortification wall), and several historic churches all contribute to Lucerne’s impressive urban landscape. The Kunstmuseum (art museum) and the Rosengart collection are popular destinations for culture enthusiasts. High-quality concerts such as the famous Lucerne Festival held at the Kultur- und Kongresshaus (culture and convention centre) and historic monuments such as the Löwendenkmal (lion monument) also have wide appeal. Visitors can satisfy their curiosity at the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz (Swiss Museum of Transport) and the unique Gletschergarten (glacier garden).

10 About 250,000 people live in and around Lucerne. The city offers a comprehensive range of educational institutions: Lucerne University, Lucerne University of Teacher Education and the specialised polytechnic colleges all contribute to the lively spirit of innovation and enthusiasm found in the local population. This spirit is promoted by Lucerne’s 150 sports associations, and Lucerne Regatta brings a world-class rowing event to the city centre every year.

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Swiss University Sports Federation

GENERAL CONCEPT

The Swiss University Sports Association (SUSA) was founded in 1932.

In 1943 all universities in Switzerland had at least one sports professor, and in 1949 the SUSA (now SUSF) joined the International University Sports Federation FISU. The Swiss University Sports Federation comprises representatives of university sports associations, who liaise between Swiss university sports organisations, national sports federations, and members of Swiss Olympic (the governing body of Swiss sports associations). The SUSF is the central organisation which manages competitive university sports at national and international level. The SUSF has administered Swiss university championships and international university competitions since 1932.

Athletes are selected and trained for European and World University Championships and Universiades in more than 30 different sports. Swiss athletes have won 30 medals at the last three Winter Universiades, and 13 medals at the last three Summer Universiades. Swiss students have won 26 gold, 26 silver and 16 bronze medals at the WUC since 2008.

The SUSF works closely with Swiss Olympic and the relevant sports federations to establish selection criteria and concepts for student participants in various international university competitions. The SUSF thus helps to promote elite sports at universities and universities of applied sciences.

‘Excellence in body and mind’ – the FISU motto – means support for the most talented students in combining elite sports and academic studies.

To promote health and personal development in the university community, the 16 SUSF member university sports associations encourage regular physical activity. They also develop strategies which consider people and their surroundings in a changing society. More than 180,000 students have access to university sports in Switzerland. Some 54 % of them practise sport on a regular basis.

The members of the Swiss University Sports Federation are the University Sports Organisations of: Basel, Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, St. Gallen, Ticino, Zurich, Chur, Magglingen, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Bern University of Applied Sciences, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, ZHAW and the Swiss Academic Ski Club (SAS).

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So far, the SUSF has successfully organised many international University sports events:

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Winter University Games

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Davos (1930) The Swiss University Sports Federation has its headquarters at St. Gallen University, and is currently concentrating on two major projects: •

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the bidding procedure for and organisation of the 30th Winter Universiade 2021 in Lucerne – Central Switzerland improved coordination of elite sports and academic life at Swiss universities

St. Moritz (1935) Davos (1947)

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International University Sports Weeks

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2nd Winter Sport Week – St. Moritz (1953)

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Winter Universiade Villars (1962)

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World University Championships

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1st WUC Cross-Country – Lausanne (1978)

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2nd WUC Orienteering – St. Gallen (1980) 9th WUC Orienteering – Fiesch (1994) 6th WUC Golf – Lausanne (1996) 4th WUC Equestrian – Bern (2000) 8th WUC Triathlon – Lausanne (2006) 2nd WUC Floorball – Bern (2006) 11th WUC Chess – Zurich (2010) 15th WUC Golf – Crans Montana (2014)

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2016 Host of the 13th WUC Triathlon – Nyon

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Conference

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CESU – Magglingen (1960) European Universities Championships 7th EUC Basketball – Geneva (2007) 6th EUC Badminton – Geneva (2009) 8th EUC Tennis – St. Gallen (2011) 7th EUC Table Tennis – Geneva (2015) 4th EUC Golf – St. Gallen (2015)

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In addition, the SUSF has created the Swiss University Sports Foundation. This foundation helps to promote the values of university sports in society and supports the activities of the SUSF.

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1. GENERAL CONCEPT Which dates do you propose to host the Winter Universiade (including the opening and closing ceremonies), and what is your reason for this choice?

The cantons of Central Switzerland are bidding collectively for the Winter Universiade in 2021, as Central Switzerland offers ideal conditions for hosting this multisport event. The region features numerous highly modern and easily accessible competition venues, all located within a short distance of the host city Lucerne. The Winter Universiade would take place between the end of January and the beginning of February, the best dates for climatic conditions and scheduled ideally to avoid conflict with the Carnival (a large-scale cultural event in Central Switzerland) and the Lauberhorn Ski World Cup in the Bernese Oberland.

GENERAL CONCEPT

We are therefore planning to host the Winter Universiade 2021 between the 20th of January and the 6th of February 2021. The dates on which the eleven event days will be held have not yet been determined, as these will be subject to conditions presently unknown. Of crucial importance to schedule planning is the availability of existing infrastructure such as Lucerne University premises, hotels, and facilities at the competition venues.

Also important is the date of the Lucerne Carnival, which will commence on the 11th of February 2021. The school holidays are coordinated with this date, and will start on the 6th of February 2021. The Winter Universiade must be concluded by the start of these holidays. The dates of international winter sports events in Switzerland are also significant. We intend to hold the Winter Universiade after the Lauberhorn Ski World Cup races, which have been scheduled provisionally from the 15th to the 17th of January.

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2 Please provide the following information on the host city: • current population and estimated population in the year of the Winter Universiade • number of universities and students • size (in km2) and geographical features • climate on the proposed dates (temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, etc.)

Population

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Central Switzerland has a population of about 750,000 and includes lively cantons and metropolitan areas offering cultural and commercial attractions with international appeal.

The world-famous concert hall in the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL), and tourist attractions in Lucerne such as the legendary Kapellbrücke (covered footbridge) and the Löwendenkmal (lion monument) are just some examples.

Central Switzerland also offers a broad range of cultural activities, including museums, theatres, concert venues and festivals. The residents of Central Switzerland are traditionally hospitable, enthusiastic and cosmopolitan.

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The population statistics predict a gradual rise in the number of residents until 2021.

Number of Universities and Students Central Switzerland’s University of Applied Sciences, Lucerne University, and the teacher training universities of Lucerne, Schwyz and Zug are all located in Central Switzerland, making the region a popular place to study for over 11,000 students. Hosting a Winter Universiade will promote the further development of Central Switzerland as a young and dynamic centre for education.

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Source: The Swiss Confederation - a brief guide (2015)

GENERAL CONCEPT

Population Population of Switzerland

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Size and Geographical Features The host city of Lucerne is the centre of the greater region of Central Switzerland, which covers an area of over 4400 km2 – more than a tenth of the total land area in Switzerland. Lucerne is centrally located, and its unique situation on the shore of Lake Lucerne makes it ideal as a base for excursions to the competition venues in the central Swiss Alps. Central Switzerland’s outstanding infrastructure has made it almost predestined to host a major sporting event such as the Winter Universiade: ice rinks, football stadiums and the numerous winter sports resorts are indications of the region’s commitment to sport.

World famous ski resorts such as Engelberg offer sports enthusiasts and visitors in search of winter sun the ideal environment for sporting activities and relaxation. The region features a large number of modern and well-equipped winter sport resorts. FIS alpine sports events are held regularly at Stoos (canton Schwyz) and Melchsee -Frutt (canton Obwalden). The Zug ice hockey team plays in the first national league, and national and international biathlon competitions (Military World Championships 2006) are held in Andermatt/Realp (canton Uri). The ski arena Titlis-Engelberg offers the best conditions for ski and snowboard competitions.

These winter sports resorts can be reached in less than an hour from the host city, and most of them in about half an hour. Not only are the distances to the competition venues short, Lucerne itself is a compact and pedestrian friendly city that will provide a homely atmosphere for all participants. World class events are as much a part of the city as the romantic ambience of the Lake Lucerne shoreline. The Lucerne and Central Switzerland countryside offers many places for an unforgettable visit: lake and mountain views, and historical and contemporary technology such as railways, which make the countryside accessible. Lucerne lies at the heart of Central Switzerland and may be reached easily from all directions – including from Zürich airport, which is only about an hour away. Traditionally, Lucerne has been a central european gateway to the south: when the new alpine railway link (NEAT) opens in 2016, the travelling time from Lucerne to Milan will be only two hours.

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Climatic Conditions • Statistics are to be provided for the pro­posed dates of the Winter Universiade.

• Statistics are to be provided for the Winter Universiade venue areas.

• Please show the source of your statistics.

Information relating to the competition venues and the cantons is updated annually by the Federal Statistical Office, and may be found on the Swiss Federation website (www.bfs.admin.ch). The climate information is provided by Swiss Meteo, the publically funded institute for meteorological data.

Climatic Conditions TABLE 1. Meteorological Data

Temperature

(Days/Nights), January

Lucerne Engelberg Zug Stoos Andermatt/Realp Einsiedeln

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Snow Depth Lucerne Engelberg Zug Stoos Andermatt/Realp Einsiedeln Wind Lucerne

Average o C 0 – 6 0 – 5 – 6 –1

Maximum o C +3 +2 +3 +1 +4 +2

Minimum o C – 2 – 12 – 2 – 10 – 15 – 6

Average in cm 5 120 5 120 110 30

Maximum in cm 30 250 30 250 150 80

Minimum in cm 0 30 0 30 30 20

Strength m/sec 1 – 4

Engelberg

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Zug

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Stoos

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Andermatt/Realp

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Einsiedeln

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Wind direction Mostly from the west, gusts from the northwest in Föhn conditions possible (air warmed by descent from higher elevation) Mostly from the west, gusts from the northwest in Föhn conditions possible Mostly from the west, gusts from the northwest in Föhn conditions possible West/northwest, seldom from the south Mostly from the west, gusts from the northwest in Föhn conditions possible West/northwest, north (breeze)

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SURSEE

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ZUG

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LUCERNE STOOS

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Temperature in February

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ENGELBERG

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ANDERMATT/REALP

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How would you work on the Winter Universiade Master Plan? Please specify your analysis method, timeline, as well as the name of the company with which you would develop the Master Plan.

The competitions will be prepared and carried out by the authorities, the Organising Committee and the FISU, working in close cooperation with one another.

In September 2015, the regional authorities formed the association “Winter Universiade Lucerne-Central Switzerland 2021”. The Executive Committee of this association comprises members o f the cantonal governments and the Lucerne City Council, who will collectively organise the Winter Universiade 2021. The Executive Committee is the governing body of the Winter Universiade, and will make strategic decisions relating to event preparations and execution. It will appoint an Organising Committee, which will be responsible for the implementation of strategic objectives and will submit regular reports to the Executive Committee. Selected tasks, for example the creation of a master plan, may involve assistance from specialist companies if the know-how required is not available within the Organising Committee.

POLITICAL ASPECTS

The political system in Switzerland is characterised by concordant policies and the multiple party system, ensuring a stable political landscape. It guarantees that decisions such as those relating to the Winter Universiade will be implemented rigorously, even after new elections have taken place.

If the bid is successful, the current Bid Committee will be restructured in the spring of 2016 to form an Organising Committee. Within this Organising Committee the critical branches will be combined and supported by a secreteriat.

The selection of the secretariat is dependent on the Executive Committee. The appointment of this office will be in accordance with the legal requirements.

The Lucerne-Central Switzerland bid is based on the idea that the fewest possible permanent structures should be built for the Winter Universiade. Practically all the competition facilities already exist, and only require adaptation for the Winter Universiade by 2021. Local Organising Committees will be formed for all the competition venues, with their activities coordinated and monitored by the overall Organising Committee. Test events in all disciplines are planned between 2019 and 2020: details of these competitions will be prepared in 2017 and 2018.

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2. POLITICAL ASPECTS

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2 Can you give a general description of the political structure in your country at national, regional and local levels?

Switzerland is a federal directorial republic. The power of the state is divided between the federation, the 26 cantons (six of which form Central Switzerland), and 2,324 municipal authorities. Cantons and municipal authorities have extensive powers and their own sources of income. Decisions affecting the whole of Switzerland are always made with the participation of the cantons. The federal system allows the diverse regions of the country to function in unison. Switzerland has four languages and highly varied geography, so this political system is an important prerequisite to regional coexistence. The federal parliament has two chambers (Volkskammer and Ständekammer), with elections taking place every four years. The representatives of the Volkskammer (National Council) are elected using a proportional voting system. Every canton sends two representatives to the Ständekammer (Council of States). Unlike many other countries, members of the Bundesrat (Federal Council) are elected by parliament and not by the people.

At the next political level are the 26 cantons. They were originally states which formed a federation in 1848, and in so doing have relinquished some of their sovereignty. According to the federal constitution, all cantons are equal, and in comparison to other countries enjoy a high degree of autonomy. Health care, education and culture are some of the policy areas in which the cantons are largely free to act independently. In Switzerland, sport is generally considered to be associated with education and culture. The federal government and the Federal Office of Sport have formed a unit to administer and promote sport. Every canton has its own constitution, parliament, government and courts of law.

Parliaments and governments are elected by the people.

About a fifth of the Gemeinden (municipal authorities) also have their own parliaments, particularly cities such as Lucerne. Around four fifths of these authorities still use the system of direct democratic decision at municipal assemblies, in which all residents entitled to vote may participate.

This means the people are not represented by delegates, but instead make decisions and elect the executive committee directly. The extent of municipal autonomy is decided by the individual cantons, and thus varies considerably. The

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POLITICAL ASPECTS

federal and cantonal governments comprise five or seven members with equal powers who administer their departments independently, forming the government. Each member is elected for a four-year period. Presidents are elected for one year, and in this time are considered “Primus inter pares�, the first of equals. They are also primarily responsible for representative obligations.

The system of government in Switzerland is characterised by concordant thinking and the multiple party system. The regular elections cause changes, but never to an extent that an entire government or ministerial committee is replaced. This system has had a stabilising effect on the political landscape and has led to improved continuity of government. Decisions taken by earlier governments are not overturned after an election, but instead implemented rigorously.

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Can you list all elections planned in your country at national, regional and local levels until and including 2021? What potential influence might be brought to the Winter Universiade by the elections?

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Federal Level Switzerland October 2019

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Election of the National Parliament

December 2019 Election of the Federal Council (national government) by Parliament

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Cantonal Level

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Central Switzerland cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Zug

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Spring 2016

Parliament and government elections in the cantons of Uri and Schwyz

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Spring 2018

Parliament and government elections in the cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden

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Autumn 2018

Parliament and government elections in the canton of Zug

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Spring 2019

Parliament and government elections in the canton of Lucerne

Spring 2020

Parliament and government elections in the cantons of Uri and Schwyz

Municipal Level

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City of Lucerne 2016

Parliament and local authority elections in the host city Lucerne

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2020

Parliament and local authority elections in the host city Lucerne

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The political impact of new elections is slight. The political decisions relevant to the bid were made in 2015. The concordant policies and the multiple party system will guarantee the implementation of these decisions.

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LEGAL ASPECTS AND PUBLIC OPINION

Which public and sports authorities in your country support your national university sports federation in the bidding project to organise the Winter Universiade?

The project Winter Universiade 2021 is supported by numerous political authorities, educational institutions, sports associations and tourist boards, in particular the following organisations and institutions: • Federal Department for Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) • Intergovernmental Conference of Central Switzerland • State Council of Canton Lucerne • State Council of Canton Uri • State Council of Canton Schwyz • State Council of Canton Obwalden • State Council of Canton Nidwalden • State Council of Canton Zug • City Council of Lucerne • Swiss University Sports Federation • Federal Office of Sport (FOSPO) • Municipal Council of Realp • Municipal Council of Einsiedeln • Municipal Council of Morschach • Municipal Council of Engelberg • University of Lucerne • Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts • PH Luzern University of Teacher Education • Swiss Olympic • Swiss Curling • Swiss Ice Hockey • Swiss Ice Skating • Swiss Ski • Regional Ice Sports Centre, Lucerne • Swissporarena, Lucerne • Cooperative Ice Stadium Sursee • Stoos Mountain Railways • Engelberg-Titlis Tourism • Titlis Mountain Railways • Bosshard Arena Zug • Swisscom • Public Transport Lucerne • KKL Lucerne • Lucerne Tourism • Lucerne Hotels • Lucerne Hospitals • Andermatt-Urserental Tourism • Antidoping Switzerland • Swiss Broadcasting Company SRG SSR

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3. LEGAL ASPECTS AND PUBLIC OPINION Can you describe the general opinion of the candidate city regarding the project of hosting the Winter Universiade? Are students informed and involved in the project?

3.2.

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Considerable interest in hosting the Winter Universiade 2021 has been expressed by the Central Switzerland cantons and the city of Lucerne. The political authorities of the region and the host city have made several clear indications that the Winter Universiade 2021 is an interesting and important project for the region and Lucerne. The universities of Central Switzerland, specifically Lucerne University, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the teacher training universities of Lucerne, Zug and Schwyz, are already integrated into the bid committee. The administrative director of Lucerne University is a member of the bid committee, and submits regular progress reports to the Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities.

The Rectors’ Conference has already expressed written interest in the hosting of a Winter Universiade. Student involvement at the appropriate time will be ensured by the numerous measures outlined in chapter 16.2.

Do any laws, customs or regulations exist in the candidate city or country which could limit, restrict or interfere with the organisation of the Winter Universiade in any way?

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No laws or practices are currently known which could hinder the Winter Universiade or prevent it from taking place.

The creation of a Board of Trustees including representatives of the regional political authorities ensures that the assurances given will be binding.

The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees is comprised exclusively of regional authority representatives. The only processes currently undefined are those relating to the construction of temporary or permanent facilities. This is expected to be the case in the biathlon event and the snowboard and freestyle skiing event, as the facilities at Andermatt/Realp and Engelberg will require improvements before the Winter Universiade 2021. The necessary porcedures will be carried out in good time.

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A Board of Trustees has already been established in the current bid phase to act as a governing body. This board is an independent legal entity under swiss law, and will be accountable for the planning and implementation of the Winter Universiade 2021. The Executive Committee of the board will open a secretariat and select an Organising Committee for the purposes of operational management. Both are responsible to the Executive Committee, and will submit regular progress reports.

LEGAL ASPECTS AND PUBLIC OPINION

Which legal structure will the Organising Committee have?

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4. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS PROCEDURES What are the immigration procedures currently in force in your country to obtain an entry visa?

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Switzerland has been an associated state of the Schengen Agreement since the 12th of December 2008 and is thus part of the Schengen Area. Short stays of a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days fall under the terms of this agreement. Depending on nationality, visitors will require a Schengen Visa to enter Switzerland or the Schengen Area.

An overview of ID and visa regulations by country may be found with this URL:

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http://tinyurl.com/onz6nmh In general, visitors requiring a visa must apply to the diplomatic or consular representative of Switzerland in their country of residence. The application must include travel documents, proof of travel health insurance and other documents relevant to the purpose of the visit. We will provide a letter of invitation if this assists the application.

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12 Can you guarantee free of charge entry visas (when applicable) into your country for all accredited persons?

Please specify in your candidature files with detailed procedure and plan.

The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) may waive visa requirements if this lies in the national interest. The waiving of visa fees for Winter Universiade participants is currently the subject of negotiations with the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). All efforts are being undertaken to produce a favourable result for Winter Universiade participants.

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What kind of vaccination is required to enter the country? Please submit a list of the countries concerned by these specific health and vaccination rules.

At the present time, there are no vaccination requirements for visitors entering Switzerland.

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Can you guarantee that customs formalities will be facilitated for the event?

Could you specify your regulations concerning the import of special products and equipment required by accredited persons to carry on their duties at the Winter Universiade: e.g. firearms and ammunition for athletes, photographic and audiovisual equipment, medical equipment, computer equipment, etc.?

The Federal Customs Administration (FCA) supports the application of Lucerne – Central Switzerland to hold the Winter Universiade in 2021. On the condition that athletes, officials and associations comply with the general customs regulations and the relevant instructions given by the FCA, fast and efficient customs clearance procedures will be guaranteed.

Customs facilitations based on international and national legal provisions will be granted for the temporary import of personal as well as sport equipment. Technical material and professional equipment for accredited media representatives and the organising committee will also be covered by the facilitations regarding temporary admission.

Duties (e.g. customs duties, VAT) will be payable for i mported material supplied by sponsors / national or worldwide partners, i.e. consumer goods, publicity material, goods for sale, food and beverages and pharmaceutical material. The import of certain types of goods is restricted and will only be possible under certain conditions (bans and restrictions).

FINANCES

The FCA has declared that should Lucerne – Central Switzerland be chosen to host the Winter Universiade in 2021, necessary measures to facilitate the import, use and export of goods will be taken, in compliance with international customs conventions, Swiss law and in full coordination with the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

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5. FINANCES

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2 Could you provide a detailed budget for the Winter Universiade by using the template below? Please also indicate the exchange rate between EUR and local currency and the inflation rate used in preparing this budget.

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TABLE 2. Budget INCOME

CHF

%

Regional government

13,000,000

38.8

Organising right fee

National government

13,000,000

38.8

Participation fee

2,400,000

7.2

OC Winter Universiade Budget (operational)

Sponsorship

3,200,000

Others and donations

1,900,000

TOTAL INCOME

33,500,000

CATEGORY

6

CHF

%

4,000,000

11.9

7

Accommodation and food and beverages

4,950,000

14.8

8

Administration and office management

3,000,000

9.0

9

9.6

Transportation

1,300,000

3.9

5.7

Protocol and cultural activities

2,050,000

6.1

TV Production, IT and time keeping

6,000,000

17.9

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Accreditiation, marketing, branding

1,500,000

4.5

12

Competition venue preparation and equipment, technical staff, organisation, medical services, Doping Control, test competitions

7,700,000

23.0

13

VAT and miscellaneous

3,000,000

9.0

33,500,000

100

100

EXPENDITURE

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

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The costs for adjustments, renovation and construction of permanent infrastructure are not yet known and will be financed separately.

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Budget assumptions: Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.085 CHF. Inflation rate: 0

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5.2.

The participation fee will be 75 euros per day and per person.

FINANCES

What will be the participation fee proposed to athletes and officials per day and per person?

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CANDIDATE TEAM

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Executive Committee Winter Universiade Lucerne - Central Switzerland 2021

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Guido Graf

Cantonal Governing Council Member, Canton of Lucerne

Beat Jörg

Cantonal Governing Council Member, Canton of Uri

Kurt Zibung

Cantonal Governing Council Member, Canton of Schwyz

Niklaus Bleiker

Cantonal Governing Council Member, Canton of Obwalden

Othmar Filliger

Cantonal Governing Council Member, Canton of Nidwalden

Beat Villiger

Cantonal Governing Council Member, Canton of Zug

Ursula Stämmer-Horst

City Councillor, Lucerne

Leonz Eder

Director, SHSV

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Bid Committee Winter Universiade 2021

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Benedikt Anderes

Bid Dossier

Director, Studio for Marketing and Communications

Rosie Bitterli Mucha

Records, Supporting Programme

Head of Culture and Sport, City of Lucerne

Leonz Eder

SHSV Delegate

Director, Swiss University Sports Federation

Beat Hensler

Secretariat, Security

Conference Secretary, Intergovernmental Conference of Central Switzerland ZRK

Urs Hunkeler

Head of Bid Committee

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Messe Luzern AG

Markus Kälin

Snow Sport Stadiums

Head of Sports Promotion, Canton of Lucerne

Willy Koch

IT, TV, Media

Public Affairs Delegate, Swisscom

Eskil Läubli

Snow Sport Stadiums

Director, Swiss Sports High School in Engelberg

Daniel Meier

Transport

Director, Public Transport Lucerne

Fabienne Meyerhans

Marketing

Marketing Manager, Messe Luzern AG

Esther Müller

Educational Programmes Administrative Director, University of Lucerne

Urs Müller

Medical Services, Anti-Doping

Co-Chief Physician Orthopaedic Clinic, Head of Sports Medicine, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital

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Sergio Roth

Accommodation / Catering

Manager Sales & Marketing (MICE), Luzern Tourismus AG

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Stefan Schlatter

Ice Sport Stadiums

Director, Regional Ice Sports Centre REZ

Regula Schweizer

Communications / Bid Dossier

AISTS Master Student

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Roman Steffen

Transport

Project Leader, Transport Planning Department of Lucerne Public Transport

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Reto Schorno

Records, Supporting Programme

Director, athletics sportconsulting GmbH

Ivo Zemp

Finance

Qualified Fiduciary Consultant, Balmer-Etienne AG

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LUCERNE 2021 | Central Switzerland Bid for the 2021 Winter Universiade Bewerbungskomitee Winteruniversiade 2021 Horwerstrasse 87 CH – 6005 Lucerne info@winteruniversiade2021.ch

www.winteruniversiade2021.ch

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Board of Trustees Guido Graf Cantonal Councillor Lucerne Beat JĂśrg Cantonal Councillor Uri Kurt Zibung Cantonal Councillor Schwyz

Welcome home

Niklaus Bleiker Cantonal Councillor Obwalden Othmar Filliger Cantonal Councillor Nidwalden Beat Villiger Cantonal Councillor Zug Ursula Stämmer-Horst City Councillor Lucerne

Andermatt, Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Stoos... and also the ice rinks in Lucerne and Zug: Central Switzerland offers limitless possibilities for winter sports.

The enthusiasm of the local population for winter sports also knows no bounds.

Regional interest in winter sports will focus attention on the Winter Universiade, and students from all over the world will be welcomed with the hospitality that has made Central Switzerland internationally famous.

Winter sports have a long tradition in the region.

As early as 1900, daring pioneers from throughout Europe met in Central Switzerland to indulge their passion for skiing.

This tradition continues today. Central Switzerland and the Swiss University Sports Federation would like to extend a hearty welcome to the winter sportswomen and sportsmen from all over the world: welcome home.

Guido Graf

Andreas Csonka

President of the Association Winter Universiade LucerneCentral Switzerland 2021

President of the Swiss University Sports Federation

At the time of going to press, the political process relating to the project Winter Universiade 2021 in the Nidwalden and Schwyz cantons was incomplete.

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6. SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE Based on the FISU Minimum Requirements, please indicate your proposed optional sports as well as their lists of events.

We wish to offer Freestyle Skiing as an optional sport at the Winter Universiade 2021. The competitions will be held in Engelberg, using the same facilities as the Freestyle Snowboard events.

Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Slopestyle Ski Cross

SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

Other optional sports under consideration: - Ski jumping - Nordic combined - Ski orienteering

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Please find below a list of events and competition categories proposed for the Winter Universiade. All events will include competitions for both women and men.

Alpine Skiing Alpine Combined Super G Giant Slalom Slalom Parallel Giant Slalom Parallel Slalom Team Event Biathlon Individual Men 20 km Individual Women 15 km Sprint Men 10 km Sprint Women 7.5 km Pursuit Men 12.5 km Pursuit Women 10 km Mass Start Men 15 km Mass Start Women 12.5 km Mixed Relay 2x7.5 km +2x6 km Cross-Contry Skiing Sprint Women Sprint Men Pursuit Women 5 km Pursuit Men 10 km Individual Start Women 5 km Individual Start Men 10 km Mass Start Women 15 km Mass Start Men 30 km Relay Women 3x5 km Relay Men 4x10 km Mixed Team Relay Snowboard Halfpipe Big Air or Slopestyle Snowboard Cross Parallel Giant Slalom Parallel Slalom

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Ice Hockey

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Figure Skating Men Ladies Pairs Ice Dance Synchronised Skating Short Track Speed Skating 500 m 1000 m 1500 m Relay Men 5000 m Relay Women 3000m

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Based on the FISU Minimum Requirements, please use the following table to indicate dates and days of competition by sport.

The Winter Universiade is scheduled to be an eleven-day event. The opening ceremony will be held on the first day, and the eleventh day will feature the closing day celebrations. The exception to this timetable is the Men’s Ice Hockey tournament, which is scheduled to start a day in advance of the opening ceremony (Day -1). Specifically, the opening ceremony is planned to be held between January 23rd and 27th 2021 - as outlined in chapter 1.1, the exact date can not be specified at this stage.

TABLE 3. Provisional Event Calendar Location

Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 + 1

SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

Opening Ceremony Lucerne Alpine Skiing

Stoos

Biathlon

Andermatt/ Realp

Cross-Country Skiing

Einsiedeln

Snowboard

Engelberg

Freestyle Skiing

Engelberg

Curling

Engelberg

Ice Hockey M

Zug

Ice Hockey W

Sursee or Zug

Figure Skating

Lucerne

Short Track Speed Skating

Lucerne

Closing Ceremony

Lucerne

Competition days Finals days Opening/Closing ceremony

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Please use the following table to list a maximum of ten major international events that have been organised in your city/region, and ten major international events held in your country.

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TABLE 4. Experience of large sports events

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Lucerne-Central Switzerland Date 27. – 28.12.2015 19. – 20.12.2015 25.10.2015 14.07.2015

Sport Event Name Alpine Skiing FIS Slalom Men

Level Elite International

Location Venue Sörenberg Ochsenweid

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Ski Jumping

Elite International

Engelberg Titlis Ski Jump

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10. – 12.07.2015 12. – 17.05.2015 16. – 26.04.2015 08.02.2015

Rowing

FIS World Cup Ski Jumping Swiss City Marathon Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern World Cup Lucerne

Elite International

Lucerne

Road Race Athletics Stadium Lucerne Rotsee

World Open Tour

Elite International

Lucerne

Lido

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U18 World Championships Ski Marathon

Junior International National

Zug Bosshard Arena Lucerne Ice Sports Centre Einsiedeln Schwedentritt

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08. – 09.01.2015 22. – 24.02.2008 19. – 26.08.2001 28. – 29.12.2000

Running Athletics

Beach Volleyball Ice Hockey CrossCountry Skiing Ski Alpine Freestyle Skiing Rowing Cross Country Skiing

Fun Run National Lucerne Elite International Lucerne

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13 FIS Europacup Slalom Damen Nations Cup and European Cup World Championships

Elite International Elite International

Melchsee- Cheselen Frutt Engelberg Jochpass

Elite International

Lucerne

World Cup Sprint

Elite International

Engelberg Engelberg

Rotsee

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Switzerland Date 15. – 17.01.2016 09. – 10.01.2016 26. – 31.12.2015 12. – 13.12.2015 24.10. – 01.11.2015 03.09.2015 09.07.2015 04. – 07.06.2015 08.03.2015

SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

January 2011 December 2010 April 2009 07. – 29.06.2008

Sport Event Name Level Alpine Skiing Intl. Lauberhorn Races Elite International Alpine Skiing FIS Ski World Cup Elite International Ice Hockey Spengler Cup Elite International Cross-Coun- FIS Cross-Country Elite try Skiing Skiing World Cup International Tennis Swiss Indoors Basel Elite International Athletics Weltklasse Zürich Elite International Athletics Athletissima Lausanne Elite International Showjumping CSIO Schweiz Elite International Cross-Coun- Engadine Ski Marathon Mass Sport try Skiing National Figure European Elite Skating Championships International Curling European Elite Championships International Ice Hockey World Championships Elite International Football European Elite Championships International

Location Wengen

Venue Lauberhorn

Adelboden Davos

Chuenisbärgli Vaillant Arena

Davos Basel

St. Jakobshalle

Zürich

Letzigrund Stadium Lausanne Pontaise St. Gallen Gründenmoos Stadium St. Moritz Engadine Berne

Postfinance Arena

Champéry Berne

Postfinance Arena

Switzerland/ Austria

The annual large sports events in Switzerland are organised by the association SwissTopSport. Detailed information about these events is available from the association’s website www.swisstopsport.ch.

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Men‘s U18 Ice Hockey World Championships 2015 in Zug

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FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Engelberg

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SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

Can you guarantee you will be able to recruit sufficient sports organisation personnel and technical officials to ensure the smooth running of the Winter Universiade?

What sources will be used and what steps have already been taken?

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We are assured of support by the Swiss sports associations in general. Written assurances of support by the associations Swiss Ski, Swiss Ice Hockey, Swiss Curling and Swiss Ice Skating have already been made. These organisations will provide advice and technical personnel (race directors, referees).

In addition, we plan to work closely with local sports associations at the competition venues. Volunteers to help run the events will be recruited from the associations of the relevant sport. A considerable proportion of the volunteers will be students or members of the Swiss Academic Ski Club (SAS). We would like to point out that Switzerland has a long tradition of hosting sports events. Experience has shown that public willingness to volunteer is widespread, especially for winter sports events. Voluntary work in Switzerland is a respected and valued tradition. Swiss Olympic, the National Olympic Committee, has created “Swiss Volunteers”, a platform dedicated to volunteer work in Swiss sport. According to the organisation’s statistics, 735,000 volunteers carry out 73 million hours of work every year.

The following list describes the experience and circumstances of the individual competition venues in more detail.

Stoos, Canton Schwyz, Alpine Skiing Stoosbahnen AG, the ski clubs of Morschach and Goldau, and the Stoos cooperatives have jointly held several national and international alpine ski competitions. Qualified personnel and problem-free event hosting are guaranteed.

Einsiedeln, Canton Schwyz, Cross-Country Skiing Einsiedeln Ski Club and the cross-country skiing centre in Studen/Ybrig have experience of organising and conducting national and international cross-country skiing events.

Sufficient numbers of qualified officials will be recruited for the events of the Winter Universiade 2021. Einsiedeln Ski Club holds the Einsiedeln Ski Marathon every year, attracting over 500 participants.

Realp/Andermatt, Canton Uri, Biathlon Realp/Andermatt is home to a national performance centre of the Swiss skiing association Swiss Ski. National teams from all over the world train here using the facilities of the army base ASSA. In addition to regular national championships, the military world championships took place here in 2006. The Swiss Biathlon Championships will be held

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in the Urserental valley in March 2016. In Realp/ Andermatt, there are strong ties between the army, the community and the ski club. Events are usually organised by the Gotthard-Andermatt ski club and affiliated associations from the region, with active support from the community and the army base Andermatt-Realp. A local organising committee will ensure that competitions in Realp/Andermatt will be carried out smoothly.

Engelberg, Canton Obwalden, Snowboard, Freestyle Skiing, Curling A coordinated team of experts with experience of politics, tourism, commerce and sport work at the internationally famous ski resort of Engelberg. On the one hand, the local authorities and the Titlis lift companies create facilities and pistes for thousands of visitors; on the other, the Central National Performance Centre based in the monastery village prepares the best young Swiss athletes for a career in international sport. The excellence of the work done by the centre is demonstrated by the successes of its students: in particular the snowboarder Jonas BĂśsiger and the freestyle skier Kai Mahler are world class athletes.

The annual hosting of the FIS World Cup Ski Jumping event in mid-December demonstrates that the organisers have the know-how to stage large sports events. The local organising committees – as will be formed for the Winter Universiade – comprise representatives of local ski clubs, the Titlis lift companies, Engelberg Sport High School and the Engelberg tourist board.

Zug, Canton Zug, Ice Hockey The Bossard Arena in Zug is home to the ice hockey team EV Zug (EVZ), which plays in the top national league. The Ice Hockey U18 World Championships were held in Zug and Lucerne in 2015. The local organisers have proved on many occasions that they are capable of managing large events and important regular games with large attendance figures. We have been assured of support by the local associations.

Lucerne, Canton Lucerne, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating Major events are held at the Lucerne Ice Sports Centre on a regular basis. The most recent was the U18 World Championships in 2015, which as mentioned took place in Lucerne and Zug. The local organisers are willing to support us in the figure skating competitions. Switzerland does not yet have experience of hosting short track speed skating events. The signals from the Ice Sport associations, however, are positive to adopt this competitive sport in Central Switzerland.

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SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

Can you guarantee that you will provide the top-quality sports infrastructure and conditions in accordance with the FISU Minimum Requirements and those of the international sports federations? Please provide further details in your candidature files.

We will ensure that the ice rink and ski piste surfaces are of the quality demanded by the Minimum Requirements and the federations. Switzerland has a long tradition of active participation in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, snowboarding, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, curling and figure skating events. All these sports hold regional, national and international competitions in Switzerland, as shown in Table 4.

Stoos, Canton Schwyz, Alpine Skiing The competition venue Stoos will meet infrastructure requirements when the new feeder lift and the improvements to bring all competition courses to World Cup standards have been completed. When finished, the feeder lift will be the steepest funicular railway in the world, and from 2017 will transport guests to the car-free mountain village of Stoos. All ski pistes in Stoos are equipped with snow cannons, and may also be sprayed with water for optimal preparation. Facilities already exist for television productions, and may be modified for HD quality coverage. The resort is also planning to invest in hotel infrastructure in the coming years.

Einsiedeln, Canton Schwyz, Cross-Country Skiing Nordic ski sport has a long tradition in Einsiedeln. The “Schwedentritt� in Einsiedeln is a homologated crosscountry ski trail which can be adapted to meet the requirements of the Winter Universiade. Artificial snow and snow depots will ensure that sufficient quantities of snow are available for the competitions. A stadium suitable for the requirements of the Winter Universiade could be constructed in the start and finish area.

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Realp/Andermatt, Canton Uri, Biathlon Realp/Andermatt has extensive experience of hosting training days and competitions in both winter and summer. Cross-country ski trails of sufficient length and quality will be made available. The number of permanently installed targets needs to be increased from the current ten to the thirty required by the Winter Universiade. Alternatively, thirty mobile targets may be provided at Andermatt for the duration of the Winter Universiade. Other infrastructure could be created using container-based solutions to provide an optimal working environment.

Engelberg, Canton Obwalden, Snowboard, Freestyle Skiing, Curling Plans have already been drawn up to supplement the existing courses for Alpine and Nordic Skiing by constructing a Freestyle Park for snowboarding and freestyle skiing. The requirements of the Winter Universiade 2021 will be met offering modern infrastructure. The curling events can take place in the Sporting Park Engelberg ice stadium.

Zug, Canton Zug, Ice Hockey The Bossard Arena offers facilities of the highest standards. This ultra-modern stadium was built in 2011 and regularly hosts games of the top ice hockey league in Switzerland. All the required infrastructure, for example for television coverage, is available and equipped with the latest technology.

Lucerne, Canton Lucerne, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating The Ice Hockey U18 World Championships were held at the Regional Ice Sports Centre in Lucerne in 2015. Investigations have confirmed that the stadium is ideally suited to host figure skating and short track speed skating competitions.

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Can you guarantee that you will organise test events prior to the Winter Universiade? Please present your general plan on dates and levels of the test events.

It is in the interests of the Bid Committee (later the Organising Committee) to hold test competitions in all disciplines in advance of the Winter Universiade. These events will allow the ice and snow sports venues to be tested under competition conditions. They will also serve to train event directors, referees and volunteers, and to test the equipment used.

The test competitions have not yet been planned in detail.

However, we can guarantee that they will be carried out in all disciplines between 2019 and 2020. Initial discussions at the venues have already taken place. The current status of the project is shown below.

SPORTS ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

Stoos, Canton Schwyz, Alpine Skiing There is interest in hosting the Swiss Elite Championships in Stoos in one of the years preceding the Winter Universiade 2021. These competitions will be carried out to the highest standards, and considerable public interest is expected.

The Swiss Elite Championships were conducted here successfully in 2010. The new funicular railway due to open in 2017 will transport athletes, officials, guests and spectators directly to the finish area.

Einsiedeln, Canton Schwyz, Cross-Country Skiing In conjunction with Swiss Ski, the local organisers are willing to conduct test events in the years preceding the Winter Universiade. Discussions with Swiss Ski Disciplines Director Hippolyt Kempf, the Olympic Nordic Combination gold medallist in Calgary 1988, have already taken place. The level of competition will be determined in conjunction with Swiss Ski. Except for the annual Einsiedeln Ski Marathon, no large events have been held in Einsiedeln in recent years. The local organisers are keen to promote Nordic ski sports: ski jump facilities were opened in 2005, and the organisation of the Summer Grand Prix shows the local commitment to ski jumping. Einsiedeln also intends to become known as a competition venue for cross-country skiing.

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Realp/Andermatt, Canton Uri, Biathlon The Swiss Biathlon Championships will be held in Realp in the spring of 2016. It is intended to bid for further competitions in the coming five years. Support by Swiss Ski is assured. The competitions in question will be coordinated with preparations for the Winter Universiade 2021, and will take place one or two seasons before the Universiade.

Engelberg, Canton Obwalden, Snowboard, Freestyle Skiing, Curling As the Freestyle Park facilities have not yet been constructed, no bids for national and international competitions have been submitted. At the Winter Universiade 2021, Engelberg will provide a Freestyle Park installation for snowboard and freestyle skiing events. As with other competitions and championships (for example FIS World Cup Ski Jumping), a local Organising Committee will conduct the Universiade test events, ensuring that the venue is optimally prepared for the competitions of the Winter Universiade 2021. The organisation of the FIS World Cup Ski Jumping event every year in demonstrates Engelberg’s ability to carry out large international sports events perfectly. The Swiss Ski Instructors‘ Championships in 2012 was a particular highlight of recent years: 1,200 ski instructors competed in the disciplines giant slalom, snowboard cross, cross-country skiing, Telemark sprint, big air ski and snowboard, and snowboard slopestyle. This large-scale event will take place again in the coming years.

We are confident of being able to organise a curling test event in 2019 or 2020.

Zug, Canton Zug, Ice Hockey Lucerne, Canton Lucerne, Figure Skating,

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Short Track Speed Skating

2

The test competitions in the ice hockey, figure skating and short track speed skating events are still in the planning stage. Appropriate test competitions are to be held in each discipline in the years leading up to the Universiade 2021. Following initial talks with the relevant national associations and organisations. We are confident of being able to organise attractive and representative test competitions.

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7. SPORTS FACILITIES

STOOS

Altdorf

Stoos

EINSIEDELN

Schwyz

SPORTS FACILITIES

Einsiedeln

ENGELBERG

Brunnen

BÜRGENSTOC

Gotthardpa

ZUG

Stans

Titlis 3238

LUCERNE LUZERN HOST CITY CITY HOST

Zug

Luzern

SURS

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1 2 3 4 ANDERMATT/ REALP

Gotthardpass

5 6 7

Titlis 3238

8

ENGELBERG

9 10

Engelberg

11 12 Sarnen

RGENSTOCK Gotthardpass

Stans Pilatu Pilatus 2132

13 14 15

ERNE ERN CITY TT CITY

16 17 18

SURSEE

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7.1.

Total Number of Competition Venues

8

Total Number of Training Venues

8

Total Number of Back-up Venues

0

SPORTS FACILITIES

Please provide the list of competition and training venues as well as existing back-up venues by using the following template.

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Men and women (500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m) Relay Men 5000 m Relay Women 3000 m

Alpine Combined Super G Giant Slalom Slalom

Short Track Speed Skating

Alpine Skiing

Cross-Country

Ice Stadium

Men and Ladies Pairs Ice Dance Synchronised Skating

Figure Skating

Sprint Women Sprint Men Pursuit Women 5 km Pursuit Men 10 km Individual Start Women 5 km Individual Start Men 10 km Mass Start Women 15 km Mass Start Men 30 km Relay Women 3x5 km Relay Men 4x10 km Mixed Team Relay

Team Event

Note: competitions for men and women will be held in all disciplines.

Ice Stadium

Men and Women

Curling

Ice Stadium

1.1 km 2.5 km 3.3 km 3.75 km 5 km

Course

Slope

Ice Stadium

Ice Stadium

Men

Women

Ice Stadium

Ice Hockey

Men

Ice Hockey

TYPE OF VENUE

Ice Hockey

EVENT

SPORT

TABLE 5. Competition and Training Venues

Einsiedeln

Stoos, Franz Heinzer Piste

Regionales Eiszentrum, Luzern

Regionales Eiszentrum, Luzern

Sporting Park, Engelberg

Eishalle, Sursee

Trainingshalle, Zug

Bossard Arena, Zug

VENUE NAME

temporary

temporary

2500

2500

1200

1200

1000

7000

500

300

400

400

200

350

450

450

PARKING CAPACITY

FIS

FIS

IIHF

IIHF

IIHF

CERTIFIED BY

COMPETITION VENUES SEATING CAPACITY 425

September 2011

436

436

19301360

860910

September 2014

September 2014

October 2013/ November 2015 valid untill 2020/2023

November 2013, valid untill June 2018

1015

504

ALTITUDE (M)

HOMOLOGATION

Nordic Combined

Figure Skating

Short Track Speed Skating

Ice Hockey, Women, Final

SHARING WITH SPORT/EVENT AS APPLICABLE

1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8

9

10 11

12 13

14

15

16

17

18

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Individual Men 20 km Individual Women 15 km Sprint Men 10 km Sprint Women 7.5 km Pursuit Men 12.5 km Pursuit Women 10 km Mass Start Men 15 km Mass Start Women 12.5 km Mixed Relay 2x7.5 km + 2x6 km

Halfpipe Boardercross Slope Style or Big Air Note: competitions for men and women will be held in all disciplines.

Halfpipe Skicross Slope Style

Biathlon

Snowboard

Freestyle Skiing

Ski Jumping Men Ski Jumping Women Team Mixed Relay

Individual Gundersen Mass Start Team Gundersen

Mixed Relay

Ski Jumping

Nordic Combined

Ski Orienteering

Note: competitions for men and women will be held in all disciplines.

EVENT

Course without homologation

Inrun Hill Size 117 or 77

Inrun Hill Size 117 or 77

Freestyle Park

Freestyle Park

5 km

TYPE OF VENUE

Engelberg (Gerschnialp)

Einsiedeln

Einsiedeln

Engelberg

Engelberg

Realp/Andermatt

VENUE NAME

SPORTS FACILITIES

SPORT

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temporary

temporary

temporary

temporary

300

200

PARKING CAPACITY

winter sport use in planning

winter sport use in planning

in planning

in planning

IBU will certify the whole venue after the extension work.

FIS

CERTIFIED BY

COMPETITION VENUES SEATING CAPACITY

Not applicable

August 2015, valid untill 2020

HOMOLOGATION

1257

910

910

18001895

18001895

15381600

ALTITUDE (M)

Cross-Country, Ski Jumping

Nordic Combined

Snowboard

Freestyle Skiing

SHARING WITH SPORT/EVENT AS APPLICABLE

ICE SPORTS VENUES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Bossard Arena Zug

12 13 14 15

Regionales Eiszentrum Luzern REZ Sporting Park Engelberg

16 17 18

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SPORTS FACILITIES

Engelberg

SNOW SPORTS VENUES

Andermatt / Realp

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Stoos

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Figure Skating

Short Track Speed Skating

Alpine Skiing

Cross-Country

Cross-Country

Cross-Country

Regionales Eiszentrum, Luzern

Regionales Eiszentrum, Luzern

Franz Heinzer-Piste, Stoos

Schwedentritt, Einsiedeln

Bolzberg, Einsiedeln

Studen, Einsiedeln

See Schwedentritt, Einsiedeln

See Schwedentritt, Einsiedeln

Sprint Women Sprint Men Pursuit Women 5 km Pursuit Men 10 km Individual Start Women 5 km Individual Start Men 10 km Mass Start Women 15 kmMass Start Men 30 km Relay Women 3x5 km Relay Men 4x10 km Mixed Team Sprint Relay

Team-Event

Note: competitions for men and women will be held in all disciplines.

Alpine Combined Super G Giant Slalom Slalom

Men and women (500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m) Relay Men 5000 m Relay Women 3000 m

Men and Ladies Pairs Icedance Synchronised Skating

Men and Women

Women

Ice Hockey

Curling

Eishalle, Sursee

Sporting Park, Engelberg

Men

Ice Hockey

Bossard Arena, Zug

EVENT

SPORT

VENUE TOTAL COST

BUDGET FROM OC

TEMPORARY WORKS

TABLE 6. Existing venues without permanent works required

SPORTS FACILITIES

OTHER BACKERS

2000

2003

1975

2008

1979

1979

1983

1999

2011

ORIGINAL CONSTRCTION DATE

2014

2016

2002 / 2014

2002 / 2014

DATE OF ANY UPGRADES

7.2.

Please complete the following tables to indicate all sports venues according to their state of construction.

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Individual Men 20 km Individual Women 15 km Sprint Men 10 km Sprint Women 7.5 km Pursuit Men 12.5 km Pursuit Women 10 km Mass Start Men 15 km Mass Start Women 12.5 km Mixed Relay 2x7.5 km + 2x6 km

BIATHLON

REALP/ ANDERMATT

tbd

TOTAL COST -

BUDGET FROM OC

PERMANENT WORKS

tbd

OTHER SOURCE tbd

START DATE tbd

END DATE tbc

TOTAL COST tbc

BUDGET FROM OC

TEMPORARY WORKS

-

OTHER SOURCE 2003

ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DATE

Explanation of table: the current facilities for biathlon competitions will be extended permanently from the present ten targets to twenty. An additional ten targets will be installed temporarily for the Universiade. The extension plans are under evaluation, so at present no cost estimates can be made. Based on current expectations, third parties will contribute to the permanent installations whilst the costs of the additional temporary facilities will be carried by the Organising Committee. Clarifications and negotiations with the land owner relating to the installation of temporary targets have not yet been conducted.

Alternatively, thirty mobile targets may be provided at Andermatt for the duration of the Winter Universiade.

EVENT

SPORT

VENUE

TABLE 7. Existing venues with permanent works requiered

1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8

9

10 11

12 13

14

15

16

17

18

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SPORTS FACILITIES

SPORT

Snowboard/ Freestyle Skiing

VENUE

Engelberg

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Note: competitions for men and women will be held in all disciplines.

Freestyle Skiing: Halfpipe Skicross Slope Style

Snowboarding: Halfpipe Boardercross Slope Style or Big Air

EVENT END DATE

tbc

-

Titlis Bergbahnen

2018

2019

BUDGET FROM OC

TEMPORARY WORKS START DATE

TOTAL COST

OTHER SOURCE

TOTAL COST

BUDGET FROM OC

PERMANENT FACILITIES

TABLE 8. Permanent venues to be constructed

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OTHER SOURCE

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Snowboard/ Freestyle Skiing

Engelberg

Note: competitions for men and women will be held in all disciplines.

Freestyle Skiing: Halfpipe Skicross Slope Style

Snowboarding: Halfpipe Boardercross Slope Style or Big Air

EVENT

tbc

TOTAL COST

TEMPORARY WORKS

tbc

BUDGET FROM OC

Two alternatives are currently under consideration for the Freestyle Park in Engelberg (see tables 8 and 9).

SPORT

VENUE

TABLE 9. Venues to be temporarely built

Titlis Bergbahnen

OTHER SOURCE

1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8

9

10 11

12 13

14

15

16

17

18

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SPORTS FACILITIES

SNOW SPORT VENUES

Engelberg

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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7.3.

Schedules and budgets for the few temporary structures and extensions required have not yet been completed. The necessary investigations have already commenced and should be concluded in the course of 2016.

SPORTS FACILITIES

In case venues need to be constructed permanently or temporarily, please provide a detailed description of the projects, including financial planning and outlined schedule.

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7.4.

How will the concept of sustainable development be taken into consideration when building new sports facilities? Please describe.

Central Switzerland has an ultra-modern winter sports infrastructure, so if the bid is successful no new sports facilities will be required for the Winter Universiade 2021 – with the exception of the Engelberg Freestyle Park and the biathlon shooting range expansion. This will guarantee a high degree of sports infrastructure sustainability for a Winter Universiade held in Central Switzerland.

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LUCERNE 2021 | Central Switzerland Bid for the 2021 Winter Universiade Bewerbungskomitee Winteruniversiade 2021 Horwerstrasse 87 CH - 6005 Lucerne info@winteruniversiade2021.ch

www.winteruniversiade2021.ch

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ATHLETES SERVICES

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Board of Trustees Guido Graf Cantonal Councillor Lucerne Beat JĂśrg Cantonal Councillor Uri Kurt Zibung Cantonal Councillor Schwyz

Welcome home

Niklaus Bleiker Cantonal Councillor Obwalden Othmar Filliger Cantonal Councillor Nidwalden Beat Villiger Cantonal Councillor Zug Ursula Stämmer-Horst City Councillor Lucerne

Andermatt, Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Stoos... and also the ice rinks in Lucerne and Zug: Central Switzerland offers limitless possibilities for winter sports.

The enthusiasm of the local population for winter sports also knows no bounds.

Regional interest in winter sports will focus attention on the Winter Universiade, and students from all over the world will be welcomed with the hospitality that has made Central Switzerland internationally famous.

Winter sports have a long tradition in the region.

As early as 1900, daring pioneers from throughout Europe met in Central Switzerland to indulge their passion for skiing.

This tradition continues today. Central Switzerland and the Swiss University Sports Federation would like to extend a hearty welcome to the winter sportswomen and sportsmen from all over the world: welcome home.

Guido Graf

Andreas Csonka

President of the Association Winter Universiade LucerneCentral Switzerland 2021

President of the Swiss University Sports Federation

At the time of going to press, the political process relating to the project Winter Universiade 2021 in the Nidwalden and Schwyz cantons was incomplete.

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Rothenburg Ebikon Emmen Emmenbrücke 8. ATHLETES’ VILLAGE

Luzern

u

14

4

3 2

1

19

21

17 23 15 22

12

11

20 16

Adligensw

5 13 9

7

M

6 18 10 8

ATHLETES’ VILLAGE

Kriens

MOC TOC

Horw

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8.1.

2 Please describe your concept for the Athletes’ Village or other accommodation (university campus, hotels, etc.), including the following: • ownership (e.g. government, private sector, university, etc.)

• location and dimensions • general layout with all supporting facilities.

Please specify who will be responsible for the provision of facilities at the Athletes’ Village or other accommodation for the Winter Universiade.

Lucerne is an internationally renowned tourist destination with an outstanding privately owned hotel infrastructure. For this reason, the Organising Committee intends to use the current hotel infrastructure to provide accommodation for all participants of the Winter Universiade 2021. This accommodation strategy has been designated the “Host City Hotel Concept”.

Lucerne’s central location and international flair makes it ideally suited to the role of host city of the Winter Universiade 2021. As the host city, Lucerne will provide accommodation for all delegations, media representatives, technical staff, the FISU family and guests.

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Within the city limits, 2 433 rooms are available, easily meeting the requirements of Winter Universiade participants. As access to Andermatt/Realp may be partially restricted by snowfall during the winter months, athletes competing at this venue will be provided with local accommodation. The assignment of participants to hotels will be carried out by a local destination management company with extensive experience of large scale events, ensuring professional and reliable provision of services.

10

As mentioned, all hotels are located within the city limits and are mostly within walking distance of one another. The map on page 68 shows the location of individual hotels in the city of Lucerne.

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ATHLETES’ VILLAGE

Hotel Schweizerhof

Art Deco Hotel Montana

FISU Hotel Astoria

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FISU requires a maximum of three persons sharing one bathroom (equivalent to one shower, one washbasin and one toilet). Can you guarantee your Athletes’ Village will meet the FISU minimum requirements? Please enter the number of rooms and beds in the following table.

As the “Host City Hotel Concept” will be working with local hotels, no accommodation in an Athletes’ Village will be provided. All participants will be assigned hotel rooms with ensuite facilities. Single, twin and triple rooms will be available.

In accordance with the FISU Minimum Requirements and the planned hotel concept, all participants are assured the use of additional premises if required, such as rooms for medical treatment, storage or conferences.

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8.3.

10 Can you give a brief description of the athletes’ dining hall, including dimensions, seating capacity and location?

Two alternatives are currently under consideration for the athletes’ catering services.

The first plan is for athletes to take all their meals in the hotels.

In the second plan, athletes are served breakfast in their hotels but all other meals will be provided in a centrally located refectory. This refectory could be situated, for example, within the Universiade Park (see chapter 17).

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9.1.

9. ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING Can you use the following table to show the current and planned hotel room availability for the Winter Universiade?

The city of Lucerne offers a wide range of hotel rooms in all categories. The following table shows the hotel rooms available in each category.

The accommodation of biathlon teams, helpers and officials in Andermatt is also under consideration, due to restricted access to Andermatt after heavy snowfall. Sufficient hotel rooms are assured as the mountain village of Andermatt traditionally offers a wide selection of hotel accommodation. The number of hotel rooms available will increase on completion of the project Andermatt Swiss Alps, which will probably be the largest ski resort in the Alps.

TABLE 10. HOTEL ROOM INVENTORY

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

LUCERNE

0–20 km Radius from the City Center Existing Hotel Rooms

Planned New Hotel Rooms

5 Star

301

262

4 Star

1498

148

3 Star

609

221

2 Star

25

Total

2 433

ANDERMATT, HOSPENTHAL, REALP

0–20 km Radius fFrom the Village Center Existing Hotel Rooms

5 Sterne

105

4 Sterne

0

3 Sterne

112

2 Sterne

59

Total

276

631

Planned New Hotel Rooms 180*

180

* Star Category tbc

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9.2.

2 Please specify your accommodation allocation plan in the following table. If the hotel does not yet exist, please show its completion date.

3 A survey of Lucerne hotels was conducted as part of the bid process. The hotels were asked to indicate their willingness to provide a contingent of the accommodation for the Winteruniversiade 2021. The objective of the survey was to ensure the hotel room requirements of the Winter Universiade 2021 can be met. The table below is a list of hotels which have agreed to provide a contingent at the time of the bid. Many other hotels indicated they would agree to a definitive contingent if the Central Switzerland bid is successful.

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Hotel Astoria Radisson Blu Hotel Ameron Hotel Flora Hermitage Seehotel Cascada Hotel Hotel Continental-Park Hotel Des Balances Grand Hotel Europe Hotel Monopol Hotel Rebstock Rennaissance Luzern Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann Hotel Anker Waldstätterhof Ambassador Hotel des Alpes Drei Könige ibis Styles Luzern Hotel Fox Holiday Inn Express

Palace Hotel Hotel Schweizerhof Grand Hotel National Art Deco Hotel Montana

Hotel Name

Construction Status Star Category Built 5* Built 5* Built 5* Built, extension 4*S planned in 2018 Built 4*S Built 4*S Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Built 4* Opening 2016 4* Built 3*S Built 3* Built 3* Built 3* Built 3* Opening 2016 3* Opening 2018 3* 0.5 Km 0.3 Km 0.3 Km 4.3 Km 0.6 Km 0.5 Km 0.6 Km 1.6 Km 0.3 Km 1.0 Km 0.4 Km 0.5 Km 0.6 Km 0.4 Km 0.8 Km 0.5 Km 0.9 Km 1.0 Km 1.0 Km 3.5 Km

Distance from Universiade Park 1.4 Km 0.5 Km 0.9 Km 1.4 Km

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

TABLE 11. Accomodation Allocation Plan

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68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km

Distance from International Airport 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 68 Km 252 189 161 69 66 92 56 169 73 48 86 49 40 96 70 45 63 115 66 155

129 101 41 81

No. of Parking Rooms Capacity

Full board Full board Full board Full board Breakfast Full board Breakfast Full Board Full board Full board Full board Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Full board Breakfast Full board Breakfast Breakfast

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

Catering Facilities

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Kriens

Palace Hotel Hotel Schweizerhof Grand Hotel National Luzern 16 Art Deco Hotel Montana Littau Hotel Astoria (FISU Hotel) 21 Radisson Blu Hotel Ameron Hotel Flora Hermitage Seehotel Cascada Hotel Hotel Continental-Park Kriens Hotel Des Balances Grand Hotel Europe Hotel Monopol Hotel Rebstock Rennaissance Luzern Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann Hotel Anker Waldstätterhof Ambassador Hotel des Alpes Drei Könige ibis Styles Luzern Hotel Fox Holiday Inn Express

22

15

17 23

19

13 9

20

5 7

Horw

10

18

6

1

3 2 11

4

14

21

16

Emmen Emmenbrücke

Rothenburg

Luzern Lucerne

24

12

22

15

17 23

5

10

18

7

11

8

6

MOC TOC

13 9

20

19

3 2

14

Ebikon

Meggen

1 Adligenswil

4 12

1

2 3

4 5

6 7

8

9

10 11

12 13

14

15

16

17

18

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ACCOMMODATION IN HOTELS

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TRANSPORTATION

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10.1.

10. TRANSPORTATION Can you give a description of the existing transportation infrastructure in your candidate city? Please illustrate with a map (Map B).

The host city of Lucerne has an excellent public transportation system. The central hot spots of the Winter Universiade can be reached easily from all hotels with the existing bus, Rapid Bus (RBus) and railway services.

Switzerland has an extensive public transport network with frequent services, and a well-developed motorway system.

Lucerne is located in the heart of Switzerland, with direct access to the express rail services Basel–Milan and Zürich– Lucerne, and the motorways A2 and A4. The quality of the road and rail links to the nearby winter sports resorts is also very high.

Public transportation system in the greater Lucerne aerea Rothenburg

TRANSPORTATION

110 22

54

44

50 51 52

13

41

72 61

60 70

Ebikon

Emmen Emmenbrücke

2 41 42

26

Adligenswil

43

29

S1

18

19 45

73

22

53

13 7 1

23

12 S6 S61

26 10

Luzern LUCERNE

15

Littau

8

9

25 24 6

14 73 6

11

29

1

71

15

2

24

14

Meggen

S3

S4 S44 S5 S55 1

Kriens 15

71

6

4

21

8 7

21 16

14 20

AAL

21

Horw

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10.2.

2 Can you guarantee the number of vehicles and transportation system will meet the needs of Winter Universiade transportation services? Based on the FISU Minimum Requirements and your existing transportation system, please explain how you intend to implement the Winter Universiade transportation system.

We can guarantee the provision of all transport services required for the Winter Universiade. The conditions of the FISU Minimum Requirements will be met.

A direct shuttle bus service for visitors and their luggage will operate between Z端rich Airport and the hotels in Lucerne and Andermatt. On arrival at the hotels, accredited participants will be given a free ticket for the Greater Lucerne public transport network. This ticket will allow them to travel as they wish by bus and train within the Lucerne metropolitan area. Buses will be provided to transport athletes and helpers to competition venues outside the city: individual competitors will have reserved buses, and teams will travel in team buses. These transport services will operate from a central hub. For special journeys or VIP transport, a fleet of vehicles will be available, some with drivers.

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Transportation system between the host city and venues

13 14

ZUG

15

SURSEE EINSIEDELN

LUCERNE LUZERN

16 17

STOOS

18 Highway

ENGELBERG

Road Train

ANDERMATT/REALP

Public Coach

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10.3.

Please use the following table to indicate the distance in kilometres and average travel times in minutes using the Winter Universiade transportation system.

TABLE 12. DISTANCES AND TRAVEL TIMES

TRANSPORTATION

International FISU Airport HeadquarZurich ters Hotel Distance in km Time in minutes International Airport Fisu Headquarters Hotel Athletes’ Hotels Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony (Zug) Closing Ceremony (Lucerne) MPC | IBC Sports Venues 1. Alpine Skiing (Stoos) 2. Biathlon (Andermatt/Realp) 3. Cross-Country Skiing (Engelberg) 4. Curling (Engelberg) 5. Figure Skating (Lucerne) 6A. Ice Hockey Men (Zug) 6B. Ice Hockey Women (Sursee) 7. Short Track Speed Skating (Lucerne) 8. Snowboard (Engelberg) 9. Freestyle Skiing (Engelberg)

Distance 68 68 69.3 48.9 68 69.3

Athletes’ Hotels

Opening & Closing Ceremonies Venues Time DisTime DisTime DisTime tance tance tance 68 52 68 52 68 52 52 <1 5 <1 5 52 <1 5 <1 5 47 <2 6 <2 6 43 32.2 27 32.2 27 52 <1 5 <1 5 47 <2 6 <2 6 <2 6

MPC | IBC

DisTime tance 69.3 47 <2 6 <2 6 0 0 33.4 25 <2 6

82.2 133 51.2 102 68 48.9 85.9 68

56 97 55 86 52 43 61 52

50.3 80.2 57.2 35.2 1.5 32.2 25 1.5

42 66 60 37 6 27 22 6

50.3 8 57.2 35.2 1.5 32.2 25 1.5

42 10 60 37 6 27 22 6

52.7 78.4 59 33.7 2.3 33.4 26.7 2.3

47 63 65 34 6 25 22 6

102 102

89 89

35.2 35.2

37 37

35.2 35.2

37 37

33.7 33.7

34 34

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1

To Zurich Richtung Z端richAirport Flughafen

Hours 51 Min 1.22 Std

SURSEE

2

ZUG

29 Min 24 Min

3

54 Min

EINSIEDELN

30 Min

4 5

20 Min

LUCERNE LUZERN

1.45 1.45Hours Std

1.06 1.06Hours Std

6

42 Min

STOOS

7 8

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Does your candidate city have an international airport? If yes, please attach a description of the current international airway connections and the future plan in 2021. If you intend to use other international airports, please give specific information.

Lucerne has a military airfield in Emmen. The international airports of Zürich, Geneva, Berne, Basel and Lugano are within easy reach. Zürich airport is the largest in Switzerland, and is located 68 km from Lucerne city centre – a 50 minute journey by direct bus. Direct trains run every hour between Lucerne and Zürich (every half hour with one change). In the summer of 2015, 76 airlines operated flights from Zürich to 184 destinations in 70 countries. Additional destinations are planned before 2021.

The five airports give Switzerland – and consequently Lucerne – excellent international connections. Switzerland is also well connected to the central european rail network.

Visitors to Switzerland may travel by ICE Intercity Express from Germany, TGV high speed trains from France, longdistance rail links from Italy, and by road using the extensive motorway system.

TRANSPORTATION

The main arrival points for Universiade participants will be Zürich Airport (air travellers) and Lucerne Station (rail travellers).

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What arrangements can you already plan in order to reduce the international travel expenses for accredited persons as much as possible? If providing discounts, please specify the source of the original prices.

We are seeking arrangements with transport companies which will reduce the cost of travel for participants. Our objective is not only lower ticket prices, we also hope to negotiate discounts on additional luggage and other offers.

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Please give a general outline of the health care system currently in operation in your city.

The health care system in Switzerland, including the canton of Lucerne, is a mixture of public and private services.

In the Central Switzerland region, there are nine public hospitals. Health care in the host city includes Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, the largest non-university hospital in Switzerland. Specialist medical care services of all kinds are thus available.

The planned athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accommodation will be within a radius of 4 or 5 km, so all participants will be able to reach a medical aid centre in five minutes. In an emergency, the ambulance service telephone number 144 is linked directly to Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, allowing ambulance services to be controlled centrally. Emergency treatment units are available in all the cantonal hospitals in Central Switzerland, covering all the locations under consideration as competition venues.

MEDICAL SERVICES AND DOPING CONTROL

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11. MEDICAL SERVICES AND DOPING CONTROL

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The Bid Committee and Lucerne Cantonal Hospital as medical partner of the Winter Universiade 2021 guarantee that all FISU Medical Regulations will be adhered to, and the relevant FISU Minimum Requirements will be met.

A dedicated telephone number for all problems unrelated to competition will be established for the duration of the Winter Universiade. The base hospital will be the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital.

In the training and competition phases, an emergency response team with an ambulance, two paramedics and an emergency doctor will be available at the venue. If required by the competition, this team may be supported by other emergency personnel.

The Swiss air-rescue service Rega operates a base in CenSchaffhausen tral Switzerland: Erstfeld in canton Uri. The provision of helicopters for emergency flights from the competition venues is thus assured.

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The nine hospitals in Central Switzerland relevant to the Winter Universiade 2021 are shown in Table 14 below.

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Please use the following table to provide an overview of the hospitals in your region.

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11.4.

Adherence to the WADA code is a legal requirement in Switzerland. The implementation of all antidoping regulations is carried out by the independent foundation Antidoping Schweiz. In conjunction with the federal authorities, the foundation helped to initiate the WADA code and is bound by its conditions.

MEDICAL SERVICES AND DOPING CONTROL

Are there any laws in your country that prevent you from following the WADA code? Has your country signed the WADA code?

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Will you be able to manage doping control in accordance with the FISU Regulations and WADA code? Which WADA-certified laboratory do you plan on using for the Winter Universiade? What is the daily test capacity of the laboratory and what minimum test capacity can you guarantee during the period of the Winter Universiade?

The independent organisation Antidoping Schweiz has given us an assurance that it will carry out all doping checks during the Winter Universiade 2021. The WADA-certified laboratory is located in Lausanne, and its results are the final authority for both WADA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). The capacity of the laboratory is practically unlimited, so FISU and the Organising Committee may request an unlimited number of tests. The Bid Committee has made an estimate of 150 tests based on the average number conducted at the Winter Universiade in 2015. This figure is well within the capacity of the laboratory.

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8 Will your Organising Committee be able to work with your national anti-doping organisation in cooperation with the FISU Medical Committee for collection and transportation of samples?

Please provide your plan with more details.

The implementation of the doping tests and the transport of samples taken will be undertaken jointly by the Organising Committee, the independent organisation Antidoping Schweiz, and the FISU Medical Committee.

Antidoping Schweiz has its own organisational unit for conducting doping tests. This unit will select anti-doping officials who will conduct the tests as directed. The Organising Committee will appoint â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;chaperonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to assist each antidoping official, who will remain at the side of the athletes selected for testing until the required urine sample is given within the permitted time.

Doping tests will take place in rooms allocated for this purpose, and will be conducted strictly in accordance with the national and international anti-doping regulations. Further details are provided on the home page of Antidoping Schweiz, including an instructional video. After the sample has been sealed in the presence of the athlete, it will be transported to the Lausanne laboratory by Antidoping Schweiz.

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12. SECURITY Which security system will you install to ensure the security and safety of participants at the sports and non-sports venues? How will you control the different entrances?

Switzerland in general, and Central Switzerland with the host city Lucerne in particular, are extremely safe regions.

The standard of security provided by the state is traditionally very high. Lucerne and Central Switzerland have extensive experience of organising large sporting, cultural and political events which require comprehensive security concepts.

We will be working closely with local police forces, local authorities and the security services of participating nations.

Swiss federal authorities will also play an important role, particularly the Federal Department of Justice and Police, the Border Guard Corps, and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Security checks at competition and hotel entrances will be conducted by private security companies. Only registered and certified companies will be contracted to carry out these services. Especially at the ice rinks (ice hockey, curling, short track speed skating, figure skating), we will use the security concepts and systems currently employed by the stadiums, which regularly host events with large attendance numbers. Security at hotel entrances will be provided by private companies, and a high degree of security will be ensured by the use of surveillance technology.

SECURITY

As the date of the event approaches, we will conduct a risk analysis in conjunction with the local and national authorities, taking into account the world political situation at the time. The extent of security arrangements required to protect participants and infrastructure will be determined by this analysis. A security concept will be derived from the analysis, and specific measures implemented.

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2 Can you identify the public and private organisations / companies that will be involved in the security services during the Winter Universiade?

The local police forces are more than capable of providing security for the competitions and participants. If the need should arise, intercantonal agreements allow police forces throughout Switzerland to provide support. Representatives of local and regional security forces will be integrated into the organisation process from the earliest planning stages.

Previous experience of large scale events has shown that expert teams must be on hand when needed. For example, Central Switzerland has teams of explosives detection dogs to carry out stadium checks if grounds for suspicion arise.

In addition to state security forces, numerous private companies with security specialists will be available.

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LUCERNE 2021 | Central Switzerland Bid for the 2021 Winter Universiade Bewerbungskomitee Winteruniversiade 2021 Horwerstrasse 87 CH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6005 Lucerne info@winteruniversiade2021.ch

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Board of Trustees Guido Graf Cantonal Councillor Lucerne Beat JĂśrg Cantonal Councillor Uri Kurt Zibung Cantonal Councillor Schwyz

Welcome home

Niklaus Bleiker Cantonal Councillor Obwalden Othmar Filliger Cantonal Councillor Nidwalden Beat Villiger Cantonal Councillor Zug Ursula Stämmer-Horst City Councillor Lucerne

Andermatt, Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Stoos... and also the ice rinks in Lucerne and Zug: Central Switzerland offers limitless possibilities for winter sports.

The enthusiasm of the local population for winter sports also knows no bounds.

Regional interest in winter sports will focus attention on the Winter Universiade, and students from all over the world will be welcomed with the hospitality that has made Central Switzerland internationally famous.

Winter sports have a long tradition in the region.

As early as 1900, daring pioneers from throughout Europe met in Central Switzerland to indulge their passion for skiing.

This tradition continues today. Central Switzerland and the Swiss University Sports Federation would like to extend a hearty welcome to the winter sportswomen and sportsmen from all over the world: welcome home.

Guido Graf

Andreas Csonka

President of the Association Winter Universiade LucerneCentral Switzerland 2021

President of the Swiss University Sports Federation

At the time of going to press, the political process relating to the project Winter Universiade 2021 in the Nidwalden and Schwyz cantons was incomplete.

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Please include a written declaration with the required guarantees that the Organising Committee will accept and commit to the terms and conditions of the Marketing Plan Agreement.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION

13.1.

13. MARKETING AND PROMOTION An integrated marketing strategy and a Marketing Plan Agreement (MPA) are part of the marketing plan for the Winter Universiade 2021. The Organising Committee agrees to conform to FISU guidelines. The terms of the MPA state that the Organising Committee is the exclusive marketing partner of the FISU for the Winter Universiade 2021. The Organising Committee is committed in particular to undertake all possible measures to prevent ambush marketing.

The Organising Committee has set itself the following marketing objectives for the Winter Universiade 2021: • Promotion of the Winter Universiade as an attractive sporting event • Campaign to generate interest in winter sport amongst young people in the region • Enhancement of Central Switzerland’s image as a winter holiday destination • Acquisition of numerous partners, sponsors and suppliers • High participation numbers for both athletes and spectators

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2 What kind of promotional strategies and campaigns will be initiated to enhance the image and reputation of the Winter Universiade within the city, nationally, and internationally?

What kind of communication strategies and campaigns will be initiated to promote the Winter Universiade and the FISU amongst students before and during the Winter Universiade?

Marketing and advertising activities for the Winter Universiade 2021 are divided into four phases:

Phase 1 will commence with the success of the bid for the Winter Universiade 2021, and will extend until about two years before the event. The top priority in this first phase will be to acquire sponsors and partners, and to increase awareness in this target group of the Winter Universiade 2021. The first steps will be a market analysis to identify possible partners and sponsors, the creation of a sponsoring concept, and the production of a detailed marketing and advertising budget.

Phase 2 will start about two years before the event, and will extend until shortly before the event. The primary objective of Phase 2 will be to enlist athletes for the Winter Universiade 2021. To achieve this objective a nationally and internationally oriented advertising strategy must be produced.

The first priority will be to encourage participation by student athletes via the high school sports associations. For budget reasons, the national and international communications and advertising strategies will focus on online methods such as newsletters and social media platforms.

Phase 3 will start about 18 months before the event, and will end at the conclusion of the event. This phase will promote a positive image and anticipation of the event amongst potential visitors and the general public. To reach this objective, a communications and advertising strategy must be produced, concentrating primarily on the Central Switzerland region and the rest of Switzerland. In addition to digital media, established communications channels such as print, TV, and radio will be used. To achieve the maximum coverage, it is essential to find media partners as soon as possible. Digital media methods will allow targeted and relatively inexpensive international advertising campaigns to be conducted.

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Phase 4 is the actual event. In this phase, it is important that good TV coverage, photos and reports appear in the media.

The popularity of the Winter Universiade event and winter sport in general should increase. The host city of Lucerne intends to show the city at its best: banners, flags, posters and other decorations will showcase the city in festive attire.

Media partnerships are also important during this phase, to extend and reinforce the Winter Universiade message.

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9 Please outline your ticketing and promotion strategies and campaigns to reach visitors from the city, the region, the country, and abroad, and to ensure the success of the Winter Universiade at the venues and in the city.

The Winter Universiade is directed at a young public, especially students, their families, and their friends. For this reason, the Organising Committee feels that event access should be simple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not least in regard to ticket prices. To reach this goal, it is planned to admit spectators to the events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with some exceptions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; free of charge. The declared objective of the Organising Committee is to attract large numbers of spectators to all events. In addition to the main sporting events, a diverse and high-quality supporting program will be offered, and the attractive Universiade Park will be available to visitors.

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Can you ensure and guarantee that the host broadcasting company chosen will provide services as stipulated in the FISU Regulations, the FISU Minimum Requirements and the attribution contract? Please provide detailed explanation in your candidature files.

The broadcasting company Schweizerische Rundfunkgesellschaft SRG is under consideration as the host broadcaster. This company can itself, or in conjunction with its subsidiary TPC, provide transmissions of the quality demanded by the FISU Minimum Requirements. We have presented the project Winter Universiade Lucerne-Central Switzerland 2021 to SRG, and are confident that a broadcasting agreement will be reached between SRG and the Organising Committee of the Winter Universiade Lucerne-Central Switzerland 2021.

MEDIA: PRESS, RADIO AND TELEVISION

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14. MEDIA: PRESS, RADIO AND TELEVISION

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2 Can you guarantee that the Main Press Centre and International Broadcasting Centre will comply with the FISU Minimum Requirements?

Please detail your plan in your candidature files.

3 We guarantee that fully functional infrastructure will be provided for the Main Media Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC), in accordance with the FISU Minimum Requirements.

We plan to establish the MPC and IBC at the Army Training Centre in Lucerne (AAL), where there are modern facilities for 200 media representatives. The AAL is not only the main training centre for senior officers of the Swiss Army, it is also a multifunctional conference venue with modern infrastructure. The facilities offered include 27 group conference rooms and four assembly rooms for events of up to 450 people.

The centre also offers efficient dining facilities to cater for the requirements of media representatives.

The MPC will be equipped in accordance with the requirements of the FISU. The IBC will be installed and operated by the FISU.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

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15. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Can you guarantee the appropriate ICT infrastructure and services for the Winter Universiade operation in accordance with the latest FISU ICT Minimum Requirements, including but not limited to partnership or sponsorship of the national telecommunications provider? Please explain how you are planning to ensure these services.

We guarantee that the ICT infrastructure and services demanded by the FISU Minimum Requirements will be provided. We have the leading Swiss telecommunications company Swisscom as a partner, ensuring high-quality services and use of the latest technology. Swisscom has one of the best ICT infrastructures in the world.

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2 Can you guarantee the GMS will be certified and will comply with the FISU ICT Minimum Requirements?

Can you guarantee that you will use an accreditation system by a provider that will fully comply with the FISU ICT Minimum Requirements?

3 We guarantee that a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Games Management Systemâ&#x20AC;? (GMS) will be implemented which will conform to FISU principles and technical requirements. The FISU is considering the development of its own efficient accreditation system, which will be made available to the Organising Committee for use at the Winter Universiade 2021.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Can you guarantee that you will select a provider for provision of timing & scoring, OVR, TVG and the INFO system that will have the relevant experience in delivering the international multisport events in accordance with the FISU ICT Minimum Requirements, also taking into account the partnership contracts of FISU to avoid any conflict of obligations?

We guarantee the provision of fully functional infrastructure for the sectors timekeeping, results, OVR, TVG, and the INFO system, in accordance with the FISU Minimum Requirements. No negotiations with potential partners have been conducted yet. The provider selection process will consider and respect the existing partnerships of the FISU.

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Can you confirm you will include FISU in the selection process of providers for accreditation, timing & scoring, OVR, TVG and the INFO system, in regard to both technical and marketing aspects?

We confirm that FISU will be considered for selection as a service provider for timekeeping, results, OVR, TVG, and the INFO system. FISU has proven experience in cooperation with diverse specialist companies in the sectors timekeeping, results, OVR, TVG, and the INFO system. Where partnerships between such companies and the FISU exist, we will be pleased to respect them.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

TV Production on high-quality level

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE

16.1.

16. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME AND TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE In accordance with the FISU motto “Excellence in Mind and Body”, are you planning to organise an academic conference in collaboration with FISU, before or during the Winter Universiade? If yes, please provide more details on your plan.

Yes, the Central Switzerland universities – Lucerne University, Lucerne, Zug and Schwyz University of Teacher Education, and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – will be holding an academic conference in conjunction with the FISU. It is intended to conduct this conference during the Winter Universiade. The scientific administration of the conference will be carried out by professors of the universities. The conference topics under consideration will deal with the special situation of large sporting events in western democracies, and will be examined from the standpoints of political science, sociology, commerce and tourism. Also planned are topics relating to health and safety in sport, sport education, and the compatibility of top class sport and studies. The conference will be held in the halls of Lucerne University and Lucerne University of Teacher Education.

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2 Can you guarantee your active participation in the FISU transfer of knowledge programme, from both participation and organiser roles?

Please explain your understanding and your planning in the candidature files.

3 As part of the FISU knowledge transfer programme, a Bid Committee delegation attended the Winter Universiade 2015 in Granada. The experience was regarded as extremely valuable. If the 2021 bid is successful, it is intended to send large delegations to the Winter Universiades 2017 in Almaty and 2019 in Krasnojarsk. The objectives of the delegates are to ensure the transfer of relevant knowledge and to benefit from the experience gained by previous organisers.

If the 2021 bid is successful, the knowledge transfer programme will be based on our experience of the programme at several previous events. The objective will be to provide the best possible support for future organisers.

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Can you guarantee that all your ceremonies and protocol procedures will be conducted in accordance with the FISU Regulations and the FISU Protocol Guidelines?

PROTOCOLL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

17.1.

17. PROTOCOL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES We can give this guarantee. We are planning impressive celebrations in the host city of Lucerne which will boost Lucerneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international reputation as a tourist destination.

We intend to form a subcommittee to handle host city matters, particularly the celebrations. Ceremonies in the city and at the venues will be meticulously planned and carried out.

The first choice of venue for the opening ceremony in Lucerne will be the new sports facilities in Allmend, in particular Swissporarena, the football stadium which opened in 2011. The sports facilities at Allmend offer ideal conditions for athletes, spectators and hospitality services.

For other ceremonies, the preferred venue is the Culture and Convention Centre in Lucerne (KKL), with the adjacent Europaplatz and university grounds. It is of central importance that the host city be decorated attractively during the Universiade.

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2 Can you describe the venue(s) for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Universiade (location, dimensions, seating capacity, etc.)?

3 The opening ceremony will take place at Allmend. Two variants are under consideration:

Main Variant The opening ceremony takes place at the Swissporarena, a modern football stadium. The arena offers seating for 14,000 spectators. The FISU family, local authority representatives and guests of the local organising committee will be received in the VIP area of the stadium, from which they have direct access to the VIP rostrum. The athletes will enter the arena through a large gateway. After the official opening ceremony, the athletes will proceed to the stands to watch the cultural part of the ceremony.

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The opening ceremony takes place at the athletics stadium in Allmend, which offers 2,000 covered seats. The FISU family, local authority representatives and guests of the local organising committee will be received in the adjacent Lucerne Exhibition Centre or the Pilatus Academy. The athletes will enter the stadium along the 100m straight and will assemble on the lawn in front of the stage to watch the remainder of the ceremony.

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There are also two alternatives for the closing ceremony.

It will be conducted either in the Universiade Park on the Europaplatz square in Lucerne, or following the ice hockey finals at the Bosshard Arena in Zug.

PROTOCOLL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

Universiade Park Variant The Europaplatz square in front of the KKL and Lucerne University will be the heart of the Winter Universiade 2021.

The area between the lake, the main station, the university and the KKL will become the Universiade Park, where athletes, officials, volunteers and the general public can meet for cultural exchanges. At the Universiade Park, the delegations will be welcomed, flags of participating nations hoisted, and medals ceremonies conducted in appropriate surroundings in the centre of the city. The closing ceremony may also be held here. The Europaplatz is used for largescale events on a regular basis. For invited guests, the pavilion on the Luzerner Terrasse will offer covered seating for 200.

Bossard Arena Zug Variant The closing ceremony may alternatively be held following the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ice hockey finals at the Bossard Arena in Zug. The Bossard Arena offers space for 7,015 spectators: 4,280 seated and 2,735 standing.

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17.3.

What kind of cultural programme is planned for the Winter Universiade?

Numerous concerts and performances showing cultural life in Central Switzerland will take place every day on the stage of the Universiade Park before and after the medal ceremonies. It is also intended to hold a number of high-quality cultural events in the concert hall of the KKL. The KKL also permits simple disco evenings. Other Lucerne venues for cultural events will be integrated into the programme.

Sustenance for visitors will not be forgotten: the Swiss House, a temporary mobile chalet in the Universiade Park, will serve traditional regional dishes. There will also be a wide range of drinks and snacks available at food stands on the Europaplatz square.

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Univesity of Lucerne PH Luzern

Lucerne Congress and Convention Centre KKL

Universiade Park and Medal Plaza

Universiade Park in the Heart of Lucerne

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VISION, LEGACY AND SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT

18.1.

18. VISION, LEGACY AND SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT Please describe the concept and vision of your Winter Universiade. Detail the following aspects: What are your benefits in bidding for the Winter Universiade?

What is your principal motivation for hosting the Winter Universiade

The Intergovernmental Conference of Central Switzerland and the Lucerne city government are determined to bring the Winter Universiade to Central Switzerland as the event would create substantial benefits for two sectors in particular. The first is winter sports tourism in the Lucerne-Central Switzerland region, which would benefit from improved facilities at the competition venues and positive images and reports of the event in the worldwide media. The second beneficiary of the Winter Universiade is the reputation of Lucerne as a city of education and learning. The five universities in Central Switzerland (Lucerne University, Lucerne, Schwyz and Zug Universities of Teacher Education, and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts) were all founded relatively recently, so the Winter Universiade would increase public awareness of these institutions in a number of specific target groups.

We would like to hold a Winter Universiade in the Alps, and to offer athletes an unforgettable sporting and cultural experience. The Central Switzerland region with Lucerne as the host city is almost predestined to host the Winter Universiade: the city is ideal for athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accommodation, offers the Universiade Park, and journey times to the competition venues are very short. The heart of the Winter Universiade will be in the city centre, so Lucerne residents will be involved to an unprecedented extent. The Winter Universiade will not simply be held in the city, but will instead be celebrated with the participation of local people from the entire region. Unforgettable encounters, the beautiful landscape and the attractive cultural programme will be lasting memories for the athletes.

The Winter Universiade will promote cooperation between the participating cantons and universities. The cantons of Central Switzerland have a good working relationship with each other in many respects: the joint effort to host a major event would be a crowning achievement for this relationship.

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1 2 How does your vision fit into the host cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term planning strategy?

3 Lucerne is well established as a centre for festivals due to its numerous large-scale events, held mostly in the summer months. The Winter Universiade would complement the existing programme of events perfectly, and would raise international awareness of Lucerne and Central Switzerland as a winter sports destination for many years to come.

The Winter Universiade supports the long-term strategy to promote Central Switzerland as a lively, exciting and sportsoriented tourist destination in winter.

The event is ideally suited to improve connections by the relatively young universities in Lucerne to the rest of the academic world. Many agreements already exist to promote the mobility of students and lecturers, but awareness of Lucerne as a centre for education could be further improved.

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VISION, LEGACY AND SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT

What legacy do you intend to bring to the host city and to university sport in your country through the organisation of the Winter Universiade? Please detail the long-term impact on the host city in terms of economic, social and urban development. Describe the benefits for the students and the development of university sport.

As part of GraubĂźndenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid to host the Olympic Winter Games in 2022, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts created a charter for sustainability, innovation and legacy (NIV). The contents of this charter will serve as guidelines and directives for the Winter Universiade. The participation of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in the Winter Universiade will ensure that knowledge of these topics and sensitivity to the issues involved will be maintained.

Economic Development The reputation of the Central Switzerland region as a winter sports destination will receive long-term benefits from the Winter Universiade. The currently weaker winter tourism figures will be boosted, improving the utilisation of the existing infrastructure. Job losses will be prevented in the tourist industry, a vital sector for both Lucerne and the region in general.

The Winter Universiade will serve as a reference to recommend the region as a venue for future sporting and nonsporting occasions, and set new standards of sustainability for large-scale events. The future of large sporting events in Switzerland can only be guaranteed if these events are carried out sustainably. With the Winter Universiade, we intend to demonstrate that such events are possible.

As educational policies are also economic policies, Lucerne will benefit from the enhancement of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as a centre for education. Students from all over the world will spend their grants here, but of far greater importance will be the lifetime connection that students have to their place of study.

Local businesses will also benefit from the Winter Universiade: this will be ensured by giving preference to local and regional products and services.

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Social Development

Urban Development

The event will be held with the active involvement of local people from throughout the region, and students will be integrated into the organisational process. Scientific studies dealing with current affairs in sport, education, society and commerce will be included in the curricula of the universities of Central Switzerland. The commitment made by the public in the form of volunteer work will have a long-term effect on the local communities: it will be demonstrated that working for the good of society is worthwhile. The willingness to volunteer in sports associations and other sectors will increase, an important tendency in the individualised and at times overcommercialised society of today. The event will also strengthen the bond between the three Lucerne universities and the local population. The Winter Universiade will also make a lasting contribution to the cause of communicating relevant scientific research to the general public.

A Winter Universiade in Central Switzerland would require very little additional infrastructure.

As most of the facilities exist already, major invest足 ments will not be required. The accommodation and transport services in particular will require no additional funding, underlining the commitment of Central Switzerland and the host city Lucerne to sustainable major events.

Reluctance and indifference should diminish.

The event will promote sports events less well known in Switzerland (such as short track speed skating) and show that top class sport and study are not incompatible, but instead complement one another. It is intended that the Winter Universiade will provide long-term benefits for the compatibility of elite sport and study.

Advantages for Students and the Development of University Sport in Switzerland Hosting the Winter Universiade in Central Switzerland will increase awareness of university sport throughout Switzerland. It will also promote sporting cooperation between the universities, and encourage support for further jointly organised events. This will increase the range of sporting activities available to students in the future. As mentioned, it is an objective of university sport to promote the compatibility of elite sport and study.

Awareness generated by the Winter Universiade, with top class athletic performances by university students from all over the world, will accelerate this process.

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18.3.

An advisory committee will be formed for the academic conference. The committee will comprise representatives of the most important sports and education institutions and wellknown personalities from swiss sport and the universities.

In the current bid phase, contact has already been established to institutions and particularly to the personalities.

Interest in the event is high, and the working relationships formed will last well beyond the conclusion of the event. As the cantons in Central Switzerland are participating directly in the execution of the event, the involvement of local politics is assured. National politics will be handled by the advisory committee. Contacts to international sports authorities will be maintained via the Swiss University Sports Federation.

VISION, LEGACY AND SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT

How do you intend to collaborate with your national university sports federation, universities, the government, international organisations and FISU in order to create, thanks to the Winter Universiade, a lasting legacy to the benefit of citizens, the host city, the academic community, etc.?

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18.4.

Please describe the sustainable development programme that you intend to implement in order to initiate at least five sustainability concepts with the country’s universities (Master or PhD level) in the areas of resource management (water, waste, air, food, soil, energy), infrastructure (transportation, buildings) and public impact (sport, health, society, gender equalities, security) in the context of university sports.

The programme should comprise the following elements: scope, expected impact, partners, timeline of realisation, budget. This programme needs to be applied as described and will become an integral part of the attribution contract.

A sustainability programme derived from the NIV charter has been developed. Specific details of its implementation are still under evaluation. Emphasis is currently focused on the following topics: • Economic development: can the tourism sector raise awareness of the Central Switzerland region as a winter tourist destination? Will more visitors from Asia travel to Central Switzerland in winter?

• Central Switzerland as a centre for education: can more students from other continents be encouraged to choose Central Switzerland as a place to study?

• Expansion of the range of sports activities offered by universities in Switzerland: the diversification of winter sports activities will be monitored.

• Improvement of the compatibility between elite class sport and study: efforts to simplify the combination of top level sport and study will be examined.

• Support for health and safety in university sports: a review will be carried out of the effectiveness of measures taken to promote health and safety at universities in the sports events of the Universiade.

These topics will be handled by the existing faculties of Central Switzerland’s universities. By autumn 2016, the University of Lucerne will open a faculty of Economics and Management which will also deal with the evaluation of sustainability issues.

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Lucerne Festivals

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LUCERNE 2021 | Central Switzerland Bid for the 2021 Winter Universiade Bewerbungskomitee Winteruniversiade 2021 Horwerstrasse 87 CH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6005 Lucerne info@winteruniversiade2021.ch

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Board of Trustees Guido Graf Cantonal Councillor Lucerne Beat JĂśrg Cantonal Councillor Uri Kurt Zibung Cantonal Councillor Schwyz

Welcome home

Niklaus Bleiker Cantonal Councillor Obwalden Othmar Filliger Cantonal Councillor Nidwalden Beat Villiger Cantonal Councillor Zug Ursula Stämmer-Horst City Councillor Lucerne

Andermatt, Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Stoos... and also the ice rinks in Lucerne and Zug: Central Switzerland offers limitless possibilities for winter sports.

The enthusiasm of the local population for winter sports also knows no bounds.

Regional interest in winter sports will focus attention on the Winter Universiade, and students from all over the world will be welcomed with the hospitality that has made Central Switzerland internationally famous.

Winter sports have a long tradition in the region.

As early as 1900, daring pioneers from throughout Europe met in Central Switzerland to indulge their passion for skiing.

This tradition continues today. Central Switzerland and the Swiss University Sports Federation would like to extend a hearty welcome to the winter sportswomen and sportsmen from all over the world: welcome home.

Guido Graf

Andreas Csonka

President of the Association Winter Universiade LucerneCentral Switzerland 2021

President of the Swiss University Sports Federation

At the time of going to press, the political process relating to the project Winter Universiade 2021 in the Nidwalden and Schwyz cantons was incomplete.

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Federal Department for Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) Intergovernmental Conference of Central Switzerland State Council of Canton Lucerne State Council of Canton Uri State Council of Canton Schwyz State Council of Canton Obwalden State Council of Canton Zug City Council of Lucerne Swiss University Sports Federation Federal Office of Sport (FOSPO) Municipal Council of Realp Municipal Council of Einsiedeln Municipal Council of Morschach Municipal Council of Engelberg University of Lucerne Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts PH Luzern University of Teacher Education Swiss Olympic Swiss Curling Swiss Ice Hockey Swiss Ice Skating Swiss Ski Local Ice Center Lucerne Swissporarena, Lucerne Stoos Mountain Railways Engelberg-Titlis Tourism Titlis Cableways Andermatt-Urserental Tourism Bossard Arena Zug Swisscom Public Transport Lucerne KKL Lucerne Lucerne Tourism Lucerne Hotels Lucerne Hospitals Antidoping Switzerland Swiss Broadcasting Company SRG SSR

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LUCERNE 2021 | Central Switzerland Bid for the 2021 Winter Universiade Bewerbungskomitee Winteruniversiade 2021 Horwerstrasse 87 CH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6005 Lucerne info@winteruniversiade2021.ch

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Board of Trustees Guido Graf Cantonal Councillor Lucerne Beat JĂśrg Cantonal Councillor Uri Kurt Zibung Cantonal Councillor Schwyz

Welcome home

Niklaus Bleiker Cantonal Councillor Obwalden Othmar Filliger Cantonal Councillor Nidwalden Beat Villiger Cantonal Councillor Zug Ursula Stämmer-Horst City Councillor Lucerne

Andermatt, Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Stoos... and also the ice rinks in Lucerne and Zug: Central Switzerland offers limitless possibilities for winter sports.

The enthusiasm of the local population for winter sports also knows no bounds.

Regional interest in winter sports will focus attention on the Winter Universiade, and students from all over the world will be welcomed with the hospitality that has made Central Switzerland internationally famous.

Winter sports have a long tradition in the region.

As early as 1900, daring pioneers from throughout Europe met in Central Switzerland to indulge their passion for skiing.

This tradition continues today. Central Switzerland and the Swiss University Sports Federation would like to extend a hearty welcome to the winter sportswomen and sportsmen from all over the world: welcome home.

Guido Graf

Andreas Csonka

President of the Association Winter Universiade LucerneCentral Switzerland 2021

President of the Swiss University Sports Federation

At the time of going to press, the political process relating to the project Winter Universiade 2021 in the Nidwalden and Schwyz cantons was incomplete.

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PICTOGRAMMES

Alpine Skiing

Accreditation Center

Biathlon

Ceremonies

Cross-Country Skiing

Opening Ceremony

Curling

Catering

Figure Skating

Congress

Freestyle Skiing

MPC - Main Press Center

Ice Hockey

IBC - International Broadcasting Centre

Short Track Speed Skating

Universiade Park

Snowboard

MOC TOC

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COMPETITION VENUES

SURSEE

ZUG

EINSIEDELN

LUCERNE LUZERN STOOS

ENGELBERG

ANDERMATT / REALP

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Littau

Kriens

Luzern LUCERNE

21

16

22

5

10

18

7

11 6

1

3 2

Horw

MOC TOC

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20

15

17 23

19

4

14

Emmen Emmenbr端cke

Rothenburg

12

8

Ebikon

Meggen

Adligenswil

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