Press releases : : Oslo Ski-VM 2011

09.03.2011

1,2 million spectators

(Oslo, March 9th 2011). Oslo 2011 have gathered figures regarding spectators, media representatives and athletes. A total of 1,2 million spectators were exposed live during the 12 competition days, divided into stadium spectators, those along the outer cross-country trails and those at the evening ceremonies in the city center of Oslo.

06.03.2011

FIS Media info summary

(Holmenkollen, 06.03.2011) Oslo stages unforgettable FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011. "Oslo 2011 will surely be remembered as spectacular championships," stated Gian Franco Kasper, FIS President, on the final day of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo.

22.02.2011

Here we go!

(Holmenkollen, 22 February 2011) Three press invitations for 23rd of February: The opening press conference, the presentation of "Munch in snow and ice" and the opening ceremony.

17.02.2011

The official Oslo 2011 iPhone/iPad app is launched

(Oslo, 17 February 2011) Download the new iPhone and iPad application for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and keep yourself updated on the event at all times. The app is in both Norwegian and English, and it can be downloaded for free at App Store from February 16th.

26.10.2010

Here are the Oslo 2011 mascots

(Oslo, 26 October 2010) Two cute characters made of snow will create delight and winter joy in connection with the FIS Nordic World Ski Championship in Oslo. The girl is energetic, eager, and likes physical challenges. Her best friend is physically strong, but is a bit more reserved, careful, and shy.

14.10.2010

FIS very optimistic about Oslo 2011

(Oberhofen, Switzerland, 12.10.10) The Final Inspection for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011 in Oslo (NOR) took place last week, involving an official presentation on the current state of preparations by the Oslo 2011 organizing committee on Thursday, and various on-site inspections and meetings taking place downtown Oslo and the venue at Holmenkollen between Wednesday and Saturday.

11.10.2010

Almost half of the tickets are sold out

(Oslo, 8 October 2010) Fact Sheet: Status Ticket Sales.

23.09.2010

Gro Eide to be Media Director in Ski-VM 2011

(Oslo, 23 September 2010) Gro Eide, 46, who has extensive and relevant experience from a number of major sporting events, has joined Ski-VM 2011 as media director. The media specialist from Trøndelag will ensure that about 1800 press and media people from Norway and abroad have the best possible working environment at the World Ski Championships in Oslo this winter.

01.09.2010

Tickets now on sale for the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo

With many afternoon events, two evening ski jumping competitions and several events per day, everything is pointing to a huge spectator turnout during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships at Holmenkollen this winter. Ticket sales started September 1.

02.07.2010

Invitation to the 2011 World Championships is now out

(Oslo, 2 July 2010) The official invitation to the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was sent out 1 July to all Nordic ski Nations. The invitation includes information for the teams about the competition program, the venue, the City of Oslo as well as miscellanous practical information. The first deadline for team registration is in October.

06.06.2010

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011 programme is unveiled

(Oslo, June 4 2010) With many afternoon events, two night ski jumping competitions and several events per day, everything is pointing to major spectator excitement during the WSC at Holmenkollen next winter. The final programme of events was nailed down today at an FIS congress in Turkey.

28.04.2010

Olympic veteran John Aalberg impressed

John Aalberg is in place as sports director of Ski-VM 2011. He sees more and more unique aspects of the World Championship event. “I have never before experienced a whole city cooperating on a World Championship event. Cooperation with the municipality and tourist industry is unique and makes the event bigger and better,” says Aalberg.

28.04.2010

Soria Moria best on food for the world’s best skiers

The Soria Moria Hotel and Conference Centre won the "Enough of the right food" competition held during the trial World Cup. “We appreciate the great effort made by all the hotels toward our food project. Getting enough of the right food is essential for athletes,” says Bente Rafen-Sparby, hotel and hosting manager of Ski-VM 2011.

16.04.2010

80 million ski jumps from the new Holmenkollen!

(Oslo. 16. April 2010) An amazing 39,815,800 double jumps have been completed in the free on-line game Holmenkollen Ski Jump 2 since its launch four months ago. Activity peaked during the Holmenkollen World Cup.

04.02.2010

Holmenkollen Ski Jump approved by FIS

(Oslo, 4 February 2010) Following an inspection on 3 February, the new Holmenkollen Ski Jump (HS 134) has been certified and technically approved by Wolfgang Happle, chairman of the Sub-Committee for Jumping Hills of the International Ski Federation (FIS).

03.02.2010

The mayor is active for the World Championships

(Oslo, 27 January 2010) Today was the kick off of the “Aktiv til VM” (Active for WSC) project. 180 children from Rommen School joined the mayor and representatives from FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011, the Association for the Promotion of Skiing and the Norwegian Ski Association.

19.01.2010

10,000 tickets have been sold

(Oslo, 18 January 2010) 10,000 tickets have now been sold for the FIS World Cup to be held at Holmenkollen on 13-14 March 2010. Sunday is the most popular so far.

18.12.2009

Three major, Norwegian companies join the “team” of the World Ski Championships

(Oslo, December 18 2009) Statoil will be the presenting sponsor of FIS Nordic World Ski Championship 2011, while Aker Solutions and DnB NOR will be two of our eight main sponsors. "We are both glad and proud of the fact that three of the most important companies in Norway have decided to partner with us," says Åsne Havnelid, CEO of WSC 2011.

30.10.2009

Holmenkollen dressed in CRAFT

(Sarpsborg, October 30th 2009) New Wave Norway AS – mother company of sportswear brand CRAFT – has just signed a contract to become Official Clothing Supplier of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo 2011. The organizing crew and about 2500 volunteers will be all dressed in CRAFT at the brand new Holmenkollen venue.

30.09.2009

Olympic veteran John Aalberg becomes Director of Sports of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011

(Oslo, September 29th 2009) John Aalberg (49) will take up the position of Director of Sports of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011 in April 2010. “I am fantastically pleased and proud. John knows more than anyone else in the world about big, international events in the Nordic ski disciplines,” says Åsne Havnelid, CEO of WSC 2011.

09.09.2009

Espen Bjervig is leaving FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011

(September 9th, 2009) Espen Bjervig is leaving his position as Director of Sports at the World Ski Championships 2011, due to a very exciting offer from his previous employer. “We are sad to lose Espen. The sporting director’s role is important to us and he has performed it well. Fortunately there are some good candidates ready to replace Espen and we are already in dialogue with them,” says Åsne Havnelid, CEO of WSC 2011.

20.08.2009

Lasse Ottesen joins the 2011 World Ski Championships

(August 14th, 2009) Lasse Ottesen, the former Norwegian national team ski jumper, will on 1 September become the Assistant Director of Sports at the 2011 WSC. Lasse Ottesen and Espen Bjervig, the Director of Sports, will work together to make sure that the best possible sporting conditions are in place. They will also assist the race directors and offer services to the ski teams.

20.08.2009

The first national sponsorship agreement is in place!

(August 14th 2009)Oslo Airport and Flytoget (the Airport Express Train) have bought the first of the World Ski Championships’ eight official main sponsor packages. “This is a very positive collaboration that highlights our role as hosts. Everyone who arrives at Oslo Airport and catches Flytoget will be welcomed by information regarding the World Ski Championships”, says Åsne Havnelid, CEO of the 2011 World Ski Championships.

13.07.2009

Ski-VM 2011 signs agreement with Billettservice

(July 13th, 2009)Tickets for the Trial World Ski Championships in Holmenkollen will go on sale in September. Billettservice AS will be responsible for tickets both in Norway and abroad, for both the Trial World Ski Championships and the Nordic World Ski Championships.“We are already seeing a great deal of interest from the public,” says Ski-VM 2011’s marketing director, Egil Storaas.

12.08.2009

NOK 1 million to Nordic World Ski Championships 2011’s volunteers project

(June 23rd, 2009) “The volunteers project linked to the Nordic World Ski Championships in 2011 should result in a positive boost for volunteering,” says the Norwegian Minister of Culture and Church Affairs, Trond Giske

23.04.2009

The World Ski Championships have a sound financial basis

(April 23th, 2009) The World Ski Championships 2011 have a sound financial basis, with full control over the income and costs situation. That the EBU has not yet sold the market rights to the World Championships in Oslo does not affect the financial situation of the 2011 championships.

26.03.2009

Ski-VM 2011 has checked in to Choice

(Oslo, 25th of March 2009) Ski-VM 2011 AS has chosen Choice Hotels Scandinavia as sponsor and hotel partner for its World Ski Championship event, which will take place at Holmenkollen in February and March 2011. This will be the fourth time the World Ski Championships are hosted by Oslo.