Media
ACCESS/PARKING
From Budapest take the M5 highway and use exit #166 (Szeged nyugat, Baja). At the stop sign turn left towards Szeged. After 4km of going straight you'll reach the first roundabout. Take the first exit and follow the signs to the media parking lot.
With World Cup credentials, you’ll be free to use the shuttle bus running on schedule plying the route between the venue and the city centre.
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation period starts on the 2nd of May and ends on the 23rd of May. Please complete the accreditation application form below.
Upon the approval of your accreditation request you will receive the media guide in email which aims to be a useful tool to assist your work covering the World Cup. The ICF and the organising committee reserves the right to deny accreditation requests at their own discretion.
Once on location you can pick up your accreditation card in the Press Centre at the Maty-ér Regatta Course (46°13'49.1"N 20°04'13.0"E) 6725 Szeged Alsóvárosi Feketeföldek 158. You will find the opening hours of the Press Center in the media guide.
PRESS CENTRE
The Press Centre is located on the ground floor of the Grandstand. There will be a help desk, a couple of large screens with live streaming, cabled and wireless internet connection with dedicated bandwidth.
We will run a buffet in the Press Centre with soft drinks and sandwiches. The Press Centre will open one hour before the competition commences and it will remain open as long as needed. More information on media services can be found in the media guide.
COMPETITION INFORMATION
You can find every competition-related information on our website:
szeged2017.com
ACCOMMODATION
The organising committee doesn't deal with media accommodation by default so please make your own arrangements regarding your stay. If you encounter any difficulties finding a place for yourself please contact us at tamas.varga@mkksz.hu so we can assist you.
FLASH INTERVIEWS, MIXED ZONE and PRESS CONFERENCES
More information on these services can be found in the media guide.
PHOTOGRAPHER SERVICES
Accredited photographers must pick up their bibs at the Help Desk in the Press Centre. It is compulsory to wear them in order to get access to the motorboat carrying photographers to the head-on position on the water. More information on photographer services can be found in the media guide.
BROADCAST RIGHTS
Only the host broadcaster (Hungarian Television) and the right holder TV channels can record the competition and are allowed to make interviews in the flash interview zone. The non-right holder TV staff can work in the mixed zone, during Press Conferences and after the medal ceremonies.
If you are interested in obtaining the TV rights please contact the International Canoe Federation.
