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Important Information for Visitors
To ensure the success of the “2024 Mölkky World Championship in Hakodate,” we kindly ask for the cooperation of all participants. Please read the following guidelines carefully.
Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated to make this a successful event for everyone involved.
◆Free Spectator Access
The championship allows free access to watch world-class matches (entry to the court area is restricted to players only). There will also be booths selling merchandise, workshops, and food trucks available.
■Event Continuation, Cancellation, and Delays
The tournament will proceed in the rain unless there are dangerous conditions like lightning. Please bring rain gear as necessary.
In case of cancellation, notifications will be posted on the official website by the day before the event.
Cancellation criteria include:
-Government or local authority advisories or requests for event cancellation.
-Weather warnings (heavy rain, strong wind, floods, heavy snow) or disaster impacts in the event area.
-Disruption of transportation making it difficult for participants to attend, or the potential for secondary disasters.
-Inability to secure key personnel for event operation.
Schedule changes may occur due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
■Transportation (Temporary Parking, Shuttle Buses, and Other Means)
Spectators are encouraged to use public transportation.
Temporary Parking:
If there is space in the temporary parking lot reserved in advance, you can use the parking lot from the following dates and times without needing to make a reservation in advance.
24th 2:00 PM～
25th 10:00 AM～
Note: It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the temporary parking to the venue, so please allow sufficient time.
Shuttle Buses: Direct shuttle buses will run from Hakodate Station to each venue. Pre-reservation is required for players, but spectators may ride if seats are available.
About temporary parking lot and shuttle bus link:
https://www.mm2024-hakodate.jp/news/431/
Other Transportation: Bicycle and motorcycle parking is available, but space is limited.
Parking Rules: Illegal parking, unauthorized parking at nearby facilities, and causing inconvenience to the neighborhood are prohibited.
■Outfit and Health Management
Footwear: Certain areas prohibit the use of spikes, leather shoes, and heels. We recommend wearing sneakers or athletic shoes.
Temperature Adaptation: Please dress in layers to accommodate sudden changes in temperature.
Rain Preparedness: In case of rain, please bring your own rain gear, such as a raincoat.
Heat Stroke Prevention: Ensure you manage your health by taking breaks and staying hydrated.
■Venue Usage Guidelines
Venue Areas: The venue is divided into the Court Area and the Player Rest Area. Spectators are prohibited from entering the Court Area.
We kindly ask you to share the limited space available in the venue with consideration for others.
Player Rest Area:
You are welcome to create shade in ways that do not inconvenience others, but pegging tents is prohibited. The Player Rest Area has many shaded spots (N.I.T. Hakodate College will open some classrooms for resting).
You may bring chairs and leisure sheets, but please ensure they do not inconvenience others.
Additional Information:
There are cloakrooms for storing luggage and places where you can send your luggage nationwide (for a fee).
At Showa Park, please smoke in designated areas.
Smoking is completely prohibited on the premises of N.I.T. Hakodate College. There are no smoking areas on the premises, and drinking alcohol is also prohibited. No alcoholic beverages will be sold.
Please manage your belongings, including valuables, at your own risk. The tournament organizers are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
■Prohibited Activities
Prohibited Items: The use of open flames or dangerous items prohibited by law is not allowed, except in food trucks.
Prohibited Actions: Unauthorized drone or RC plane flights, flyer distribution, demonstrations, rallies, speeches, unauthorized sales, unauthorized filming, and damage or defacement of facilities are prohibited.
Parking Violations: Avoid illegal parking and actions that inconvenience the neighborhood.
■Waste Management
Waste Disposal: Take your trash home or use designated bins (burnable, non-burnable, PET bottles).
Vendor Waste: Vendors are responsible for collecting waste from their sales.
Littering: Please dispose of any litter you see. Your cooperation is appreciated.
■Viewing and Filming Etiquette
Viewing: Watch matches from outside the court area without disturbing the players. Entry to the court area is restricted to players only.
Filming: Obtain permission from those around you before filming. Do not obstruct matches. If necessary, staff may ask you to move or stop filming. Get consent from the opposing team before posting on social media.
Unauthorized filming, recording, or streaming of celebrities is prohibited.
*For media personnel, please refer to the guideline from the following link:
https://www.mm2024-hakodate.jp/news/368/
■Additional Information
Photos and Videos: Be aware that photos and videos taken at the event may be used by JMA or participants and published on the internet.
Compliance: Follow staff instructions. Disruptive behavior or actions that inconvenience others may result in disqualification from the event.
2024 Mölkky World Championship in Hakodate, JAPAN
■ Organizer: International Mölkky Organization (IMO)
■ Administrator: Japan Mölkky Association (JMA)
■ Supporters: Hokkaido / Hakodate City / Hakodate City Board of Education
National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College (N.I.T. Hakodate College) / Hokkaido Finland Association / The Hokkaido Shimbun Press
■ Nominal Supporter: Embassy of Finland
■ Special Collaboration: Visit Finland (Finnish Tourist Board)
■ Collaboration: Kanazawa Culture and Sports Commission