STANDARD DISTANCE ATHLETE GUIDE January 27, 2019 Subic Bay

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1 STANDARD DISTANCE ATHLETE GUIDE January 27, 2019 Subic Bay IMPORTANT INFORMATION Important Contact Information The Event Information Centre will be in the main venue at ACEA Subic Bay Hotel & Resort in San Bernardino Subic Bay Freeport Zone and is the main contact for athletes questions. For Technical questions regarding your race, you are invited to attend the Age Group Race Briefing where Technical Officials and Competition Manager will reply your questions. Please contact our Team vie the details below: Phone: / Mobile: Facebook: Organizing Committee: Competition Manager: Kenneth Romero Chief Race Official: Arman Fabi Medical Delegate: Dr. Eva Marie Esteban

2 Race Referee: Alex David EVENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY January 26, 2019 START FINISH EVENT Venue 10:00 18:00 Race Kit Claiming ACEA Triboa Ballroom 16:00 20:00 Mandatory Bike Check In San Bernardino 18:00 18:30 Mandatory Race Briefing ACEA Triboa Ballroom 17:00 18:00 Catholic Mass ACEA Triboa Ballroom SUNDAY January 27, 2019 START FINISH EVENT Venue 04:30 06:20 Transition Opens San Bernardino 04:30 06:00 Body Marking Transition Area 06:00 06:20 Swim Warm up ACEA 06:20 Closing of Transition San Bernardino 06:25 Wave 1 Super Sprint ACEA 06:40 Wave 2 Sprint Male Elite ACEA 06:42 Wave 3 Sprint Female Elite ACEA 06:45 Wave 4 Sprint All Female & Male 50 & ACEA over 06:50 Wave 5 Sprint Male ACEA 06:55 Wave 6 Sprint Male ACEA 07:05 Wave 7 SD Male Elite ACEA 07:08 Wave 8 SD Female Elite ACEA 07:10 Wave 9 SD All Female ACEA 07:15 Wave 10 SD Male 18-29, 45 & over ACEA 07:20 Wave 11 SD Male ACEA 07:25 Wave 12 SD Male ACEA 07:30 Wave 13 SD Male ACEA 07:32 Wave 14 Relay ACEA 10:30 Awarding Ceremonies Finish Line VENUE The main venue is located at San Benardino, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Located at San Bernardino:

3 Registration and Race Kit Pick Up When January 26, :00 to 18:00 Where ACEA Subic Bay Hotel & Resort PRE-RACE INFORMATION What you will need Photo Identification (Drivers License, Passport, or Government Issued ID) You will not be able to pick up your race kit without ID. Only the person registered can pick up their Race Kit at Registration. Please NOTE that it is illegal for someone else to compete under your name or for you to compete under someone else s name.

4 All Race Kits must be picked up by 6pm Saturday 26 th of January. If you do not register during the specified times you will not be eligible to race. Race Kit Explained PRE-RACE INFORMATION Accreditation/Wristband Your ID wristband must be worn at all times, as this will be your entry to athlete only restricted areas. Your ID wristband will be secured to your wrist during the Registration. Do not remove your ID wristband prior to Checking-Out your bike. No ID wristband = No Access Race Bib Number Your Race Bib Number is compulsory for the run leg only and is to be worn on the front of your run clothing. The Race Bib can be secured via safety pins or athletes can use their own race belts. Do not fold, cut or alter your race number in any way. Swim Cap You must start the race with the swim cap provided. Swim Cap color is based on your wave start time. Ensure that you are aware of your wave start time. If you are wearing an extra swim cap, your official cap must be worn on the outside. The extra swim cap must be unbranded.

5 Body Number Body number will be stamped on your right and left arm on the morning of race day. Ensure that you apply your sunscreen after you get stamped. Stickers Bike Seat Post Sticker The Bike Seat Post Sticker must be attached to your bike prior to racking on Saturday January 26. Peel the sticker off the label sheet, attach around your seat post and stick the sides together. Helmet Stickers You will receive 3 Helmet Stickers. Place the sticker on the right, left, and front of your helmet. Timing Chip IMPORTANT Timing Chip Collection When Saturday January 26 from 10:00 to 18:00 Where Registration Area Reminders: Timing Chips must be worn on your LEFT ankle. If you do not start the race or pull out of the race for any reason, you are to return the Timing Chip to the Timing Tent or to any Technical Official. If your Timing Chip is not returned or is lost you will be charged Php6, for its replacement. Timing results will include swim split, bike split, transitions and finish time overall and category results. If Timing Chips are not worn throughout the duration of the race, race results will not be available to that athlete.

6 Bike Racking When Saturday January 26 16:00 to 20:00 Where San Bernardino What will you need You must have your helmet stickers attached to your helmet and your bike seat post sticker attached to your bike and be wearing accreditation wristband to enter transition. Your helmet stickers and your bike seat post sticker will be found in your Race Kit. Please ensure prior to entering transition you have your helmet on and done up with your helmet stickers on the front and both sides of your helmet. Bike Mechanics When Saturday January 26 10:00 to 18:00 Where Registration Area Note: Bike Mechanic will also be available in transition area on race day from 04:00 to 06:00. RACE DAY INFORMATION Race Day Services Medical Basic first aid is available throughout the event. If you require medical attention we recommend that you seek the assistance of event personnel. Medical staff will be situated in a variety of positions on race day. Locations of Medical team: Swim Start & Exit, Transition, Roaming Bike & Run Course, and Finish Line All athletes must have personal insurance coverage as required under ITU Competition Rules (Rule 2.6). This insurance must cover any accident occurring before, during, or after competition, any sickness that an athlete could suffer during a trip to a competition or event and any liability caused by an athlete during competition. Athletes are discouraged from participating in the event if they have been suffering from influenza like symptoms or any illness in the lead up to race day. Sag Wagon The Sag Wagon will collect athletes who are unable to complete the event or are unable to finish within the course cut-off time. Collected athletes will be transported back to Transition. Should you require a Sag Wagon at any time, please wave down a motorbike official and they will contact for Sag Wagon deployment.

7 Please note delays in Sag Wagon transport are expected. To assist with a prompt response please do not move from your reported location once a Sag Wagon has been requested as this could affect their ability to locate and transport you. Cut Off Times All competitors must be finished by 11:00. Cut off times are subject to change. Swim All athletes will have 70 minutes from their wave start time. Bike All athletes should have taken the last u-turn at 09:00. Run All athletes should have taken the last u-turn at 10:00 Athletes may be withdrawn from the race at any time based on the Technical Team, Medical Delegate, and/or Referee discretion and judgment. Reasons for this may include, but are not limited to; medical, contingency, logistical and/or race rule violations. Contingency Plan If/when the contingency plan needs to be implemented you will be notified by the Technical team and/or Referee thru the race commentator. SWIM COURSE

8 Course Description Beach start for all the distances with the Standard Distance doing 2 loops and Sprint Distance doing 1 loop. Super Sprint will do 1 loop before the turn point of Sprint and Standard distances. Counter clockwise swim flow with swim lines all throughout the course. Location ACEA Beach Resort Swim Warm Up Athletes will be allowed into the water a couple of minutes before their assigned wave start. Wave Starts 06:25 Cut Off Time 1hr 10 minutes or 70 minutes from your wave start time. Speed Suits A competitor may wear a speed suit at any time during an event. Please note the ITU Rules definition of a speed suit: Trisuits must be 100% textile material, which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and con-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric weaving, knitting and/or braiding (this generally refers to suits made only from nylon or lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene). Note that if a speed suit is worn, it MAY NOT be removed in transition and therefore must be worn for the duration of the event. (see ITU Competition rules 4.10). Swim Rules Complete rules at All competitors must wear the official swim cap that has been provided in the race kit. Swim cap color indicates your wave. Any other swim equipment is prohibited, including music players but not limited to compression socks. Do not discard the swim cap on the course. This is considered littering and will result in a penalty. It should be placed in transition with your gear. Transition T1 Place your swim gear on the basket provided. Before you take your bike from the rack you must put your helmet on and fasten it. Check if you are still wearing your timing chip before leaving transition. If your timing chip is missing please talk to a Technical Official within Transition. Do not mount your bike until the mount line.

9 BIKE COURSE Course Description 4 loops of a 10km closed bike route from San Bernardino to Malawaan Park. Course is fast with good road surface. Note local vehicle crossings and access routes across the course. Cut Off Time All athletes must have taken the last u-turn by 09:00. Bike Rules Complete rules at Your helmet must remain securely fastened at all times while you are on the bike course. This includes any time you stop on the side of the road. Keep as far to the RIGHT as possible at all times. Pass other athletes only to their left. Do not cross the centerline. Athlete should mount and dismount their bike at the designated mounting and dismounting zone. Athlete must at all times rack his/her own bike at his/her designated bike rack location and leave it in a stable position. Athlete must not wear, use or carry items deemed to be a hazard to self or others. See ITU rules for full list of illegal equipment.

10 Drafting ITU Race Rules will be used and this is a NON Drafting Event. Ride on the RIGHT side of the bike lane. Keep 10 meters between yourself and the cyclist in front of you front wheel to front wheel. Pass on the left of the cyclist in front and never on their right side. Complete your pass within 20 seconds. If passed, drop back immediately 10 meters and ensure you have dropped back the full 10 meters before re-passing. Triathlon is an individual race and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid infringements. A Technical Official s ruling on drafting violations is final and not subject to either protest or appeal. Blocking A competitor who has completed a pass and is not passing another competitor or motorcycle or vehicle and who fails to move safely and immediately to the right of the bike lane will receive a Yellow Card for blocking if they are impeding the progress of another athlete. They will need to do a stop and go for blocking. Penalty Process & Bike Rules A Technical Official will advise you of any Penalty by blowing a whistle and calling your number, advising you of the nature of the infringement and showing you either a BLUE or YELLOW Card. It will be your responsibility to stop and serve the time penalty. Failure to stop will result in disqualification. The following are the most common violations: Drafting Following a leading cyclist closer than 10 meters and failing to pass in 20 seconds OR after being passed, failing to drop back 10 meters before re-passing (Blue Card). Blocking Riding on the left side of an athlete without passing or riding on the left hand side of the bike lane when clear of other athletes (Yellow Card). Illegal Pass Passing on the Right (Yellow Card). Littering Discarding items, e.g. tires, bottles, gel wrappers etc., on any part of the course except within a designated littering zone (Yellow Card). Helmet Failing to have your chinstrap securely fastened when moving with your bike (Yellow Card). The Time Penalty for Drafting (Blue Card) is 1-minute stop. If you receive a second drafting penalty you will be disqualified. For all other violations (Yellow Card) the penalty is complete (two feet on the ground) stop and go. Other infringements that may result in Disqualification are: Offensive and unsportsmanlike behavior. Outside assistance (from anyone other than a race official).

11 Athletes may not use any devise that will distract them from paying full attention to their surroundings. This includes the use of mobile phones or other smart devices for the purposes of making calls, sending messages or music player (with or without a headset). See ITU rule 2.1 a (xiv) for further detail. Transition T2 You must dismount your bike BEFORE the dismount line. You must then push your bike to your assigned rack. You need to place your bike back in the same position as collected from (your race number racking position). Once you have racked your bike, you can remove your helmet. Leave your bike gear neatly inside your assigned transition basket. RUN COURSE Course Description Aid Stations Aid Station Locations Run Aid Stations will offer Run Aid Station Layout Cut Off Time Run Rules Complete rules at

12 POST RACE INFORMATION Finish Line Friends and family members, including children are not permitted in the finish chute so as not to interfere with other athletes. Volunteers will be in the finish line to remove the Timing Chip and escort you to the recovery area (any unreturned timing chip will be charged at Php6, per chip). Recovery Area Volunteers and Medical team are in the recovery area to assist any time should you require. The Post Finish Recovery area will offer: Water, Gatorade, and Brunch. Bike Collection Bike check out opens 30 minutes after the last runner leaves transition. Results Results will be posted at the official Facebook and TRAP Website. Lost and Found Any lost or found items that are handed to volunteers and Technical Team will be available at the Recovery Area until the Awarding Ceremony. All unclaimed items after the Awarding Ceremony will be taken to TRAP Office in ULTRA. Awards Medal ceremony is at 10:30 on Race day near the Recovery Area. *NAGT 2019 Athlete Guide is based from ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Gold Coast 2018 Athlete Guide