COMPETITION GUIDE 2018 UCI JUNIOR TRACK CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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1 COMPETITION GUIDE 2018 UCI JUNIOR TRACK CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AIGLE (SUI)

2 COMPETITION GUIDE Introduction This document summarises the information needed by the National Federations for participation by their riders in the 2018 UCI Junior Track World Championships: 1. TRAINING SESSIONS OFFICIAL MEETINGS COMMUNIQUES TEAM MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AREAS TRACK CENTRE TEAM PENS TEAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSTS TEAM CHANGING ROOMS TEAM SEATING ADDITIONAL TEAMS SERVICES PARKING AT VELODROME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRACK COMPETITIONS PROGRAMME TICKETS COMPETITION CLOTHING AWARD CEREMONIES PRIZE SCALE DOPING CONTROL MEDICAL TEAM RIDER SAFETY ON THE ROADS OFFICIALS USEFUL CONTATCS Mainly intended for team managers, this document focuses on the purely sporting aspects of the World Championships. For more information on other matters (accommodation, meetings, accreditation ) see the end of this document for useful addresses. If you have any question or suggestion concerning this document, please do not hesitate to contact the UCI Track Department (track@uci.ch) UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 2 of 12

3 1. TRAINING SESSIONS UNOFFICIAL TRAINING: It will be possible to book the track during the days before the Official Training days. Please contact / The costs and the schedule will then be accorded. OFFICIAL TRAINING: Saturday, 11th August to Tuesday, 14th August The track will be open for Official Training Sessions from Saturday, 11th August to Tuesday, 14th August, from 09:00 to 19:30 with 1h30 slot per group. The detailed time schedules of the official training sessions will be established at the closing of the online registration system and published on the UCI website. OFFICIAL TRAINING AND WARM UP SESSIONS ON COMPETITION DAYS Official Training (1 hour open to rider not competing on the day) Warm-Up Session (50 min for rider competing only) Wednesday, 15th August :30-12:20 Thursday, 16th August :30-12:20 Friday, 17th August :00-09:50 Saturday, 18th August Warm up session only 09:00-10:50 Sunday, 19th August Warm up session only 10:30-11:20 Pre-competitions warm-up session: The track will open before qualifying sessions for riders competing on the day. In-between the sessions, the track will be open from the last competition until 10 minutes before the start of the finals session. Reminder: The use of the derny and the use of starting blocks during the official training are not permitted. During these sessions, standing starts are permitted for single rider only. The standing start shall take place on the home straight only, in the sprinters' lane and only with the assistance of someone waving a flag at the exit of the bend. During training and warm-up sessions, UCI Rules must be respected. The UCI Technical Delegate has the power to take the necessary measures to ensure security on the one hand and equity among the other teams on the other. All riders must wear the national team apparel UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 3 of 12

4 2. OFFICIAL MEETINGS CONFIRMATION OF STARTERS Date: Tuesday, 14th August 2018 Time: 10:00 12:00 Room: Yvorne at the World Cycling Centre Team managers must confirm all starters, present all licenses and provide a sample of team kit. Unless prevented by an act of God, a rider once announced as taking the start and who fails to present, shall be liable to a fine of CHF 500 to CHF Injury or illness will not be accepted as a valid circumstance unless the rider is declared unfit to start by the official UCI doctor. COMMISSAIRES MEETING Date: Tuesday, 14th August 2018 Time: 16:00-17:00 Room: Yvorne at the World Cycling Centre TEAM MANAGERS MEETING AND DISTRIBUTION OF RACE NUMBERS Date: Tuesday, 14th August 2018 Time: 18:00 Room: 4th floor at the World Cycling Centre Rider numbers will be distributed at the Team Managers meeting. We request a maximum representation of two people per team attend the meeting. Attendance is required by: UCI Technical Delegate UCI Commissaires Team Managers UCI Doping Control Officer Event Director Competition Manager Event Manager Race Doctor 3. COMMUNIQUES Considering the environment, all communiqués, results and start lists will be displayed on a whiteboard in the infield. However, hard copies will be distributed upon request. Results and start lists will be available on the timing s website: UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 4 of 12

5 4. TEAM MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AREAS The teams must come to the OC office to collect the keys for their container. These are located in the car park in front of the velodrome. Each container is provided with lighting. The team cabin area is covered by security 24 hours a day from August 11th. Teams who arrive prior should contact trackjunior2018@uci.ch It is important that teams only use the cabin allocated to them. Storage containers are allocated to teams according to the numbers of riders entered. Due to the numbers of teams entered and space limitations it will be necessary for some smaller teams to share cabins. A security deposit of CHF 150,00 in cash must be paid for each key. Please ensure you sign your key back in at the end of the event, no later than 10h00 on Monday March 5th. Lost/unreturned keys will be charged at CHF 100,00 per key. The deposit will be returned once the team cabin has been inspected and is left in the condition in which it was issued to you. Your deposit will not be returned if there is any damage to the team cabin and you may incur additional repair costs if the damage exceeds the initial deposit. Teams will be able to access the storage compound from Saturday 11th August until Sunday 19th August from 08:00 to 22: TRACK CENTRE TEAM PENS Track center pens will be available from Friday 10th August at 17:00. Team pens are allocated in the track centre taking into account the size of each team. Space is limited so please keep to your allocated area. Teams are reminded that the team storages are to be used for the storage of equipment not required for competition in that session. Fire Regulations insist that corridors in the track are maintained for emergency evacuation purposes. To ensure the track center can be cleared quickly and safely in an emergency please ensure equipment does not excessively narrow or block walkways. Team Pens will have one table and chairs. No furniture is to be removed from the allocated pit, from the infield or chained up Power Teams pits will be powered with 230V, standard 2-pin outlet. The venue requires that all electrical equipment meets Swiss Standards to meet safety requirements. Teams must have all appliances tested and tagged by a qualified electrician. Please do not plug extension leads into this socket or kettles, coffee machines or fan heaters as they use high power consumption and may cause the supply to fail. Wifi: Wifi will be available for teams in the velodrome (Password: tbc) 6. TEAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSTS An area may be provided for sports analysis. Availability is limited. Teams wishing to utilise this facility must book their position by the 15th July. The service is payable UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 5 of 12

6 For more information and booking please contact the LOC via: / Please note: NF will not be able to set up their own wireless networks as they interfere with other equipment in use. All unofficial set up will be immediately disconnected. 7. TEAM CHANGING ROOMS There are male and female changing rooms and shower facilities available at the World Cycling Centre on the ground floor. Please follow the directional signage. 8. TEAM SEATING Athletes and staff are free to sit in the grand stands. 9. ADDITIONAL TEAMS SERVICES TACX Rollers TACX is providing about 50 rollers for the 2018 UCI Juniors Track World Championships in Aigle. Rollers will be set up around the infield free of use by all riders. The models of rollers available will be as follows: Antares: Olympic Museum (Lausanne) The Olympic Museum is offering to all participants a free entrance to the Olympic Museum, valid from 15th to 26th August In order to get the free entrance, give your name and present your accreditation to the reception of the Museum. 10. PARKING AT VELODROME The teams shall use the parking reserved for them. Each team will receive 4 passes for the parking and will have to display them clearly behind the windshield. Vehicles that do not comply with the rules may be removed without notice by the pound. The costs will be borne by the team. 11. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRACK Track: Surface: Siberian Pine Length: 200 metres Maximum inclination: 46.7 (turns) Width: 6.65 metres Minimum inclination: 13.5 (straights) Address: UCI World Cycling Centre, Chemin de la Mêlée 12, 1860 Aigle Phone: Website: UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 6 of 12

7 12. COMPETITIONS PROGRAMME The competition schedule has been studied in order to respect sports obligations and TV broadcasts. Estimated durations for each competition phases may be amended according to the number of entries. Distance and number of sprints are adapted in accordance with the length of the track (200m) as followed: SPRINT 200m: 3.5 laps Heat: 3 laps KEIRIN 8 laps the derny will leave the track 3 laps before the finish (on the home straight) KILOMETRE & 500M TIME TRIAL MJ: 5 laps (1km) WJ: 2.5 laps (500m) TEAM SPRINT MJ: 3 laps INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT MJ: 15 laps (3km) TEAM PURSUIT MJ: 20 laps (4km) WJ: 2 laps WJ: 10 laps (2km) WJ: 20 laps (4km) SCRATCH MJ: Qualification: 7.6 km 38 laps WJ: Qualification: 5 km 25 laps POINTS RACE MJ: Qualification: 14 km 70 laps 7 sprints WJ: Qualification: 10 km 50 laps 5 sprints Final: 10 km 50 laps Final: 7.6 km 38 laps Final: 24 km 120 laps 12 sprints Final: 20 km 100 laps 10 sprints OMNIUM MJ: Qualification: PR: 14 km - 70 laps / SR: 7.6 km - 38 laps / TR: 7.6 km - 38 laps / PR: 20 km laps (10 sprints) WJ: Qualification: PR: 10 km 50 laps / SR: 5 km - 25 laps / TR: 5 km - 25 laps / PR: 14 km - 70 laps (7 sprints) MADISON MJ: Qualification: 14 km 70 laps 7 sprints WJ: Qualification: 10 km 50 laps 5 sprints Final: 28 km 140 laps 14 sprints Final: 20 km 100 laps 10 sprints The detailed competition schedule will be published on the UCI Website on due time UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 7 of 12

8 13. TICKETS There is no entrance fee for the competition. Seating is also free. 14. COMPETITION CLOTHING Riders of the same national team must wear identical racing shorts during the same event, except for advertising space included in a lateral band 9 cm wide, which may differ from one rider to another. This means that National Federations must also provide their riders with national racing shorts. Team Managers must therefore present the national apparel to the College of Commissaires at the confirmation of participants. 15. AWARD CEREMONIES The World Champion, the second and the third placed riders shall be ready for the official ceremony that shall be conducted under the responsibility of the Chief Commissaire. Riders shall appear in racing attire, wearing their national jerseys but bare-headed and without headband or glasses, until they leave the official ceremony enclosure. A World Champion may not wear the jersey identifying his title and bearing the regulation advertisement of his main sponsor(s) until, at earliest, the day following that on which he received it. Any infringement of the provisions of articles to above shall be punished by a fine of CHF to CHF A higher fine may be imposed depending on the advantage derived from the offence UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 8 of 12

9 16. PRIZE SCALE Men Women Individual Events 1 st nd rd Total Team Pursuit* 1 st nd rd Total 1' Team Sprint* 1 st nd rd Total Madison* 1 st nd rd Total * amounts per teams All amounts are in Euro UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 9 of 12

10 17. DOPING CONTROL Doping Control tests will be carried out by the 2015 Anti-doping Rules of the UCI and CADF procedures and instructions. Riders selected for anti-doping will be identified on a list by their race number or their ranking. If applicable, the list will be posted on the infield and at the entrance of the doping control station immediately after the race. The riders selected for the controls will be notified by a chaperon; the notified rider shall remain within sight of the chaperon at all times from the moment of in-person notification until the completion of the sample collection procedure. Even if there are chaperons present, ultimately IT IS THE RIDERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK IF THEY HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR ANTI-DOPING CONTROLS. 18. MEDICAL TEAM A team of doctors and paramedics will be present throughout official training and competition. The team will be based in the track centre during official training and racing. The medical team will be available at the following times: Saturday, 11th August 09:00-19:30 Sunday, 12th August 09:00-19:30 Monday, 13th August 09:00-19:30 Tuesday, 14th August 09:00-19:30 Wednesday, 15th August 10:30 20:00 Thursday, 16th August 10:30 20:00 Friday, 17th August 08:00 20:00 Saturday, 18th August 09:00 20:30 Sunday, 19th August 10:30 19:45 Outside official training and competition times, emergency medical care is available by dialling 144 (emergency only) UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 10 of 12

11 Hospitals Hôpital Riviera-Chablais Route de Morgins 54, 1870 Monthey +41 (0) (14 km via A9 towards Saint-Triphon) HRC Hôpital Riviera-Chablais, site de Montreux Avenue de Belmont 25, 1820 Montreux +41 (0) (20.3 km via A9 towards Montreux) Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne +41 (0) (45 km via A9 towards Lausanne) Other national emergency numbers Police 117 Fire department RIDER SAFETY ON THE ROADS Whilst out on the roads remember to not drive on the high way. After dark you will require a front and back light fitted to your bike. Red traffic signal lights mean stop. Ensure you adhere to all road signs and do not ride on the footway, this is illegal and may result in a fine. Please make sure you have your ID with you when you are outside the venue UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 11 of 12

12 20. OFFICIALS The following people have been appointed by the UCI Management Committee: COMMISSAIRES PANEL tbc, President tbc, Starter tbc, Judge-Referee tbc, Secretary tbc, Member tbc, Member tbc, Member TECHNICAL DELEGATE Cyrille TRONCHE (FRA) OFFICIAL DOCTOR tbc DOPING CONTROL OFFICERS tbc tbc 21. USEFUL CONTATCS If you need further information about the World Championships, please contact the following persons: ORGANISING COMMITTEE Contact: Grace Battaglia UCI World Cycling Centre Tel./Fax: (+41) Chemin de la Mêlée Aigle Website: Switzerland Union Cycliste Internationale 1860 Aigle Tel.: Switzerland Fax: General Information: Ms Tiziana Lardieri, UCI Track Events Coordinator Sporting and technical aspects: Ms Monia Turin, UCI Track Coordinator 2018 UCI Junior Track World Championships Competition Guide Page 12 of 12