HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon 2019

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1 HAMBURG WASSER World Triathlon 2019 Race information LOTTO Hamburg triathlon relays Welcome to the World s Biggest Tri! On 6 and 7 July, more than 10,000 participants transform Hamburg's inner city to an unrivalled Triathlon arena. Swim in the Inner and Outer Alster Lake - bike via the Landungsbrücken and Reeperbahn - run along the Outer Alster Lake and on Jungfernstieg Event Date Saturday, July 6, 2019 Age Groups Sprint Distance / Relays Sunday, July 7, 2019 Age Groups Olympic Distance / Relays Entry Fee For each booking we will apply an Active fee about 8%. All prices are inclusive of VAT (19%) Payment is only available via credit card.

2 What do I get?

3 Admission Criteria All competitions are open to everyone, provided there are no health concerns. It is required that 3 athletes participate, one per discipline The relay team captain must be at least 18 years old, regardless of the chosen discipline Required time limit for sprint distance: 2 hours, 15 minutes Required time limit for the Olympic distance: 3 hours, 30 minutes As regards equipment the DTU sports regulations shall be applicable It is generally forbidden to use an ipod, mp3 player or similar in the race. Swimming Swimming in open water is always associated with risks and dangers. For this reason, swimmers will only be admitted from the 2004 vintage (sprint distance) or 2003 vintage (Olympic distance). Wearing the swim cap provided by the organiser is compulsory. It is generally recommended to wear a neoprene suit for safety reasons (protection against cold). If it is mandatory to wear such a suit due to the water temperature, the participant has to provide for such equipment. Swimming in waters below 14 C is prohibited. Wearing of neoprene suits is usually on a voluntary basis. No neoprene suit shall be worn when the water temperature is above 22 C. The race director shall inform participants in a timely manner (latest at the race briefing) if wearing neoprene suits is allowed or prohibited. Cycling Participants are admitted from the age-group 2006 (sprint distance) or 2005 (Olympic distance). Admitted are all bicycles meeting the DTU requirements. Slipstreaming behind or from the side next to another participant is prohibited. Triathlon handle bars are allowed. The race number must be worn on the back. Front and rear wheel brakes must function properly. All participants must wear a homologated helmet. Running Participants are admitted from the age-group 2006 (sprint distance) or 2005 (Olympic distance). Any form of mobile or catering escort on the course is prohibited. The race number must be worn during the run on the front. It is strictly compulsory to do the run circuit completely clothed.

4 Competition rules The Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon will be subject to the Deutsche Triathlon Union (DTU) sports regulations. For the competition and other rules see: Please read this information carefully. Rankings LOTTO Hamburg triathlon relay ranking (overall ranking) FIRMENCUP (team of three employees from the same company) Registration Registration procedure Important: a relay registration is always made by every relay member. The registration may only be conducted online. Registrations via will not be accepted. With the registration, everyone one confirms that he/she, has read and accept the race information, non-liability clause, General Terms and Conditions and the competition regulations. The entry fee will be collected only by credit card booking (plus Active-fee of 8%). The same will apply for the levy if the timing chip gets lost or is not returned. The use of your own timing chip is prohibited due to organisational reasons. After the registration the relay captain will receive an entry confirmation for the race pack collection of the relay team. Closing Date, Late Registration and Race Slot Transfer Registration will be closed as soon as the race slot contingents of both distances for both days have been exhausted; but no later than May 23, If the maximum number of participants has not been reached up to that date, it will be possible for a late registration to be conducted either online until June 20, 2019 or at the accreditation in the inner city. For more details, please visit our homepage. A race slot transfer to another participant (relay members or relay team captain) is only possible online via the Active account until the June 20, The processing fee costs each and will be collected from the relay team captain.

5 FIRMENCUP (company ranking) All companies from Hamburg that participate with their teams at our corporate relay ranking are logged in via a separate online business registration. To be recognized as a company team, all team members must be working under contract with the same employer. A company relay team consists of 3 participants. A company can report any number of relays. The company relay ranking results from the order of finish. Applications are available on request at our athletes Service Team. Before the Race Accreditation and Race Pack You will be informed of the opening hours for accreditation via our social media website, the homepage and via newsletter. Upon presenting the official entry confirmation and the identity card/passport, you will receive your race pack and kit bag. In case the team members are unable to pick up the race pack personally, another person (e.g. another relay participant) presenting a written and signed authorisation from the team members may collect it on her/his behalf. For the exact procedure, please look on our homepage. Race Information All race information will be made available on time before the event on our homepage Each participant shall receive an information brochure upon collecting the race pack. Changes and updated information will be posted at the race pack collection area as well, if applicable. We request all participants to read the published information carefully before the start! Timekeeping Timekeeping will be in real time through a timing chip provided by Mika Timing, to be attached to the participant s ankle. You will find this chip in your race pack. The timekeeping chip acts as relay baton. The swimmer passes the baton to the biker in the assigned area at the transition zone. After finishing the bike course the cyclist passes the baton in the same area at the transition zone to the runner. Your time will be taken at the start and finish lines and the check points at the end of the distances, as well as at the entrance and exit of the transition area. Your final times will be made available on the homepage after the competition. Bike Check in and Transition Area The exact check-in time in the transition area in Ballindam for your bike / equipment will depend on your start time. The times will be published on the internet and in the starter's handbook. Important notice: Your bike has to be checked in before the swimmer starts (not after the start!)

6 Kit Bag Deposit Please deposit all items you need for the competition in the yellow box next to your bike in the transition area. You can place all personal items that you do need directly after the race in your kit bag, which you can drop off at a central collection point immediately before the race begins. Please note: You will only get entrance to the transition area again while the official check-out-times! Shower and Change Facilities Prior to and after the race change and shower facilities, as well as a massage service, can be found at the Athlete's Area at Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz. The Competition Start Times Saturday, July 6, approx. 11:00 Sprint Distance Relays (approximately) Sunday, July 7, approx. 10:00 Olympic Distance Relays (approximately) The exact start times will be given upon accreditation and also on the internet before the event. Please adhere to the start time you find on your race number, as starting the swim too early or too late may result to incorrect timekeeping. The start location will be at Binnenalster (Inner Alster) on the promenade Jungfernstieg. The transition zones for the two changes will be situated in Ballindamm. For an overview of the entire race course, go to our website: Aid Stations There will be several catering points along the race course and at the finish that will provide bananas, energy bars and water. For detailed information, please refer to your starter's handbook. Time Limit The following time limits must be adhered during the competition: Sprint Distance Swim/Bike: approx. 1 hour, 55 minutes (approximately) Swim/Bike/Run: approx. 2 hours, 15 minutes (approximately) Olympic Distance: Swim/Bike: approx. 2 hours, 45 minutes (approximately) Swim/Bike/Run: approx. 3 hours, 30 minutes (approximately)

7 After your race Finish Area The finish will be at Rathausmarkt. You can cross the finish line together by wearing the three red wristbands found in your race pack. The swimmer and cyclists will get access to the course round about 200m away from the finish line at one of the crossing points (at the level of Schleusenbrücke). After you have received your medals, you have to leave the race course immediately in the direction of the catering point, where you can replenish with water, and Erdinger alcohol-free beer, and fruit. Kit Bag Collection and Athlete's Area You can redeem your kit bag after crossing the finish from the central collection point. Just follow the signposts. You can shower, change and avail of a massage service in the Athlete's Area. You can then check out your bike according to your allocated check out time from the transition area, stressfree. Check-out Times Please bear in mind that, due to the ongoing competition, a check out may only be conducted within the specified times! Estimated check out times will be (subject to changes): Saturday, July 6: approx pm Sunday, July 7: approx pm Timing Chip Return The timing chip must be returned when checking out your bike, or by presenting your race number at the transition area. Important: Please keep the return coupon handed out until the end of the year, in case a proof of return is requested. If a participant fails to return the timing chip during bike check-out, a penalty fee of will be charged by the organiser via invoice. If for some important reason the timing chip cannot be returned immediately after the race, it must be sent back by mail to the organiser s address two weeks after the event at latest. Medal Engraving We offer all participants the opportunity to have the finisher medal custom engraved (name, distance, time). The medal engraving can be ordered for all 3 relay team members directly during the registration process for (plus 8% ACTIVE-fee). Online Service: Results, Participant Photos, Certificates You can view and download your results, finisher's certificate, and photos soon after the race. Your personal photos can be ordered online through our photo partner finisherpix.com Hamburg Sports Foundation (Stiftung Leistungssport Hamburg) Support Young Sports Talents Ironman Germany GmbH supports the Stiftung Leistungssport Hamburg. The foundation is tasked with finding young talent and encouraging their development in close cooperation with clubs and federations. Without financial help we can do nothing please help as a relay teamcaptain, by adding

8 3 to your entry fee payment for your relay. It just takes one tick in the box. This money goes directly and without reduction to the developing talent. In addition to the 3,00 EUR you will be charged 0,24 EUR as a transaction cost (Active fee) which does not go to charity. More to this at Defrauding the Organiser by Participating Under a False Name Participants who have transferred their own race slot to other persons to participate with, without ensuring that said slot was not rightfully transferred to the acquiring person's name, will receive a ban to race at the organiser's event for at least 3 subsequent years. Furthermore, the organiser reserves the right to pursue further legal measures. Participants that race under a false name shall generally receive a lifetime ban from participating in the organiser's event. In addition, the organiser reserves the right to charge a fine of 500, as well as pursue further legal measures for such transgressions. The fine will be donated for charitable purposes. Contact Organiser IRONMAN Germany GmbH Höchster Str Liederbach Germany Postal Address of the Hamburg Office IRONMAN Germany GmbH Friesenweg 5g Hamburg Germany Athlete Services Helpdesk: +49 (0) (14 cts/min from German landlines and maximum 42 cts/min from mobile phone networks) Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For written enquiries, please write us via to: wtshamburg@ironman.com Please note: call forwarding from the organiser's central office to the helpdesk is not possible. Please contact the helpdesk directly for any participation-related queries.