RACE INFORMATION 2016

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1 RACE INFORMATION

2 CONTENT PAGES INFOS MERCHANDISE SPORT EXPO PRE EVENT RACE DAY INFORMATION AFTER RACE INFORMATION COMPETITION RULES MAPS SIDEEVENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2

3 MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR On behalf of the event organizer, the City of Remich and the Région of the Moselle, we welcome you to the 5th edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle. It is our goal to raise the bar each year and offer our athletes a world class race experience. With this race having professional partners on board we are excited as to what this event holds in store. As an athlete you are sharing in a magic moment as you become a finisher by crossing the finish line in Remich. Whether you have travelled from around the world or are from right here in Luxembourg, we wish you the best of luck and an unforgettable experience. Good luck and enjoy the race! IRONMAN Germany GmbH IRONMAN European Headquarters Höchster Str Liederbach Germany P: +49 (0) F: +49 (0) Race Office Tel Emergency Number on Race Day Tel

4 TIMETABLE Thursday June 16th, 2016 Saturday June 18th, :00pm 07:00pm 02:00pm 07:00pm 02:00pm 07:00pm IRONMAN Merchandise open Sport-Expo open Registration open Friday June 17th, :00am 11:00am 10:00am 07:00pm 10:00am 07:00pm 10:00am 07:00pm 03:00pm 08:00pm 02:00pm 03:00pm 04:00pm 05:00pm 07:00pm 06:00pm 09:00pm Pressconference IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle (Aal Schoul, Remich) Race Briefing Pro Athletes IRONMAN Merchandise open Sport-Expo open Registration open Bike Check-In Race Briefing English Language Race Briefing German Language Race Briefing French Language Registration Post IRONKIDS (Athletes Garden, Pool Remich) Start Post IRONKIDS (Athletes Garden, Pool Remich) IRONMAN Welcome Banquet 08:00am 07:00pm 10:00am 07:00pm 10:00am 07:00pm 08:30am 09:30am 08:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:45am 10:00am 10:02am 10:05am 10:15am 10:45am 12:00pm 07:15pm 05:00pm 08:30pm 07:15pm Media Center open Sport Expo open Ironman Merchandise open Transition Area open Swim Warm Up Area open (Athletes Garden, Pool Remich) Start IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle 2016 Start Pro M & Elite Luxembourg (m) Start Pro F & Elite Luxembourg (w) Start Handcycle Athletes Start Age Groups & Relays (Rolling Start) Finishline Party Bike Check-Out End of the Race 08:00pm Awards Party & Slot Allocation IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 08:30pm IRONMAN Volunteers Party Mark Allen IRONMAN U Master Coach 6X IRONMAN World Champion 4

5 ACCOMMODATION SHUTTLE SERVICE MERCHANDISE SPORT EXPO IRONTEAM RELAY Accommodation For an enjoyable stay at the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle you can find information about accommodations on our homepage Shuttle Service On race day we offer for spectators the following shuttle services for free: (please see page 15) Shuttle Bus 1: 07:00am 09:30am 01:00pm 08:00pm Shuttle Bus 2: 07:00am 07:00pm 07:30am 09:00pm Shuttle Bus 3: 07:00am 10:00am 05:00pm 11:00pm Remich Stadtbredimus Sporthalle (roundtrip) Remich Stadtbredimus Sporthalle (roundtrip) P&R Besch Remich, Douane Bridge Nenning Remich, Douane Bridge Nenning P&R Besch P&R Mondorf-les-Bains Z.I. Ellange Remich, Place Nico Klopp Remich, Place Nico Klopp P&R Mondorf-les- Bains Z.I. Ellange IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle Merchandise Store and SportExpo Merchandise items of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle are available at the Merchandise Store which is located near the finish line in Remich. (Opening hours see timetable; map on page 15) The SportExpo of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle is also located near the finish line in Remich. (Opening hours see timetable; map on page 15) IronTeam Relay One team in the IronTeam Relay consists of 2 or 3 athletes. The decision which team member swims / bikes / runs has to be made when picking up the Race bag in the Race Office at the latest. All athletes have to sign the waiver. The minimum age for the swimmer is 14 years, for the biker 17 years and for the runner 16 years of age. One member of your team can pick up your race pack at registration as long as the event waiver is signed by each relay member. The bike has to be checked in to Transition Area on the Friday before the race. On Saturday morning the Team Relay Swimmer and Biker can bring a sportsbag into Transition Area. The bag can be deposited at the bike and picked up again after the swim/bike. The runner will receive a white transition bag, which he will deposit in the Athletes CHILL OUT GARDEN prior his start. The race chip serves as the baton. The swimmer will give it to the cyclist at the team bike in Transition Area. The cyclist already wears one BIB number. The runner waiting in Transition Area will then receive the race chip, wearing the second BIB number. There will be a special marked waiting area for the team relays. The cyclist can check-out his bike with the race chip only. The athletes will receive their medals after crossing the finish line. 5

6 PRE EVENT Race Office Race Bag Pick-up The Race Bag Pick-up is in the registration tent on Place Dr Fernand Kons in the Center of Remich near the Expo. Operating hours on June 16th from 02:00pm till 07:00pm and 17th from 10:00am till 07:00pm. Please bring a proof of a valid license and a valid photo ID with you. Don t forget to bring your originally signed waiver (can be downloaded from the website) to the registration. A license for the race day is available at Race Office for Euro 20,00. In the Race Office the athlete will receive: Athletes Wristband Used to identify the athlete during the whole event weekend. The athlete must wear it on the wrist. 3 Transition Bags Blue for bike gear Red for run gear White pre-race bag and after race clothing The red and the blue transition bags have to be checked in on Friday in Transition Area. The white transition bag can be dropped off on Saturday at the Chill-Out Garden (warm-up pool). BIB (race number) / Race Number Stickers: 1 race number for the athlete (BIB): It is allowed to use a race number ribbon. 3 stickers for the bike helmet: Must be placed on the front, the left and right side of bike helmet. 1 sticker for the bike: Attach the Bike-Race-Number on the rear brake cable, gear cable or the seat-post. 3 stickers for all transition bags (blue, red, white). Swim Cap Athletes have to wear the swim cap provided by the organizer. 6

7 PRE EVENT Bike Check In Transition Area The Bike Check-In is an obligation. Both the blue and the red transition bag have to be checked in together with the bike and helmet. The Check-In counter in the Transition Area is open on Friday, June 17th, from 03:00pm till 08:00pm. You have to bring your start number and your athletes wristband to Check In. Check In on Friday is mandatory. The athlete must check in the following items: Bike (bike-race-number attached on the rear brake cable, gear cable or the seat-post) Bike helmet (race number placed on the front, the left and right side of bike helmet) BIB (race number) Helmet and race number have to be placed at the bike or in the blue bag. Bike shoes can be clicked in into the pedals or have to be placed in the blue bag as well. No items are allowed on the floor. Personal marking of the transition bags is not allowed. Penalty: Yellow Card! Attention! Race chips and their mountings will be supplied by the organizer and handed out to the athlete at the Bike Check In on Saturday in the Transition Area! Athletes have to wear them on the left ankle. No use of own chips is allowed. Race chips provided by the organizer are in responsibility of the athlete. The organizer advises to put on the chip as soon as you get it. Race chips will be needed for Bike Check Out. No chip No Bike! In case of loss the athlete has to pay a fee of Euro 50,00 per chip. In case of loss during the race an alternative chip can be handed out in the Transition Area. Only athletes have access to the Transition Area. Family members (including children) are, for insurance reasons, not allowed in the Transition Area during Check-In and on the race day. A bike service point at the EXPO is available during the EXPO opening times. The Transition Area will be closed on June 17th, at 08:00pm and will not be opened before June 18th, between 08:30am and 09:30am. Once bike and helmet have been checked in it is not allowed to remove them from Transition Area any more. Check In of bike, blue bag or red bag on morning of race is not possible. Transition Area is under video surveillance. PreRace briefing The schedule for the PreRace briefings in different languages is listed on the time table at page 4. The participation at the PreRace briefing is mandatory. Welcome Party The Welcome Party with the choice of different pasta dishes takes place on June 17th, from 06:00pm till 09:00pm in the Party Tent. The entry fee for the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg includes entry to the Welcome Party. Additional tickets for the Welcome Party are available at the entry of the event. 7

8 RACE DAY INFORMATION Weather on Race Day On race day, sunrise will be at 05:25am and sunset at 09:45pm. The average daytime temperature in June is C. Up-to-date weather details are available on the internet Transition Area, PreRace Routine Transition Area opens on Race Day at 08:30am and closes at 09:30am. Last entry to the transition zone will be 09:15am. Only athletes and authorized persons will have access to Transition Area. Coaches, managers, family members and/or spectators have no access to the Transition Area. A bike service point in Transition Area provides bike support including airpumps prior the race from 08:30am on. You may bring your own pump. The organizer will not transport Athletes air-pumps and will not be liable for them. The white pre race bag contains clothing and personal items that will be needed after the race. This white bag has to be dropped at the CHILL OUT GARDEN (POOL) before the race and will await its owner in the same place. Swim Start Before the swim start, every athlete has to enter the Transition Area. Transition Area closes at 09:30am. Warm Up: It is allowed to do the warmup swim from 08:30am till 10:00am in the pool Remich. Keep in mind that you will need some time to get from the warm up pool to the swim start in time. At 10:00am the professional male athletes, at 10:02am the professional female athletes and at 10:05am handcycle athletes start the race. Between 10:15am and 10:45am all other athletes will start the race (rolling start). The swim course is marked with buoys and is a 1-loop course. Swim direction is counter clockwise. Swim start is a water start. Every athlete will enter the water one minute before the start. Start from any other area (f.e. in the water, outside the designated Pre-start area, etc.) will result in a disqualification. The start arch with the time measure mat is located directly in the water at the end of the prestart area and will be passed by every athlete at the start. After completing the swim course the athletes must leave the lake at the official swim exit and have to cross the time measure mat for the registration of their swim-exit. If the athlete leaves the water on another place we suppose that he/she is still in the water and we will organize a rescue action. This athlete will be responsible for the costs. Wearing socks during the swim is not allowed. In case it is forbidden to swim a wetsuit, no swimsuits with percentage of rubber and/or neoprene will be permitted. Athletes who wear glasses can store them on a table at swim start/exit. For the identification (BIB number) of the glasses, the athlete is personally responsible. Swim Cut Off Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (after respective start) ROLLING SWIM START As part of IRONMAN ongoing race development and improvements, the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle will be using a Rolling Swim Start. Athletes will line up according to their realistic predicted swim time and every five seconds, we will send out ten to twelve athletes. It will take approximately 30 minutes to get the entire field across the swim start line. PLEASE BE HONEST TO YOURSELF AND LINE UP ACCORDING TO YOUR REALISTIC EXPECTED SWIM TIME! This is the only way to guarantee a smooth and secure flow ensuring equal opportunities for all athletes! More information on the map on page 17 or visit ironman.com 8

9 RACE DAY INFORMATION Transition Swim Bike The blue transition bag contains personal bike gear and will be picked up in Transition Area after swim exit. Change the clothes in the transition tent only! The athlete has to pick-up the blue bag on the transition bag rack in front of the transition tent. The change of clothes is only allowed in the transition tent. All equipment needs to be packed by the athlete independently into the blue bag and dropped in the Drop-Off zone behind the tent. Only Bike shoes (clipped on the pedals), helmet, BIB-number and sun glasses are allowed to be stored ON the bike. The ground beneath the bike has to stay empty! Leaving Transition Area Cut Off-time: 1 hour 20 minutes (after respective start) Bike The bike portion is a time-trial for each single athlete and consist of a 1- loop course. The bike course is totally closed for public traffic. Athletes have to expect oncoming traffic! IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle security staff, under police supervision, will operate pedestrian/car crossings at certain positions along the bike course. The race will not be affected by the crossings. The athlete himself is responsible to stop at the very next penalty box following the infringement. The penalty boxes are located at Primerberg (No. 1) and in the Transition Area after completing the bike course (No. 2). The exact position of the boxes will be described in the PreRace Briefing. Additionally they will be marked distinctly. The Bike Course provides two fully equipped aid stations. The exact locations of the aid stations are described in the course map. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, please see page 18 of this Race Information. Mobile bike support along the Bike Course is guaranteed by three service vans. The official Bike-Service provides only technical support (no spare tires). It is mandatory to drive on the right side on the bike course. Cut Off-time after Swim and Bike: 5 hours 30 minutes (after respective start) Transition Bike Run After completing the Bike Course, athletes have to rack their bikes themselves. Athletes will pick up the red bag containing their run gear from the rack in Transition Area. Change clothes inside the transition tent only. Put your bike gear into the red bag independently and deposit the bag in the Drop Off zone behind the tent. Penalty Box No. 2 is located shortly after the Transition Area, at the start of the run course, and must be sought if necessary. Note: In transition area 2 the organizer will check all bikes for electronical or mechanical manipulation. If the result of the check is positive, the athlete will be disqualified. Run The Run Course is a 4 loop course. Due to fairplay and safety the Run Course is open for athletes only. For visual control you will receive 4 colored wristbands. You have to wear these wristbands fully visible at any time. Entering the home stretch is allowed with the four differently colored wristbands only. Signs will indicate the right way. Staff members will also show you the way to the Finish Line when you leave the loop course. There are NO penalty boxes on the Run Course. If an athlete receives a penalty on the Run Course, the BIB-Number will be marked right away and he/she has to stop immediately for 30 seconds. The Run Course provides two fully equipped aid stations per lap on one side. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, please see page 20 of this Race Information. Cut Off-time after Swim, Bike and Run: 8 hours 30 minutes (after respective start) 9

10 RACE DAY INFORMATION AFTER RACE INFORMATION Hints for Relays Every swimmer of a relay should arrive in time at the waiting area of the start place. The other participants of the relay are not allowed to be present in this waiting area. They can watch the swimming together with the other spectators from the waters' edge. After the swim exit the swimmer betakes himself to the transition block for relays. There the time taking transponder is handed over to the biker of the relay. The bib of the biker has to be clearly readable from the back. Again in Transition Area there is an own transition block where the runner awaits the biker. There, the time taking transponder is handed over. All participants of a relay may run to the finish together (Finish line Photo). We recommend meeting on Esplande before the fence begins to run to the finish line together. Medical Support The medical team of IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle guarantees an optimum of medical support at any time. During the race, doctors and first aid personnel will be placed along the swim course. The medical team will be available on the Bike- and Run Course too. When crossing the finish line our Finish Area Team will await each athlete. A doctor will check the physical condition. Afterwards a member of the Finish Area Team will lead the athlete to the Athlete s Garden. Please obey the orders of the medical staff at all times. Every competitor must have an own individual health insurance which covers medical treatment in case of serious injury or illness as well as the treatment in a hospital. Individual Race Provisions (Special Needs) The organizer announces that personal nutrition are in the athlete s own responsibility. This includes transport, storage and handling on the official course of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle. It is allowed to get handed over personal food by own supporters 50 meters behind the first aid station on the official run course. There is no special needs -station on the bike course. The handling of own special needs is only allowed inside the marked area. Outside these areas external support is prohibited and will result in a disqualification. A special needs -service (with the complete handling of the food) will not be available. Anti-Doping For all professional athletes see the regulations of the IRONMAN Pro Membership. In the case an age group athlete is drawn for doping testing and has taken medicine prior the race, he has to show a medical certificate. A late filing is not possible (we recommend to store the document in the white transition bag). In this case please check Athlete s Garden Regenerate and relax in the Athlete s CHILL OUT GARDEN of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle. The Athlete s Garden is located right behind the Transition Area (POOL). The Athlete s Garden offers shower facilities, changing rooms and refreshment zones. The entrance to the Athlete s CHILL OUT GARDEN is limited to athletes and staff members with permission only. Right next to the Finish Area there will be a medical supply as well as water and drinks available. Finisher shirts, medals and certificates Finisher Shirts will be handed out in the Athlete s CHILL OUT Garden. Please bring your race number! Certificates will be available for download after the event. Your medal will handed out by volunteers at the finish line. 10

11 AFTER RACE INFORMATION Bike Check Out at Transition Area The Bike Check-Out is located at the Transition Area. Operating hours on race day, from 05:00pm till 08:30pm. The organizer s liability for bikes ends at 08:30pm. Bikes are only returned in exchange for the race-chip. If the chip got lost the athlete has to show a valid identity card/passport. Personal belongings that have been left in the Transition Area can be picked up separately by showing the race-number and a valid picture-id/passport, if the athlete is not going to pick up the equipment himself. Once the athlete has left the Bike Check-out, claims of damage or loss of material will not be accepted anymore. Transition Area is under video and photo surveillance. Awards Ceremony The Award Ceremony takes place Saturday at 08:00pm in the large party tent. Trophies and prizes are handed out personally only. Trophies and prizes which have not been picked up will expire. Lost and Found Personal belongings which are unmarked and/or have been left in the Transition Area have to be picked up after the Race until 08:30pm in the Transition Area. The organizer assumes no liability. Lost & Found-contact on Sunday will be in the large party tent. Slot Allocation for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle allocates 30 slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships If you qualify in the 2016 edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle you are eligible to compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2016 only. All competitors who wish to make use of their qualification slots have to be present at slot allocation which is taking place June 18 th, at 08:00pm in the large party tent. As each competitor wont make use of his slot, other athletes will advance in the respective age-group till all slots are allocated. The organizer emphasizes particularly that he has the last decision as to this allocation of slots. The qualification fee for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship has to be paid on the spot by CREDIT CARD only! No checks and no cash will be accepted. The allocation of slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2016 will be done as follows (last update). This is a preliminary slot calculation, this is not the final slot calculation! The final number of slots in each age group will be calculated on race day with the number of starters. For detailed information please visit our homepage. Age Division Total Division Total M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M80+ 0 F Moreover, the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle 2016 handcycle division offers one male and one female slot for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2016 as well as one female slot and two male slots for the IRONMAN World Championship 2016 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 11

12 AFTER RACE INFORMATION COMPETITION RULES Slot Allocation for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (Continuation) At least one slot shall be allocated to each five-year age group category in which any age group athlete sends in an application, both male and female, per the age group categories listed above. If there are no athletes entered in the race in a particular age group, then that slot will be moved to the largest populated age group in that same gender. For additional age group slots, slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of age grouper applicants in each category in the race. As an example, if 8% of the age-group applicants are females 40-44, then 8% of these slots would be allocated in the female category. Regulation from World Triathlon Cooperation (WTC): Starting in 2009, the Ironman/Ironman 70.3 World Championship and all qualifying events will implement both the International Triathlon Federation and USA Triathlon s Age Group Competition rule, which states that "All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete s age on December 31 of the year of the event. Results To determine the final race results there will be a session of a court of arbitration after the race between 07:30pm and 08:00pm. The venue will be the Media Center. The court of arbitration consists of following persons: the Race Director of the race or a personally named and determined deputy person the Head Referee of the race or a personally named and determined deputy person a Person with the qualification of judgeship The court of arbitration determines the race results subject to the final results of the doping test. An objection can be filed on race day until 07:30pm latest at finish line after paying EUR 50,-. The decisions are binding and juristic unappealable. A complete list of results will be shown in the week after the race on NEW Rules 2016: You can find the official rules and regulations governing all IRONMAN events here: 1. For IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN events, the age-group draft zone will increase from 10 meters to 12 meters. The draft zone will continue to be defined as a distance (12 meters) from the leading edge of the front wheel, extending towards the rear of the bike (front wheel to front wheel) and all athletes will have 25 seconds to make a pass. This means that professional and age group athletes will now both follow the same drafting rules. 2. For IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN events, sleeves that extend from shoulder to elbow may now be worn during non-wetsuit swims. 3. The accumulation of three blue cards (drafting and intentional littering*) will result in disqualification. Yellow cards will no longer count as a strike (penalty counting towards disqualification), but athletes may still be disqualified should the Head Referee consider the accumulation of yellow cards to be in violation of IRONMAN Competition Rule 3.03(b) Please note that rules may change slightly per event. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules published in the race briefing. Especially for IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle 2016: If an athlete is involved in an accident during the event, it is obligatory for the athlete to stay there and wait until the accident is recorded at least by the protocol of an race official or the police. If the athlete continues the race after being involved in the accident he or she could be charged for leaving the scene of an accident. Furthermore it is prohibited to pollute the road surface. Pollution in this case means also coloring or branding the tarmac. Infringement leads to prosecution by the police. 12

13 COMPETITION RULES The following is a summary of the most common Competition Rule violations and penalties and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of violations and penalties ( Summary ). Each athlete is responsible for knowing and understanding all Competition Rules (including without limitation any additional rules set forth in the Eventspecific Athlete Information Guide). A penalty during the swim will be given at transition swim/bike. A penalty in transition and at the run course will be given and sit out at the spot. All penalties at the bike course can only be sit out in the Penalty Tent. Yellow Card: 30 seconds stop and go penalty Blue Card: 5 minutes (for each card 5 minutes) Red Card: Disqualification (the athlete can go on with the race, but will not be in the result list). In general wearing headsets or headphones or other communication devices (unless pre-approved by the Head Referee) are not allowed during competition. If a yellow card violation is not corrected by the athlete, a red card can follow. General violations Urinate in transition or at the bike/run course Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike or run segment Accepting assistance from anyone other than Referees, Officials or other participants Blocking, charging, obstructing or interfering the forward progress of another athlete Giving another athlete equipment and unable to continue as donor the own race Public nudity or indecent exposure Intentional littering outside the designed areas (transition, bike and run course) Failing to follow the prescribed course (swim, bike and run) Unsportsmanlike behavior (potential suspension) Swim violations Wearing the bib-number under the wetsuit Starting before the starter s signal (only for PRO athletes) Bike violations Drafting; also when an attempt to pass takes more than 25 sec. Once overtaken, remaining in the draft zone for more than 25 sec. Doing bike repairs in the penalty tent and/or go to the toilet (during the 5 min. penalty) Once overtaken, re-passing prior to dropping out of the draft zone Not wearing a helmet during training sessions, familiarization and/or competition Make forward progress without bike Passing other competitor on the right side Not stopping in the next penalty tent after being obliged to do so Electronical and mechanical Doping Run violations Accompanying on bike or running by coach/family etc. Accepting drinks/food outside the aid stations Crossing the finish line with a non-participating individual Transition violations Wetsuit more than half out before the transition change tent Re-dress activities at the place where the bike is racked Cycle in transition; also before mount line or after dismount line Blocking the progress of other athletes Interfering with another athlete s equipment Wearing the helmet unfastened while in possession of the bike 2x 13

14 COMPETITION RULES Handcycle (HC) Division Section - General a) A Handcycle Division may be offered at the Event, provided, however, that, based on certain safety and operational constraints, the Event Director (in the Event Director s sole and absolute discretion) may prohibit the occurrence of an HC Division at any Event; b) Handcycle athletes must use a recumbent handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run course; c) Conduct and standards for handlers and guides of HC athletes is governed by the ITU Paratriathlon Rules. d) The HC Division is a competitive division; and e) Race awards with respect to the HC Division will not be based upon agegroups within the HC Division, but will be given to the top female and male finishers of the HC Division. Section Swim Conduct a) Except as set forth in this Section, each HC athlete s swim conduct shall be consistent with the Competition Rules; b) IRONMAN reserves the right to seed HC Division athletes at the swim start of the Race (i.e., early start, late start, designated wave, etc.); c) HC athletes may use wetsuits during the swim segment of the Race at any given water temperature; d) Prior to the start of the Race, HC athletes must obtain prior approval from the Race Director with respect to all special requests related to swimwear and/or accessories to be used during the swim segment of the Race. Any change thereafter will be grounds for disqualification; and e) The use of any flotation devices is prohibited. Section Bike Conduct a) Except as set forth in this Section, each HC athlete s cycling conduct shall be consistent with the Competition Rules; b) Handcycles must meet the specifications outlined in Section of the International Triathlon Union Competition Rules; c) Race Officials reserve the right to reject any bicycle/handcycle not meeting IRONMAN s safety standards; d) HC Athletes are required to maintain control of his/her handcycle and to operate at a reasonable speed so as not to threaten the safety and well being of aid station volunteers, spectators, the public, Race Officials, and other athletes. Operation of a handcycle in a dangerous or reckless manner will be grounds for disqualification; and e) An approved helmet is required during the entire bike segment of the Race (including in and out of the transition area). Any HC athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap fastened will be disqualified. Section Run Conduct a) Except as set forth in this Section, each HC athlete s running conduct shall be consistent with the Competition Rules; b) For HC athletes using wheelchairs, standard racing chairs are required. The standard racing chair requirements are set forth in Section of the International Triathlon Union Competition Rules; and c) For HC athletes using wheelchairs, an approved helmet is required during the entire wheelchair (run) segment of the Race (including in and out of the transition area). Any HC athlete riding without chinstrap fastened will be disqualified. 14

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16 SWIM COURSE ON RACE DAY Category Start time Swim Cap M PRO & Elite Luxembourg (m) 10:00 am Black & Green F PRO & Elite Luxembourg (w) 10:02 am Pink Handcycle Athletes 10:05 am White AGs Men 10:15 10:45 am Red AGs Women 10:15 10:45 am Blue Relays Directly afterwards Orange 16

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18 BIKE COURSE ON RACE DAY Aid Station on the Bike Course The Bike Course provides two fully equipped aid stations. All aid stations are setup in the same order. We offer a variation of drinks: Water, High5 EnergySource Citrus, all in sport bottles. Thus, we offer halved High5 EnergyBar Banana (offered in the wrapping), High5 EnergyGel Citrus and Orange Plus (with caffeine), and halved bananas. 18

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20 RUN COURSE ON RACE DAY Aid Station on the Run Course The Run Course provides one fully equipped aid stations per lap. We offer a variation of drinks: Water, High5 EnergySource Citrus and Coca Cola (diluted with water), all in cups. Thus, we offer halved High5 EnergyBar Banana (offered in the wrapping), High5 EnergyGel Citrus and Orange Plus (with caffeine), and halved bananas. 20

21 POST IRONKIDS A great possibility for our youngest to experience first triathlon-atmosphere. All kids and youngsters of the age groups 1999 and younger can participate. Distances: Age Group Swim Run Bambini 2009 and younger m Kids B m 600 m Kids A m 600 m Youth C m 850 m Youth B m 1200 m Youth A m 2000 m Start: at 07:00pmin different start groups The swim will take place in the outdoor pool in Remich. The finish line will be the same as for the IRONMAN participants. For the participation at the Post IRONKIDS it is necessary to hand in the waiver, signed by parents. You can download it on our homepage under Each participant will receive a POST IRONKIDS Finisher T-Shirt and a POST IRONKIDS Medal. Registration on Friday, June 17th 2016 at 05:00pm at the outdoor pool in Remich. Entry fee is 10,00 per child (+ 8 % Active Fee), payment only possible by credit card. Late entry will be possible on sight at 05:00pm if slots are still available. Note: Kids should have practiced open-water-swimming before the IRONKIDS competition. 21

22 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All World Athletes All World Athletes 2016 (best 10% of each Age Group) will receive the following onsite benefits: Priority access to Athletes Registration (separate AWA branded desk) Priority access to Bike Check-In (separate AWA branded line) Priority access to Banquets (tickets will be handed out at registration) All World Athlete Logo on Race Bib + tattoos Inclusion in Event Program on Screen (Athlete Welcoming and Awards) IRONMAN Athlete Corner You want to do another race this season but are not sure where to go? You are interested in the IRONMAN Athlete Programs and want to learn more about them? Stop by and meet the IRONMAN Team at the brand new Athlete Corner onsite located at the Expo! We are here to help you select your next race and answer any questions you may have regarding IRONMAN events and our athlete programs. Weare looking forward to meeting you! TriClub Race IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Region Moselle is one of the 11 Qualifying Races of the European TriClub Championship Series. If you are racing for a TriClub please check if you are listed on the TriClub Startlist: %203%20luxembourg%20startlist%20triclub.pdf You can find the TriClub Team onsite at the Athlete Corner (near Registration) We are offering a TriClub Village onsite for your club members and supporters. If your club wants to be a part reserve your spot online Check out the separate TriClub Result list after the race Winning club in each division will be qualified for the European TriClub Championship Final and get a trophy at the Award ceremony TriClub Logo on Race Bib & Tattoos Special TriClub Swim Cap Race Photography With the purpose that our race lingers in your memory for a long time, the FinisherPix Team will take pictures of you on many event-places. After the race, you can find and order the pictures online on their homepage maybe you are lucky and there is a snap of you as well. SwimSmart Top 10 Checklist An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially different from swimming in a pool. This is why it is important that you arrive on race day healthy, fit and prepared. On our homepage we created a SwimSmart Top 10 Checklist for you to support you with your race preparations. If you are involved in an accident: Athlete Spectator: The police must be called! You have to stay till the police has arrived! Athlete Athlete: Communicate with each other, whether both of you can continue. If not, both athletes have to stay till the police arrived. Important Note!: IRONMAN does not allow athletes to transfer his or her registration to another person. This will result in a disqualification and potential suspension of future IRONMAN events. If an athlete has to stop the race and quit, he has to inform a referee, officials or stop by the information point at the Transition Area! 22

23 The organizers of IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg Région Moselle hope that you have a fulfilling experience and take home some fantastic memories and great stories to share with those you love. Best of luck! IMPRESSUM: IRONMAN Luxembourg S.à r.l avenue de la Gare L-1610 Luxembourg Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) luxembourg70.3@ironman.com Verantwortlich für Inhalt: Mike Matthias 23