<Insert Event Logo> 13 th August Athletes briefing

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2 <Insert Event Logo> 13 th August 2016 Athletes briefing

3 Briefing Agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast

4 Welcome and Introductions Kathleen Smet (BEL), ETU Secretary General Siim Vollmer (EST), ETU Technical Delegate Espen Laaveg (NOR), assistant Technical Delegate Dag Oliver (NOR), ETU Race Referee Frank Pedersen (NOR), LOC Directors

5 Competition Jury Siim Vollmer (EST), Chair Kathleen Smet (BEL) Arild Mjøs Andersen (NOR)

6 Schedule and Timelines Thursday 17:00 18:00 Athletes Registration & Race pack collection 18:00 19:00 Race briefing Elite Men & Women + Coaches 19:00 Group photo on Viking boat 19:00 21:00 Welcome Reception Friday 11:00 Swim Familiarisation 13:00 Bike Course Familiarisation 16:00 Press Conference

7 Schedule and Timelines Saturday 07:45 08:30 Athlete Lounge Open (Women) 08:00 08:45 Transition Bike Check-In (Women) 08:00 08:45 Swim Warm-up (Women) 08:45 Athlete Line-Up 09:00 START Elite Women 09:30 10:30 Athlete Lounge Open (Men) 10:00 10:45 Transition Bike Check-In (Men) 10:00 10:45 Swim Warm-up (Men) 10:45 Athlete Line-Up 11:00 START Elite Men 13:00 Awards Ceremony

8 Check-in Procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zipper) photos taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DQF! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution -1 for the ankle Swim cap distribution

9 Check-in Procedures Transition Area Bike check: handlebars & wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) Helmet check Don t leave your helmet fastened in the transition The athlete who misses to comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels to the wheel-stop To add any equipment to the bike, you must obtain approval from the Race Referee up until 10 minutes after the end of the Athletes Briefing.

10 Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 15 minutes before start - line-up under the swim exit gantry Jog to the platform Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result DQF

11 Start Procedure Athletes in Position: The start can be given any time after the TD announces On your mark Air horn blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.

12 False Start Procedures False start Example 1: Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his spot False start Example 2: If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the athlete who false started will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1. During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!

13 The Course Swim 1 lap of 750m Bike 4 laps of 5.0km Run 3 laps of 1.5km + 300m to finish

14 The Course <Insert TV Show Animation, if applicable>

15 Swim ü Water temperature: 13.1 ºC 17.8 ºC ü Air temperature: 12.0 ºC 17.0 ºC 1 lap of 750m anti-clockwise Distance to the first turn buoy 360 m. Pass all the buoys on your left shoulder Raise arm in air if assistance required Swim behavior will be closely monitored, inc. video

16 Weather Forecast 15 18

17 Swim course Map <Insert Swim Course Map>

18 Transition Area Standard Bike Racks with number, name and country flag All used equipment wetsuit, goggles & swim caps to your area. Not doing so à time penalty Mount line at the end of the TA (WHITE LINE) Dismount line at the beginning of TA (RED LINE) Helmet MUST be fastened before un-racking bike

19 Transition Flow <Insert Swim Exit to TZ Map>

20 Bike course 4 laps of 5.0km (total distance of 20.0km) Mostly flat with technical sections through old town 1 Wheel Station Team next to transition Lap Counter: at the exit of transition Aid Station: NO Aid Stations on Bike course! Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner last biker scenario at run first right turn

21 Bike Course Map <Insert Bike Course Map (show locations of wheel station & lap counter) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap)>

22 Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

23 Run course 3 laps of 1.5km + 300m to finish (total distance of 4.8km) Uphill through 1 st part of the lap Aid Station: 1 per lap For locations see the map Sealed water Discard zone 20m before and 100m after Aid Station Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

24 Run Course Map

25 Run Course Map PENALTY BOX

26 Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 Mount before mount line dismount after dismount line discharge or store your equipment outside your designated area rack the bike outside your own space etc (Transition will be videotaped for infringements) Location: 20m before the Transition Area together with wheel station Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes) Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you don t stop DSQ!

27 Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation Mount after the mount line: It has to be one contact of the athlete foot with the floor after the mount line. If this contact doesn t occur the action is considered as mount the bike before the mount line. Dismount before the dismount line: It has to be one contact of the athlete foot with the floor before the dismount line. If this contact doesn t occur the action is considered as dismount the bike before the dismount line. Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: Leaving the equipment (swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. Rack the bike inside your own space: The bike must be racked with at least one side of the handlebar or the seat post with 0,5m to the name plate.

28 Post-race Procedures Mixed Zone - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 with host broadcaster first. Medal Presentation - Saturday 13:00 Please follow the ambush marketing rules! Dress up Prize money immediately after the race in the Race Office

29 Ambush Marketing Rules Ambush marketing is defined as: Deliberately using the opportunity of live television and media photographers to acquire additional exposure for your sponsor product, apparel or brand. The consequence for this behavior is: 1. The athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, as well as primes, if any; 2. If the athlete is part of the gold group this status will be revoked for the remainder of the year.

30 Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control Medical Only team medical officials area allowed in this area in case there is an athlete from their team. Every NF can have 1 team medical upgrade pass, but only for team doctors!

31 Coaches areas Every coaches has to collect accredited to be able to enter the venue. Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the ITU online system are entitle for an accreditation

32 Important Updates Live streaming:

33 Good Luck! Lykke til!

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