ITU Standard Triathlon World Championship Athlete Briefing. Rotterdam, Netherlands September 14-17, 2017 Team USA Managers Tim Yount, Lauren Rios

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1 ITU Standard Triathlon World Championship Athlete Briefing Rotterdam, Netherlands September 14-17, 2017 Team USA Managers Tim Yount, Lauren Rios

2 Overview Team Information Schedule Event Details Uniforms and Apparel Local Information Post Race Information Hold questions until the end have about ten minutes then need to the sprint briefing Hold side chatter to a minimum 2

3 Team Information - Support Crew Rotterdam support will include: 2 Team USA Managers Tim Yount,Lauren Rios 1 Medical Doctor Dr. Andrew Getzin 1 Chiropractor Dr. Joshua Dubin 2 Massage Therapists Tony Karoumi and Angela LaBorde 2 Bike Mechanics James Balentine and Wally Alaniz 1 Coach Thad Beaty All support staff rooms will be located on the 2nd floor of the Inntel Hotel except for the bike mechanics that will be located in the Mainport Hotel main ballroom connected to the Inntel Hotel. Team USA boards are in the lobby of the Inntel Hotel 3

4 Team Information - Support Crew COST OF SERVICES: Medical Doctors No Charge Bike Mechanics No Charge Chiropractor No Charge Massage Therapists - $10 per one half hour session - Cash (USD) and Check only please Sign up sheets are located near room 206 at the Inntel 4

5 Team Information IMPORTANT WEBSITES & INFORMATION Be sure to keep these websites at your fingertips to stay fully connected before the World Championship! RESULTS PERHAPS MOST IMPORTANTLY TRIATHLON.ORG and ITU Rotterdam Team USA Team USA Rotterdam ITU Rotterdam ITU Competitive Rules ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam 2017 app The Team USA information boards will be located on the first floor of the Inntel Hotel 5

6 IMPORTANT REMINDERS BIKE MECHANICS Team Information Bike check in Saturday 3:00-6:00pm. Did the mechanics bless your bike? Packing your bike - If you are uncomfortable packing your bike, please request your bike shop assist you. Will be at the side of transition Sunday morning to help with last minute needs. Bike can t come out of transition but these guys work miracle through barricades and meshing. 6

7 IMPORTANT REMINDERS MEDICAL Team Information Team USA Physician Dr. Andrew Getzin Please bring any chronic/long-term medications that you might be taking for various medical conditions. In addition, bringing a list of other medications you have been using helps in the case of any acute medical problem. A general list of medical conditions both chronic and recent is EXTREMELY helpful to the medical staff should any problems arise. Important that you just alert them of anything that COULD come up Chiropractor Dr. Joshua Dubin Miracle worker. If he can t get you to the starting line, I don t know who can. See him w/o an appointment if you need help. 7

8 Schedule- Friday, 9/15 8

9 Schedule-Saturday, 9/16 LOC Supported ride starting from the Boompjes/Erasmus Bridge Square at 8:30am-10:00am on Saturday! They will be reviewing the technical parts of the course. 9

10 Schedule-Saturday, 9/16 Boompjes Willemsbrug (Brugweg) Prins Hendrikkade De Hef Stieltjesstraat Wilhelminakade Erasmusbrug LOC Supported ride starting from the Boompjes/Erasmus Bridge Square at 8:30am-10:00am on Saturday! They will be reviewing the technical parts of the course. 10

11 Schedule - Sunday, 9/17 11

12 Event Details Venue 12

13 Event Details Race Packet Details Make sure you have all of these items in your packet: Your race package should include: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (2x) both arms Timing chip Bag Sticker (1x) personal bag Transition bag swim Transition bag finish Goody bag with public transportation card, Spido voucher + Wristband: will give access to TA s 13

14 Event Details Race Packet Details During registration, you will receive two transition bags. In the ORANGE transition bag that says FINISH you have to put your belongings that you do not need during the race. You can hand your bag in at the Bag Drop Off tent at Transition T1 Elite (Kop van Zuid). After the swim you have to store your swim gear in the BLUE bag that says SWIM. Please place this bag on the position of your bike in Transition T1. After the race you can pick up both transition bags when showing your accreditation wristband in the Bag Pick Up Tent on the Westerkade next to the finish. 14

15 Event Details Race Packet Details 15

16 Add l Bike Check-In Procedures You MUST bring with you the following items to assure a flawless check-in process: Bib Number (place on race belt if you have one); on the front of your uniform if not. Uniform (have out of your bag so they can quickly inspect it) Bike with race number attached (be sure that it appears underneath your seat post) Helmet with race numbers attached (place on your head so it is quicker for them to analyze) put your helmet on your head; Wheels that you will be competing with in the race Please don t leave anything with your bike other than the bike and wheels (bring other items in the morning) Carry some form of ID with you in case you need it Scout out the flow of transition so that it is very clear before you leave the area Once you arrive at T1, look for the last 4 digits of your race number (Ex: Number is 52001, you re looking for 2001) 16

17 Event Details- Check in and wave starts Wave Category Start Time Swim Cap Βib number Check In T1 (Saturday September 16th) Last Minute Check In T2 Gear Check T1 (No (Sunday September 17th) Bicycle) (Sunday September 17th) Check Out T2 (Sunday September 17th) 1 M18 7:30: Gate 1: 15:00-15:45 Gate 1: 5:00-7:00 Gate 1: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 2 M20 7:35: Gate 1: 15:00-15:45 Gate 1: 5:00-7:00 Gate 1: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 F18 7:44:00 Gate 2: 15:00-15:45 Gate 2: 5:00-7:00 Gate 2: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17: F20 7:44:00 Gate 2: 15:00-15:45 Gate 2: 5:00-7:00 Gate 2: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 4 M25A 7:56:00 55 Gate 3: 15:00-15:45 Gate 3: 5:00-7:00 Gate 3: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17: M25B 8:03:00 55 Gate 3: 15:00-15:45 Gate 3: 5:00-7:00 Gate 3: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 6 F25 8:10: Gate 4: 15:00-15:45 Gate 4: 5:00-7:00 Gate 4: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 7 M30A 8:24:00 65 Gate 1: 15:45-16:30 Gate 1: 5:00-7:00 Gate 1: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17: M30B 8:30:00 65 Gate 1: 15:45-16:30 Gate 1: 5:00-7:00 Gate 1: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 9 F30 8:35: Gate 2: 15:45-16:30 Gate 2: 5:00-7:00 Gate 2: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 10 M35A 8:52:00 69 Gate 3: 15:45-16:30 Gate 3: 5:00-7:00 Gate 3: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17: M35B 8:59:00 71 Gate 3: 15:45-16:30 Gate 3: 5:00-7:00 Gate 3: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 12 F35 9:06: Gate 4: 15:45-16:30 Gate 4: 5:00-7:00 Gate 4: 5:30-7:00 10:00-17:00 13 M40A 9:21:00 72 Gate 1: 16:30-17:15 Gate 1: 6:30-8:30 Gate 1: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17: M40B 9:28:00 73 Gate 1: 16:30-17:15 Gate 1: 6:30-8:30 Gate 1: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 15 F40 9:36: Gate 2: 16:30-17:15 Gate 2: 6:30-8:30 Gate 2: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 Know your times and do not show up late! Starting in an earlier wave is a DSQ and starting in a later wave will equal a longer race time. 17

18 Event Details- Check in and wave starts Wave Category Start Time Swim Cap Βib number 16 M85 9:43:00 Check In T1 (Saturday September 16th) Last Minute Check Out T2 Check In T2 Gear Check T1 (No (Sunday September (Sunday September 17th) Bicycle) 17th) (Sunday September 17th) Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 M80 9:43:00 Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17: M75 9:43:00 Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 M70 9:43:00 Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 17 M65 9:50: Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 F75 10:17:00 Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 F70 10:17:00 50 Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 F65 10:17:00 Gate 3: 16:30-17:15 Gate 3: 6:30-8:30 Gate 3: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 19 M60 10:30: Gate 4: 16:30-17:15 Gate 4: 6:30-8:30 Gate 4: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 F60 10:45:00 Gate 4: 16:30-17:15 Gate 4: 6:30-8:30 Gate 4: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17: F55 10:55:00 Gate 4: 16:30-17:15 Gate 4: 6:30-8:30 Gate 4: 7:00-8:30 10:00-17:00 21 M55 11:05: Gate 1: 17:15-18:00 Gate 1: 8:00-10:00 Gate 1: 8:30-10:00 10:00-17:00 22 F50 11:15: Gate 1: 17:15-18:00 Gate 1: 8:00-10:00 Gate 1: 8:30-10:00 10:00-17:00 23 M50A 11:21:00 73 Gate 2: 17:15-18:00 Gate 2: 8:00-10:00 Gate 2: 8:30-10:00 10:00-17: M50B 11:27:00 72 Gate 2: 17:15-18:00 Gate 2: 8:00-10:00 Gate 2: 8:30-10:00 10:00-17:00 25 F45 11:45: Gate 3: 17:15-18:00 Gate 3: 8:00-10:00 Gate 3: 8:30-10:00 10:00-17:00 26 M45A 12:00:00 82 Gate 4: 17:15-18:00 Gate 4: 8:00-10:00 Gate 4: 8:30-10:00 10:00-17: M45B 12:05:00 83 Gate 4: 17:15-18:00 Gate 4: 8:00-10:00 Gate 4: 8:30-10:00 10:00-17:00 Know your times and do not show up late! Starting in an earlier wave is a DSQ and starting in a later wave will equal a longer race time. 18

19 Race day Details Standard Triathlon Water Shuttles Age Group water transport Sunday 17th September 5:00-9:00 Departure time (or earlier when Priority boarding Expected people according to start numbers/waves Boarding full) start numbers 05:15 05: (wave 1-12) 06:15 06:30 07:15 07: (wave 13-20) :45 09: (wave 21-27)

20 Race day Details Standard Triathlon Water Shuttles 20

21 Race day Details Standard Triathlon Transition Check-In 5:00AM 10:00AM (T2-Running Shoes) 5:30AM-10:00AM (Last minute AG bike gear check) Cannot bring bikes in at this time. Transition check-out T2 - TA check-out will start at 10:00am and be open until 5:00pm 21

22 Race day Details Standard Triathlon Reiterate no parking at the venue The Technical Officials will check: Uniform TYR or ROKA only Race Decal numbers both of your arms and both sleeves of your wetsuit Bib-number (on race belt preferably) must be on your back on the bike and on the front on the run! Helmet with race numbers Timing chip check (1 for the left ankle) 22

23 Add l Check-In Details Standard Triathlon Bike Check-In Must have your wristband Review your time slot to ensure smooth check-in Must have all numbers attached to the bike Bike check legal bars, frame, wheels, bike numbers Full bike covers are not allowed Race day check in: Body marking check (to be applied to each arm) Helmet check snug strap, no cracks, numbers attached Uniform check Wetsuits check Bag storage at the bag drop off Bike technicians are on site. All marks will be removed by Technical Officials 23

24 The Course Pre Start Procedures Warm up bikes can t leave transition so the only option is to run or use stretch bands, or run, etc. Swim warm up is located behind the swim start pontoon. Check your bike spin the gears and be sure brakes are not rubbing kiss your frame! In the athlete village is where you can get water and drop off all excess gear. Everything you check in to the bag tent must fit in a bag and marked with the bag check sticker found in your race packet. 30 minutes before start for both sprint and standard move into pre-start zones. Listen for announcements. Ensure you have timing chip on your ankle Do not take non-essential equipment to start line including clothing. Pass to friends or in your bag at the gear check tent. If you take water, dispose of it accordingly in this area. Move through to start platforms keep walking as directed. Support staff will be positioned in and around the transition area if you need help with your bike, the USAT team will be there to help. 24

25 Race day Details Swim Warm Up AG athletes do have the ability to do a swim warm up behind the start pontoon. Athletes have to be out of the water minimum 30 minutes before the start of their wave. For the start procedure there are 3 holding pens for the forthcoming waves and then one final one on the pontoon when the timing starts to alert Timing. So, all athletes have to be in their pens ready for this process. 25

26 Race day Details Pre-Start Procedures -Athletes will be called to enter the calling area, according to the appropriate wave start. Must be in this zone at least 30 minutes ahead of your wave start. -The calling area will be located next to the start pontoon. -You will cross a timing mat that will register you starting in the right wave -When you are in the start area, the technical officials will guide you. 26

27 Race Start Procedures Follow instructions of the start officials they will call you up to the start area. ITU official will say, On your mark Horn blast Race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. (all penalties are stop and go 15 ) You will hear a several horn blasts if there is a false start 27

28 False Start Procedures False start example: Several horn blasts Everyone goes back to her/his spot Valid start but with early starters: If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in T1. (During the time penalty the athlete cannot pick up, drop or take off any equipment!) 28

29 Swim 1500m Course Details Standard Triathlon Bike 2 Laps of 20km = 40km Run 2 2 Laps of 5km = 10km Remember The run will end on the blue carpet GRAB THE FLAG! 29

30 Course Map Swim Orange buoys should be on your RIGHT, yellow buoys should be on your LEFT! 30

31 Course Overview Swim -On 9/14 the water temperature was 64.4F -1 lap clockwise -Must take wetsuit, cap and goggles to transition -Allowed to pull wetsuit down to waste once you exit the water but you cannot remove your entire wetsuit at waters edge. Legal Equipment: -Leg and arm covers are allowed -Wetsuits up to 5mm thickness -Vest warmers are NOT allowed -Gloves are NOT permitted -Any part of the body maybe covered except the face, hands and feet 31

32 Swim to Bike Transition Flow 32

33 -Horizontal bike racks number Transition Details -All used equipment into TA1 bag. Not doing so, you will receive a warning at TA1 -Bib number at the back -Mount line at the end of the TA 1 (GREEN LINE) 33

34 Course Map Standard Bike 34

35 Course Overview Standard Bike -2 sections of 20 km, flat, technical -2 penalty boxes, see location on the map -2 Littering Zones marked (20m before and 80m after) at penalty box locations -The OD is a non drafting race. The distance from front wheel to front wheel is minimum 10 m. -The same distance is needed between a bike and a motorbike -The distance from a vehicle should be minimum 35 m -Athletes penalized for drafting during the OD, have to serve their penalty at the next bike penalty box. -Not serving a penalty will be a DSQ -Always stay on the right/ pass on the left 35

36 Bike Course Details Speak to athletes while riding to avoid issues... No aid stations on the bike Standard non draft There will be two penalty boxes on the standard course 10 meters and 20 seconds to pass Draft Zones AG STANDARD Legal distance: 10m between bikes (from your front wheel to their front wheel) 36

37 Bike Course Details An athlete is passed when another athlete's front wheel is ahead of theirs Once overtaken, an athlete must move out of the draft zone of the leading athlete within 5 seconds Athletes must keep to the side of the course and not create a blocking incident. Blocking is where an athlete who is behind cannot pass due to the leading athlete being poorly placed on the course 37

38 Bike Course Details Drafting will not be checked at bike course attention points. 38

39 Bike Course Details If shown a BLUE or YELLOW card by Technical Officials they are supposed to also mention your race number - MUST STOP AT THE NEXT PENALTY BOX YELLOW = All other infringements stop and go penalty BLUE = drafting infringement 2 minutes in penalty tent RED = DSQ They SHOULD call your number out so it is heard and so that you know it is you who is being cited. Be sure you know for certain if you are the person being called for a penalty. When reporting tell them your race number; time starts when you enter. DQ if no report. If cited with your bike, must have bike on right or left side...not straddled Penalties can also be served in transition - at YOUR spot - usually ten seconds don t touch anything at this time at your location Don t proceed until the official says you may do so Red cards are dq s but proceed anyway and race HARD! Can protest a DQ if you feel it is unwarranted done within 5 minutes of finishing to let ref know and 15 minutes of finish time to complete paperwork find head referee and a team manager Drafting penalties are two minutes for the standard distance. Three drafting penalties = DSQ. NOTE: YOUR NUMBER MAY NOT APPEAR ON THE INFO BOARD Enforcement will be very, very difficult outside of blocking 39

40 Penalty Box #1 40

41 Penalty Box #2 41

42 Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags 42

43 Bike to Run Transition Flow 43

44 Course Overview Transition 2 -Horizontal bike racks, number -Exactly same set-up as for Transition 1 -All used equipment should be left in your area -Bib number at the front -Dismount line at the beginning of TA 2 (REDLINE) 44

45 Course Map Run 45

46 Course Overview Run 2-2 laps (OD, total 10km) Aid stations: -3 per lap (for locations see map) -Dolphin water bags/ fruits/ dextro drinks -Practice opening water bags from the one in your packet -Discard water bags & litter in the Littering Zones (located 20m before to 80m after Aid Stations) -Don t cut short the corners -Photo-finish -Congestion in finish area - Go to mixed zone / recovery area 46

47 Finish Line Details Last 100 meters catch everyone!! Grab the American flag but only if you can Don t sit and relax in the finish area - o Go to recovery area then the Athletes Village Food and water available there Doping Control will be on site Photo ID is needed for any athlete called to doping control Pick up your bags at bag-drop-off, pick up your bike If You are whisked to medical Call for the Team Doctor, Dr. Getzin, or a Team Manager, Tim Yount, Lauren Rios Photo cameras at finish can t crawl must be upright 47

48 Post Race Procedures Results/penalties will be posted as soon as available in the athlete village - can also find them on triathlon.org Do not alter numbers in any fashion you will need these to check out of transition. 48

49 Last minute reminders Be safe when riding! The roads will not be closed prior to the event. It is advised to ride early in the morning to avoid traffic. Always wear a helmet...even post event! Layout all items needed for the event the night before the event. Leg and arm warmers are allowed on the bike and run but can only be removed in TA. The Team USA cycling jacket or a clear jacket is allowed. Long sleeved shirts underneath your uniform are allowed but must be worn the entire event. MUST wear you bib number on the back on the bike and on the front on the run. 49

50 Awards Ceremony Procedures Standard Triathlon Awards Ceremony Sunday, September 17th at 8:00pm First three athletes of each category are requested to be at the meeting-point (right side of stage) at approximately thirty minutes before your age group is called. If you are a podium finisher, wear your parade outfit! 50

51 Banner Patches - $5/each Beanies - $12/each Team Merchandise Cash (USD) or Check ONLY. For your protection, we will not accept credit cards. All items will be sold on the first floor of the Inntel Hotel. 51

52 Good Luck, Team USA! Team USA wishes all athletes the best of luck at the 2017 ITU Grand Final! For emergency questions during the event, please reach out to one of the following managers. Tim Yount Lauren Rios