Athletes briefing EC Cross Triathlon

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1 WELCOME Athletes briefing EC Cross Triathlon Schluchsee, July 18th :00 hrs

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

3 Welcome and Introductions Denis Jaeger ETU Vice-President (FRA) Sandro Salerno General Manager Tnatura (ITA) Sabrina Pfrengle LOC Sven Benitz Race Director Ulli Zierl Race Referee (GER) Ton Bloothoofd Technical Delegate (NED) Holger Wackerhage Assistant Technical Delegate (GER)

4 Competition Jury Ton Bloothoofd, Chair Denis Jaeger - ETU Peter Mayerlen - BWTV

5 Schedule and Timelines (Elite/U23/Junior/para) Saturday 18:30 hrs 20:00 hrs Race pack pick-up 18:30 hrs 22:00 hrs Pasta Party

6 Schedule and Timelines (Elite/U23/Junior/para) Sunday 07:00 hrs - 08:15 hrs Registration Open (entrance TA) 07:00 hrs - 08:30 hrs Transition Area open 08:20 hrs 08:35 hrs Warm-up area open 08:40 hrs Line up Elite/U23 08:50 hrs Athletes introduction and swim to startline Wave arrangement (para/jun/ag) 09:00 hrs Start Wave 1 (Elite/U23)

7 Schedule and Timelines (Elite/U23/Junior/para) Sunday 09:00 Wave 2 (Junior/AG) move to startline (beach) 09:03 Start Wave 2 Wave 3 (para s) move to startline (water start) 09:04 Start Wave 3 (para s) 10:45 Start Open Race 14:00 hrs 15:30 hrs Medal ceremony

8 Package pick-up (AG, open race) Schluchsee Halle! The package contains: 2 decals (tattoo s) one decal left arm one decal right leg Swim cap MTB number (cycle) Bib number (run) Some presents Check the contents of your package before you leave registration!!!

9 Check-in procedures (Elite/U23/Junior/para) Athletes Lounge Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) photos taken of each uniform. Body marking check Timing chip distribution 1 for the left ankle Swim cap distribution

10 Check-in procedures (AG) Entrance TA Uniform check (country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) Body marking check Timing chip check (timing chip on the left ankle) Swim cap check (presence)

11 Check-in procedures (1) Transition Area Bike check (Bike mechanic available): Maximum tyre diameter 29 Minimum cross section 1,5 Clip-ons handle bars are not allowed Traditional road handlebars are not allowed

12 Check-in procedures (1) Transition Area Traditional MTB bar ends are authorized 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. Helmet check Decals and Bib number present

13 TA behaviour (Elite/U23) All equipment used in the box Bike shoes on the bike or in front of the box Running shoes in front of the box Helmet on the bike (unfastened) Sun glasses on the bike Bags to the bag drop-off

14 TA behaviour (AG, Junior, Open) All equipment within the designated area Bike shoes on the bike or at the front side of your area Running shoes at the front side of your area Towels are authorized Helmet on the bike Sun glasses on the bike Bags to the bag drop-off

15 Check-in procedures (1)

16 Pre-start Procedure (1) <Insert Event Logo>

17 Pre-start Procedure (Elite, U23) Athlete Introduction: 20 minutes before start - line-up at the gate (TO s and volunteers will help) Enter the water and go to the start line Select your position and stay behind the line!

18 Pre-start Procedure (AG/Junior) Start preparation: 20 minutes before start gather in the prestart area (volunteers wil help) (sign: Wave 2 ) After start Elite/U23 move to beach start line Select your position and stay behind the line! Be kind to each other: we all want to have a save and sportive race!

19 Pre-start Procedure (Paratriathlete) Start preparation: 20 minutes before start gather in the prestart area at the left side of the beach (volunteers wil help) After start Wave 2 (AG/Junior) go to the start line during athletes introduction Select your position and stay behind the line!

20 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

21 False Start Procedures False start Example 1: Massive false start Several horn blasts/whistles 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 15 seconds in TA1(standard distance) or 10 seconds in TA1 (sprint distance). During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!

22 The Course Courses Category Swim Bike Run Elite 2 laps of 750 m 2 laps of 15 km 4 laps of 2,5 km U23 2 laps op 750 m 2 laps of 15 km 4 laps of 2,5 km AG 2 laps op 750 m 2 laps op 15 km 4 laps of 2,5 km Para triathletes 1 lap of 750 m 1 lap of 15 km 2 laps of 2,5 km Junior 1 lap of 750 m 1 lap of 15 km 2 laps of 2,5 km Open race 1 lap of 750 m 1 lap of 15 km 2 laps of 2,5 km

23 The Course

24 Swim course (Elite/U23) Water temperature: 20 C Wetsuit not allowed 2 laps (total distance of 1500 m) Distance to the first turn buoy <lenght in meter>m Take cap, goggles to transition into your box/designated area

25 Swim course (AG/Open) Water temperature: 20 C Wetsuit allowed 2 laps (total distance of 1500 m) Distance to the first turn buoy <lenght in meter>m Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into your box/designated area

26 Swim course (Junior/para tri) Water temperature: 20 C Wetsuit allowed 1 laps (total distance of 750 m) Distance to the first turn buoy <lenght in meter>m Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into your box/designated area

27 Swim course Map <Insert Swim Course Map>

28 Transition Area (Elite/U23) Wooden Bike Racks number of racks

29 Transition Area (Elite/U23) Bikes with rear wheel in rack Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike Bags to the bag drop-off Goggles & swim caps into the box Mount line at the end of the TA

30 Transition Flow

31 Bike course (Elite, U23, AG, open) 2 laps (total distance of 30 km) Hilly and (very!) technical Marked with blue arrows Drafting is allowed in all the categories, but not between men and women. 1 Wheel Station 1 Team wheel station At the far end in the neighbourhood of the brewery Lap Counter: none

32 Bike course (Junior/para triathletes) 1 lap (total distance of 15 km) Hilly and (very!) technical Marked with blue arrows Drafting is allowed in all the categories, but not between men and women. 1 Wheel Station 1 Team wheel station At the far end in the neighbourhood of the brewery Lap Counter: none

33 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)>

34 Bike Course Map Course characteristics

35 Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

36 Run course (Elite, U23, AG, open) 4 laps (total distance of 10 km) Marked with red arrows Aid stations: 2 per lap For locations see the map Sealed water Discard plastic bottles within 50 m after the aid station (littering zone) Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

37 Run course (Junior, paratriathletes) 2 laps (total distance of 5 km) Marked with red arrows Aid stations: 2 per lap For locations see the map Sealed water Discard plastic bottles within 50 m after the aid station (littering zone) Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

38 Run Course Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter & finish chute) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap)

39 Run Penalty Box (Elite, U23, AG, open) The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 e..x.: 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: 200 m before the Transition Area Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes) Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you don t stop DSQ

40 Run Penalty Box (Junior, paratriathletes) The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 e..x.: 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: 200 m before the Transition Area 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

41 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 s(swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. Rack the bike inside your own space: In case of Traditional bike rack, the bike must be racked with at least one side of the handlebar or the seatpost with 0,5m to the name plate. In case of Individual bike race, the bike must be racked with the front wheel to the designated rack.

42 Post-race Procedures Medal Presentation - protocol at 14:00 hrs Dress up

43 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 upgade pass, but only for team doctors!

44 Coaches areas Accreditation Every coach, if approved by the NF, has to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue. Additional sport-specific coaches areas After the aid station in the neighbourhood of the TA Upgrade pass needed to enter these areas. Passes are given by NF according to the number of athletes entered. 1-3 athletes = 2 pass, 4-6 athletes = 3 passes, 7-9 athletes = 4 passes, athletes = 5 passes

45 Important Updates {If applicable}

46 Weather forecast Temp Weather Friday 26 ºC Sunny Saturday 25 ºC Cloudy, rain, thunderstorm? Sunday 25 ºC Cloudy, rain, thunderstorm?

47 Good Luck!