MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR

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1 IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg Athlete Guide 2018

2 2 MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR Dear athlete, We re very excited for you to be at the 4th IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg. Our entire team has worked hard to offer you an unforgettable experience of the unique cross-border triathlon in the Netherlands and Belgium. We hope you enjoythe race and most of all finish safely!! This year we have made improvements to the event set up by bringing the entire event area closer to the historic city centre of Maastricht. Transition area, event area, swim start and finish line are now in a radius of 250 meters. For the first time in the 40 year history of IRONMAN will briefings, award ceremony and banquets take place in a church. Also this year IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg will be the National Champioship long distance from the Netherlands. Last years we were voted no. 1 for best finish line party in Europe, and we can t wait to receive you there as you reach your personal goal, where you will hear those magic words you are an IRONMAN. A special thanks is going to all our volunteers who make this event possible. We would also thank the city of Maastricht and all public authorities for their cooperation and support fort his race. Enough with the words, we wish you lots of fun and succes at the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg With sportive regards, Emiel Frambach Race Director IRONMAN Maastricht-LImburg

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4 TIMETABLE Thursday, 2 nd of August :00am 06:00pm 10:00am 06:00pm 10:00am 06:00pm 01:00pm Friday, 3 rd of August :00am 09:00pm 10:00am 06:00pm 10:00am 21:00pm 10:00am 11:00am 12:00am 05:00pm SportExpo and Merchandise Store open, Kesselskade, Maastricht Registration open, Kesselskade, Maastricht Night Run & IRONKIDS Registration, Kesselskade, Maastricht Guided bike course tour (90 km.), Start: Transition Area, Maaspromenade, Maastricht SportExpo and Merchandise Store open, Kesselskade, Maastricht Registration open (included IRONKIDS), Kesselskade, Maastricht NightRun Registration, Kesselskade, Maastricht Guided run course tour, Start: Augustijnen kerk Pro-athletes press conference, Mosae Forum, Maastricht Pasta party/ Welcome banquet, Kesselskade, augistijnen kerk, Maastricht 12:00 am Pre-race briefing Pro-Athletes, Mosae Forum, Maastricht 01:00pm Pre-race briefing DE (including relay),, Kesselskade, augistijnen kerk, Maastricht 02:30pm Pre-race briefing EN (including relay), Kesselskade, augistijnen kerk, Maastricht 04:00pm Pre-race briefing NL (including relay), Kesselskade, augistijnen kerk, Maastricht 09:30pm 08:30pm 01:00am Saturday, 4 th of August :00am 10:30pm 08:15am 11:00am 10:00am 01:00pm 10:00am 06:00pm 10:00am 03:00pm 01:00pm 06:00pm Sunday, 5 th of August 2018 from 5:00am 06:30am Maastricht Sport IRONMAN Night Run, Kesselskade, Maastricht IRONMAN PRE-Party (IRONMAN DJ-Team), Kesselskade, augistijnen kerk, Maastricht Open water swim test, Griend, Maastricht IRONKIDS Registration, Griend, Maastricht IRONKIDS (ages 6-15), Griend, Maastricht SportExpo and Merchandise store open, Kesselskade, Maastricht Registration open, Kesselskade, Maastricht Bike Check-In, Transition Area, Maaspromenade, Maastricht Opening Transition Area, Maaspromenade, Maastricht Closing Transition Area, Maaspromenade, Maastricht 07:00am Start IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg :00am Start PRO-Athletes women 07:15 Uhr Start Agegroups (Rolling Start) 07:45 Uhr Start of Relays 10:00am 06:00pm 02:00pm 00:00am 03:00pm 06:30pm 01:00am 00:00pm SportExpo and Merchandise Store open, Kesselskade, Maastricht Finish Line Party (IRONMAN DJ Team), Markt, Maastricht Winner at the Finish Line, Market, Maastricht Bike Check-Out, Transition Area, Maaspromenade, Maastricht Cut Off Finish Line, Market, Maastricht Please note: Cut off for all athletes 16:15 hours after starting. 4

5 TIMETABLE ACCOMMODATION Monday, 6 th of August 10:00am 02:00pm 11:00am 12:30am SportExpo and Merchandise Store open, Kesselskade, Maastricht Award Banquet, Kesselskade, Augistijnen kerk, Maastricht 12:00am 14:00am Awards Ceremony and slot allocation for the IRONMAN World Championship Hawaii 2018, Kesselskade, Augistijnen kerk, Maastricht 06:30pm 09:00pm Volunteer Party, Kesselskade, Augistijnen kerk, Maastricht Accommodation We recommend our official hotels, which offer special conditions to make your stay at the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg as comfortable as possible. More information can be found on our website: Kruisherenhotel Maastricht Kruisherengang 19/ NW Maastricht Tel: +31 (0) kruisherenhotel@chateauhotels.nl Winseler Hof Tunnelweg XH Landgraaf Tel: +31 (0) winselerhof@chateauhotels.nl Château St. Gerlach Joseph Corneli Allée 1 NL-6301 KK Valkenburg aan de Geul Tel: +31 (0) gerlach@chateauhotels.nl Hotel BEAUMONT Wycker Brugstraat EC Maastricht Tel: +31 (0) info@beaumont.nl Amrâth Grand Hotel de l Empereur Stationsstraat BP Maastricht Tel: +31 (0) info@hotel-empereur.nl Hotel The Dutch Wilhelminasingel BK Maastricht Tel.: +31 (0) reservations@hotelthedutch.com Eden Hotels Noordhollandstraat AS, Amsterdam Postbus AC, Amsterdam Nederland +31 (0) Eurotel Lanaken Koning Albertlaan 264, 3620 Lanaken T. +32 (0) info@eurotel-lanaken.be 5

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7 MERCHANDISE SPORT EXPO PRIOR TO THE RACE IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg Merchandise Store and SportExpo The IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg Merchandise Store as well as the SportExpo are located at Kesselskade. Opening hours: Thu : 10:00 am 06:00 pm Fri : 10:00 am 09:00 pm Sat : 10:00 am 06:00 pm Sun : 10:00 am 06:00 pm Mon : 10:00 am 02:00 pm Race Office Race Bag Pickup The Race Bag Pickup is located on the Kesselskade in Maastricht. Operating hours are on August the 2 nd and 3 rd from 10:00am till 06:00pm, on August the 4 th from 10:00am till 03:00pm. Please bring a proof of a valid license and a valid photo ID with you. A license for the race day is available at Race Office for Euro The waiver has to be signed on site. Only relays have to print and bring the waiver signed from each starter. You can read the waiver on our homepage. In the Race Office the athlete will receive Athletes wristband Used to identify the athlete during the event weekend. This will be put on during registration, and worn on the wrist. It must be visible for access to athlete areas, and is not to be taken off until after bike Check-Out. 3 transition bags Blue for bike gear Red for run gear White pre-race bag and post-race clothing All 3 transition bags (blue, red, white) have to be dropped on Sunday at the swim start. The special needs bags will be handed out on race day at the info point in transition area from 05:00am. BIB number / race number stickers 1 BIB number for the athlete: It is allowed to use a band or strap. Please complete the emergency information on the backside of the BIB number! 1 sticker for the front of the bike helmet 2 stickers for the bike: Attach one at the rear brake cable, or on the seat-post. 3 stickers for transition bags (blue, red, white). Only marking transition bags with IM stickers is permitted, please do not write on them or use other stickers. Please ask for assistance if you are unsure about race stickers. Swim cap All Athletes have to wear the swim cap provided by the organizer. Tattoos Are optional. 7

8 PRIOR TO THE RACE Bike Check-In in the Transition Area The Bike Check-In is compulsory. Both the blue and the red transition bags have to be checked in together with the bike and helmet. You also need to bring your BIB number. It is necessary for the check in that you wear the athlete wristband. The Check-In counter is open Saturday the 4 th of August 01:00pm till 06:00pm at the Maaspromenade. It is essential to Check-In during these times. Check-In outside these times will not be allowed. Mandatory for all athletes 1. Bike (bike-race-number attached on the seat-post, under the saddle) 2. Bike helmet (race number placed on the front) 3. BIB (race number) 4. Helmet and race number have to be placed on the bike or in the blue transition bag; Bike shoes can be mounted on the pedals, or can be stored in the blue transition bag. No equipment is allowed on the floor around the bike! Transition Area There is a bike service near to transition area which is open between Check-In times. Transition area will be closed between the 6th of August at 06:00pm and the 5 th of August at 05:00am and guarded by security. Bikes and Helmets may not be removed out of transition area after Check-In. Check-In on race day morning is not possible. Timing chips Race chips will be supplied by the organizer and will be handed out to the athlete after Bike Check-In (Saturday) in the transition area. Athletes have to wear them on the left ankle. It s mandatory to wear the Race chip. No chip, no timing! The use of own chips is not allowed. Race chips provided by the organizer are in responsibility of the athlete. Race chips will be needed for Bike Check-Out. In case of loss the athlete has to pay a fee of Euro per chip. If the chip gets lost during the race a new chip has to be picked up in the transition area. Pre-Race Briefing The schedule for the pre-race briefings in different languages is listed on the time table on page 3. The participation at the pre-race briefing is mandatory. Welcome Banquet The Welcome Banquet with the choice of different pasta dishes takes place on the 3 th of August from 12:00am till 05:00pm at the Augustijnen kerk (Kesselskade, Maastricht) next to the Transition Area. The entry fee for IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg includes entry to the Welcome banquet. Weatheron Race Day Sunrise on the 5th of August will be at around 06:09am, sunset at around 09:15pm. The average daytime temperature in August is around 25 C. We will monitor the weather on race day. We reserve the right to cancel, modify or shorten any portion of the event for safety considerations. 8

9 RACE DAY INFORMATION Transition Area, Pre-Race Transition Area opens on Race Day at 05:00am and will be closed at 06:30am. Only athletes, IRONMAN staff and authorized persons have access to Transition Area. Coaches, managers, family members and spectators have no access to Transition Area. A service point in Transition Area provides bike support including air-pumps prior to the race from 05:00am. You may bring your own pump, but must give it to a family member or friend before the race start. Pumps will not be accepted in the white bag. The organizer accepts no responsibility for an athlete s air-pumps. 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 swim start before the race and will await its owner in the Athletes Garden near the Finish Line. Special needs bags can also be dropped off at the same location. Swim, Start Before the swim start, every athlete has to enter the Transition Area. This is open 05:00am to 06:30am. Warmup: There is no warm-up in the water. Athletes can, however, warm up at in the swim start area. At 07:00am the professional female athletes start the race. Between 07:15am and 07:45am all other athletes will start the race (rolling start). At 07:45am the relays will start. The swim course consists of one lap. There will not be an Australian Exit behind the provincial government building. Athletes must enter the river via the official starting area so the timing chip is activated. It is forbidden to swim in the surrounding area orjump over fences. The timing mat is located directly on the pontoon at the steps. Every athlete has to pass it while entering the water. After completing the swim course the athletes have to leave the river at the official swim exit, crossing the timing mat again. If the athlete leaves the water on another place, the timing mat will not be scanned and it will be assumed the athlete is still in the river. The emergency rescue procedure will then take place. The athlete will be responsible for the costs. Wearing socks during the swim is not allowed. In case it is forbidden to wear a wetsuit, no swimsuits with rubber and/or neoprene will be permitted. Athletes with glasses can store them on a table at swim start/exit. For the identification (BIB number) of the glasses, the athlete is personally responsible. The decision whether the athletes will swim with or without wet suit is going to be announced one hour before the start of the race. Swim Cut Off-time: 2 hours 20 minutes (after your Race Start) ROLLING SWIM START As part of IRONMAN ongoing race development and improvements, the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg will be using a 'Rolling Swim Start'. Athletes will line up according to their realistic predicted swim time in groups of 10 minutes e.g. <60, 70, 80, 90 etc. Every 5 seconds we will send out 10 to 12 athletes. It will take approximately 20 minutes to get the entire field across the swim start line. Once the age group athletes have started, the relay teams can start. This will be at 07:30am earliest. 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! For further information please visit ironman.com. 9

10 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 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 changing 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 sunglasses are allowed to be stored ON the bike. The ground beneath the bike has to stay clear! Leaving Transition Area Cut Off-time: 2 hours 30 minutes (after Race Start) Bike The bike section is a time-trial for each single athlete and consists of a 2-loop course. The bike course is closed for public traffic. Athletes still have to be prepared for oncoming traffic and stay on the right side of the course. IRONMAN 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 is responsible for stopping at the very next penalty tent following the infringement. The exact position of the tents will be described in the Pre-Race Briefing. These will be marked clearly. The Bike Course provides five fully equipped aid stations per lap. 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 17 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 tyres). It is mandatory to drive on the right side on the bike course. Penalty tent 1: 41,2 km. Kleine Spouwen, BE Penalty tent 3: 88,3/176,6 km. Markt, Maastricht. Shortly before Transition Area, Maastricht. Transition Bike Run After completing the Bike Course, the athlete has to rack the bike on his own, volunteers will not assist. The bikes will be put back at the spot it was racked before the swim. 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. Cut off 2nd lap: pm Cut Off-time after Swim and Bike: 10 hours (after Race Start) Run While running please keep right, take care of other athletes and let them overtake if necessary. The Run Course is a 4-loop course. Due to fair play and safety the Run Course is open for athletes only. Any accompaniment is forbidden. For visual control you will receive a wristband by finishing each lap. You have to keep these wristbands fully visible at all times. Entering the Finish Line is allowed with the four differently coloured wristbands only. Staff members will show you the way to the Finish Line. Signs will also indicate the right way. 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 awayand he/she has to stop immediately for 1 minute. The Run Course provides six Aid Stations plus one water station when leaving Transition Area. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, please see page 25 of this Race Information. Cut Off-time after Swim, Bike and Run: 16 hours 15 minutes after your start, latest at 00:00am at the Finish line 10

11 RACE DAY INFORMATION AFTER THE RACE Special Needs The organizer announces that special needs are in the athlete s own responsibility. Bags (Orange for Bike and Black for Run) will be available by request on Sunday morning at the Info point in T1. A service will be provided to drop off the Special Need -bags at the swim start on Sunday morning. Only the bags provided by the organizer will be delivered to the aid stations on the course! Transport and storage will be handled by the IRONMAN staff. It s in the own responsibility of the athlete to find and grab his numbered Special Need - bag on the table at the aid stations. All bags, which were not used during the event will be trashed. You cannot let your support staff hand over any personal nutrition / special needs. A breach of the rules will result in a disqualification because of unauthorized acceptance of aid. No-Show and early race breakoff If an athlete can t compete on race day (e.g. due to illness), or stops the race early, it s necessary to inform a referee / responsible person or someone in charge at the transition area. In case the athlete does not sign out, the timing-chip is still active. This may arise in costs for search and rescue (u.c.c. for the athlete himself), as the organizer assumes an emergency situation and will initiate.. appropriate measures. Medical Support The Medical Team of IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg guarantees an optimum of medical support at any time. During the race doctors and first aid personnel will attend the Swim Course, each Aid Station along the Bike Course and the Run Course. When crossing the Finish Line every athlete is taken care of by the Finish Area Team, and a doctor will be on hand to check physical conditions. Afterwards, a member of the Finish Area Team will lead the athlete to the Athletes Garden. Please obey the orders of the medical staff at all times. Since hot summer weather is expected it is necessary to drink plenty of water and especially isotonic drinks during the race and after the finish. 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. Doping Tests For all professional athletes see the regulations of the IRONMAN Pro Membership. In the case an age group athlete has to go to a doping test and is taking medicine please check A late filing is not possible (we recommend storing the document in the white transition bag). Athletes Garden Recover and relax in the Athletes Garden of the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg. The Athletes Garden is located right behind the Finish Line. The Athletes Garden offers separate shower facilities, changing rooms and refreshment zones, as well as regeneration massage and medical support. The entrance to the Athletes Garden is free of charge but limited to athletes and staff members with explicit permission only. This area is not for family or friends of the athlete. Finisher-Shirts, Medals and certificates Finisher Shirts and medals will be handed out at the finish line. Certificates will be also available for download after the event. Engraving of the medals and printing of the finisher shirts will be offered in the Athletes Garden. 11

12 AFTER THE RACE Bike Check-Out at Transition Area The Bike Check-Out is located at the Transition Area. Operating hours on race day from 06:30pm till 01:00am. The organizer s supervision for bikes ends at 01:00am. Bikes are returned in exchange for the race-chip. Bikes won t be returned if athlete is not able to show his race-chip. If the chip is lost the athlete has to show a valid identity card/passport. Personal belongings that have been left in the Transition Areas 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 won t be accepted any more. Awards Ceremony The Finisher Banquet takes place on Monday the 6th of August from 11:00am till 12:30am at the Augustijnen kerk, Kesselskade, Maastricht. The awardceremony starts at 12:00pm. Trophies and prizes are handed out personally only. Trophies and prizes which have not been picked up will expire. The entry fee forironman Maastricht-Limburg includes one ticket forthe Finisher Banquet. Slot allocation for IRONMAN World Championship, Hawaii 2018 IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg allocates 40 slots for the IRONMAN World Championship 2018 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you qualify in the 2018 edition of IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg you are eligible to compete in the IRONMAN World Championship Hawaii 2018 only. All competitors who wish to make use of their qualification slots have to be present at slot allocation which is taking place on the 7th of August after the awards ceremony at the Party Area. As not each competitor will make use of his slot, other athletes will advance after a special WTC allocation system till all slots are allocated. The organizer emphasizes particularly that he has the last decision as to this allocation of slots. The qualification fee is 950,00 US$ and has to be paid on the spot. Only credit cards will be accepted. The allocation of slots for the IRONMAN World Championship 2018 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. 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 M F M85+ 0 F Attention Only Age Group Athletes are eligible to receive Age Group World Championship qualifying Slots. Athletes holding current Professional or Elite status with any ITU Member National Triathlon Governing Body, WTC s Pro Membership program or having raced as an elite athlete in any international events during the calendar year, are not eligible for Age Group Slots. Athletes may not at the time of the event, nor at the time of the World Championship event they have qualified for, hold professional or elite status. Any change in an athletes status prior to any event participation or a qualified World Championship event must be disclosed to WTC immediately. Failure of Athlete to make such disclosure will be cause for disqualification from such Event and may result in sanction from WTC Events. 12

13 AFTER THE RACE Results A complete list of results will be published Monday, after the Race, at 11:00am at the Awards Party. To determine the final race results there will be a session with the court of arbitration the day after the race between 10:00am and 10:30am. The venue will be the place of the awards ceremony. The court of arbitration consists of following persons: the RaceDirector 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 only be raised at the Awards Party on-site. After the race all results will be shown on Lost and Found Lost and found equipment is collected during the race and the race week at the Info-Point. There you can pick them up. The opening hours for the InfoPoint are Friday to Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. After the race we will bring the lost and found equipment to the awards ceremony and you can pick up your stuff there. If you do not pick up your belongings at the race, we will contact you after the race (if we can connect the lost and found stuff to you). We will ship them to you and charge you a shipping fee from your credit card initially you paid with. We will ship finisher shirts and medals without any costs if you have finished the race and didn t get one. The organizer accepts no liability. 13

14 COMPETITION RULES Main changes in regulations 2018 You can find the official rules and regulations of all IRONMAN events here: 1. Yellow cards will result in a 60-second time penalty. Bike-course time penalties will be served in the next penalty box; run-course time penalties will be served at the point of the rule violation 2. Any athlete who accumulates three cards regardless of the color will be disqualified 3. Disc brakes are allowed globally at all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races 4. Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches and two-way radios in any distractive manner during the race. A distractive manner includes but is not limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, and taking photographs. Using a communication device in a distractive manner during the race will result in a disqualification 5. The helmet can either be placed on the bike or be packed in the blue transition bag. If you pack your helmet in the blue transition bag, you have to wear the helmet with closed chinstrap before leaving the transition tent. After completing the bike course, you can either leave the helmet on the bike or pack it in the red transition bag. If you pack your helmet in the red transition bag, you may open the chinstrap only after entering the transition tent. A violation of this rule will result in a yellow card (60-second time penalty). 6. It is not allowed to get own nutrition/ special needs handed over by supporters. Every external support for athletes is prohibited and will result in a disqualification. On race day morning athletes can get a special needs bag (bike orange, run black) at the info point next to the transition area 1, which will be delivered to the special needs areas by the organizer. The special needs area on the bike course is located behind the first aid station; the one on the run course is located behind the water station. Only the bags provided by the organizer will be delivered. Not used special needs bags will be disposed! Please note that the competition rules may vary from venue to venue. We will inform you about event-specific regulations during the race briefings. 14

15 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 Event-specific 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. In general using headsets or headphones or other communication devices (unless pre-approved by the Head Referee) are not allowed during competition. Littering only in and immediately after the aid station. Littering outside the designed area leads to disqualification. Cards: yellow card: 1-minute Time Penalty blue card: 5-minutes Time Penalty red card: disqualification (the athlete can go on with the race, but will not be in the result list). If a yellow card violation is not corrected by the athlete, a red card canfollow. 15

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18 SWIM COURSE ON RACE DAY Category Start Time Swim Cap F PRO 07:00 am Pink NTB From 07:15am Yellow Men From 07:15 am Black Women From 07:15 am White Tri Club From 07:15 am Grey Relays 07:45 am Green AWA Gold 18

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22 BIKE COURSE AID STATIONS Aid Stations on the bike course There are five aid stations per lap. All aid stations are set up the same way. The drinks are handed in 750ml sport bottles. Water Coke (diluted with water) ENERVIT ISOTONIC Drink Orange In Addition there are: Bananas (halved) ENERVIT Bar orange and apricote (halved) ENERVIT Gel orange At the water station only water and ISO will be offered. 22

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25 RUN COURSE AID STATIONS Aid Stations on the Run Course There are six aid stations and one water station per lap. All aid station are set up in the same order. Drinks: ENERVIT ISOTONIC Drink Water Coke (diluted with water) Red Bull (diluted with water) (2:3) All drinks are offered in cups. Food: ENERVIT Bar orange and apricot ENERVIT Gel orange Bananas, oranges, apples & crackers At the water stations only Water and ISO will be offered. 25

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28 BIKE CHECK-IN What do you receive White bag Special needs bag Timing chip How does bike Check-In work Officials check, if your bike complies with the race requirements Rack your bike at your race number Rack your blue and red bags at your race number Collect your timing chip, white bag and special needs bag at transition exit What do you need to bring BIB Number Athlete wristband Bike Red and blue bags Helmet Important information Bike, helmet, and bags must have stickers on it. It is only permitted to use IM stickers. Helmets canbe hung on the bike orin blue bag. Pumps are not allowed in the blue bag. Anything on the floor in transition will be removed. No BIB number and no wristband = No entry 28

29 RACE DAY Race transition Please remember: No nudity before the changing tent Make sure you throw the red or blue bag into the drop zone after changing Transitionbefore the race Pumps will be available during pre-race opening of transition Please get there early to check your equipment 29

30 BIKE CHECK-OUT What do you need to bring BIB Number Athlete wristband How does bike Check-Out work Collect your blue bag, red bag and bike 30

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32 RELAY TEAMS Briefing Athletes are free to attend the Dutch, English, or German pre-race briefings. This must be attended by at least one member of the team. Registration Registration can be done by any member of the team, as long as he brings the waiver signed by all athletes of the team. Please download the waiver online. Relay athletes do not need licenses. Relay teams will receive: 1 timing chip, 1 white transition bag, 1 BIB number. Bike Check-In Relay teams have to check in their bikes the same as individual athletes. However, it is not necessary to check in coloured bags as athletes do not have to change clothes. The athlete has to check in the helmet attached to the bike. Transition Area Relay teams have their own section in the transition area. This can be accessed via the south side of the tent and will be clearly signed during race weekend. Race Chip The timing chip and BIB number will be used as a baton. It has to be handed from Swimmer to Biker to Runner. Bike Check-Out can only be done with the timing chip and a race number. Swimmer On Sunday morning, the Swimmer can bring a sports bag into the Transition Area. The bag can be deposited in the Transition Area and picked up again after the swim in the relay teams area. Biker The Biker can bring a sports bag with equipment. This can be brought on Sunday morning to the transition area, and kept in the relay teams area. Runner The Runner will get a white bag. This can be brought on Sunday morning to the transition are and it will be transported to the Athletes Garden by IRONMAN staff. 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 all participants is 18 years. 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. 32

33 SIDE EVENTS Maastricht Sport IRONMAN Night Run The previous Maastricht Sport Nightrun was a great success and we are happy to continue this event in the third edition of the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg. It is a 5 km fun run, so it is suitable for all levels and ages! Anyone can start the race on Friday 3rd of August at 09:30pm, and enjoy being a part of such an event. However, be sure to come early for the warm up! The race will start at the Kesselskade in front of the Augustijnen kerk, Maastricht, and a one loop course through Maastricht centre is planned! It will be a lot of fun for everyone involved, with music, the support of local residents, volunteers and all participants making a great atmosphere. Once the race is over, everyone is welcome to join the IRONMAN pre-party, at the Griend, Maastricht with our DJ Team from 08:30pm until 01:00am. We look forward to seeing you then, and making it a fun and enjoyable evening! At 09:30pm the warm-up by Maastricht Sport will start at de Griend, Maastricht. Make sure you are there! The online registration fee is 15,- (plus 8% active fee = 16,20 ; via credit card or bank transfer). The fee for on site registration is 20,- On site registration: Thursday 10:00am 06:00pm and Friday from 10:00 am 09:00pm at Griend, Maastricht (payment only in cash). We re looking forward to see you! Online registration, course maps and further information at: >> << MaastrichtSport IRONKIDS On the way to the third edition of IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg, the youngsters in this region can play a part of the fun in the city. The young athletes can participate in events with various formats and locations to engage with not only the Maastricht region but also surrounding towns. All events are designed for kids from the age of 6 to 15 years. Maastricht Sport IRONKIDS Maastricht will take place on the Griend, Maastricht on the 4th August starting from 10:00 AM. In this area the young athletes will get to experience a triathlon, by being a part of the build up to the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg on Sunday. Spectators are also expected to turn up to watch local IRONKIDS participate safely and have fun! All children must cycle with a helmet. We advise to practice swimming in open water beforehand. Online-Registration is possible until 30th of July Price: 10,00 EUR + 8% Active fee (via credit card or bank transfer). Late registration is open from 10.00am pm on August 2nd and 3rd and from 08.15am am on Saturday 4th of August. Late registration fee is 15,00. Please come on time to register your child, check the bike in and collect a t-shirt, race number and wristband, also when you ve registered online. The waiver signed by parents has to be handed in at registration. You can download the on our website (see below). On-site registrations will be served on a first come, first served basis. We advise you to register online or coming as early aspossible to fill the final slots available. Online-Registrierung, course maps and further information at: >> << 33

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36 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Swim Smart 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 Swim Smart Top 10 Checklist for you to support you with your race preparations. If you are involved in an accident Athlete Spectator: The police has to be called! You have to stay until the police has arrived! Athlete Athlete: Communicate with each other, whether both of you can continue. If not, both athletes have to stay until the police arrives. 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 offuture 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! Race Photography FINISHER PIX NEVER FORGET YOUR RACE! Your race is in safe hands! FinisherPix will be at the IRONMAN Maastricht to cover your race hours after the end of the race your personal race photos will be available here: 36

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39 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All World Athletes All World Athletes 2018 (best 10% of each Age Group) will receive the following onsite benefits: Priority Bike Racks (low Bib numbers after Pro Athletes) Priority access to Athletes Registration (separate branded desk) Priority access to Bike Check-In (separate branded line) All World Athlete Logoon RaceBib Inclusion in Event Program on Screen (Athlete Welcoming and Awards) Special All World Athlete Swim Cap TriClub Race The IRONMAN Mastricht Limburg is one of the 17 qualifying races of the European, Middle East and African IRONMAN TriClub Championship series. If you are racing for a TriClub please check if you are listed on the TriClub start list You can find the TriClub team onsite at the IRONMAN Athlete Corner (near Registration) We are offering a TriClub Village onsite for your club members and supporters. Check out the separate TriClub result list after the race TOP3 clubs in each division will be qualified for the European, Middle East and African IRONMAN TriClub Championship series and awarded on stage TriClub Logo on race bib Special TriClub swim cap 39

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