<Insert Event Logo> 22nd & 23rd July 2017 Elite Athletes Briefing
Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables for Semi-Finals Check-in and Procedures Pre Start and Start Procedures The course for Semi-Finals Qualification, Schedule and Course for the Finals Post Race Procedures Weather forecast
Welcome and Introductions Ian Howard ITU Board Member Chris Kitchen ETU Board Member Eriketti Margari ITU Team Leader John Petrides ITU Technical Delegate Line Amlund Hagen ITU Assistant TD Dr. Gályász, András ITU Medical Delegate Dr. Béla Varga ITU Race Referee Tibor Lehmann Event Director Gergely Márkus Race Director Balázs Márkus Co-Chair of LOC
Competition Jury John Petrides Chair Chris Kitchen ETU Board Member Chair ITU Multisport Commitee Zita Szabo General Secretary of Hungarian Triathlon NF
Schedule and Timelines Thursday 20 July 18:00 Athletes Briefing and Registration Race package pick-up Your race package includes: - helmet stickers ( 3) - bike sticker (1) - bag sticker (1) same as bike number - body decals ( 4 ) - both arms and both legs - accreditation: give access to athletes lounge on race day - Ticket for final banquet in Kazinczy Hall Transportation Fees have to be paid before race package pick up can be made 19:00 Parade of Flags in Town Square
Schedule and Timelines Friday 21 July 08:30 9:00 Bike Course Familiarisation Final Course, 2 Loops (with Juniors) Front of Hotel Phoenix Prompt Start, Do NOT be Late 9:00 10:00 Swim Course Familiarisation You are not permitted to swim in the lake out side these times
Schedule and Timelines Saturday 22 July Women & Men 13:30 15:00 Athletes Lounge Open- ALL Athletes Lounge 14:45 15:15 Transition Check In - ALL Transition Area 14:45 Swim Warm up area open Lake Stops 5 minutes before to 1 minute after each start 15:32 Semi Final 1 Elite Women Start Area 15:54 Semi Final 2 Elite Women Start Area 16:21 Semi Final 1 Elite Men Start Area 16:41 Semi Final 2 Elite Men Start Area 17:01 Semi Final 3 Elite Men Start Area 18:00 18:30 Transition Check out 19:00 20:00 Registration for Finalists Hotel Phoenix Sticker on accreditation
Access to venue and map
Access to venue and map
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Bike check: Handlebars, Frames, Wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule), saddle position Bike Mechanic in Athletes Lounge Body marking check (both arms and legs) Timing chip distribution (1 for the left ankle) Swim cap distribution Leave bags in athletes lounge
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform & race gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) Photographs will be taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ Uniforms have to comply with the ITU Uniform Rules, with ITU logo, family name, country code, and respect on the sponsors logo sizes and location. In case of non-compliance, you may be requested to cover some logos with black tape. Details on the website: http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/uniform_rules
Check-in procedures Transition Area 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 the run penalty box. Running Shoes (equipment) outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels collected at TA & returned to athletes lounge (tag the wheels by athlete number or team!) To add any equipment to the bike, you must have obtained approval from the Technical Delegate up until 10 minutes after the end of the Athletes Briefing
The Course for the Semi Final
The Course for the Semi Final Swim 750m 3 laps of 250m Bike 20 km 2 laps of 10 km ( Flat Good Surface) Run 5 km 3 laps of 1.66 km ( Flat 2 AID Stations/Lap)
Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 5 minutes before start: line-up in the Call Room ITU Swim Caps must be worn during Line Up Jog to the pontoon when you are introduced Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result in DSQ
Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the referee announces On your mark Electronic horn blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.
False Start Procedures False start Example : Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you 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 10 seconds in TA1. During the time penalty, athlete cannot touch any of their equipment!
Swim course Water temperature: 26.5 C (Today at 12:15) Non Wetsuit Swim (Wetsuit not allowed) 3 laps (total distance of 750m); anti-clockwise Distance to the first turn buoy = 102m. Keep all the buoys on your left shoulder Swim behavior will be closely monitored inc. video Take cap and goggles to transition into your box For swim warm up, walk down steps and dive into water from buoys. Do not walk in warm up area.
Semi Final Swim Course Distance from SWIM EXIT to TA= 160m
Swim Course To 1 st Buoy Short Film (Film is 36 seconds long) Play twice; 1. Show athletes congestion at 1 st buoy 2. Show athletes TO s filming turn buoy s TO in boat TO on side of lake TO at end of lake Therefore 3 TO s filming turn buoy s
Transition Area Semi Final Traditional Bike Racks only numbers will be used Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike, only run equipment on floor outside box Goggles & swim caps into the box. Not doing so > time penalty Mount line at the end of the TA (green line) Dismount line at the beginning of TA (red line)
Semi Final Transition Flow Dismount Line Team Wheel Station Mount Line
Semi Final Transition Flow BIKE COURSE DISMOUNT M3 W2 M2 W1 M1 SWIM EXIT
Semi Final Bike course 2 laps (total distance of 20km) anti-clockwise flat 2 Wheel Stations 1 Neutral wheel station (can be used both sides) 1 Team wheel station For locations see the map No Lap Counting for Saturday Semi-Finals Speed humps at crossing points and cats eyes Lapped athletes are out of the race
Semi Final Bike course U-turn Littering Zone 170m Both Sides 2-Lap bike course Neutral wheelstation Team wheelstation
Caution Caution signal: sharp whistles and or red flags
Semi Final Transition Flow 2 RUN DISMOUNT M3 W2 M2 W1 M1
Semi Final Transition 2 Bike must be racked with both sides of the handle bar, both brake levers or the saddle within 50cm of the rack number All equipment already used must be deposited in the box (ie; Helmet)
Semi Final Run course 3 laps (total distance of 5km) - clockwise No lap counter!!!!! Aid stations: 2 per lap For locations see the map Water Discard bottles & litter in Littering Zones Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area
The Semi Final Run Course Penalty Box <Insert TV Show Animation, if applicable> Aid + litter Aid+ litter 3 laps
Run Penalty Box Rule The penalty box is for infringements in: Swim, 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 and swim behaviour will be videotaped for infringements) Location: 150m 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
Qualification for the Final Elite Women Top 14 from each Semi Final will qualify for the Final The fastest 2 non qualifiers will also qualify for the Final Rule: Athletes from different heats with the same time (in seconds), which are tied in the last qualifying position, will qualify for the final, increasing the number of athletes in the Final. Bring Accreditation when registering for final. In case of athletes withdrawing from the final, replacement will be made by the first athlete who has not qualified. The replacement will happen if the number of athletes in the final drops down to below 30 athletes. (a random selection will be made from those athletes who have the same time). The deadline for the replacements will be at 20:30 on Saturday 22 July
Qualification for the Final Elite Men Top 9 from each Semi Final will qualify for the Final The fastest 3 non qualifiers will also qualify for the Final Rule: Athletes from different heats with the same time (in seconds), which are tied in the last qualifying position, will qualify for the final, increasing the number of athletes in the Final. Bring Accreditation when registering for final. In case of athletes withdrawing from the final, replacement will be made by the first athlete who has not qualified. The replacement will happen if the number of athletes in the final drops down to below 30 athletes. (a random selection will be made from those athletes who have the same time). The deadline for the replacements will be at 20:30 on Saturday 22 July
Schedule and Timelines FINALS Sunday 23 July 14:15 15:15 Athletes Lounge Open (Registration) All 15:00 15:30 Transition Check In All 15:00 15:30 Swim Warm Up Elite Women 15:45 FINAL Elite Women 15:45 16:45 Athletes Lounge Open Elite Men 16:15 16:55 Swim Warm Up Elite Men 17:10 FINAL Elite Men 18:15 Medal Ceremony Top 3 All 18:15 19:00 Transition Check Out All 19:30 Final Banquet Kazinczy Hall 21:00 Medal Ceremony Top 20 Town Square
Access to venue and map - Final
Check-in procedures - Final Athletes Lounge New race numbers Bike check: Handlebars, Frames, Wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule), saddle position Bike Mechanic in athletes Lounge Body marking check (both arms and both legs) Timing chip distribution (1 for the left ankle ) Swim cap distribution Leave bags in athletes lounge
Check-in procedures - Final Athletes Lounge Uniform & race gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) Photographs will be taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DQF! Uniforms have to comply with the ITU Uniform Rules, with ITU logo, family name, country code, and respect on the sponsors logo sizes and location. In case of non-compliance, you may be requested to cover some logos with black tape. Details on the website: http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/unifor m_rules
Check-in procedures - Final Transition Area 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 Run Penalty Box Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels collected at TA & returned to athletes lounge (tag the wheels by athlete number or team!) To add any equipment to the bike, you must have obtained approval from the Technical Delegate up until 10 minutes after the end of the Athletes Briefing
Pre-start Procedure - Final Athlete Introduction: 5 minutes before start: line-up in the Call Room ITU Swim Cap must be worn during line up Jog to the pontoon when you are introduced Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result in DQF
Start Procedure - Final Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the Race Referee announces On your mark Electronic horn blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.
False Start Procedures Final False start Example : Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you 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 10 seconds in TA1. During the time penalty, athlete cannot touch any of their equipment!
The Course for the Final Swim 750m 3 laps of 250m Bike 20km 8 laps of 2.5km (Flat Good Surface) Run 5km 4 laps of 1.25km (Flat 2 AID Stations/Lap)
Swim course Water temperature:) 26.5 C (Today at 12:15) Non Wetsuit Swim (Wetsuit not allowed) 3 laps (total distance of 750m); anti-clockwise Distance to the first turn buoy = 102m. Keep all the buoys on your left shoulder Swim behavior will be closely monitored inc. video Take cap and goggles to transition into your box
Final Swim Course Distance from SWIM EXIT to TA = 150m Transition entrance from swim is now from the bottom Junior
Final Transition Area Individual Bike Racks number, name and country flag Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike only run equipment on floor outside box Goggles & swim caps into the box Bags to the Athletes Lounge Practice the flow of Transition T1 Rear wheel in rack, facing centre of Transition, exit using centre lane of Transition Mount line at the end of TA
MOUNT Transition 1 Flow - Final 1 2 3 Women 30 1 2 3 Men 30 SWIM EXIT
Final Bike course 8 laps (total distance of 20km) pass through TA Flat SPEED HUMPS WITH CATS EYES Big speed hump just before U turn 2 Wheel Stations 1 Neutral wheel station (can be used on both sides ) 1 Team wheel station For locations see the map Lap Counter (see position on map) Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner last biker case ( see map)
Final Bike course Littering Zone 170m Neutral wheelstation LAP COUNTER Penalty Box First runner last biker scenario Team wheelstation
Caution Caution signal: sharp whistles and or red flags
Transition 2 Flow - Final DISMOUNT
Final Run course 4 laps (total distance of 5km) - anti-clockwise lap counter!!!!! See location on map Aid stations: 2 per lap For locations see the map Water Discard bottles & litter in Littering Zones (before & after Aid stations) Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area
The Final Run Course 4 Laps Aid + litter Aid+ litter <Insert TV Show Animation, if applicable> Junior Lap Counter Penalty Box Right side of the road
Run Penalty Box Rule The penalty box is for infringements in: Swim, 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 and Swim will be videotaped for infringements) Location: 150 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
Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation Mount after the mount line: It has to be one contact of the athletes 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, goggles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. Rack the bike inside your own space: In case of Individual bike race, the bike can be racked with either wheel to the designated rack.
Post Race Procedures Mixed Zone - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 Medal Presentation - protocol at 18:15 Ceremonies for both genders TOP 3 Please follow the ambush marketing rules Dress up
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.
Post Race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control Location Room 402, Phoenix Hotel 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!
Coaches Areas Accreditation Every coach has to collect accredition to be able to enter the venue. Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the ITU online system are entitled for an accreditation. There is no dedicated coach area for this event We must have a contact telephone number NO Access for coaches into recovery area or medical area
Access to venue and map (coaches/medical) NF Coaches and Medical access to recovery NO ACCESS to NF Coaches and Medical INTO recovery unless invited by MD NF Coaches and Medical access to recovery
Important Updates Please note: Only athletes qualified for FINALS are allowed in the Athletes lounge on Sunday!! ( extra sticker on accreditation) Briefing: www.triathlon.org > Inside ITU > Documents section! EVENT WILL HAVE LIVE TIMING & STREAMING www.triathlon.org/live
Important Updates Please note: You need to pay your transportation fee before picking up the race package! Contingency: information in athlete lounge on race days HYDRATE HYDRATE
Weather Forecast Temp Weather Wednesday 29.2ºC (11:20) Sunny Thursday 34.6ºC (16:15) Sunny Friday 33ºC Sunny Saturday 30ºC Sunny/Light Rain Sunday 33ºC Sunny
HEAT STRESS Illness PREVENTION Color code: BLACK Time: 15:00 Air Temperature: 34.6 Humidity: 25.6 WBGT: 30.5 RISK: EXTREME
HEAT STRESS Illness PREVENTION Color code: RED Time: Air Temperature: Humidity: WBGT: RISK: HIGH
HEAT STRESS Illness PREVENTION Color code: YELLOW Time: Air Temperature Humidity: WBGT: RISK: MODERATE
HEAT STRESS Illness PREVENTION Color code: GREEN Time: Air Temperature Humidity: WBGT: RISK: LOW
Good Luck! Sok Szerencsét! Please take your water bottles with you when you leave