12. 07. 2017 Athlete s briefing
Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Thursday, July 13th Friday, July 14th Saturday, July 15th Sunday, July 16th Side Events Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast
Welcome and Introductions Renato Bertrandi, ITA, ETU President Daniel Martin, AUT, ITU Technical Delegate Paulius Povilunias, LTU. ITU Assistant TD Siim Vollmer, EST, ITU Race Referee Dainus Kopustas, LOC Director
Competition Jury Daniel Martin, ITU TD, Chair Renato Bertrandi, ETU President Dainus Kopustas, President Lithuanian Triathlon Federation
Schedule and Timelines Wednesday 13:00-13:30 13:30-14:30 16:30 17:00-18:00 18:30 19:00 Bike course familiarization Swim familiarization Briefing Start packet pick up (by Nations) Opening ceremony Dinner (Pasta party)
Schedule and Timelines Thursday Semifinals Female 14:30 16:05 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 15:00 16:15 Transition Area open for Women 15:45 16:15 Swim Warm-up for Women 16:20 Athletes Introduction 16:30 Start Semifinal I Women 17:15 Start Semifinal II Women 18:00 Start Semifinal III Women
Schedule and Timelines Thursday Semifinals Men 17:30 19:00 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 18:45 19:15 Transition Area open for Men 18:45 19:15 Swim Warm-up for Men 19:20 Athletes Introduction 19:30 Start Semifinal I Men 20:10 Start Semifinal II Men 20:50 Start Semifinal III Men
Schedule and Timelines Friday Finals Composition (20.3 ITU CR) 12:30 Anti-Doping Seminar 13:15 13:45 A-Final Race Packet pick-up 13:46 Fill-up open slots A-Final 14:00 14:30 B-Final Race Packet pick-up 14:31 Fill-up open slots B-Final 14:40 Movie A-Final: First 9 athletes of each Semifinal + 3 fastest athletes overall not qualified B-Final: 30 fastest athletes not qualified for the A-Final
Schedule and Timelines Saturday B-Final Women 11:00 12:30 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 11:30 12:45 Transition Area open for B-Final Women 12:15 12:45 Swim Warm-up for Women 12:50 Athletes Introduction 13:00 B-Final Women Start
Schedule and Timelines Saturday B-Final Men 11:00 12:30 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 11:30 12:45 Transition Area open for B-Final Men 13:15 13:45 Swim Warm-up for Men 13:50 Athletes Introduction 14:00 B-Final Men Start
Schedule and Timelines Saturday A-Final Women 14:15 15:20 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 14:45 15:20 Transition Area open for A-Final Women 14:45 15:15 Swim Warm-up for Women 15:20 Athletes Introduction 15:30 A-Final Women Start 17:30 Medal ceremony
Schedule and Timelines Saturday A-Final Men 14:15 15:20 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 14:45 15:20 Transition Area open for A-Final Men 15:45 16:15 Swim Warm-up for Men 16:20 Athletes Introduction 16:30 A-Final Men Start 17:30 Medal ceremony
Schedule and Timelines Sunday Mixed Relay 10:00 11:45 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 10:30 11:45 Transition Area open 11:15 11:45 Swim Warm-up 11:50 Teams Introduction 12:00 Race Start 13:30 Medal ceremony 18:00 Closing Party
Schedule and Timelines Side Events Wednesday, 19:00 Concert Vidas Bareikis Thursday, 20:00 Concert Simonas Donskovas Saturday, 17:30 Concert Golden Age Saturday, 21:30 Concert Asta Pilypaite
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge (Bike check) Refer to 5.2 in competition rules Handle bars with clips-on Wheels and spare wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) Leave your spare wheels to the Bike Check Bike frame Saddle position ( -5 cm Men & -2 cm Women) Approved exceptions on ITU website
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge (Bike check) Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the TD at the end of the athletes briefing Mechanic service available
Map Athletes Lounge
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform & race gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo) photos taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DQF! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution: 1 for left ankle Swim cap distribution Leave your bag in the Athletes Lounge they will be taken to the Recovery Area
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 in TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike 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.
Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up in the pre start area Jog to the platform Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete s are required to wear the official swim cap from the moment of the athletes line-up
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 in TA1.
False Start Procedures False start with many athletes: Several horn blasts Kayaks move in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his original start spot Valid start with early starters: If a few athletes start before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter(s) will receive a 10 second penalty in TA1. During the time penalty, the athlete(s) may NOT touch any equipment.
The Course - Semifinal Swim 1lap of 500 m Bike 4 laps of 2,85 km - 11,4 km total Run 3 laps of 1,2 km 3,55 km total
The Course 1 4 1 4 5 P 3 T P T Swim course, 1 lap 500 m Run course, 1 lap 1,2 km Bike course, 1 lap 3 km Pontoon Transition Finish 1 Littering area 2 Wheel changing zone (organizers wheels) 3 Wheel changing zone (teams wheels) 4 Nutrition station 5 Penalty box 1 2
The Course - Final Swim 1lap of 300 m Bike 3 laps of 2,85-8,55 km total Run 2 laps of 1,2 km 2,35 km total
Swim course Water temperature: 21.2 C 26.7 C Wetsuit to be decided 1 hour before Start for each gender 1 lap (total distance of 500/300m) Distance to the first turn buoy 200/120m Take cap, goggles to transition into your box
Swim course Map
Transition Area Swim Exit to TA 90 m Traditional Bike Racks two rows Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike Bags to the Athletes Lounge All used equipment into the box Mount line at the end of the TA
Transition Flow
Bike course 4/3 laps (total distance of 11,4/8,55 kmm) Flat and technical 2 Wheel Stations 1 Neutral wheel station 1 Team wheel station For locations see the map Lap Counter: at the end of Transiation Littering Zones- locations Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner last biker case
Bike Course Map 1 4 1 4 5 P 3 T Swim course, 1 lap 500 m Run course, 1 lap 1,2 km Bike course, 1 lap 3 km Pontoon Transition Finish Littering area Wheel changing zone (organizers wheels) Wheel changing zone (teams wheels) 1 2 Team Wheel Station
Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
Bike to Run <Insert Bike to Run map through TA2>
Run course 3/2 laps (total distance of 3,6/2,4 km) Aid stations: 1 per lap For locations see the map Sealed water and ice sponges Discard plastic bottles within the littering zones. (20m before and 80m after Aid stations) Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area
Run Course Map Penalty Fini sh
Run Penalty Box Refer to 3.3 on the Competition Rules Start infringements will be served in TA1 Swim, TA1, Bike, TA2 and Run Infringements will be served in Run Penalty Box (Transition will be videotaped for infringements) Location: 80 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: One foot of the athlete has to be in contact 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: One foot of the athlete has to be in contact 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.
Post-race Procedures Medal Presentation - protocol at 17:30 on Saturday Dress up Team Medical Access Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after the LOC Doctor s perimission. Every NF can have 1 team medical accreditation but for team doctors only
Coaches areas Accreditation 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
Weather forecast Temp Weather Thursday 17º C Rainy Saturday 19º C Cloudy Sunday 22º C Sunny
Good Luck!