19.6.15 Athletes briefing Junior Cup
Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Primes Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast
Welcome and Introductions Nina Blakkisrud ETU Executive Board representative Maisie Bancewicz, ETU Technical Delegate Uri Tsalach, ETU Asst. Technical Delegate Ivan Mihajlovski, ETU Race Referee
Competition Jury Maisie Bancewicz, Chair Nina Blakkisrud, ETU Board Stamen Geshev, Bulgarian NF executive
Schedule and Timelines Friday 17:45 18:30 Race pack pick-up (after the athletes briefing) Saturday 15:30 16:00 Bike course familiarization Casino / Transition 15:00 15:30 Swim course familiarization 16:30 Pasta Party- Casino / Transition area
Schedule and Timelines Sunday - Junior Men 07:45 08:45 Athletes Lounge open and check-in. 07:45 08:45 Transition Area open for Junior Men 08:15 08:45 Warm-up for Junior Men 08:55 Athlete Introductions 09:00 Junior Men Start 10:15 Medal ceremony
Schedule and Timelines Sunday - Junior Women 10:00 10:45 Athletes Lounge open and check-in. 10:00 10:45 Transition Area open for Junior Women 10:15 10:45 Warm-up for Junior Women 10:56 Athlete Introductions 11:00 Junior Women Start 12:15 Medal ceremony
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) photos taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DQF! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution 1 for the ankle Swim cap distribution Please exit the lounge as soon as possible after your event.
Check-in procedures Transition Area Bike check: handlebars & wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) Helmet check- Don t leave your helmet fastened in the transition Any athlete who fails to comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels to the wheel-stop 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.
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 Hold a straight line until you reach the water Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.
Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up at assembly area Jog to the start line Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result DQF
False Start Procedures False start Example 1: Several horn blasts Officials/volunteers 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 10 seconds in TA1. During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!
The Course Swim 1 lap of 750m Bike 4 laps of 5km Run 2 laps of 2.5km
Swim course Water temperature: 23.2C at 13:00 today Likely- Wetsuit not allowed 1 lap of 750m) Clockwise direction- buoys on your left. Distance to the first turn buoy 325m Caution-steps after exit from beach! Take cap, goggles to transition into your box
Swim course Map <Insert Swim Course Map>
Transition Area Individual Bike Racks number, name and country flag Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike Wetsuits (unlikely) googles & swim caps into the box Bags to the Athletes Lounge Practice the flow of Transition T1 Rear wheel in rack, facing inside of Transition, exit using inside lane of Transition T2 Front wheel in rack, exit using outside lane of Transition Mount line at the end of the TA
Transition Flow
Transition Flow
Bike course 4 laps of 5km, total distance 20km Flat, technical- 1 acute turn, 1 U-turn per lap, shallow speed bumps- marked with paint. Wheel Stations 1 Team wheel station For locations see the map Lap Counter: at the transition area Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner last biker case
Bike course
Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
Transition Flow T2
Run course 2 laps of 2.5km, total distance 5km Aid stations: 2 per lap For locations see the map Sealed water Discard plastic bottles off course Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area
Run course
Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 e.g: 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: 30m before the Transition Area / run turn 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 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.
Post-race Procedures Mixed Zone - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 with host broadcaster first. Medal Presentation - protocol at <hh.mm> Ceremonies for both Grand final and Series winners Dress up
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!
Coaches areas Accreditation Every coach has to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue. Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the ITU online system are entitled to an accreditation Additional sport-specific coaches areas Beside the start, exit beach by rear steps (not athlete route). Beside bike turn area. 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, 10-12 athletes = 5 passes
Weather forecast Temp Weather Saturday 24ºC Sun / Light showers Sunday 20-22ºC Sun / part cloud Rain afternoon
Good Luck!