Thursday 3 th March 2016 Elite Athletes Briefing

Thursday 3 th March 2016 Elite Athletes Briefing

Briefing Agenda Welcome and introductions Competition jury Schedules and timetables Check-in and procedures The course Post-race procedures Weather forecast

Welcome and Introduction Marisol Casado, ITU President Antonio F. Arimany, ITU General Director Kris Gemmell, ITU WTS Manager Thanos Nikopoulos, ITU Team Leader Jorge Garcia, ITU Technical Delegate Duncan Hough, ITU Race Referee Dr. Charl Carstens, ITU Medical Delegate Gary Marescia, LOC Race Director

Competition Jury Jorge Garcia (ESP), Chair Thanos Nikopoulos (GRE), ITU Representative Justin Sukwon (KOR), ASTC President

Schedule and Timetables Thursday 18:30 Race pack pick-up Your race package includes: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) both arms and both legs 18:30 Medical Meeting in this room after + Accreditation card: give access to the athlete s lounge on race day

Schedule and Timetables Friday 10:45 11:10 Bike Course familiarization escorted by the police - One (1) long lap Meeting point in Transition at 10.30. You will stop at the turning point of the short laps, on the way back to the venue 11:30 12:30 Swim Course familiarization. All the bikes should remain in the Athlete s Lounge

Schedule and Timetables Saturday ELITE MEN 11:30 12:30 Athletes lounge check in 12:00 12:50 Transition Area check-in 12:15 12:50 Swim warm-up 12:57 Athletes presentation 13:06 Elite Men Start 15:10 Medal ceremony after finish

Schedule and Timetables Saturday ELITE WOMEN 14:30 15:30 Athletes lounge check in 15:00 15:50 Transition Area check-in 15:15 15:50 Swim warm-up 15:57 Athletes presentation 16:06 Elite Women Start 18:15 Medal ceremony after finish

Access to Venue Official Hotel

Access to the Venue

Check-in Procedures Bike check before entering Athletes Lounge Refer to 5.2 in competition rules - Handlebars - Wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) - Bike frame - Saddle positions (-5cm Men & -2cm Women)/ Random 25% Approved exceptions on ITU website: http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/rules Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Race Referee up until 10 minutes after the end of the Athletes Briefing. Mechanic service available.

Check-in Procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform and gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers, race caps) photos will be taken of each uniform. Wearing a different uniform during the race = DSQ Body marking check (both arms and both legs, 33 vs ) Swim cap distribution Timing chip distribution Leave your personal gear in the Athletes Lounge (use your bag drop sticker) Bags will be moved to the recovery area from the LOC

Check-in Procedures Transition Area Helmet check Do not leave your helmet fastened in transition. Running shoes go outside IN FRONT your box Helmet on bike Labeled Spare wheels go to the athletes lounge Return your non-competition gear to the Athletes Lounge (use your bag drop sticker)

The Course Swim 1 lap of 1000m + 1 lap of 500m Bike 1 lap of 13 km + 6 laps of 4,5 km Run 4 laps of 2.5km

The Course

The Course Video

Pre-start Procedure

Pre-start Procedure Athletes Introduction 15 minutes before your start, you will be called to leave the Athletes Lounge, following the technical officials instructions, towards the Transition Area in front of the grandstands When you are introduced, jog to the swim start platform Quickly select your start position After selecting your position, stay behind the line Blocking more than one position = DSQ

Start Procedure Athletes in Position After selecting your position, stay behind the line The start can be given any time after the starter announces On Your Mark! Air Horn The race starts Athletes not moving forward from the start line = 15 second penalty in TA1

False Start Procedure False start with many athletes Several horn blasts Kayaks move in front of you Everyone goes back to his/her 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 15 second penalty in TA1. During the time penalty, the athlete(s) cannot touch any equipment.

Swim Course Today at 14.00: Water temperature: 23,2 C Air Temperature: 25,4 C WBGT Reading: Condition: Relative Humidity: 46,5 % 1 Lap of 1000 m + 1 lap of 500 m (clockwise) Distance to first turn buoy (orange) at 370 m Take swim cap and goggles to transition and place in your box Swim behavior will be closely monitored and recorded by water based and broadcast room officials.

Swim Course

Swim Lap

Swim Exit

Transition Area Individual bike racks Name, Number, Country Code and Flag All used equipment goes into your box Failure to put equipment in box = 15 second penalty on run Mount Line is at the end of TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount Line is next to the TA, before the turn (RED LINE)

Bike Course 1 lap of 13 km + 6 laps of 4,5 km = 40 km Ride through the venue and the Transition Area Flat, and technical in the access to the venue; be careful with this part Two Wheel Stations Team WS approximately 50 m after exiting transition, on the right side Neutral WS at the intersection, served twice Littering zones for the bike, after the neutral wheel station, on both directions Lap Counter: at the exit of the Transition Area Lapped athletes will be removed from the race. Also there is an overlapping scenario in case athletes don t get the turning point of the short laps, when the leaders are coming there for the first time

Bike Course # First Lap = 13 km

Bike Course # Remaining laps

Bike Course #Entrance to the venue

Neutral wheels 1. 2 x 700cc campagnolo 11 cassette speed wheels 2. 2 x 700cc campagnolo 10 cassette speed wheels 3. 4 x 700cc front wheels 4. 2 x 700cc 10 cassette shimano rear wheels 5. 2 x 700cc 11 cassette shimano rear wheels

Caution Signals Caution Signal Sharp whistles and/or red flags

Second transition

Run Course 4 Laps of 2.5 km = 5 km Aid Stations 3 per lap Sealed water bottles Only discard bottles and litter within the littering zones as indicated by the following signs (located 20m before to 80m after Aid Stations) : Photo Finish When you finish, keep moving through to the mixed-zone and recovery area.

Run Course First Runner Last Biker Scenario

Run Penalty Box Run Penalty Box is for infringements in TA1, TA2 or on the Run Course Mount before mount line Dismount after dismount line Equipment outside your box, et. cetera Location: Next to the athletes lounge before the transition zone Notification: Posted on white board at Penalty Box (YOU MUST read the board) Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run Failure to serve penalty = DSQ

Penalty Box and End of the Race Penalty Box

Post-race Procedures Photo Finish When you finish, keep moving through to the mixed-zone and recovery area For awards, dress up with race uniform or country clothes Ambush marketing rules apply Hats/visors are allowed on the awards ceremonies with maximum 1 sponsor logo having a maximum height of 4 cm and a total area of 20 cm 2 Prize money will be wire transferred to the athletes.

Ambush Marketing Rule 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. The consequence for this behavior is that the athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, if any. Please follow the ambush marketing rule

Post-race Procedures Anti-doping Control Photo ID is REQUIRED for every athlete that is selected for testing Team Medical Access Only accredited team medical personnel will be permitted to enter the medical tent, after receiving the ITU Medical Delegate s permission Each National Federation is permitted to have 1 team medical accreditation. Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate (Dr. Charl Carstens)

Coaches Areas Coaches accreditations will only be distributed to those coaches who s National Federations registered them through the on-line system They will have access to: The Athletes Lounge and Post-recovery Area Behind the start area Sea side media lane

Notes There will be no warming up on the bike course as the roads will be in use for other events / logistics purposes Anyone wishing to use a Go Pro must register this interest with the Race Referee immediately after the briefing, and agree to abide by the conditions applied. This includes the familiarisation and Race Littering zones 3 on bike course 3 on run course Can only litter in these zones

Access to Briefing Presentation Race Briefings can be found as follows: http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/race_briefings

Weather Forecast

Coaches RUN ACCESS One coach per NF can have access to the elite run course between 15:15 and 15:45 on Saturday for measuring the course. Vests will be provided from the LOC at the athletes lounge Access will be given through the Elite athletes lounge Please register with the technical officials at the coaches accreditation distribution desk.

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