October 4th 2015 Teams briefing
Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast
Welcome and Introductions Renato Bertrandi, ETU President Eugène Kraus, ETU Technical Delegate Thomas Mantelli, ETU Assistant Technical Delegate Pascal Godel, ETU Race Referee Jean-Claude Thouret Dr, LOC Medical Delegate Dominique Sagary, LOC Director
Competition Jury Eugène KRAUS, Chair Kathleen SMET Dominique SAGARY
Schedule and Timelines Sunday, October 4th 11:45 12:15 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 12:00 12:30 Transition Area open 12:15 12:30 Warm-up 12:45 Race Start 14:45 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
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 The athlete who misses to comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1. Running Shoes in the designated team area, helmet on the bike Spare wheels to the wheel-stop (T.A. transport by LOC) 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 Team Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up near the swim exit ramp Jog to the platform / carpet Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result DQF
Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the TD announces On your mark Gun 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 1: Several wittle Kayaks 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 gun, 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 300 m Bike 2 laps of 3,9 km Run 1 lap of 1,8 km
Transition Area Traditional Bike Racks one row Running shoes on the designated team area, helmet on the bike Bags to the Athletes Lounge Wetsuits {if applicable}, googles & swim caps on the designated team area Mount line at the end of the TA
Swim course Water temperature: 21,5 C Wetsuit not allowed 1 lap (total distance of 300 m) Distance to the first turn buoy 140 m Take cap, goggles to transition into your designated team area
Swim course Map For the first relay, buoy at the left shoulder. Next relay, buoys at the right shoulder.
Transition Flow First Athlete <Insert Swim Exit to TZ Map>
Bike course 2 laps (total distance of 7,8 km), anticlockwise Flat, not very technical 1 Wheel Station (in the center of the road) Team wheel station For locations see the map Lap Counter : at the mount line Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner last biker case
Bike Course Map Wheel station
Caution Caution signal : three sharp whistles and red flags
Run course 1 lap (total distance of 1,8 km), clockwise Aid stations : 1 per lap Middle of the run course Only water Discard plastic bottles off course Camera-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area
Run Course Map
Relay zone Caution : The course swimming direction change
Transition Flow Relay 2, 3 and 4
Finish Penalty box
Run Penalty Box New Rule The penalty box is for infringements in: 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 will be videotaped for infringements) Location: 150 m before the Finish Line 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 and any team member on 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 team area. 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 14:45 Dress up Prize money immediately after the race in the tent close to the podium
Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control Hotel Beau Rivage 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 coaches has to collect accreditation cards to be able to enter the venue. Number per team 2 Additional sport-specific coaches areas In front of the Transition Area
Weather forecast Temp Weather Sunday 21ºC some clouds 15km/h
STARTNUMBERS 1. ESP CT Diablillos 2. IRE GoTri 3. BEL Atriac 4. GBR Arragans Cumbrian 5. FRA Poissy Triathlon 6. BEL SMO Specialized 7. GER TuS Griesheim 8 NED Squadra Hellas 2 9. GBR Hoddesdon Tri Club 10. SUI Triathlon Team Oensingen 11. FRA TCG 79 Parthenay 12. DEN Aalborg Triathlon Club 13. ESP Ecosport Triatlon Alconbendas 14. NED Squadra Hellas 2 15. GER Ejot Team TV Buschhüten 16. POR Clube Desportivo os Agulas 17. FRA EC Sartrouville
Good Luck! Bonne Chance!