Junior Briefing Friday, 24 th April
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 Denis Jaeger, ETU Vice President Anabela Santos, ETU Technical Delegate Esther Sánchez, ETU Race Referee Francisco Soriano, LOC Director
Competition Jury Anabela Santos, Chair Denis Jaeger Alicia Garcia
Schedule and Timelines Friday 24 th 17:00 17:30 Athlete s Briefing 17:30 Accreditation distribution (Package is delivered in the Race Office) 18:30 Press Conference 19:00 Opening Ceremony on the Venue
Schedule and Timelines (Junior Women & Men) Saturday 25 th Athletes Registration (both) 09:00-10:00 TA Check In 09:30-10:15 Calling Area 10:20 Athletes Introduction - MEN 10:25 WOMEN 10:31 Junior Men Start 10:30 Junior Women Start 10:35 TA Check Out 12:00-14:00 Award Ceremony 12:00
The Venue Start Venue Age Group Transition Area Elite Transition Area Registration and Expo Finish Briefings
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)
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 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.
Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up at pre start area Jog to the start line Select your position and stay behind the line!
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
False Start Procedures False start Example : Several horn blasts Everyone goes back to her/his spot
The Course Run 1 2 laps of 2.5km Bike 4 laps of 5km Run 2 1 lap of 2.5km
Run course 1 2 laps (total distance of 5 km) Aid stations: 2 per lap Sealed water Discard plastic bottles off course
Run Course 1 Map Transition Zone JUNIOR RUN COURSE 2 LAPS x 2.5 KM. Aid Station Aid Station
Run 1 to Bike Entrance Mount Line T R A N S I T I O N
Transition Area Individual Bike Racks Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike Bags to the Athletes Lounge Mount line (Green Carpet)
Bike course 4 laps (total distance of 20 km) Technical and hilly 2 Wheel Stations 1 Neutral wheel station (3x700cc Front and 3x700cc Rear) 1 Team wheel station For locations see the map Lap Counter: see the map Lapped athletes are out of the race
Bike Course Map Neutral Wheel Stop JUNIOR BIKE COURSE 4 LAPS x 5 KM Team Wheel Stop Transition Zone
Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
Bike Exit to Run 2 Entrance Lap Counter Dismount Line T R A N S I T I O N Penalty Box
Run course 2 1 lap (total distance of 2.5km) Aid stations: 2 per lap Sealed water Discard plastic bottles off course Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area
Run Course 2 Map Transition Zone Run Penalty Box Aid Station Aid Station
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: 300m 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 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 equipments (swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. Rack the bike inside your own space: In case of Individual bike race, the bike must be racked with the front wheel to the designated rack.
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 upgrade pass, but only for team doctors!
Coaches areas Accreditation Every coaches has to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue.
Weather Forecast
Good Luck!