Elite & U23 Briefing Friday, 28 th April

Elite & U23 Briefing Friday, 28 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 Anabela Santos, ETU Technical Delegate Juanjo Juste, ETU Race Referee Ruben de Andres, LOC Director

Competition Jury Anabela Santos, Chair Renato Bertrandi, ETU President Alicia Garcia, representing FETRI

Schedule and Timelines Friday 28 th 18:00 18:30 Athlete s Briefing 18:30 Race Package and Accreditation distribution 20:00 Opening Ceremony on the Main Square

Schedule and Timelines (Elite & U23 Women) Saturday 29 th Athletes Registration (La Juventud Sport Center) 13:45-14:45 TA Check In 14:15-15:00 Calling Area 15:00 Athletes Introduction 15:05 Elite and U23 Women Start 15:15 TA Check Out (Athletes Lounge) 16:45-18:00 Award Ceremony 20:15

Schedule and Timelines (Elite & U23 Men) Saturday 29 th Athletes Registration 16:30 17:30 TA Check In 17:00 17:45 Calling Area 17:45 Athletes Introduction 17:50 Elite and U23 Men Start 18:00 TA Check Out (Transition) 19:00 20:30 Award Ceremony 20:15

The Venue Recovery Area La Juventud Sport Center Athletes Lounge

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 15 seconds in TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels collected & returned: La Juventud Sport Center 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 4 laps of 2.5km Bike 6 laps of 6.6km Run 2 2 laps of 2.5km

Run course 1 4 laps (total distance of 10 km) Aid stations: 2 per lap Sealed water Discard plastic bottles off course

Start

Run Course 1 Map

Run 1 to Bike Entrance TRANSITION FINISH SHUTE

Transition Area Individual Bike Racks two rows Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike Bags to the Athletes Lounge Mount line (Green Carpet)

Bike course 6 laps (total distance of 39.6 km) Technical and hilly 1 Wheel Station 1 Team wheel station Lap Counter: see the map Lapped athletes are out of the race

Bike Course Map Transition Zone

Bike Course Map Wheel Station Transition Zone

Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Bike Exit to Run 2 Entrance LAP COUNTER TRANSITION FINISH SHUTE

Run course 2 2 laps (total distance of 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 Last Biker/First Runner Run Penalty Box

Run Penalty Box 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: just 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: 15 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 (helmet, etc.) in the designated box. Rack the bike inside your own space: The bike must be racked in the first transition by the rear wheel and in the second transition by either of the wheels

RECOVERY AREA Finish

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! Prize Money Need to fill the ETU form after Award Ceremony in Athletes Lounge Wire transfer from ETU

Coaches areas Accreditation Every coach has to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue.

Results Results will be uploaded live at the ITU official website www.triathlon.org. Also live results from FETRI, download the application in Apple Store or Play Store All the Results information will be posted and distributed to the Team Leaders at the Information Centre and Recovery Area. PROTEST & APPEALS Standard procedures will be followed according to the ITU Competition Rules.

Weather Forecast

Good Luck!