<Insert Event Logo> Paratriathlon Athletes and handlers briefing Saturday 18th June 2016
Race Momento
Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast
Welcome and Introductions Dirk Bogaert (BEL), ITU Technical Delegate Eric Angstadt (ESP), ITU Team Leader Pascal Godel ( FRA ), ITU Race Referee Ludo Mouchet, David Travadon, LOC Director and Race Director
Competition Jury Dirk Bogaert, Chair Eric Angstadt, ITU Jean-Michel Buniet, Vice President FFTRI Comp. Jury Room = Bastion
Classification Procedure Final classification results will be posted at the Recovery area before the end of the paratriathlon race, according to the ITU Competition Rules at 13:00h.
Waiting List Immediately post briefing, if necessary: Wait list exists for this event. Start list athletes are not present at the athletes briefing, and who have not informed the TD of their absence, will be immediately replaced with the first same gender athlete in the waiting list, who is present at the briefing. No wait list athletes are present, a random list will be used from the balance of the wait list The wait list athlete must be present at the briefing to be assigned to the start list.
Timetables and Schedules Immediately after the briefing: Race packet distribution: PT1: Stickers for helmet, handcycle, wheelchairs, daily wheelchair, bag Body decals for athlete Bib numbers for handbike/wheeler and personal handler(s) + Handlers vests Pasta party tickets/accreditation PT2, PT3 and PT4 Stickers for helmet and bike Stickers for prosthesis,crutches, bag, etc. Body decals for athlete Pasta party ticket/accreditation PT2, PT3 and PT4 handlers have to be approved by ITU ( no approval= no handler)
Timetables and Schedules PT5: stickers (6) for each helmet Bike sticker (1) Body decals for athlete and guide Extra stickers for bag Pasta party tickets/accreditations ALL: Please make sure that the event s fee is paid before the collection of the race package
Timetables and Schedules Race Day 09:00-10:30 Athlete lounge check in and remaining bike checks 09:30 11:00 Transition check in 11:15 Athletes presentation ( lane beside TA) 11:25 Startprocedures 11:30 STARTS 13:30 MEDAL CEREMONY
Timetables and Schedules STARTS: 11:30:00 Wave 1 PT1 11:31:00 Wave 2 PT4 11:32:00 Wave 3 PT5 ALL 11:33:00 Wave 4 PT3 11:34:00 Wave 5 PT2 13:30 MEDAL CEREMONY (medalists to gather in front of podium at 13:15h Race cut off: 2 hours after the start of your wave NC in results
Acces to Venue PARKING PARATRIATHLETES ENTERING THE VENUE TA Registration + (16) Athl. lounge
Check in Procedures Athletes lounge Come with your registered Handler(s)/guide Personal handler to wear the handler s vest and bib number Bike check ( bike mechanic available) Impairment adaptations on bicycles should have been requested by the NF s one month before the event Equipment check & marking (uniform, braces,tethers,black-out glasses, ) Body decals check Timing chip distribution Wave number written on left hand Registration of the equipment Spare wheels to wheelstation by coaches ( tag wheels) Leave your bags in the athletes lounge
Handler Information No Personal handlers for athletes PT2/3 and 4 as per rule 17.6 b) i) unless you have received written approval from ITU For this race, there are no PT2/3 and 4 athletes with approved handlers Personal handlers are specifically allowed to assist Paratriathletes by: Helping with prosthetic devices/assistive devices: Lifting the athletes in and out of handcycles and wheelchairs Removing wetsuits or clothing Repairing flats, punctures and helping with other equipment All handlers shall be subject to the Competition Rules Any action taken by the handler which propels the competitor forward may at the discretion of the RR, be grounds for a time penalty or DSQ Personal handlers can only assist their athlete
Allowed Equipment - uniform BIKE & RUN Athletes can wear a long sleeved shirt unterneath their uniform but must wear it the entire event. Athletes will not be allowed to remove the shirt at any time during the event. Arm warmers will be allowed and can be removed during the event only in transition. Do NOT remove arm warmers during the race and hand them to someone along the course. You may be disqualified if seen doing this. PT 5- B1 athletes must wear black-out glasses on the run. If you would prefer to wear a jacket during the event the jacket must be clear /transparent.
Check in Procedures Transition Area A folding chair will be provided to each of the athletes To add any equipment to the bike, approval is to obtained from the TD at the end of the briefing Only athletes and their handlers/guides will be allowed in the TA. Running shoes on the ground, helmet on the bike Do not 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 Individual racks: first transition frontwheel pointing to the middle
Pre-Start Procedure 10 minutes before the start, line up Order will be wave number, then race number Move to the start line Select your position.
Pre-Start Procedure The start can be given any time after the starter announces on your mark Air horn blasts The race starts
False Start Procedures Several horn blasts TO s in front of you Everyone goes back to the startline Restart of the race Valid start but with early starters: If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1. (during the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment.)
The Course 1 st RUN 2,5 km BIKE 22 km 2 nd RUN 5,2 km
1st RUN COURSE START VI Free Leading Zone STOP
PENALTY BOX Venue - Duathlon 19 JUIN 2016 Swim course Bike Course Run course Transistion PT1 DISMOUNT 1st RUN MOUNT 2nd RUN ARRIVEE / FINISH AREA DEPART / START AREA TA ITU LIGNE DE MONTEE- DESCENTE/ PENALTY BOX Aire de Transition
Transition Area Individual Bike Racks every 2 m / 3 m - numbered, name and country flag All used equipment in your area > Not doing so = time penalty Helmet MUST be fastened before un-racking bike Mount line on the end of TA1 ( white line) PT1 must stop completely at mount & dismount lines ( also after 1st RUN!!!!!) Personal handlers should stay next to the athletes bike rack during the leg. Handlers moving to and from TA should inform TO s PT1 athletes must put the bib on the handcycle.
Transition 1 Flow IN PT1 + PT2-3 PT 1 PT 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 IN PT4 + PT5 PT5 PT5
Bike Course 650m + 3 laps of 6,9km + 650m = 22 km counter clockwise, no through transition Ride on right hand side of the road! Draft illegal race 1 bike penalty box beside TA2 Lap counting: it is the athlete s responsibility to count the laps 1 team wheelstation ( Roundabout) 1 Neutral Wheelstation ( Turningpoint)
Bike Course Neutral TEAM
Bike Course 3 laps WHEEL TEAM Coach
Draft Zones Legal distance: 12m between bikes (from your front wheel to their front wheel) Max. 20 sec. allowed to pass through In case of penalty: stop at the penaltybox > 1 minute only when returning to T2 Not stopping at the penaltybox or having a second drafting offence: DSQ It is the athletes responability to stop at the penaltybox numbers are not noted on boards
Penalty notification The official will do the following Sound a whistle or horn Show a BLUE CARD Call your number Advise you of the PENALTY If you are shown a RED CARD, you may be disqualified Penalty
Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
Transition 2 Flow Dismountline = mountline IN PT1 + PT2-3 PT 1 PT 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 IN PT4 + PT5 PT5 PT5 Coach BIKE PB
Run course 2 laps (total distance of 5,2km) VI Free Leading zones clear marked (see map) Don t cut corners RUN PB: near bus stop (ramp), only one passage!! Aid stations: 2 per lap (city center) For locations see the map Water ( sealed bottles) Discard bottles& litter in the littering zones (located 20m before to 80 m after the AID Station)
Run course RAMP PB RUN + Coach START VI Free Leading Zone STOP
RUN PENALTY BOX Run penaltybox is for infringements in TA1, Run and TA2 e.g.: mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your area, guide leading the athlete, PT1 drafting on run etc. Location: Before entering the finish chute, near busstop (you just pass one time the PB!!!) Information: It s athletes responsibility to present themselves in the PB Procedure: 10 second time penalty if you do not stop it will result in a DSQ
Post Race Procedures No congestion in finish area: go to the mixed zone/ recovery area Anti-doping Control: photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing, take place in the IBIS Hotel La Cité (transfers by LOC) Results will be posted at the athletes lounge.
Coaches Areas Accreditations will be distributed to those that have been entered through the online system by their NF They will have access to: 1- athletes lounge / post recovery area 2- Beside PB s, wheelstations
Medal Ceremony 13:30h Ceremony podium Please dress up 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. Please follow the ambush marketing rules Medalists: please, stay near the podium till ceremony is finished, photo!!!!!
Important Updates There is no bike familiarization/ warm up on the course as roads are used for logistic purposes PT1 and PT2 athletes having received 2 chips, please ensure to return all of them. PT5 athlete and guide receives timingchip Personal Handlers: bring vest to Athletes lounge after race Points to be awarded will be reduced to 75% of the original points.
Important Updates Class Qty Where to wear PT1 2 1 on the handbike (rear axle-safety bar) 1 on the wheel chair (close to the front fork) PT2 2 Double amputees: Bike prosthesis + run prosthesis Single amputees: Existing ankle + bike prosthesis No amputees: Both ankles PT3 1 Athlete ankle left PT4 1 Athlete ankle left PT5 2 Athlete ankle left Guide ankle left
Weather forecast Temp Weather Sunday 18 ºC cloudy
Access to briefing presentation http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads /category/race_briefings/
Thank you and Good Luck!