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2 OPEN INVITATION HACIENDA TRES RÍOS RESORT, SPA & NATURE PARK INVITES ALL ATHLETES, TRIATHLETES, RUNNERS, CYCLISTS, SWIMMERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HACIENDA TRES RÍOS SPRINT + CHILDREN S TRIATHLON GO BEYOND YOUR OWN LIMITS AND GET READY TO WIN! Participate in the Hacienda Tres Ríos Triathlon, at the only hotel with an exclusive 326-acre Nature Park with 3 natural rivers and 10 cenotes, more than 120 plant species and over 90 animal species. Located in the Riviera Maya, only 45 minutes south of Cancun International Airport and 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen, Hacienda Tres Ríos combines luxury and excellence in service with great respect for the Caribbean, our treasured natural sanctuary. Become a competitor and you will have the privilege to swim in the wonderful Caribbean Sea that floats into a spectacular river, cycle in a highway and run through mangrove forests surrounded by cenotes. We hope to welcome you very soon in this important event at Hacienda Tres Ríos, where luxury comes naturally. WELCOME! Endorsed by the Mexican Triathlon Federation ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

3 EVENT GENERAL DATA DATE PLACE STARTING CAPACITY CATEGORIES BRANCHES Sunday May 27 TH, 2018 Hacienda Tres Ríos facilities Time 7:00 am 500 Competitors Children s, sprint by ages and relay Women and men EVENT CATEGORIES CHILDREN Men Women Swimming Cycling Race AGES 6-8 NV NF 50 M 1 KM 500 M AGES 9-11 IA IN 150 M 4 KM 1 KM AGES 12-13 IB IO 300 M 8 KM 1.5 KM AGES 14-15 IC IP 400 M 10 KM 2.5 KM MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

4 EVENT CATEGORIES SPRINT Ages 16-17 University (Ages 18-24) Ages 25-29 Ages 30-34 Ages 35-39 Ages 40-44 Ages 45-49 Ages 50-54 Ages 55-59 60 and older Relay Relay (mixed) Men Women JV JF SA SN SB SO SC SP SD SQ SE SR SF SS SG ST SH SU SI SV SM SW SMW The categories are determined according to the age of the competitor as of December 31, 2018 For the children s category, it is mandatory to show proof of age (birth certificate, CURP or passport) The above will be mandatory and the package will not be delivered to anyone who does not comply with this requirement All competitors for the relay category must be over 16 Maximum times are established by the Mexican Triathlon Federation and will be applied at this event after the final wave starts: 25 minutes to complete the swim, an accumulated 1hr 25 min to complete the cycling and 2 hours to complete the entire route. The athlete that does not finish within the established times will be removed from the course Distances Swimming Cycling Running 750 M 20 KM 5 KM ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

5 REGISTRATION STARTING DATE FOR REGISTRATIONS From the time the online open invitatio is published www.tri4mex.com y www.asdeporte.com You can also register by paying cash at the Brand and Communication Offices for Sunset World (La Hacienda Plaza # 43, Blvd. Kukulcán km. 7, Zona Hotelera Cancún, Q. Roo, México 77500) telephone (988) 287 3502, asistente@sunset.com.mx with Lucía Chale. Registration points in Cancún: Elite Cyclery (Plaza Outlet), Ciclópolis (Plaza Vivendi) FIRST REGISTRATION STAGE DISCOUNTED PRICE Until January 26 th, 2018 $ 1050 Adults $ 1,450 Relay $ 600 Children ages 6-8 $ 700 Children ages 9-11 $ 800 Children ages 12-15 SECOND REGISTRATION STAGE DISCOUNTED PRICE From January 27 th to March 26 th, 2018 $ 1,200 Adults $ 1,750 Relay $ 650 Children ages 6-8 $ 750 Children ages 9-11 $ 850 Children ages 12-15 THIRD REGISTRATION REGULAR PRICE From March 27 th to May 24 th, 2018 $ 1,450 Adults $ 2,150 Relay $ 750 Children ages 6-8 $ 850 Children ages 9-11 $ 950 Children ages 12-15 LAST REGISTRATION DATE: MAY 24 TH OR WHEN CAPACITY HAS BEEN FILLED MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

6 REGISTRATION PROCESS FACTORS: You must be affiliated to the Mexican Triathlon Federation. We encourage you to get to know all the benefits of being affiliated and, if you have not yet done so, get your affiliation by internet at: http://www.triatlon.com.mx/afiliaciones.html You can get a one-day affiliation during your package pick-up No registrations are permitted by telephone or by fax. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the competition. Registrations are non-transferable and not refundable. This includes cancellation due to natural phenomena, instructions by the authorities, a decision made by the competitor or any situation that keeps the event from taking place. IMPORTANT NOTE: When registering to this event, regardless of the form of payment, place or date of the registration, the competitor acknowledges, accepts and respects all the items listed in this document. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

7 ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT SATURDAY MAY 26 TH, 2018 MAIN BALLROOM, HACIENDA TRES RÍOS COMPULSORY DAY-BEFORE MEETING 4:00 PM CHILDREN AGES 6-13 5:00 PM JUNIOR AGES 14-15, SPRINT BY AGES AND RELAY Your attendance is essential as competitors starting times will be confirmed at that time as well as any change or adjustments to the routes, waves, categories or awards. It is every athlete s responsibility to know their starting time. Starting with a wave that is not your category is a reason for being disqualified. REGISTRATION AND PACKAGE PICK-UP MAY 26 TH, 2018 2:00-7:00 PM BASIC REQUIREMENTS All the categories and branches: Packages can be picked up only by the registered competitors. They must show the original and a copy of an official picture ID (INE voter s card, passport). For children s categories, birth-certificate of the child and the official picture ID of one of their parents. Competitors must complete and submit the original and a copy of the liability release. In the case of children s category, the release must be completed by one of the parents. All competitors for the relay category must be over 16. All competitors must be affiliated to the Mexican Triathlon Federation. MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

8 ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT THE PACKAGE INCLUDES*: Commemorative T-shirt (2 or 3 for relay) Number for bike Number for helmet Number for race Swimming cap Electronic chip (times and results) Event medal (2 or 3 for relay) En route and finish-line provisions En route and finish-line Medical service Mechanical support Parking Lifeguards Recovery area Cloakroom Results *IMPORTANT: The package pick-up is PERSONAL. A competitor package will not be given to anyone who does not show an official ID and provides a signed liability release. For the children s category, it is mandatory to show proof of age. The competitor that does not pick up his / her package at the established place, day and time, will lose any rights resulting from the registration. When signing up, the athlete acknowledges and respects this fact. Packages may only be picked up at the established time, there will be no package pick-up at any other time nor on the day of the event. TRANSITION AREA Only competitors have access to this area, this also applies to children s categories. Parents and companions must wait outside the Transition Area. Bicycles will be brought into the area on Saturday May 26 th from 2:30 to 7:30 pm. Only bicycles may be left in the area. NO helmets, running shoes or any other personal equipment. NO BICYCLES WILL BE ALLOWED IN ON THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

DAY OF EVENT MAY 27 TH, 2018

10 SPECIFIC INFORMATION SWIMMING ROUTE FINISH -750 M START Sprint by ages and relay (750 meters) MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

11 SPECIFIC INFORMATION SWIMMING ROUTE FINISH -400 M START Junior ages 14-15 (400 meters) FINISH -300 M START Children ages 12-13 (300 meters) ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

12 SPECIFIC INFORMATION SWIMMING ROUTE START FINISH -150 M Children ages 9-11 (150 meters) START FINISH -50 M Children ages 6-8 (50 meters) MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

13 SPECIFIC INFORMATION CYCLING ROUTE SPRINT RETURN AND 3 LAP RELAY RETURN AGES 14-15 1 LAP RETURN SPRINT AND RELAY 3 LAPS FINISH Ages 6 to 14: circuits inside the hotel, so each completes their distance (further information during previous meetings) Ages 14-15: One-lap circuit Sprint and relay: Three-lap circuit ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

14 SPECIFIC INFORMATION RUNNING ROUTE RETURN 2 LAPS RETURN 2 LAPS SPRINT START 5KM Sprint and relay (5 Km) MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

15 SPECIFIC INFORMATION RETURN START CHILDREN AGES 6-8 (500 M) FINISH Children ages 6-8 (500 meters) RETURN CHILDREN AGES 9-11 (1 KM) START FINISH Children ages 9-11 (1 Km) ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

16 SPECIFIC INFORMATION RETURN CHILDREN AGES 12-13 (1.5 KM) START Children ages 12-13 (1.5 Km) FINISH RETURN 1 LAP Junior ages 14-15 (2.5 Km) RETURN 1 LAP START 2.5 KM MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

17 SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO RUNNING STARTING LINE BIKES START AND FINISH TO RUNNING FINISH LINE TRANSITION AREA CLOAKROOM MECHANICAL SUPPORT BODY MARKING AREA RELAY TENT MEDICAL SERVICE FINISH LINE RECOVERY AREA VIEWERS FLOW THROUGH FENCED TRAIL PATH PRESS T&R FINISH LINE, RECOVERY AREA AND AWARDS AWARDS TENT MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

18 SPECIFIC INFORMATION CLOAKROOM Located in the competition area and only for the use of competitors. Personal belongings will only be given back to every athlete showing a competitor s number. We recommend not to leave any valuables in the cloakroom as the Organizing Committee will not be held responsible for any damage or loss. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (TOS) TOs are chosen by the Mexican Triathlon Federation in accordance to the general participation guidelines. Their decisions will be final. GUIDELINES http://www.triatlon.com.mx reglamento_5.html BODY MARKING Body marking will be done in competitors arms and legs during package pick-up day at the transition area as they bring in their bicycle. AWARD CEREMONY Sunday May 27 th, 2018 in the Competition Area starting at 11:00 am or as soon as the Technical Delegate gives instructions. Awards will be presented to the top three in each category by gender and the three overall winners of each gender. All participants in the NV, NF, IA and IN children s categories will be acknowledge in the podium and for them, the medal of participation is their prize. RESULTS a) Preliminary results: They can be inquired about at the end of the competition. It is every athlete s responsibility to check his/her results. Any appeal must be made to the referee, a TO of the Mexican Triathlon Federation, before the award ceremony. b) Official results: Will be published on May 27 th after 6:00 pm on www.asdeporte.com ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

19 SPECIFIC INFORMATION MEDICAL SERVICE Every competitor s state of health is their responsibility. We recommend that you get a check-up before the competition as neither the Committee nor the TOs will be responsible for any health related incident that may occur. The organizers will provide medical assistance in the case of any emergency. PARKING Two parking lots can be found inside the Nature Park Hacienda Tres Ríos; both of them close at 5:00 am. If you want to park inside, we recommend you to arrive before that hour. From 5:00 am until 1:00 pm another parking lot will be available across the highway. It is strictly forbidden to park on the highway. Parking is free of charge. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Technical aspects not foreseen in this document will be solved by the Organizing Committee. In case of bad weather, the Technical Delegate will decide whether or not the event should take place in order to safeguard the integrity of the participants. If the decision made is to cancel, there would be no reimbursement. MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

20 COMPETITION AND TOS GUIDELINES The event will be endorsed and sanctioned by the guidelines of the Mexican Triathlon Federation (FMTRI). The following issues, among others, will be REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: Not assembling at the starting line Being in front of the starting line at the time the beginning of the competition is signaled Starting in a wave or group not corresponding to your category Not stepping on the starting, transition and finish line timing mats Not following the established route Getting on a vehicle during any part of the competition Violating specific drafting rules Not having the runner s number on show during the running course Not giving back the timing chip after crossing the finish line Unsportsmanlike conduct toward competitors, Organizing Committee or TOs Parents or guardians must verify the gear restrictions for the young competitor s bicycle, checking the official FMTRI guidelines: http:// www.triatlon.com.mx/categorias. html. If the competitor does not abide by the corresponding restrictions, the competitor will be disqualified RULES FOR DRAFTING: In draft-legal events, no time trial bars can be used nor long aerobars or bicycles that have the gear changes in aerobars and frame. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

21 COMPETITION AND ENDORSEMENT GUIDELINES SANCTIONS INCLUDE: During the 1st event without the allowed equipment (bicycle, wheels and aerobar) a minute will be added as a penalty in the Olympic distance and 30 seconds added in the case of Sprint to the athlete s overall time. If the athlete participates in a 2nd event without the legal equipment, the time added will be 2 minutes for Olympic and 1 minute for Sprint. If the same athlete were to show up to a third event without modifying his equipment for the competition, he/she will not be allowed to participate. RULES FOR DRAFTING WITH A BICYCLE: For draft-legal events, bicycles must have the following characteristics: The frame of the bicycle must follow the traditional pattern, this means that it is made up of two triangles. One main triangle with three main tubular straight or cone shaped elements, (that can be rounded, oval or flattened) and another triangle in the back. WHEELS: Wheels must have the following characteristics: Measure between 70 cm in diameter as a maximum and 55 cm as a minimum, including tires. Both wheels must be equal in diameter. Wheels must have at least 16 metal spokes. Spokes can be round, flat or oval, as long as their width does not go over 2.4 mm. Wheels not complying with the requirements above are allowed to be used as long as as they are included in the UCIs list of nonstandard wheels. No disc wheels may be used. MAY 27 TH, 2018 Riviera Maya / #triatlonhtr

22 COMPETITION AND ENDORSEMENT GUIDELINES HANDLEBARS AND AEROBARS: Traditional drop handle bars are allowed. Aerobars are allowed as long as they do not extend beyond the foremost point of the brake hoods. There should be no free space between the left and right sides of the aerobar at the foremost point. The aerobars pointing to the front must be bridged/ joined with a solid factory bridge that joins both sides at the foremost point. Break levers should be mounted in the handlebar and not the aerobar. Water bottles may be mounted on the aerobar. DRAFTING will be allowed in every category, thus for Sprint the guidelines established by the Mexican Triathlon Federation will apply. DRAFTING IS NOT ALLOWED BETWEEN WOMEN AND MEN COMPETITORS ACCEPT THE CHALLENGUE

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