August 10, 2017 Athlete s 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 Antonio Alvarez, (MEX) ITU Vice President Ivette Bourette, (PAN) ITU Team Leader Joyce Donaldson, (USA) ITU Technical Delegate Gustavo Neves Abade,(BRA) Asst. Technical Delegate Esteban Benitez, (MEX) Race Referee Pablo Suinaga, LOC Director Technical Officials Team: Marino de Ocampo, Felix Molina, Israel Vera, Fernando Martinez, Samantha Pereyra, Miguel Sarabia, Martha Yeo, Nallely Rodriguez, Abraham Flores, Maria Jose Molina, Cinthia Quilo, Freddy Molano, Abraham Viana, Miguel Santiago, Ricardo Santana, Mariana Ocampo, José Luis Torres, Blanca Cetina, Jessica Tolosa, Manuel Dzul, Andres Herrera, Alfonso Cruz, José Luis Ruiz, Priscila Sarabia, Arnold Pacheco, Cesar Briseño, Noeila Camacho, Estela Posada
Competition Jury Joyce Donaldson(USA), Chair Antonio Alvarez (MEX), ITU Vice-President Ivette Bourette (PAN), Team Leader
Schedule and Timelines Thursday 18:00 Race pack pick-up (after the briefing * ID/Passport to be copied) Friday Your Package includes: Decals, 3 Helmet Numbers, 1 Bike Number, T-Shirt, Back bag, 09:00 10:00 Bike course familiarization ( Meeting Point: Transition Progreso) 2 laps controlled 10:30 Swim course familiarization: Venue Beach
Transportation FRIDAY to Familiarization 07:45 Bus will leave Hampton Inn to venue, and will return at 12:30 SATURDAY to Race Venue: Bus will leave Hampton Inn for MEN at 13:30 SATURDAY to Race Venue: Bus will leave Hampton Inn for WOMEN at 15:00 SATURDAY NIGHT RETURN TO HAMPTON: 21:00
Schedule and Timeline Saturday Elite Men 14:30 15:00 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 15:00 15:50 Transition Area open Bike check in Transition 15:15 15:50 Swim Warm-up for Elite Men 16:20 Athletes Introduction 16:30 Elite Men Start
Schedule and Timelines Saturday Elite Women 16:00 17:10 Athletes Lounge open and check-in 17:15 17:55 Transition Area open Bike check in Athletes Lounge 17:15 17:55 Swim Warm-up for Elite Women 18:05 Athletes Introduction 18:15 Elite Women Start 19:25 Medal ceremony: MEN AND WOMEN 19:45 After Party Celebration: Eladios Progreso Beach: Malecon and Calle 80
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Bike Check: Men in Transition, Women in Athletes Lounge Refer to 5.2 in competition rules Handle bars with clips-on Wheels and spare wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) Leave your spare wheels in Athletes Lounge Bike frame Saddle position ( -5 cm Men & -2 cm Women) Approved exceptions on ITU website
Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) photos taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution (1 for the ankle) Swim cap distribution Leave your bag in the Athletes Lounge
Check-in procedures Transition Area Helmet check- Don t leave your helmet fastened in the transition The athlete who does not comply to this rule will receive a time penalty in TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike 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 Jog to the carpet on the beach Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete s are required to wear the official swim cap from the moment of the athletes line-up
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 Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty in TA1.
False Start Procedures False start with many athletes: Several horn blasts Kayaks move in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his original start spot Valid start with early starters: If a few athletes start before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter(s) will receive a 10 second penalty in TA1. During the time penalty, the athlete(s) may NOT touch any equipment.
The Course Swim 1 lap of 750m Bike 4 laps = 20km 5k per lap Run 2 lap = 5km
The Course <Insert TV Show Animation, if applicable>
Swim course Water temperature: 28 C Wetsuit not allowed 1 laps 750 m 320m to first buoy air temperature 29 C sensation: 36 C Take your cap and goggles to transition and place into your box
Swim course Map
320M START FINISH SWIM COURSE
Transition Area Swim Exit to TA 100 m Traditional Bike Racks one row Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike Bags to the Athletes Lounge All used equipment into the box Mount line at the end of the TA
Transition Area Individual Bike Racks number, name and country flag Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike googles & swim caps into the box Bags to the Athletes Lounge Practice the flow of Transition In an individual bike rack, the bike must be racked in the first transition by the rear wheel and in the second transition by either of the wheels Mount line at the end of the TA
Transition Flow <Insert Swim Exit to TZ Map, show where #1 is on the map for TA1 and TA2>
Bike course 4 laps 20km 5k each lap Flat and technical 1 Wheel Stations Neutral wheel station 4 wheels: 2 front, 2 rear Team wheel station For locations see the map Lap Counter: Mid transition Water Side Littering Zones- locations Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner last biker case
Bike Course Map
Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
Run course 2 laps (total distance of 5km) Aid stations: 3 per lap..will go past six times For locations see the map Sealed water, Gatorade, and sponges Discard plastic bottles within the littering zones. (20m before and 80m after Aid stations) Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area
Run Course Map
Finish Insert Finish map to show the way into the finish shute
Run Penalty Box Refer to 3.3 on the Competition Rules Start and Swim infringements will be served in TA1 TA1, Bike, TA2 and Run Infringements will be served in Run Penalty Box (Transition will be videotaped for infringements) Location: 50 m before 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 sec 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: One foot of the athlete has to be in contact 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: One foot of the athlete has to be in contact 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 box. 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 19:25 Please follow the ambush marketing rules (if applicable) Dress up Prize money will be wire transferred
Ambush Marketing Rules 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. The consequence for this behavior is: 1. The athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, as well as primes, if any;
Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control Team Medical Access Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after the LOC Doctor s perimission. Every NF can have 1 team medical accreditation but for team doctors only
Coaches areas Accreditation Coach will receive accreditation after the briefing Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the ITU online system are entitle for an accreditation
Important Updates Please make certain you understand the Transportation for tomorrow, Friday Familiarization and Race Day
Weather forecast Temp Weather
Good Luck!