Thursday 14 th May 2015 Elite Athletes Briefing

Thursday 14 th May 2015 Elite Athletes 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 Marisol Casado, ITU President Shin Otsuka, ITU EB Member and JTU Senior Executive Director Terry Sheldrake, ITU Executive Board Member Gergely Markus, ITU Sport Director and Team Leader Alan Ma, ITU Technical Delegate Ross Capill, ITU Race Referee Dr. Toshihito Katsumura, ITU Medical Delegate Koji Koganezawa, Chief Race Official

Competition Jury Alan Ma, ITU Technical Delegate - Chair Terry Sheldrake, ITU EB Member Shin Otsuka, JTU Senior Executive Director and ITU EB Member

Schedule and Timetables Today (after this briefing) 17:30 Race pack pick-up Your race package includes: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) both arms and both legs Accreditation Card this will be required at ALL TIMES to access venue and athletes lounge 19:00 Welcome Party Hotel Monterey/Victoria

Schedule and Timetables Friday 15:00-15:45 Swim Course familiarisation

Schedule and Timetables Saturday 06:55-09:08 World Paratriathlon Event - no access on bike course 09:10 Bike Course familiarisation - one lap only please exit course immediately after Elite Women 08:30-09:30 Athletes Lounge check-in 09:00-09:50 Swim warm-up 09:00-09:50 Transition check-in 09:55 Athletes introductions 10:06 Elite Women start 12:15-12:30 Medal ceremony

Schedule and Timetables Saturday 12:10-13:00 Traffic Safety Parade & Cycle events stay on the run course for warm-up 12:16-13:00 Run course measurement coaches want to access the course please register with CRO after briefing (one coach per NF) Elite Men 11:30-12:30 Athletes Lounge check-in 12:00-12:45 Swim warm-up 12:00-12:45 Transition check-in 12:55 Athletes introductions 13:06 Elite Men start 15:00-15:15 Medal ceremony

Access to Venue To Swim Start Transition Finish Athletes Lounge Recovery Bike Check Entry

Check-In Procedures Bike Check - before entering Athletes Lounge Refer to 5.2 in Competition Rules Handle bars with clip-ons Wheels (Non authorised UCI wheels rule) Spare wheels Bike frame Helmet Saddle position (-5cm Men & -2cm Women) Random 25% Approved exceptions on ITU website http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itu_sport_elite_bike_saddle_r ule_exceptions_updated_20150511.pdf Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Race Referee up until 10 minutes from the end of this Athlete s Briefing Mechanic service available

Check-In Procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform and race gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers, race and podium caps) photos taken of each uniform Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution Swim cap distribution Leave bags in the Athletes Lounge

Check-In Procedures Transition Area Helmet Do not leave helmet straps fastened in transition The athlete who misses to comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1 New rule on Helmet Branding Running shoes go outside and close to your box Helmet on bike Labeled spare wheels collected at bike check and returned to athletes lounge The bike must be racked in the first transition by the rear wheel and in the second transition by either wheelcollected at bike check & returned to Athletes Lounge

The Course

The Course Swim 2 Laps of 750m = 1.5km Bike 9 Laps of 4.45km = 40.05km Run 4 laps of 2.5km = 10km

Pre-Start Procedure Athletes Introduction 10 minutes before your start, line up at the transition When you are introduced, jog to the swim start platform Quickly select your start position After selecting your position, stay behind the pre start line Blocking more than one position = DSQ at bike check & returned to Athletes Lounge

Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time the TD announces On Your Mark Air horn blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1 at bike check & returned to Athletes Lounge

False Start Procedure False start with many athletes: Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you Everyone goes back to his or her original start spot Valid start but with early starters: If someone starts before the horn and every one else starts with the horn, the false starter will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1 During the time penalty the athlete cannot touch any race equipment

Swim Course Today at 13:00 Water temperature 19.3 C Air temperature 32.4 C WBGT 24.5 C Relative Humidity 25.3% Final decision 1 hour before race start 2 laps (total distance of 1500m) clockwise Distance to the first turn buoy 310m Pass all buoys on the right shoulder Swim behaviour will be closely monitored and recorded by water based and broadcast room officials Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into the box

Swim Course

Transition Individual bike racks Name, number, country code and flag All used equipment goes into your box Failure to put equipment in box = 15 second penalty on run Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount line at the beginning of TA (RED LINE) at bike check & returned to Athletes Lounge

Transition Dismount Mount

Bike Course 9 laps of 4.45km (total distance of 40.05km) Ride through transition each lap Flat, technical, with one U-turn each lap 2 Wheel Stations (WS): for location see map 1 Team Wheel Station (30m) 1 Neutral Wheel Station (approx. 2km) 3 Littering zones for bike (Run Aid Stations) Lap counter: at the exit of transition Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner last biker: approx. 250m before the end of lap

Bike Course

Caution signal: sharp whistles and or red flags

Run Course 4 laps of 2.5km (total distance of 10km) Lapped runners cannot run with leading runners Aid Stations and Littering Zones 3 per lap (for location see map) Sealed water Discard bottles and litter in the Littering Zones as indicated by the following signs

Run Course

Run Penalty Box Penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, Bike, TA2 and Run e.g.: mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your box, rack the bike outside your own space, littering outside the littering zone, etc. (Transitions will be video recorded for infringements) Location: Before entering the finish chute Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you do not stop, it will result in a DSQ

Post Race Procedures Photo-finish No congestion in the finish area: go to mixed zone/recovery area For Top 3 and Series Leaders TV/Flash Interviews Medal Ceremony Media Mixed Zone For awards, dress up with race uniform (or country clothes) Ambush marketing rules apply Race caps/visors are allowed at the podium with maximum 1 sponsor logo with maximum height 4cm & total area 20cm² Prize money will be wire transferred to the athletes

Ambush Marketing Rule 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 behaviour is that the athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, if any Please follow the ambush marketing rule

Post Race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing Team Medical Access Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after ITU Medical Delegate s permission. Every NF can have 1 team medical accreditation. Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate. Team Medical Doctors Meeting After this briefing with Medical Delegate and LOC Doctor.

Coaches Areas Coaches accreditation will be distributed to those coaches whose national federations registered them through the on-line system They will have access to: Athletes Lounge/Post Recovery Area Swim Start Area Penalty Box Area Wheel Station (Team Wheels) Area

Coaches Areas

Coaches Run Access One coach per NF is allowed to have access on the site run course for 45 minutes from 12:16 between the elite events, in a time when course is properly setup and secured Vests are provided to those coaches from the LOC All coaches will start at the same time from the same start point (meeting point) at Transition Coaches who require this access, must register with the CRO following this briefing

Evacuation Plan Earthquake or Tsunami Alert Swimming or near the main venue Biking in the Minatomirai area Hotel Monterey World Porters Proceed up more than 3 floors Leave your bike

Evacuation Plan World Porters Hotel Monterey

Weather Forecast Temp Saturday Min. 16 C Max. 25 C Weather Relative Humidity 67%

Access to Briefing Information http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/categor y/race_briefings/

Important Messages Littering Zones Aid Stations (for both Bike and Run) Can ONLY litter in these zones Prize money will be wire transferred to the athletes by ITU following the event Access to approved coaches to check run course is between 12:16 and 13:00

To Irving Perez Ji Hwan Kim Jumpie Furuya Alois Knabl Magdalena Mielnik

ITU Flag Auction Your autograph on ITU Flag Auction after London Raised funds will go to Earthquake recovery Please sign at the Coaches Accreditation Table

Thank you! Have a great race!