Junior Briefing Friday, 28 th April

Junior 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 17:00 17:30 Athlete s Briefing 17:30 Race Package and Accreditation distribution 20:00 Opening Ceremony Main Square

Schedule and Timelines (Junior Women) Saturday 29 th Athletes Registration 07:30-08:30 TA Check In 08:00-08:45 Calling Area 08:45 Athletes Introduction 08:50 Junior Women Start 09:00 TA Check Out (bikes in Recovery Area) 10:15-12:00 Award Ceremony 11:45

Schedule and Timelines (Junior Men) Saturday 29 th Athletes Registration 09:00-10:00 TA Check In 09:30-10:15 Calling Area 10:15 Athletes Introduction 10:20 Junior Men Start 10:30 TA Check Out (Athletes Lounge) 11:45 14:00 Award Ceremony 11:45

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 10 seconds in TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels collected & returned: La Juventud Sport Center

Check-in procedures Transition Area 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 2 laps of 2.5km Bike 3 laps of 6.6km Run 2 1 lap of 2.5km

Run course 1 2 laps (total distance of 5 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 3 laps (total distance of 19.8 km) Technical and hilly 1 Wheel Station 1 Team wheel station For location see the map Lap Counter: see the map Lapped athletes are out of the race

Bike Course Map Transition Zone Wheel Station

Bike Course Map Wheel Station Transition Zone

Bike Course Map

Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Bike Exit to Run 2 Entrance LAP COUNTER TRANSITION FINISH SHUTE

Run course 2 1 lap (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 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: 10 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!

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

Weather Forecast

Good Luck!