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Athletes briefing

< Insert Event Logo >. Oct 6, 2013. 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. Antonio Alvarez, ITU Executive Board

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Athletes briefing

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  1. <Insert Event Logo> Oct 6, 2013 Athletes briefing

  2. Briefing agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Competition Jury • Schedules and Timetables • Check-in and Procedures • The course • Post-Race Procedures • Weather forecast

  3. Welcome and Introductions • Antonio Alvarez, ITU Executive Board • Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader • Ulf Schuetze, ITU Technical Delegate • Felix Molina, Race Referee • Jaime Cadaval, FM Tri • Mauricio Alvarez, LOC Director

  4. Competition Jury • Ulf Schuetze, ITU TD, Chair • Antonio Alvarez, ITU Executive Board • Jaime Cadaval, FM TRI

  5. Schedule and Timelines Friday 9 a.m. Bike familiarization 10:20 a.m. Swim familiarization After briefing Race pack pick-up Saturday 6:30 Age Group Race

  6. Schedule and Timelines SundayElite Women 9:00 – 9:55 Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in 9:15 – 10:00 Transition Area open 9:30 – 10:00 Warm-up Swim Course 10:07 Introduction 10:15 Elite Women Start 13:15 Medal ceremony <Insert Event Logo>

  7. Schedule and Timelines SundayElite Men 10:30 – 11:40 Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in 11:15 – 11:45 Transition Area open 11:15 – 11:45 Warm-up Swim Course 11:50 Introduction 12:00 Elite Men Start 13:15Medal ceremony <Insert Event Logo>

  8. Venue - Overview insert map p Elite Sprint World Cup Swim / 750m / 1 lap Bike / 21.3km / 4 laps Run / 5km / 2 laps

  9. Venue - Overview insert map p Elite Sprint World Cup Swim / 750m / 1 lap Bike / 21.3km / 4 laps Run / 5km / 2 laps

  10. Race Day Check-in Procedures • Athletes Lounge • Uniform check (name, country, ITU logo, zippers on back max 40 cm, other logos) – photos taken of each uniform. • Uniform over both shoulders • Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! • No temporary tattoos • No Bare skin between top and bottoms • Decals (both arms, both legs) <Insert Event Logo>

  11. Race Day Check-in Procedures • Athletes Lounge • Timing Chip • Swim Cap Remember: • Helmet (three numbers) • Bicycle (one number) • Bike check: specificiations, areobars, wheels • Leave your bags in lounge

  12. Check-in procedures Transition Area • Don’t 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. • Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike • Spare wheels drop in athletes lounge (need to be checked) • If you want to add any equipment to the bike this needs to be approved by the TD at the end of the briefing

  13. Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: • 10 minutes before start - line-up under the swim exit gantry • As introduced jog to the blue carpet • Select your position at once and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result DSQ Remember there are two lines: one to line up (behind the number) and one to start (in front of number at the leading edge of the carpet)

  14. Start Procedure Athletes in position: • The start can be given any timeafter 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. <Insert Event Logo>

  15. False Start Procedures False startExample 1: • Several horn blasts • Life guards in front of you • Everyonegoes back to her/his spot False start Example 2: • If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the athlete who false started will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. • Start continues as planned • During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!

  16. The Course Swim 1 lap of 750 m Bike 4 laps of 4.9 km (19.6 km) Run 2 laps of 2.5 km (5 km) <Insert Event Logo>

  17. Swim course • Water temperature: 27°C • Air temperature: 29°C Decision on wetsuit one hour before each start • Wetsuit allowed/ Wetsuit not allowed • 1 lap swim – 750m – clock wise turn at first two buoys • Distance to the first turn buoyis 475m. • Take cap, gogglesto transition into your box

  18. Swim course Map <Insert Swim Course Map>

  19. Transition Area • Individual Bike Racks – one row • Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike • Bags in the Athletes Lounge • All used equipment (googles, swim caps, helmets ..... wetsuits ...) into your box Not doing so – 10 seconds time penalty per infraction • Mount line at one end of the TA (Green) • Dismount line at the other end of the TA (Red)

  20. Transition Area continued • Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag • Practice the flow of Transition • T1 – Rear wheel in rack • T2 – Front wheel in rack

  21. Transition Flow <Insert Swim Exit to TZ Map> <Insert Event Logo>

  22. Bike course • Total: • 4 laps - 4.9 km each • flat and not technical, two 180 degree turns, surface okay first part, rough second part • 2 Wheel Stations • 1 Neutral wheel station (2 sets of 700s) • 1 Team wheel station • For locations see the map • Lap Counter:shortly after mount line • Lapped athletes are out of the race • No First runner – last biker case <Insert Event Logo

  23. Bike Course Map <Insert Bike Course Map (show locations of wheel station & lap counter) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap)>

  24. Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

  25. Venue show last biker first runner insert map p Elite Sprint World Cup Swim / 750m / 1 lap Bike / 21.3km / 4 laps Run / 5km / 2 laps

  26. Run course • 2 lap run – 2.5 km each – for a total of 5 km • Aid stations: • 2 per lap (accessible both sides) • For locations see the map • Sealed water and icepacks Caps will be opened and removed as you approach • Discard plastic bottles off course • Photo-finish • Congestion in finish area: • Go to mixed zone / recovery area

  27. Run Course Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter & finish chute) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap)

  28. Penalty Box Rule 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 Location: 100mbefore 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 No assistance while in the box

  29. 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 equipment (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 both sides of the handlebar or the sea tpost with 0,5m to the name plate. In case of Individual bike rack, in T1 the rear wheel goes into the rack, in T2 the bike must be racked with the front wheel to the designated rack.

  30. Post-race Procedures • “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish1, 2, 3 with host broadcaster first. • Medal Presentation - protocol –at 13:15 No ambush marketing! • Dress “up” • Prize money by wire transfer to your bank account <Insert Event Logo>

  31. 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: The athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event

  32. Prize Money Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter & finish chute) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap) <Insert Event

  33. 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 upgade pass, but only for team doctors! <Insert Event Logo>

  34. Coaches areas Accreditation • Every coaches has to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue. • Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the ITU online system are entitle for accreditation • Passes are given to NF according to the number of athletes entered. 1-3 athletes = 2 pass, 4-6 athletes = 3 passes, 7-9 athletes = 4 passes, 10-12 athletes = 5 passes

  35. Important Updates • Sunrise: 6:39 • After party: at Rolandis Restaurant (opposite of City Hall / Palacio Municipcal south of venue) • Briefing online: www.triathlon.org/events/worldcups/cozumel

  36. Weather forecasthttp://www.windfinder.com/forecast/cozumel

  37. Have a Great Race! Tenga un carrera magnifica!

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