Age Group Team Officials briefing

1. <Insert Event Logo> Age Group Team Officials briefing <Insert Date>

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

3. Welcome and Introductions • <Insert name>, <highest ranked ITU Executive Board representative> • <Insert name>, ITU Team Leader • <Insert name>, ITU Technical Delegate • <Insert name>, ITU Race Referee • <Insert name>, LOC Director <Insert Event Logo>

4. Competition Jury • <Insert name>, Chair • <Insert name> • <Insert name> <Insert Event Logo>

5. Schedule and Timelines <Day> hh:mm – hh:mm Race pack pick-up hh:mm – hh:mm Pasta Party hh:mm – hh:mm Bike course training hh:mm – hh:mmAthletes’ Lounge open and check-in hh:mm – hh:mmTransition Area open hh:mm – hh:mmWarm-up hh:mm Start hh:mm – hh:mmMedal ceremony hh:mmClosing banquet <Insert Event Logo>

6. Parade of Nations <Insert Event Logo>

7. Cut off times { comment – to be deleted: the cut off times, if applicable} <Insert Event Logo>

8. Check-in procedures Entering the venue • Using the accreditation / wristband. Timeschedule • hh:mm – hh:mm Athletes Lounge • Body marking check • Bag storage <Insert Event Logo>

9. Check-in procedures Transition Area • Bike check (Bike mechanic available) • Helmet check • 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. <Insert Event Logo>

10. The Venue <Insert map and point the transition zone, the athletes lounge, the start area and the finish> <Insert Event Logo>

11. Pre-start Procedure Athlete line-up: • 3 waiting areas{comment- to be deleted: describe with details the athletes line up} • Athletes Lounge -> Pre-start 1 -> Pre start 2 • Notice board in the Athletes Lounge displaying when the athletes need to go to the Pre-start area{if applicable} • Toilets at the Transition and at the Athletes Lounge • Go through a timing mat – check your own name on the screen if you have the right chip – if not, please contact the timing personnel on spot! • Jog to the platform • Select a position and stay behind the line! <Insert Event Logo>

12. Start Procedure Athletes in position: • The start can be given any timeafter the TD announces ”On your mark” • Electronic horn blast / Air horn blast {choose the correct} • The race starts <Insert Event Logo>

13. False Start Procedures • Several horn blasts • Everyonegoes back to her/his spot <Insert Event Logo>

14. The Course Run 1 <number> lap(s) of <lenght of one lap>m Bike <number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km Run 2 <number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km <Insert Event Logo>

15. The Course <Insert the overall course map> <Insert Event Logo>

16. Run course 1 • <number of laps>laps(total distance of <total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km) • Aid stations: • <number> per lap • For locations see the map • Water, isotonic drinks, fruits and ice sponges {if applicable} • Discard plastic cups off course <Insert Event Logo>

17. Run Course 1 Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter) <Insert Event Logo>

18. Run Exit to Transition Zone <Insert Run Exit to TZ Map> <Insert Event Logo>

19. Transition Area • Traditional Bike Racks – numbered – every 75cm • Orientation boards at the beginning of each rows • All equipment within your space • Bags to the Athletes Lounge • Mount line on the {insert location} <Insert Event Logo>

20. Transition Zone Flow <Insert TZ to Bike entrance map> <Insert Event Logo>

21. Bike course • <number of laps>laps(total distance of <total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km) • Hilly / flat and technical / not technical {choose the correct} • 1 Wheel Station{if applicable} For location see the map • Timing mat at the end of each lap • Penalty boxes on the {insert location} • Dismount line on the {insert location} <Insert Event Logo>

22. Bike Course Map <Insert Bike Course Map (show locations of wheel station & lap counter) (clarify the route per lap)> <Insert Event Logo>

23. Draft Zones Legal distance: 10m between bikes (from your front wheel to their front wheel) <Insert Event Logo>

24. Draft zones <Insert Event Logo>

25. Advice of Penalties • How do you know if you need to serve a penalty? • The official will do the following – • Sound a whistle or horn • Show a YELLOW CARD • Call your number • Advise you of the PENALTY • If you are shown a RED CARD, you may be disqualified <Insert Event Logo>

26. Penalties • stop in the next Penalty Box and must stay there for 1 minute for sprint distance/ 2 minutes for standard distance {choose the correct} • It is the athletes responsibility to stop in the next Penalty Box. Failing to do this will result in disqualification. • A second drafting offence will lead to a disqualification <Insert Event Logo>

27. Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags <Insert Event Logo>

28. Bike Exit to Run 2 Entrance <Insert map with Bike exit to TZ and the TZ to Run 2 entrance flow > <Insert Event Logo>

29. Run course 2 • <number of laps>laps(total distance of <total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km) • Aid stations: • <number> per lap • For locations see the map • Water, isotonic drinks, fruits and ice sponges {if applicable} • Discard plastic cups off course • Photo-finish • Congestion in finish area: • Go to recovery area <Insert Event Logo>

30. Run Course Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter & finish chute) <Insert Event Logo>

31. Medical Procedures • Only LOC Medical Staff area allowed in the medical area. • Every NF accredited doctor MUST have completed the proof of medical license and proof of malpractice insurance! • The NF accredited doctor is allowed in the medical area only when an athlete from their country is in the area. <Insert Event Logo>

32. Important Updates <Insert Event Logo>

33. Closing Ceremony <Insert Event Logo>

34. Weather forecast TempWeather Friday….ºC <type> Saturday….ºC <type> Sunday….ºC <type> <Insert Event Logo>

35. Good Luck! <Insert Event Logo>