Age Group Team Officials briefing

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

Welcome and Introductions • <Insert name>, <highest ranked ITU/ Continental Executive Board representative> • <Insert name>, ITU Team Leader • <Insert name>, ITU Technical Delegate • <Insert name>, ITU Assistant Technical Delegate • <Insert name>, ITU Head Referee • <Insert name>, ITU Medical Delegate • <Insert name>, LOC Director {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the officials that are attending the briefing and delete the rest} <Insert Event Logo>

Competition Jury • <Insert name>, Chair • <Insert name> • <Insert name> {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the Competition Jury Members} <Insert Event Logo>

Schedule and Timelines <Day> hh:mm – hh:mm Race pack pick-up hh:mm – hh:mm Pasta Party hh:mm – hh:mm Bike course familiarisation 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>

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

Parade of Nations • {Insert all the important information regarding the parade of nations if applicable} <Insert Event Logo>

Registration Process Athlete must register in person. Athlete must present a photo identification document (passport, driving licence, national id card, triathlon licence with photo). No payment – no race pack: payment in cash at the accreditation desk is possible before the registration process. Payment can be made by Team Manager or directly by the athlete if approved by the Team Manager {modify according to the event} <Insert Event Logo>

Registration Process • Timing chip • Bib number • Body decals, including age group category • Stickers (3 for helmet, 1 for saddle, 1 for sports bag) • Wristband/ Accreditation {choose the correct} • {modify according to the event} <Insert Event Logo>

Check-in procedures Bike and Helmet check-in (day before your race) Using the accreditation / wristband {comment – to be deleted: include the colour wristband that will be allowed} • Review your time slot to ensure smooth check-in • Check-in the day before is mandatory • Bike Check Race day check in: • Body marking check(to be applied to each arm and leg, age category on one calf) • Bag storage • Uniform Check

Transition check-in schedule Time schedule • hh:mm – hh:mm • Time Schedule per wave • Go in the gatecorresponding to yourcategory / wave • Not respecting check-in time = no start <Insert Event Logo>

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

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>

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

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

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>

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

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 • Littering areas attached to each aid stations and marked with the following signs: <Insert Event Logo>

Run Course 1 Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, littering zones) <Insert Event Logo>

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

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 is green. • Dismount line is red. <Insert Event Logo>

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

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} • Always ride on the right, pass on the left • Warn the athlete you want to pass • Timing mat at the end of each lap, but you are responsible to count for yourself • Penalty boxes on the {insert location} • Dismount line on the {insert location} <Insert Event Logo>

Bike course • Draft legal/illegal event {choose the correct} • If shown a BLUE/YELLOWcard for drafting/other infringement, you MUST STOP AT THE NEXT PENALTY BOX • Sprint: 1 min/penaltyStandard: 2 min/penalty • FAILURE TO STOP AT THE NEXT PENALTY BOX: DSQ • Littering areas attached to each bike penalty box and marked with the following signs: • Time penalties for littering on bike course will be served in bike penalty box • 2 accumulated drafting time penalties = DSQ <Insert Event Logo>

Bike Course Map <Insert Bike Course Map (show locations of bike penalty boxes) (clarify the route per lap)> <Insert Event Logo>

Draft Zones {If drafting legal, this slide can be deleted} <Insert Event Logo>

Draft zones <Insert Event Logo>

Advice of Penalties <Insert Event Logo>

Drafting Rules An athlete may enter a bike draft zone in the following circumstances: • If the athlete enters the draft zone, and progresses through it within the allotted time in the overtaking manoeuvre; • For safety reasons; • 100 meters before and after an aid station or transition area; • At an acute turn; • If the Technical Delegate excludes a section of the course because of narrow lanes, construction, detours, or for other safety reasons. <Insert Event Logo>

Drafting Rules Overtaking: • An athlete is passed when another athlete's front wheel is ahead of theirs; • An overtaken athlete must drop out of the draft zone of the passing athlete by continuously make rearward progress out of the draft zone of the passing athlete. Re-passing by an overtaken athlete prior to dropping out of the draft zone will result in a drafting violation; • Overtaken athletes who remain within the draft zone of the passing athlete for more than the allotted time will be given a drafting violation; <Insert Event Logo>

Blocking Rule • Athletes must keep to the side of the course and not create a blocking incident; • Blocking is where an athlete who is behind cannot passdue to the leading athlete being poorly placed on the course; • Athletes seen blocking by a Technical Official will incur a time penalty of x seconds at the next bike penalty box. <Insert Event Logo>

Bike infringements • The penalised athlete will enter the penalty box, dismount the bike and inform the Technical Official of their race number the number of penalties to serve and the colour of card(s) received. • The time penalty starts when the athlete complies with all above and ends when the Technical Official says “Go”, at which time the athlete may continue with the competition. If the athlete leaves the area, the Technical Official will ask the athlete to return and the time will be paused. Once the athlete complies the count will continue; <Insert Event Logo>

Bike infringements • While in the bike penalty box, athletes can consume only the food and/or water that is on the athlete’s bike or person; • Athletes are prohibited from using the restroom while serving a penalty in the bike penalty box. The time of penalty will be paused while using the restroom; • Making adjustments to equipment or performing any type of bike maintenance while serving a penalty in the bike penalty box is prohibited. <Insert Event Logo>

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

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

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 • Littering areas attached to each aid stations and marked with the following signs: • Photo-finish <Insert Event Logo>

Run Course Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, littering zones & finish chute) <Insert Event Logo>

Post race procedures • To avoid congestion: go to recovery area after having passed the line • Food and drinks available there • Leave the recovery area after having recovered • Take your bags at bag-drop-off • Bike check-out times: {insert times} <Insert Event Logo>

Medical Procedures • Only LOC Medical Staff area allowed in the medical area. • The NF accredited doctor is allowed in the medical area only when an athlete from their country is in the area. <Insert Event Logo>

Results & Medal Ceremonies <Insert Event Logo>

Medal Ceremonies Map Meeting point: {insert location} Insert medal ceremonies map (show locations of podium and meeting point) <Insert Event Logo>

Important Updates <Insert Event Logo>

Closing Ceremony <Insert Event Logo>

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

Good Luck! <Insert Event Logo>

Age Group Team Officials briefing