Athletes ’ briefing

1. <Insert Event Logo> Athletes’ briefing <Insert Date>

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

3. 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 Race 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>

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

5. Schedule and Timelines Day hh:mm – hh:mm Race pack pick-up (after the athletes’ briefing) Your Package includes: {Write what is included in the race package} hh:mm – hh:mm Pasta Party Day hh:mm – hh:mm Swim course familiarisation {comment – to be deleted: Include info regarding race schedule, race package distribution, accreditation, check in procedure, start times and ceremonies} <Insert Event Logo>

6. 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 (2 for the ankles/ 1 for the ankle{choose the correct one } • Swim cap distribution • Leave all personal belongings in the Athletes’ Lounge. LOC will tranfer them to the Recovery area Transition Area • Running shoes outside the box • Return your non-competition gear to the Athletes’ Lounge

7. The Course Run 1 <number> lap(s) of <lenght of one lap>m {not applicable on a wetsuit swim, check ITU CR in that case} Swim <number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km Run 2 <number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km <Insert Event Logo>

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

9. Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: • 10 minutes before start - line-up at {insert the location} • Jog to the start line • Select your position and stay behind the line! Blocking more than one position = DSQ Your last minute gear will be moved to the recovery area from the LOC. <Insert Event Logo>

10. Start Procedures 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 Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of ... {to be deleted - according to the distance} seconds in TA1. <Insert Event Logo>

11. 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 • Sealed water and ice sponges {if applicable} • Only discard bottles and litter within littering zones as indicated by the following signs: <Insert Event Logo>

12. Run Course 1 Map Insert Run Course 1 Map (indicate aid stations, littering zones, finish gantry) <Insert Event Logo>

13. Swim course • Today at hh:mm am • Water temperature: XX.X ºC • Air temperature: XX.X ºC • <number of laps>laps(total distance of <total lenght of the swim in meter>m) • Distance to the first turn buoy<lenght in meter>m • Take cap, gogglesto transition and place in your box <Insert Event Logo>

14. Swim Course Map Insert Swim Course Map <Insert Event Logo>

15. 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 • Sealed water and ice sponges {if applicable} • Only discard bottles and litter within littering zones as indicated by the following signs • Photo-finish • Congestion in finish area: • Go to mixed zone / recovery area <Insert Event Logo>

16. Run Course Map 2 Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, penalty box, lap counter, finish chute, littering zones) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap) <Insert Event Logo>

17. Run Penalty Box {elite} Start infringements will be served in T1 Run 1, T1, Swim, T2 and Run Infringements will be served in Run Location: {include the exact location} mbeforetheTransitionArea Information: White board to show race numbers and letters to indicate violations (Athletes need to read the board – coaches are advised to check andinform their athletes) Procedure: {include the exact seconds} time penalty served on any lap of the run Penalties must be posted prior to the last lap on the run. Any penalties following that point will be served on the spot. Athletes have the option to decide whether to stop at the penalty box and serve the penalty or continue to the finish. Not stopping will result in DSQ on crossing the finish line. The athlete may then appeal the penalty. Evidence will only be made available if an appeal is filed. <Insert Event Logo>

18. Run Penalty Box {elite} Violations Abbreviations: Littering: L Swim violations: S Other violations: V Equipment outside box: E For example: 12D = athlete #12 received a time penalty for a dismount line violation 12x2ME = athlete #12 received 2-time penalties for mount line and equipment outside the box violations <Insert Event Logo>

19. Post-race Procedures • Photo Finish • When you finish, keep moving through to the mixed-zone and recovery area • For awards, dress “up” with race uniform or country clothes • Awards Ceremony immediately following finish • Ambush marketing rules apply <Insert Event Logo>

20. Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control • Photo IDis needed for every athlete that is selected for test Team Medical Access • Only one accredited team medical person will be allowedto enter the medical tent, after ITU Medical Delegate’s permission. <Insert Event Logo>

21. Coaches areas Accreditation • Coaches accreditations will only be distributed to those coaches who’s National Federations registered them through the on-line system • They will have access to: <AREAS> <Insert Event Logo>

22. Medal Ceremony {Elite} {Insert all the important information regarding the medal ceremony for the medalists and the attendances} As per the ITU Competition rules: • 2.8 c.) (i) Athletes must wear the uniform during the entire competition and award ceremony. Long sleeves and long pants are allowed for the award ceremony • Elite athletes are not allowed to carry their country flag on the podium; there will be flags raising with the playing of the national anthem of the winner. <Insert Event Logo>

23. Medal Ceremony {AG} {Insert all the important information regarding the medal ceremony for the medalists and the attendances} As per the ITU Competition rules: 2.8 c.) (i) Athletes must wear the uniform during the entire competition and award ceremony. Long sleeves and long pants are allowed for the award ceremony Kids are not allowed on the podium. If you can not attend the medal ceremony, your Team Manager or one of your team mates should pick up your medal at the end of the ceremony. <Insert Event Logo>

24. Important Updates • {If applicable} <Insert Event Logo>

25. Water Quality Assessment (Inland) Update orange text accordingly Insert map of course layout with sample’s locations <Insert Event Logo>

26. Water Quality Assessment (Sea) Update orange text accordingly Insert map of course layout with sample’s locations <Insert Event Logo>

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

28. Good Luck! <Insert Event Logo>