Thursday, 18 July 2019Junior 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 IntroductionsWelcome and introduction

Marisol Casada, (ESP), ITU President

Gergely Markus (HUN), ITU Team Leader

Thanos Nikopoulos (GRE), ITU Technical Delegate (Para)

Hugh McAtamney (IRL), ITU Technical Delegate (Elite)

Bex Stubbings (GBR) , ITU Technical Delegate (Age Group)

Michael Kurth (SUI) , ITU Technical Delegate (Junior)

Thomas Mantelli (FRA) , ITU Technical Delegate (U23)

Leslie Buchanan (CAN), ITU Head Referee (Women)

Howard Vine (GBR), ITU Head Referee (Men)

Dr. Raphael Weinguni (SUI), ITU Medical Delegate

Mikes Aigroz, LOC Race Director

Competition Jury

Michael Kurth (SUI), Chair

Barry Siff (USA), ITU Executive Board Member

Pascal Salamin (SUI), Host Federation

Schedule and timetables

Thursday09:00 Bike Familiarisation,09:30 Swim course Familiarisation14:00 Junior & Mixed Relay Briefing15:30 Race package pick-up which includes

- Helmet stickers (3x)- Bike sticker (1x) - Bag sticker (1x)- Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs

Schedule and timetables

Friday – Junior Women

06:15 - 07:30Athletes Lounge Check In 07:00 - 07:45Transition Check In07:15 - 07:45Swim Warm Up07:50 Athletes Presentation - pre start area08:00 Start09:15 Medal Ceremonies

Schedule and timetables

Friday – Junior Men

08:15 - 09:30Athletes Lounge Check In 09:00 - 09:45Transition Check In 09:15 - 09:45Swim Warm Up09:50 Athletes Presentation - pre start area10:00 Start11:15 Medal Ceremonies

Venue

(4) Finish(5) Recovery area

- Ceremonies- Medical

(1) Swim Course(2) Athletes lounge(3) Transition

Access to venue

Check-in procedures

Bike check – at Athletes’ LoungeRefer to 5.2 in competition rules Handlebars + clip-ons Wheels (UCI approved non-standard wheels lists) Bike frame Helmets

• Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Head Referee up until 10 minutes afterthe end of the Athletes’ Briefing.

Check-in procedures (cont’d)

Athletes’ Lounge• Uniform + race gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo,

zippers, race caps) – photos taken of each uniform.Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ

• Body marking check (both arms, both legs)• Swim cap distribution• Timing chip distribution• Leave your bags in the Athletes’ lounge they will stay there

Check-in procedures

Transition Area• Helmet check – Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transition

The athlete who do not comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.

• Ηelmet on the bike• T1 – Bike racked by the rear wheel• T2 – Bike racked by either wheels• Leave your bags in the Athletes’ Lounge• Spare wheels will be checked at the athletes’ lounge and moved

to the team wheel station by the coaches

The courseSwim Bike Run1 lap of 750m 4 laps = 20 km 2laps = 5km

Pre-start procedure

Athletes’ Introduction

• 10 minutes before start – Lineup atpre start area

• Wear the official swim cap

• Jog to the swim platform when you are introduced

• Select your position and stay behindthe lineBlocking two positions – DSQ

Start procedure

Athletes in position:

The start can be given any time after the Head Referee announces”On your mark”

Air horn

The race startsAthletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penaltyof10 seconds in TA1.

False start procedure

False start Example:• Several horn blasts• Kayaks in front of you• Everyone goes back to her/his spot

Valid start but with early starters:• If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts

with the horn, the false starter will receive a time penalty of10 seconds in T1. (During the time penalty athlete cannottouch any equipment!)

Swim course

Swim – 1 X laps of 750m Anti Clockwise

Swim behavior will be closely monitored and recorded bywater based and broadcast room technical officials

Swim Exit

transition

Swim course

• One lap (total distance of 750m) – Anti-clockwise• Distance to the first turn buoy 300m• Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into the box• Today at race time Water temperature: 22.0 ºC Air temperature: 23.1 ºC Relative humidity: 80% WGBT: 27.0 ºC

Transition area

Individual bike racks – number, name and country flag

All used equipment into your box. Not doing so time penalty

Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE)

Lake / Water information

Water qualityWater quality is tested on the 26th of June, 21st of August and 29th of August.

OuchyTemperature of the air: 23.6°CTemperature of the water: 22.1°CWeather: sunny without windAppearance of water on the surface : cleanEscherichiacoli E. Coli (UFC/100ml): 5Entero-cocci (UFC/100ml): 2Quality class: A

Bike course

Wheel stations

Lap auditor

Bike course

• 4 laps of 5 km

• Hilly with technicalturns

• Each lap starts in transition

• Lapped athletes are out of the race

• Wheel Station (WS) - for location see the map: • 1 Team WS• 1 Neutral WS• Bike Littering Zones beside wheel stations

Bike course contingency

• Depending on the weather there may be a decision to change the bike course.

• Cyclists will then NOT cycle through the place de la navigation

• Course will continue along the main road instead of turning left

• Decision made 1 hour before the race.

Wheel Stations & Neutral Service

4x 700c front wheel

2x 700c 11 cassette Shimano rear wheels

2x 700c 10 cassette Shimano rear wheels

2x 700c 10 cassette Campagnolo rear wheels

Team Wheel station

Neutral wheel station

Run course

Aid Station

• 350m to the finish + 2 laps of 2.3 km

• Aid stations at 640m & 1600m

Aid Station

Lap auditor

Run penalty box

• Run penalty box is for infringements in Swim,T1, Bike,T2 and RunTransitions will be video recorded for infringements

• Location: 100m before the finish• Information: White board to show race numbers +code

(Athletes need to read the board)• Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on

any lap of the run.

• Athletes have the option to decide whether to stop at the penaltybox and serve the penalty or continue to the finish. Not stoppingwill result in DSQ on crossing the finish line. The athlete maythen appeal the penalty. Evidence will only be made available ifan appeal is filed.

Penalty Box

• White board to show racenumbers and violation code:

D = dismount line violationS = swim conductM=mount line violationE = equipment outside theboxL = litteringV = other violations P

Post race procedures

• Photo-finish• Congestion in finish area:

Go to mixed zone / recovery area• For awards, dress “up” – with race uniform (or country

clothes) • Ambush marketing rules apply

Ambush marketing rule

PLEASE OBSERVE THE 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 that the athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, if any.

Post race procedures

Anti-Doping ControlPhoto ID is needed for every athlete to go for testingDoping control is in the Movenpick hotel

Team Medical AccessTeam medical will only be allowed to enter the medical tent afterITU Medical Delegate’s permission.

Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate!

Schedule and timetables(Junior/U23)Saturday - Mixed Relay Registration11:30 – 12:00 Mixed Relay Team Registration (Coaches Only)

• Location: Mövenpick - Olympia A• The Team Coaches will nominate the team members

• (maximum six 6- 4 starters and 2 reserves ) to the Head Referee

• Accreditation will be given at this time• Race pack distribution

• Four (4) body decals per athlete• Three (3) number decals for helmet per athlete• One (1) bike sticker per athlete• One (1) bag drop decal per athlete

• Timing chips and numbered swim caps are required and will be provided to mixed team relay athletes on race day at athletes lounge

Check-in: Athlete’s Lounge• All team members must check in together• Swim cap distribution + Checking of 2nd unbranded swim

caps (otherwise not allowed to wear)• Timing chip distribution (1 for the ankle)• 2nd, 3rd and 4th team member will collect the timing chip

& swim cap from the Relay Check-in Zone• Athletes MUST be in the Relay Check-in zone in time to

collect chip and be ready

Mixed Relay Procedures

Check-in: Transition Area• All team members must check in together• The 4th team member to leave their bike closest to the mount

line• Helmet check – Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the

transition• Any athlete who fails to comply with this rule will receive a time

penalty of 10 seconds in the PB.• Running shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike• The bike must be racked in the first transition by the rear wheel

and in the second transition by either of the wheels

Mixed Relay Procedures

The Course:• Swim: 1 lap of 300 m• Bike: 1 lap of 4.8 km • Run: 1 lap of 1.37km (Last Athlete runs 2.1km)

Mixed Relay Course

Pre Start – Athlete Introduction: • 10 minutes before start: line-up in

the Transition Area near dismountline.

• Team will get introduced and walktogether to the swim start.

• First Athlete stays left and jogs tothe swim start

• Select your position and staybehind the line! Blocking twopositions – immediate DSQ

• 2nd, 3rd, 4th Athletes go to Pre-Start tent. Wait until all teams are introduced then return to Athletes’ lounge.

Mixed Relay Start Procedures

Mixed relay Swim course

Swim – 1 X lap of 300m Anti Clockwise

Swim behavior will be closely monitored and recorded bywater based and broadcast room technical officials

Bike Course: • 1 lap (total distance of 4.8 km)• Hilly course• 2 Wheel Stations• Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located

directly at the Wheel Stops) or you may receive a time penalty• Lapped Teams will be removed

Mixed Relay Bike Course

Run Course: • 1 lap of 1.37m, last athlete completes 2.1km• Aid stations:

• 1 per lap. • Sealed water

• Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone 50m before or140m after the wheel stations

• Penalty box located just after the 180 degree turn

Mixed Relay Run Course

Mixed Relay Run Course Map

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Relay Zone: • Prior to the relay exchange, the athletes will wait in the relay check

in zone until the moment when the Technical Official tells them toenter the relay zone. Athletes need to be present at the check in area.

• It is athletes’ responsibility to be there, to collect timing chip andbe ready

• The relay exchange from one team member to another will takeplace inside the “Relay Zone”

Mixed Relay Procedures

Relay Zone: • If the contact occurs unintentionally outside the Relay Exchange

Zone, the team will get a 10 second penalty. • If the contact occurs intentionally outside the Relay Exchange

Zone or not completed, the team will get a disqualification.• Keep both feet behind the relay line.

Mixed Relay Procedures

Relay Zone

RELAYZONE Check In Zone

Post-Race Procedures: • For Top 3 Teams:

• TV/Flash Interviews• Medal Ceremony• Media “Mixed Zone”

• Medal Presentation – protocol – within 5 minutes after the winnerfinishing

• Please follow the ambush marketing rules• Dress “up” – coaches assistance needed

Mixed Relay Procedures

Ambush marketing rule

PLEASE OBSERVE THE 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 that the athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, if any.

Post race procedures

Anti-Doping ControlPhoto ID is needed for every athlete to go for testingDoping control is in the Movenpick hotel

Team Medical AccessTeam medical will only be allowed to enter the medical tent afterITU Medical Delegate’s permission.

Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate!

Coaches

Accreditation All coaches have 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 an accreditation

Coaches’ areas: Athletes’ Lounge Swim start area Next to Transition Next to the PB Recovery area

Course measurement

• The elite run course measurement is taking place atSaturday 16:15 - 16:45

• One accredited coach per NF is allowed on the course totake your own measurement for the U23 & Junior at thistime

• Coaches who want to participate must register with theChief Run TO following the athletes’ briefing.

Weather forecast

Friday

Weather forecast

Friday

Weather forecast

Sunday

Briefing presentation online

http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/race_briefings/

Have a great race!