Athletes briefing

Friday, 12 June 2015

2015 Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup

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 Vice-President

• Jaime Cadaval, Mexican Triathlon Federation

• Fergus Murray, ITU Team Leader

• Roberto Menescal, ITU Technical Delegate

• Esteban Benitez, ITU Race Referee

• Dr. Humberto Aguilar, ITU Medical Delegate

Competition Jury

• Roberto Menescal, Chair• Antonio Alvarez – ITU Vice-President• Jaime Cadaval – Mexican Triathlon Federation

Schedule and Timelines

Friday

19:00 – 19:30 Race pack pick-up

(after the athletes’ briefing) Your race package includes:

• Helmet stickers (3x)• Bike sticker (1x) • Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs • Bag Sticker (1x) – Athletes’ Lounge/personal bags

Schedule and Timelines

Friday

19:00 – 19:30 Race pack pick-up

(after the athletes’ briefing) Your race package includes:

• Helmet stickers (3x)• Bike sticker (1x) • Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs • Bag Sticker (1x) – Athletes’ Lounge/personal bags

Schedule and Timelines

Saturday

07:00 - 12:00 Age Group Race – Respect the Field of Play.

Schedule and Timelines

SUNDAY – ELITE WOMEN

06:45 – 08:00 Athletes’ Lounge open for check-in

07:00 – 08:10 Transition Area open for Elite Women

07:30 – 08:15 Warm-up for Elite Women

08:15 All Elite Women in Pre Start Area

08:20 Elite Women line up and introduction

08:30 ELITE WOMEN START

12:00 – 12:30 Medal ceremony (After Elite Men´s Race)

Schedule and Timelines

SUNDAY – ELITE MEN

09:00 – 10:00 Athletes’ Lounge open for check-in

09:40 – 10:15 Transition Area open for Elite Men

09:45 – 10:10 Warm-up for Elite Men

10:20 All Elite Men in Pre Start Area

10:20 Elite Men line up and introduction

10:30 ELITE MEN START

12:00 – 12:30 Medal ceremony

19:00 Pasta Party and Celebration!

(Guelagetza Plaza)

Schedule and Timelines

SUNDAY – ELITE MEN

09:00 – 10:00 Athletes’ Lounge open for check-in

09:40 – 10:15 Transition Area open for Elite Men

09:45 – 10:10 Warm-up for Elite Men

10:20 All Elite Men in Pre Start Area

10:20 Elite Men line up and introduction

10:30 ELITE MEN START

12:00 – 12:30 Medal ceremony

19:00 Pasta Party and Celebration!

(MOVED TO CASTILLO HOTEL BEACH CLUB)

Bike Check (Athlete Lounge)

• Refer to 5.2 Equipment in ITU Competition Rules• Bike frame • Wheels• Handle bars with clip-ons• Saddle position (-5cm≤ Men & -2cm≤ Women) In case any athlete requests a rule exception for the saddle position, please do so immediately after the briefing• Approval for the addition / modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Race referee by the end of the athletes’ briefing• Mechanic services available – Barceló Hotel and tomorrow during the morning at the venue

Athlete 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 non-race bags in the lounge (use gear bag sticker) • Check-In of spare wheels (please label & collect them from Wheel Stop after your race)

Athlete Lounge to Swim / TAS

WIM

STA

RT

TRANSITION

Athlete´s

lounge

SWIM Exit

PRE START AREA

Check-in Transition Area

• Helmet check - 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.

• Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike

The Course

Swim1 lap of 750m

Bike4 laps of 5.05 km = 20.2 km

Run2 laps of 2.5km

Pre-start Procedure

Athlete Introduction:• 10 minutes before start line-up

( Proceed to covered area at the beach start)• Jog to the numbered carpet• Select your position and please stay behind the line!

Athlete blocking more than one place will result DSQ

Start Procedure

Athletes in position:• The start can be given any time after 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 10 seconds in TA1.

False Start Procedures

False start Example:

• Several horn blasts• Kayaks in front of you• Everyone goes back to his / her 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 of 10 seconds in TA1. (During the time penalty athlete cannot touch any equipment!)

Swim course

• Today at 10:30am Water temperature 27.3C Air temperature 30.5C Relative Humidity 63%

Wind 6km/h SE• Swim clockwise with buoys to your RIGHT• 1 lap is 750 m

• Distance to the first turn buoy is 225 m

• Swim cap & goggles to transition, placed inside box

Swim course

Swim StartSwim Exit

lap is 750m(Orange buoys)

225m to 1st buoy

Mount Line

SWIM Exit

Transition Flow – Swim to TA

Transition is a161m from swim exit

Transition is a161m from swim exit

Transition Area

• Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag

• All used equipment into your box. (Not doing so, a time penalty of 10 seconds on the run)

• Practice the flow of Transition T1 – Rear wheel in rack, facing inside of Transition

• Mount line at the end of Transition

Bike course

• 4 laps of 5.05 km (total distance of 20.2 km) TBC• Hilly and technical• 2 Wheel Stations

• 1 Neutral wheel station at the top of hill• 1 Team wheel station in front of Castillo • For locations see the map

• Lap Counter: just after mount line

Bike Course Map

Neutral Wheel StopNeutral Wheel StopTEAM Wheel StopTEAM Wheel Stop

Bike Course Elevation

Caution

Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Transition Flow - Bike to Run

PENALTY BOX

Dismount Line First Runner Last bike DQF point

Run course

• 2 laps of 2.5km (total distance of 5km)

• Aid station:

3 per lap (for location see map)

Sealed water

Discard bottles & litter in the Littering Zones

(Look for the signs located 80m before and 80m

after Aid Stations)

Don’t cut short the corners

• There is Photo-finish

• Avoid congestion in finish area

> Go directly to mixed zone / recovery area

Run Course Map

Run2 laps of 2.5km

Run Penalty box

Aid Station

Run Penalty Box• Run penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, Bike and TA2

For example: mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your box, rack the bike outside your own space, etc.

• Transitions will be video recorded for infringements

• Location: Entering the finish venue

• Information: White board to show race numbers(Athletes need to read the board)

• Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run.

• If you do not stop to take the penalty - DSQ

Post-race Procedures

• “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd with host broadcaster first;

• Medal Ceremony at 12.00 after Elite Men´s race;

Please follow the ambush marketing rules (if applicable)

• Dress “up”;• Prize money will be wired directly to athletes.

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, if any.

Post-race Procedures

Anti-Doping Control• Photo ID is required for any athlete going for

Doping Control.

Medical• Only team medical officials with an athlete from their

team is allowed in this area. Every NF can have 1 team medical upgrade pass, but only for team doctors!

• Team Doctors to register with the ITU Medical Delegate.

Coaches areas

Accreditation• Every coach has to collect accreditation to be able to

enter the venue.• Only Coaches who have been registered by their

NF into the ITU online system are entitled for an accreditation.1. Athlete’s area;2. Team official’s area.

Weather forecast

Sunday, 15 June 2015

• Cloudy skies with 60% chance of rain. • 24C to 28C – Humidity 66%.• Strong winds (5km/h up to 15 km/h).

Important Updates

We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for thunderstorm alerts.

There is no cause for concern at this point.

ITU Office relocated to the Holiday Inn Hotel

Pasta Party relocated to the Castillo Hotel Beach Club

Have a Great Race!

Una excelente carrera para todos!