Athletes briefing U23 races

Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast

Welcome and Introductions Renato Bertrandi, ETU President & Executive Board representative Maisie Bancewicz, ETU Technical Delegate Liene Troksa, ETU Asst. Technical Delegate Dora Rozsa, ETU Race Referee

Competition Jury Maisie Bancewicz, Chair Renatto Bertrandi, ETU Board Stamen Geshev, Bulgarian NF executive

Schedule and Timelines Friday 20:00Race pack pick-up (after the athletes’ briefing) Saturday 14:00Swim course familiarization, meeting point Casino / Terrace 16:00Bike course familiarization 17:00 Opening ceremony- Casino / Transition

Schedule and Timelines Saturday – U23 Women 10:15 – 11:15 Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in 10:30 – 11:15 Transition Area open for U23 Women 10:45 – 11:15 Warm-up for U23 Women 11:20Line up 11:25Athlete Introductions 11:30 U23 Women Start 12:50 Medal ceremony

Schedule and Timelines Saturday – U23 Men 15:45 – 16:45 Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in 16:00 – 16:45 Transition Area open for Elite Men 16:15 – 16:45 Warm-up for Elite Men 16:50Line up 16:54Athlete Introductions 17:00 Elite Men Start 18:15 Medal ceremony

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 1 for the ankle Swim cap distribution Please exit the lounge as soon as possible after your event.

Check-in procedures Transition Area Bike check: handlebars & wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) 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 TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels to the wheel-stop 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.

Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up at assembly area Jog to the start line Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result DQF

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 Hold a straight line until you reach the water Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.

False Start Procedures False start Example 1: Several horn blasts Officials/volunteers in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his spot False start Example 2: If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the athlete who false started will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!

The Course Swim 1 lap of 750m, exit the water and turn around cone. Bike 3 laps of 7.9km, 23.7km Run 2 laps of 2.5km

Swim course Water temperature: 21.5°C at 13:00 today Likely- non wetsuit swim. 1 lap of 750m Anti-Clockwise direction- buoys on your left. Distance to the first turn buoy 325m Caution-steps after exit from beach! Take cap, goggles to transition into your box

Swim course Map

Transition Area Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike Wetsuits (if wetsuit swim), googles & swim caps into the box. Bags to the Athletes Lounge Practice the flow of Transition  T1 – Rear wheel in rack, bars facing out. Exit using transition lane  T2 – Either wheel in rack, exit using transition lane Mount line on the road outsideTA

Transition Flow

Bike course 3 laps of 7.9km, total distance 23.7km Flat, very technical- 1 acute turn, 2 U-turns per lap, shallow speed bumps (paint markings). Wheel Stations 1 Team wheel station Lap Counter: at the transition area turn Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner – last biker case

Bike course

Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Run course 2 laps of 2.5km, total distance 5km) Aid stations: 2 per lap For locations see the map Sealed water Discard plastic bottles off course Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

Run course

Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 e.g: Mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, discharge or store your equipment outside your designated area, rack the bike outside your own space etc (Transition will be videotaped for infringements) Location: 40m before the Transition Area Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board – coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes) Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you don’t stop- DSQ

Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation Mount after the mount line: It has to be one contact of the athlete foot with the floor after the mount line. If this contact doesn’t occur the action is considered as mount the bike before the mount line. Dismount before the dismount line: It has to be one contact of the athlete foot with the floor before the dismount line. If this contact doesn’t occur the action is considered as dismount the bike before the dismount line. Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: Leaving the equipment s(swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. Rack the bike inside your own space:. In case of Individual bike race, the bike must be racked with either wheel to the designated rack.

Post-race Procedures “Finish area” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 with announcer and media. Medal Presentation - protocol – see event timings Ceremonies will be soon after last finisher- be available. Dress National uniform, no ambush marketing. Prize money -top 10 finishers form available from Renato or via claim form on ETU site.

Prize Money - €10,000 ETU Triathlon U23 Men & Women’s events Place Amount 1st. 1,250 EUR 2nd. 1,000 EUR 3rd. 750 EUR 4th. 500 EUR 5th. 400 EUR 6th. 350 EUR 7th. 300 EUR 8th. 200 EUR 9th. 150 EUR 10th. 100 EUR

Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control. Chaperones from National Anti Doping agency. Medical Only team medical officials area allowed in this area in case there is an athlete from their team. Every NF can have 1 team medical upgade pass, but only for team doctors!

Coaches areas Accreditation Every coach has 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 entitled to an accreditation Additional sport-specific coaches areas Beside the start on beach (exit via other stairs), beside transition area turn. Upgrade pass needed to enter these areas. Passes are given by NF according to the number of athletes entered. 1-3 athletes = 2 pass, 4-6 athletes = 3 passes, 7-9 athletes = 4 passes, athletes = 5 passes

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Heat stress index

Good Luck!