Shanelle Barrett – Technical Delegate Individual Athlete Briefing Shanelle Barrett – Technical Delegate Tuesday 3 April 2018

Agenda 1 | Welcome and introductions 2 | Competition Jury 3 | Schedule and timetables 4 | Check in procedures (GFS10) 5 | The course 6 | Post race procedures 7 | Important notes 8 | Water Quality 9 | Weather forecast 10 | Questions 11 | Pontoon Draw

Welcome and introductions Andrew Hibbert, CGF Representative Terry Sheldrake, ITU Executive Board Member Shanelle Barrett, ITU Technical Delegate Frank Stapleton, ITU Race Referee (Men) Sarah Taylor-Hough, ITU Race Referee (Women) Deon Stoltz, ITU Medical Delegate Chris Jarvis, GC2018 Sport Manager

Competition Jury Shanelle Barrett (NZL), chair – ITU TD Terry Sheldrake (NZL), representing ITU EB Miles Stewart (AUS), representing NF

3 | Schedule and timetables

Schedule and timetable Tuesday 3 April 2018 Pontoon Draw – at the end of briefing Race package distribution – after Pontoon Draw

Race package distribution Your race package includes: Sheet of athlete number stickers: 1 x bag number 1 x bike number 3 x helmet numbers 2 x drink bottle Body decals set – both arms and both legs 3 drink bottles: 1 x 750ml and 2 x 500ml

Schedule – women’s race – 5th April Time Activity 07:12 Athlete bus leaves village 07:30 Check-in opens (including equipment) 08:15 Swim, bike and run course warm-up open Transition area open 09:00 Athlete check-in closes Cycle and run course warm-up closes 09:10 Swim warm-up closes

Schedule – women’s race - 5th April Time Activity 09:15 Transition area closes 09:20 Athlete introductions (from recovery area) 09:31 Competition starts 11:30 approx Medal Ceremony (after last finisher) 11:30 First athlete bus back to CGV 14:15 Athlete bike equipment truck leaves SBP to CGV

Schedule – men’s race – 5th April Time Activity 10:12 or 10:42 Athlete Bus leaves village (2 buses) 11:00 Check-in opens (including equipment) 11:45 Swim, bike and run course warm-up open Transition area open 12:30 Athlete check-in closes Cycle and run course warm-up closes

Schedule – men’s race – 5th April Time Activity 12:40 Swim warm-up closes 12:45 Transition area closes 12:50 Athlete introduction (from recovery area) 13:01 Competition starts 15:00 approx Medal Ceremony (after last finisher) 16:00 Last Athlete bus to CGV 16:15 Athlete bike equipment truck leaves SBP to CGV

4 | Check in procedures & venue layout

Venue layout - arrival Bike collection Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to SWIM warm up Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to BIKE warm up Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to RUN warm up Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to TRANSITION Athlete Lounge Transition

Venue layout – introductions Recovery/ Line up Athlete Lounge

Check in procedure Equipment check Refer to 5.2 in competition rules Helmet check Handlebars with clip-ons Technology fraud Bike frame Saddle position (-5cm≤ Men -2cm≤ Women) exceptions here: http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itu_sport_elite_bike_saddle_rule_exceptions_updated_20170202.pdf Wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) Spare wheels to be checked in – Sport will take to wheel station Disc brakes are now legal and spare wheels with disc brakes may be placed at the team wheel station however they are not allowed in the neutral wheel station Bike pumps onsite and mechanics

Check in procedure Athletes’ lounge Uniform and gear check (name, country, GFS10, zippers) – photos will be taken of each uniform. Wearing a different uniform during the race = DSQ

Check in procedure Athletes’ lounge GFS10 Equipment – bike, helmet, wheels – exemption approved and ITU Competition Rules will apply. But manufacturer identifications cannot be deemed conspicuous or seen as ambush marketing. Uniform & Clothing – GFS10 applies

Check in procedure - Athletes’ lounge Body marking check Swim cap distribution - Athletes wishing to wear a swim cap under the official cap must bring it for inspection at this check in (NOTE: only plain non-branded caps allowed) Timing chip distribution – 2 per athlete, one for each ankle Leave your personal gear in the Athletes’ Lounge in numbered box (will be transferred to recovery)

Transition Area Running shoes go IN FRONT of your box Helmet on bike Water bottles totally un-branded or use the GC2018 ones The bike must be racked in the first transition by the rear wheel and in the second transition in any direction

Warm up You will be allowed to warm up on the whole swim course until 10mins prior to swim warm up closing. Then only in swim exit area Bike & Run warm up will be on the entire course until 15mins prior to the close of the warm up – then in section between bridge and venue Only bikes on bike course – no bikes on the run course

Pre-start procedure Athletes’ introduction 15 minutes before start - line-up in recovery tent TOs will escort you to the finish line for the athletes’ introductions Jog to the swim start area Take your position and stay behind the line! Blocking two positions – immediate DSQ

5 | The course

The course Swim - 1 lap of 750m Cycle – 20km - 4 laps of 5km Run – 5km - 2 laps of 2.5km https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz8BGBKb3uE

Swim course Today at 9:30am - Water temperature: 25.7 °C - Air temperature: 23 °C - WBGT: 23.1 °C - Relative humidity: 97% Pontoon start, distance to the first turn buoy is 350 m 1 lap (total distance of 750m) – anti-clockwise Pass all four PINK buoys on your left shoulder and two yellow ones on the right. Swim behavior will be closely monitored and recorded Take swim cap and goggles to transition and place into your box

Start Procedure The start can be given any time after the Head Referee announces “On Your Mark!” Air Horn Blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward from the start line = 10 second penalty in TA1 Delayed start athletes Athlete will move forward on the call of the designated official

False start procedure Athletes’ introduction False start with many athletes: Several air horn blasts Water safety in front of you Everyone goes back to his or her original start spot via restart ramp 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 the athlete cannot touch any race equipment.

Swim Conduct Definition from the ITU CR §4.1: e.) Athletes may sportingly maintain their own space in the water: (i) Where athletes make accidental contact in the swim and then immediately afterwards move apart no penalty will be incurred; (ii) Where athletes make contact in the swim, and an athlete continues to impede the progress of the other athlete without moving apart, this action will result in a time penalty; (iii) Where athletes deliberately target another athlete to impede their progress, gain unfair advantage and potentially cause harm will result in disqualification and may be reported to ITU Arbitration Tribunal for potential suspension or expulsion.

Swim Conduct Definition from the ITU CR §4.1: There will be additional boats and Technical officials deployed on the swim course to monitor athlete’s behaviour in this respect . Infringements will be recorded and appropriate action will be taken dependent on the rules definition from the previous slide . Please respect your fellow competitors and keep the race fair.

Swim course

Swim exit to transition

Transition Area Individual bike racks Name, number, country code and flag All used equipment goes into your box Failure to do so = 10 second penalty on run Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount line at the beginning of TA (RED LINE)

Transition Area

Bike Course 4 laps of 5km (total 20km) Flat with Technical Sections 2 Wheel Stations – one team wheels and one neutral wheels Lap Counter: beside wheel station, left side Littering zone (Marine Parade on return as shown on map)

Bike Course – Lapped Athletes Lapped athletes remain in the race Be mindful of other competitors on the course Once you are lapped keep left and ride single file When entering bike course athletes already on the course will be given right of way When dismounting, athletes already on the run course will be given right of way

Wheel Station (Neutral) Littering zone Wheel Station (Neutral) Coach Box Wheel Station (Team) Coach Box

Turn in venue

Final Lap Dismount Line

Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Transition Area

Run course 2 laps of 2.5km Aid stations and littering zones: 2 per lap (available in both directions) Sealed water Littering zones are marked with green tape/ start, red tape/finish and signs Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Litter zone

Run Course Aid Station & Littering zone Coach Box

Turn in venue Penalty Box

Last Lap Penalty Box

Run penalty box Penalty box is for infringements in: Swim, TA1, Bike, TA2 and Run Location: At the turn near transition – box will be taped on ground in front of white tent Information: Board to show race numbers Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you do not stop, it will result in a DSQ NOTE: It is your responsibility to check the board

6 | Post race procedures

Post race procedures Photo-finish No congestion in the finish area: go to mixed zone/ recovery area For Top 3: TV/Flash Interviews Will change into podium uniform in athlete change area or recovery then wait in recovery till called for ceremonies All athlete gear will be transferred to recovery by Sport No flags or ambush marketing on the podium

Anti-doping control area Showers & Ice baths Finish Mixed zone Recovery & Medal ceremony preparation area

Post race procedures - 3 Anti-Doping Control Accreditation is needed for every athlete going for testing Team Medical Access Team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after permission from the ITU Medical Delegate

7 | Important notes

Important notes All DNF athletes during the bike leg or run leg should go to the next Wheel Station, Aid Station or Medical Station and remain there until the end of the competition All DNF athletes have to report back to the athletes’ recovery & go through mixed zone

Important notes Athletes must wear accreditation around venue No storage of bikes overnight. Bikes will be taken from Athlete equipment area and delivered back to the village. If you do not want your bike to go back to the village it must be removed from athlete area before 4pm. Inform Medical Delegate of any Athlete medical conditions/allergies

Water Quality – daily testing

Weather forecast

Access to briefing http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/race_briefings/

Questions

Pontoon Draw