Junior Athletes Briefing 15 October 2015

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

Welcome and Introductions Bill Walker, ITU Vice President Terry Sheldrake, OTU President Ben Houston, President, Triathlon Australia Brian Hinton, ITU Team Leader Ross Capill, ITU Technical Delegate Dr Jon King, ITU Medical Delegate Jacqui Kenny, ITU Race Referee Jenny Mann, LOC Director

Competition Jury Ross Capill, Chair Bill Walker, ITU Vice President Ben Houston, President, Triathlon Australia

Schedule and Timelines Thursday 14:30 – 14:45Race pack pick-up (following the briefing) 17:00 – 18:00Parade of Nations 18:00 – 20:00Opening Cermony and Pasta Party Friday 06:30 Bike and Run course familiarisation

Schedule and Timelines Saturday 07:00 – 08:40 Athletes’ Lounge open for check-in 07:30 – 08:45Transition Area open 07:45 – 08:30Warm-up 09:00 Start Junior Men 09:02Start Junior Women 10:40Medal ceremony Sunday 17:30 Farewell Barbecue

Course Familiarisations Friday – 06:30am Assemble at Torrens Parade Ground at 06:20am You will be briefed by LOC and Police who will control the familiarisation ride There will be ONE lap only of the bike course at controlled speeds. Be prepared to stop if requested by Police. Under no circumstances should you pass the lead vehicle A run course familiarisation will follow. Because the roads are open to traffic, this will be on the footpaths rather than on the road where you will be running on Saturday.

Venue Layout

Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) – photos taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution (1 for the ankle)

Check-in procedures Transition Area Bike check: handlebars, wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) and seat position check Helmet check- Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transition Athletes who don’t 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.

Check-in procedures Warm Up Athletes may warm up on the run course Athletes may warm up on the bike using the eastern side of King William Street only

Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up inside the transition area Jog to the start line when you are introduced Select your position and stay behind the line!

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 False start: Several horn blasts Everyone goes back to her/his spot

The Course Run 1 2 laps of 2.5km (5km total) Bike 4 laps of 5.03km (20.12km total) Run 2 1 laps of 2.5km (2.5km Total)

The Course

Run course 1 2 laps of 2.5km (total distance of 5 km) Run North through transition area on each lap Aid stations: Two per lap For locations see the map Sealed water Bottles and other items (e.g. gel wrappers) may only be discarded within the marked littering zones

Run Course 1 Map A A P L

Transition Area Individual Bike Racks – two rows All USED equipment including running shoes, caps etc worn during Run 1 must go in your box in T1 If you are using a second pair of shoes for Run 2 leave these in front of your box. Helmet must be in the box in T2 Bags to the Athletes Lounge Mount line at the end of the TA

Transition Flow Run In Bike Out

Bike course 4 laps of 5.03km for total distance of 20.12km One hill (up and down) per lap with several technical corners 2 Wheel Stations 1 Neutral wheel station at Wellington Square 1 Team wheel station For locations see the map Lap Counter: On King William Street – level with start line (same place as for run) Lapped athletes (within gender) are out of the race – if women are lapped by men, they can continue

Bike course Litter Zones on Bike Course Same zone as Run Aid Station on War Memorial Drive At the Neutral Wheel Station at Wellington Square

Bike Course Map W W L

Bike Course King William Detail Run 2 Out Bike In

Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Run course 2 One lap of 2.5km for total distance of 2.5km Same as Run 1 Aid stations – two as per run 1 Litter zones – as per run 1 Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

Run Course 2 Map A A P F

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: At the southern turn of the run course on King William Street Information: 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: The athlete must have one foot on the ground after the mount line. If this does not occur the athlete is considered to have mounted the bike before the mount line. Dismount before the dismount line: The athlete must place one foot on the ground before the dismount line. If this does not occur the athlete is considered to have dismounted the bike before the dismount line. Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: The athlete must place all used equipment in their own box (they will be numbered). In Duathlon this includes running shoes, caps etc that were used during Run 1, even if you intend to re-use the equipment in Run 2 Rack the bike inside your own space: In T1 the bike must be racked by the rear wheel facing outward. In T2 the bike can be racked by either the front or rear wheels.

Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control 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!

Post-race Procedures Award Ceremony Medal Ceremony for Junior Races will be at approximately 10:45am on Saturday (shortly after the race) Wear your National Uniform No ambush marketing !

Coaches areas Accreditation Every coaches has to collect accredited to be able to enter the venue. Additional sport-specific coaches areas There is a Coaches box located at the southern turn on the run course, next to the penalty box. This will also allow viewing of the bike course

Important Updates Race Packs Contain a set of stickers for your bike/helmet Timing chips will be issued at Athlete Lounge The wrist band is your ticket to receive the pasta meal at the opening ceremony Reminder to assemble at 17:00 at the Elder Park Amphitheatre for Parade of Nations. Opening Ceremony follows at 18:00

Weather forecast TempWeather Thusday32ºCMostly Sunny Friday24ºCMostly Cloudy Saturday24ºC Mostly Sunny

Good Luck!