Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Elite 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 Introductions• Marisol Casado, ITU President

• Kris Gemmell, ITU WTS Manager

• Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader

• Roberto Menescal, ITU Technical Delegate

• David Markham, ITU Head Referee

• Dr. Patrick Fredette, ITU Medical Delegate

• Sheila O’Kelly, President Edmonton WTS

• Stephen Bourdeau, General Manager Edmonton WTS

• Kelly Livingstone, Athlete Services Edmonton WTS

• Sheila Findlay, LOC Race Director

• Joao Henrique Falk Neto, University of Alberta

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Welcome and introduction

Competition Jury

Kris Gemmell (NZL), ITU Representative

Winston To (CAN), Triathlon Canada Representative

Roberto Menescal (BRA), Chair

Schedule and timetables

Wednesday

18:30 Race package pick-up

Your race package includes:

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

Schedule and timetables

Thursday – 26 July

11:00 - 11:45 Elite Bike Course Familiarization

12:00 – 13:00 Elite Swim Course Familiarization

Check transfer schedule in the lobby of the Westin Hotel

18:30 – 20:00 Dinner Party

Schedule and timetables

FRIDAY – Elite Women

16:00 - 17:15 Elite Women Lounge - check In

16:30 - 17:15 Elite Women Transition Open

16:30 - 17:15 Elite Women Swim Warm up

17:26 Athletes Presentation - pre start area

17:36 Elite Women Start

18:46 (approx.)Elite Women Medal Ceremonies - Hawrelak Park

Schedule and timetables

FRIDAY - Elite Men

17:45 - 18:30 Elite Men Lounge open – Check In

18:15 - 19:00 Elite Men Transition Open

18:15 - 19:00 Elite Men Swim Warm Up

19:10 Athletes Presentation - pre start area

19:21 Elite Men Start

20:31 (approx.) Elite Men Medal Ceremonies -Hawrelak Park

Access to venue

• Athlete Lounge located at Hawrelak Park Venue

• Park will be closed for vehicle access• Races in progress:

o Use the crossing points in order to come to the venue

o Do not cycle or warm-up on the course

Check-in procedures

Bike check – at Athletes’ Lounge• Refer to 5.2 in competition rules

Handlebars + clip-ons Wheels (UCI approved non-standard wheels lists) Bike frame Helmets Saddle positions (-5cm≤ Men & -2cm≤ Women) -

Random 25%Approved exceptions on ITU website: http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/rules

Technological Fraud Check - Random • Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to

the bike, MUST be obtained from the Head Referee up until 10 minutes after the 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 (use race number bag sticker)

• Bags will be taken to recovery tent

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 checked in at A. Lounge

The course

Swim Bike Run 1 lap of 750m 5 laps =21 km 3 laps = 5.1km

Pre-start procedureAthletes’ Introduction

• 10 minutes before start – Lineup in tent at pre start area

• Wear the official swim cap

• Jog to the swim platform when you are introduced

• Select your position and stay behind the lineBlocking two positions – DSQ

Pre Start

Swim Exit

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 penalty of 10 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 of 10 seconds in T1. (During the time penalty athlete cannot touch any equipment!)

Swim course

Swim 1 lap of 750mClockwise Swim behavior

will be closely monitored and recorded by water based and broadcast room technical officials

Swim course

• One lap (total distance of 750m) – clockwise

• Distance to the first turn buoy 300m

• Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into the box

• Today at race time Water temperature: 20.0 ºC Air temperature: 25.2 ºC Relative humidity: 44.5%

Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into the box

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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)

Bike course

• 5 laps of 4.2 km = 21 km

• Hilly with technical turns,

• Wheel Station (WS) - for location see the map:

• 1 Team WS• 1 Neutral WS• Lapped athletes are out of the race

• First runner / last bike scenario approx. 200m before end of lap

Bike course

Team Wheel Station Neutral Wheel Station

Bike course

Water Barriers

Negative Camber

118th Street X Edinboro Rd. corner

Caution

Caution signal: sharp whistles and or red flags

Run course• 3 laps 1,67 = 5,1 km

• Aid stations:

2 per lap

Sealed water bottles

Discard bottles and

litter in the littering

zones.

Aid Stations

Last Biker / First Runner

• Last Biker / First Runner Stop area

Run penalty box

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

• Location: 250 m before the end of lap (see map)

• 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.

• If you do not stop it will result in a DSQ

Penalty Box

• White board to show race numbers and violation code:

D = dismount line violation S = swim conductM = mount line violation E = equipment outside of the boxL = littering V = other violations

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Post race procedures

• Photo-finish• No congestion in finish area: go to mixed zone/recovery

area• For Top 3 and series leaders:

1. TV/Flash Interviews2. Medal Ceremony3. Media “Mixed Zone”

• Medal Ceremonies – after each event. Elite Women Medallists to VIP tent for special announcement.

• Dress “up” with race uniform (or country clothes) – coaches assistance needed. Ambush marketing rules apply

• Prize money will be wired transferred to the athletes

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 testing

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

Every NF can have 1 team medical accreditation. Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate!

Course measurement

• One accredited coach per NF is allowed to the course measurement session on Friday.

• All the coaches will meet at the coach area at the finish area.

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

• Vests will be provided to these Coaches by Chief Run TO

• Time : WTS on Friday at 13:00 MRT on Saturday at 15:00 depending on races in progress.

Weather forecast                   

Friday Saturday

Sunny Sunny

Temperature 26 ºC 27 ºC

Humidity 44% 43%

Wind N at 6km/h NE at 8km/hSource: www.weather.com

Briefing presentation on -line

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

Have a great race!