Age Group Sprint Duathlon Briefing Friday, August 18, 2017

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

Welcome and Introductions Loreen Barnett, ITU 1st Vice President Eric Angstadt Torres, ITU Team Leader Thanos Nikopoulos (GRE), ITU Multisport TD David Markham, ITU Duathlon TD Dr. Doug Hiller (USA), ITU Medical Delegate Ross Capill (NZL), ITU Race Referee Ulf Schuetze (CAN), ITU Race Referee Michael Brown, LOC Executive Director Susie Ernsting, LOC Race Director {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the officials that are attending the briefing and delete the rest}

Competition Jury David Markham, Chair Loreen Barnett, ITU Paul Huyer, Host NF {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the Competition Jury Members, add two more member for World Championship}

Schedule and Timelines Friday, August 18th 12:00-16:00 AG Duathlon Race Pack Pick-Up / Rotary Park 12:30-16:30 AG & Open Sprint Du Bike Check-In / TZ Gate A: M16-49 Gate B: M50+ Gate C: F16+, Open Wave 15:00-16:00 AG Video Briefing / Q&A / Moved to Salon A 17:00 Parade of Nations / Rotary Park 18:00 Pasta Party / PTCC 19:00 Opening Ceremony / PTCC {Include info regarding race schedule, race package distribution, check in procedure, start times and ceremonies – if something is not applicable, please delete from the actual presentation}

Schedule and Timelines Package Pick-Up

Schedule and Timelines Saturday, August 19 / AG Sprint Duathlon WCs 5:00 Transition Open 6:30 Transition Closed 6:30 AG Men 16-29 Start 6:33 AG Men 30-44 Start 6:36 AG Men 45-59 Start 6:39 AG Men 60+ 7:15 AG Women 16-39 7:18 AG Women 40+ 7:45 Open Wave Men 7:46 Open Wave Women {Insert all the important information regarding the parade of nations}

Bike Check-in Procedures Enter through any one of the 3 gates provided to transition. Bike check – legal bars, frame, wheels, bike numbers Helmet check – snug strap, no cracks, numbers attached To add any unusual equipment to the bike, you must obtain approval from the Race Referee. Leave your gear in the appropriate bag beside your bike. No loose gear will be allowed on the ground next to the bikes. Label your gear. Full bike covers are not allowed. Bring nutrition items you plan to carry on race morning.

Bike Check-in Procedures

Check-in procedures Entering the Venue/Transition on Race Morning Only registered athletes with a blue wristband may enter. Body Marking Check – Tattoos are provided in race kits and must be on prior to entering on race morning. Timing Chip – pick up your chip as you enter transition and put it on immediately. Bicycles and gear bags may not be brought in on race morning. Bicycles may not be removed until the bike portion. Bike technicians are on site. Athletes are not to bring pumps. Gear not required to race must be left in the Morning Clothes Tent at Gyro Park. All “Marks” will be removed by Technical Officials

The Venue Rotary Park – Athlete Village, Package Pick-up, Swim Marshalling. Okanagan Lake Park – Bike Check, Transition Start Marshalling Area Gyro Park – Post Race Area, Awards, Celebrations

Pre-start Procedure Athlete line-up: 3 waiting areas on Veterans Way located across the street from transition: Pre-start 1 -> Pre start 2 -> next to start line Know your start time and be on time Toilets at the Transition. Go through a start audit timing mat to officially register you into the race results system. Move to start line. Select a position and stay behind the line!

Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the Race Referee announces ”On your mark” Horn blast The race starts

False Start Procedures Several horn blasts Everyone goes back to her/his spot

The Sprint Duathlon Course Run 1 2 Laps of 2.5km = 5km Bike 2 Laps of 10km = 20km Run 2 1 Lap of 2.5km = 2.5km Remember 2 – 2 – 1

AG SPRINT Run Course 1 2 Laps 5km Total Distance Start on road near transition. Flat. On pavement along Lakeshore Drive Wear Bib Number on front Aid stations: 2 per lap – same station, both sides For location see the map Water, F2C Lemon Lime HydraDurance. Discard all garbage off course in discard zones

One Aid Station to access from both sides. SPRINT Run 1 Course Map One Aid Station to access from both sides.

AG SPRINT Transition Flow

Transition Area Traditional Bike Racks – numbered Orientation boards at the beginning of each row All equipment within your space Bags to the Post Race Area in Gyro Park Mount line on the road

AG SPRINT Bike Course 2 Laps = 20kms Draft Legal – wear bib number at the back Drop Handle Bars only Hilly Timing audit point at all turn arounds Dismount line on the road before transition

AG Sprint Bike Course Map 2 Laps

Penalties How do you know if you need to serve a penalty? The official will do the following – Sound a whistle or horn Show a YELLOW CARD Call your number Advise you of the PENALTY The time penalty is served on the spot. If you are shown a RED CARD, you may be disqualified

Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

AG SPRINT Transition Flow

AG SPRINT Run 2 1 Lap = 2.5 km Same Course as Run 1 Aid stations: One station – can access 2x For location see the map Water, F2C Lemon Lime HydraDurance. Discard all garbage off course in discard zones Avoid congestion in finish area: Go to recovery area

AG SPRINT Run 2 Course Map Run 2 – 1 Lap FINISH One Aid Station to access from both sides.

Weather forecast Check regular updates at Firesmoke.ca

Good Luck!