<Insert Event Logo> Athletes’ briefing <Insert Date>

<Insert Event Logo> Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast <Insert Event Logo>

Welcome and Introductions <Insert name>, <highest ranked ITU Executive Board representative> <Insert name>, ITU Team Leader <Insert name>, ITU Technical Delegate <Insert name>, ITU Race Referee <Insert name>, ITU medical Delegate <Insert name>, LOC Director {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the officials that are attending the briefing and delete the rest} <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Competition Jury <Insert name>, Chair <Insert name> {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the Competition Jury Members} <Insert Event Logo>

Schedule and Timelines Day hh:mm – hh:mm Action hh:mm – hh:mm Pasta Party {comment – to be deleted: Include info regarding race schedule, race package distribution, accreditation, check in procedure, start times and ceremonies} <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> 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 (2 for the ankles / 1 for the ankle {choose the correct one } Swim cap distribution Leave all personal belongings in the Athletes’ Lounge. LOC will tranfer them to the Recovery area Transition Area Running shoes outside the box Return your non-competition gear to the Athletes’ Lounge <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> The Course Run 1 <number> lap(s) of <lenght of one lap>m {not applicable on a wetsuit swim, check ITU CR in that case} Swim <number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km Run 2 <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> The Course <Insert the overall course map> <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up at {insert the location} Jog to the start line Select your position and stay behind the line! Blocking more than one position = DSQ Your last minute gear will be moved to the recovery area from the LOC. <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Start Procedures Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the TD announces ”On your mark” Electronic horn blast / Air horn blast {choose the correct} The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. <Insert Event Logo>

False Start Procedures False start Example: Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his spot Valid start but with early starter : If an athlete(s) starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter(s) will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. During the time penalty the athlete(s) may not touch any equipment! <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Run course 1 <number of laps> laps (total distance of <total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km) Aid stations: <number> per lap For locations see the map Sealed water and ice sponges {if applicable} Only discard bottles and litter within littering zones as indicated by the following signs: <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Run Course 1 Map Insert Run Course 1 Map (indicate aid stations, littering zones, finish gantry) <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Swim course Today at hh:mm am Water temperature: XX.X ºC Air temperature: XX.X ºC WBGT reading: Condition <number of laps> laps (total distance of <total lenght of the swim in meter>m) Distance to the first turn buoy <lenght in meter>m Take cap, goggles to transition and place in your box <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Swim Course Map Insert Swim Course Map <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Run course 2 <number of laps> laps (total distance of <total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km) Aid stations: <number> per lap For locations see the map Sealed water and ice sponges {if applicable} Only discard bottles and litter within littering zones as indicated by the following signs Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Run Course Map 2 Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, penalty box, lap counter, finish chute, littering zones) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap) <Insert Event Logo>

Failure to serve penalty = DSQ <Insert Event Logo> Run Penalty Box Run penalty box is for infringements in TA for example: - equipment outside your box Transitions will be video recorded for infringements Location: Before the finish chute Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run Failure to serve penalty = DSQ <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Post-race Procedures Photo Finish When you finish, keep moving through to the mixed-zone and recovery area For awards, dress “up” with race uniform or country clothes Awards Ceremony immediately following finish Ambush marketing rules apply <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete that is selected for test Team Medical Access Only one accredited team medical person will be allowed to enter the medical tent, after ITU Medical Delegate’s permission. Each National Federation is permitted to have 1 team medical accreditation for all elite events. <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Coaches areas Accreditation Coaches accreditations will only be distributed to those coaches who’s National Federations registered them through the on-line system They will have access to: <AREAS> <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Important Updates {If applicable} <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Weather forecast Temp Weather Friday ….ºC <type> Saturday ….ºC <type> Sunday ….ºC <type> <Insert Event Logo>

<Insert Event Logo> Good Luck! <Insert Event Logo>