Team Mangers Briefing Age Group Sprint (Draft Legal) Thursday, September 15

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

Welcome and Introductions TD Ulf Schuetze (CAN) Assistant TDs Enrique Quesada (ESP) Ivette Bourette (PAN) Scott Weinheimer (USA) Race Referees Leslie Buchanan (CAN) -Elite, U23, Junior Men, Relay Felix Molina (MEX) - Elite, U23, Junior Women, Aquathlon, AG Medical delegate Humberto Aguilar (MEX) Local Organizing Jorge Reyes and Mau Zavala (MEX) Committee (Race Director)

Competition jury – Age Group Sprint (Draft Legal) Scott Weinheimer (USA), a-TD (Chair) Antonio Armany (ESP), ITU EB Gerardo Zetina (Mex), Host NF

Schedule and Timelines Tuesday, September 13 (Today) 9:00 - 11:00 AG Team Managers Meeting Cozumel & Resort Hotel (Aquathlon, Sprint, Standard) 10:00 - 18:00 AG Registration & Packet Pick Up Benito Juarez Main Square Wednesday, September 14 (Tomorrow) 10:00 – 16:30 AG Registration & Packet Pick up Benito Juarez Main Square 14:00 – 17:30 AG Sprint Gear Check-in (bicycles) Fonatur Triathlon Park 18:00 - 19:00 Opening Ceremony Benito Juarez Main Square 20:00 - 22:00 Pasta Party Playa Mia Beach Club (Must have accreditation bracelet)

Schedule and Timelines Thursday, September 15 5:00 - 6:30 AG Sprint Gear Check-in (No Bicycles) Fonatur Triathlon Park 6:45 - 11:00 AG Sprint World Championship Fonatur Triathlon Park (Draft Legal) Sunday, September 18 19:30 - 21:00 AG Sprint & Standard World Benito Juarez Main Square Championship Medal Ceremonies Afterwards Party @ Senior Frogs

Wave Start Times AG Start time Wave 1 M45 6:45 Wave 2 M50 6:50 Wave 5 M65, M70, M75, M80, M85 7:05 Wave 6 F16 7:45 Wave 7 F20 7:50 Wave 8 F25 7:55 Wave 9 F30 8:00 Wave 10 F35 8:05 Wave 11 F40 8:10 Wave 12 F45 8:15 Wave 13 F50 8:20 Wave 14 F55, F60, F65, F70, F75, F80, F85 8:25 Wave 15 M18 8:55 Wave 16 M20 9:00 Wave 17 M25 9:05 Wave 18 M30 9:10 Wave 19 M35 9:15 Wave 20 M40 9:20

Registration & Packet Pick up Athlete must register in person. Athlete must present a photo identification document (passport, driving license, national id card, triathlon license with photo). Check your Race package; you should have Decals (race numbers for both arms and category decal for leg.) Swim Cap Timing Chips (1) one on left ankle Race Number Safety Pins Stickers (3 for the helmet, 1 for the bike) Souvenir Backpack Accreditation Bracelet (Will need to Pasta Party)

Sprint AG Transition Bike Check In

Sprint AG Transition Bike Check In You will need to check your bike in on Wednesday afternoon. The Technical Officials will check your bicycle according to the ITU competition rules.

Sprint AG Transition Race Morning Check In

Sprint AG Transition Race Morning Check In You will need to park after the Park Royal Shopping Center and walk or take the free shuttle into the venue. The Technical Officials will check: Uniform Race Decal numbers Bib-number Helmet with race number Timing chip check (1 for the ankle) Swim cap check

Swim 1 lap of 750 m Bike 1 lap of 19.6 km Run 1 lap of 5.0 km The Course Swim 1 lap of 750 m Bike 1 lap of 19.6 km Run 1 lap of 5.0 km

Sprint Course Map Overveiw

Pre-Start Procedure Move into pre-start zones Approx 20 minutes before start – move into pre-start zones. Ensure timing chip on left ankle. Do not take non-essential equipment into start area including water bottles or clothing. Athletes will be guided into start corals based on waves. Listen for announcements. Look for swim cap color. Once you reach the last coral you will be released to the start pontoon. Once on the pontoon you will be directed into the water and hold onto the pontoon. Starting in an earlier wave  DSQ

Start Procedure Athletes in position Once Athletes are in the water. The start can be given any time after the Race Referee announces ”On your mark” Air horn blast . The race starts.

False Start Procedure False start Example Several horn blasts Kayaks will move in front of swimmer's and direct them back. 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 the TA 1. (During the time penalty athlete can not touch any equipment!)

Sprint Swim Course Map Pre Start Area

Swim Course Yesterday - Water temperature: 26.6 °C - Air temperature: 29 °C 1 laps (total distance of 750m) – clockwise Pass first 6 turn buoys on your Right shoulder Past last turn buoy on your left shoulder Turn Buoys will be Yellow, sighting buoys will be Orange. Swim behavior will be closely monitored, inc. video. Place cap, and goggles into your transition area.

Transition Area Traditional Bike racks Must take cap & goggles to your spot in TA Do NOT stop at swim exit or anywhere prior to TA to remove wetsuits Move through to row marked by number & go to your bike Helmet MUST be fastened before un-racking bike Mount line is green, dismount line red. All used equipment into your box Not doing so  Stop & Go penalty

19.6 Km Bike Course Map

Bike Course No drafting off athletes of the opposite sex. Bike course is narrow – please pay attention. Bike Mechanics are stationed at Km 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 17.

Bike Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: Bike e..x.: Littering, etc. Location: At the far turn around on the bike, Last turn on the bike before transition Procedure: Stop and Go Penalty If you don’t stop it will result in DSQ

5 km Run Course Map

Run Course 1 lap (total distance of 5.0 km) Aid stations: For locations see the map Sealed water Discard bags and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly after the Aid Stations) Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: Bike, Run e..x.: Littering, etc. Location: Same position as the second Bike penalty box. Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: Stop and Go Penalty If you don’t stop it will result in DSQ

Post-race procedure Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing Team Medical Access Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after ITU Medical Delegate’s permission. Every NF can have 1 team medical accreditation, but for team doctors only! Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate (Dr. Humberto Aguilar)

Medal Ceremonies Age Group Sprint & Standard Triathlon Awards Ceremony Benito Juarez Main Square - Sunday, Spetember 18 at 19:30 All the athletes are requested at the Square before the start of the ceremonies. Volunteers will line you up according to the order of finishing. Follow their instructions Dress up - wear your country uniform If an athlete cannot attend the Awards ceremony the Team Manger can pick their awards up after the ceremony.

Weather Forecasts Wednesday High/Lo Precipitation Wind Humidity 30°/ 24° 40% ESE 16 km/h 82% Thursday 30°/ 24° 50% ESE 15 km/h 81%

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