Shanelle Barrett – Technical Delegate PTWC Athlete Briefing Shanelle Barrett – Technical Delegate Thursday 5 April 2018

Agenda 1 | Welcome and introductions 2 | Competition Jury 3 | Schedule and timetables 4 | Check in procedures (GFS10) 5 | The course 6 | Post race procedures 7 | Important notes 8 | Water quality 9 | Weather forecast 10 | Questions

Welcome and introductions Miles Stewart, NF Representative Shanelle Barrett, ITU Technical Delegate Sarah Taylor-Hough, ITU Race Referee Deon Stoltz, ITU Medical Delegate Chris Jarvis, GC2018 Sport Manager

Competition Jury Shanelle Barrett (NZL), chair – ITU TD Terry Sheldrake (NZL), representing ITU EB Miles Stewart (AUS), representing NF

3 | Schedule and timetables

Schedule and timetable Today Race package distribution – after briefing Handler bib distribution

Race package distribution Your race package includes: Sheet of athlete number stickers: 1 x bag number 1 x handcycle, racing wheelchair & daily wheelchair number 3 x helmet numbers Bib numbers for handcycle, race wheelchair and personal handler Body decals set – both arms and both legs 3 drink bottles: 1 x 750ml and 2 x 500ml

Schedule – course famil 6 April Time Activity 09:00 – 10:50 Equipment Check & overnight storage 09:00 – 09:30 Bike course familiarisation 09:30 – 10:30 Swim course familiarisation 10:30 First Athlete Bus leaves venue 11:00 Final Athlete Bus leaves for CGV

Schedule – PTWC - 7 April Time Activity 07:12 Athlete bus leaves village 07:30 Check-in opens 08:15 Swim, bike and run course warm-up open Transition area open 09:00 Athlete check-in closes Cycle and run course warm-up closes 09:10 Swim warm-up closes

Schedule – PTWC - 7 April Time Activity 09:15 Transition area check-in closes 09:21 Athlete introduction (from recovery area) 09:31 PTWC1 Women’s and Men’s Competition starts 09:34 PTWC2 Men’s Competition starts 09:34:58 PTWC2 Women’s Competition starts 11:31 Men’s PTWC Medal Ceremony 11:30 First athlete bus back to CGV 11:46 Women’s PTWC Medal Ceremony 14:15 Athlete equipment truck leave SBP to CGV

4 | Check in procedures & venue layout

Venue layout - arrival Equipment collection Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to SWIM warm up Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to BIKE warm up Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to RUN warm up Athlete Lounge

Venue layout – to TRANSITION Athlete Lounge Transition

Venue layout – introductions Recovery/ Line up Athlete Lounge

Check in procedure - Athletes’ lounge Come with your registered Handler/Guide Handcycle & racing chair check (carried out at familiarization) Helmet check Spare wheel check-in – sport will take wheels to the wheel station Handler vest and race number check Body marking check Swim cap distribution - Athletes wishing to wear a swim cap under the official cap must bring it for inspection at this check in (NOTE: only plain non-branded caps allowed) Timing chip distribution – 2 per athlete, one for handcycle, one for racing chair Leave your personal gear in the Athletes’ Lounge in numbered boxes

Check in procedure Athletes’ lounge Uniform and gear check (name, country, GFS10, zippers) – photos will be taken of each uniform. Wearing a different uniform during the race = DSQ

Check in procedure Athletes’ lounge GFS10 Equipment – wheelchairs, racing chairs, handcycles, helmet, wheels – exemption approved and ITU Competition Rules will apply. But manufacturer identifications cannot be deemed conspicuous or seen as ambush marketing. Uniform & Clothing – GFS10 applies

Equipment movements Athletes’ Lounge Leave all items in a bag in your numbered tub – in the Athlete Lounge. These will be moved by Sport to the Recovery Lounge at the Finish Area. Transition Sport will move equipment from transition and back to storage area beside athlete lounge. Day chairs will be taken to recovery after T1

Timing Chips – Where to place Qty. of chips Where to place 2 1 on the handbike (rear axle-safety bar) 1 on the racing chair (close to the front fork)

Transition Area Only Athletes and their Handlers will be allowed into transition Helmet can be left on the bike Water bottles totally un-branded or use the GC2018 ones Do not leave your helmet strap fastened in the transition Athletes who do not comply with this rule will receive a 10 second time penalty in TA1

Allowed Equipment - Uniform Swim Leg and arm covers are allowed Wetsuits up to 5mm thickness Vest warmers are NOT allowed Gloves are NOT permitted Any part of the body may be covered except the face, hands and feet

Allowed Equipment - Uniform Bike & Run Athletes can wear long sleeved shirt under their uniform – it must be worn for the entire event & must comply with GFS10 Athletes will not be able to remove the shirt at any time during the event Arm warmers can be worn and can be removed during the event BUT only in Transition. Do not remove during the race and hand to someone else. This will lead to DSQ

Warm up You will be allowed to warm up on the whole swim course Coaches can be in coaches areas during warm-up. Bike & Run warm up will be on the entire course until 15mins prior to the close of the warm up – then in section between bridge and venue

Pre-start procedure Athletes’ introduction 15 minutes before start - line-up in recovery tent TOs will escort you to the finish line for the athletes’ introductions Move to the swim start area when introduced Officials/handlers can take your wheelchair to pre-transition Select your position and sit on the pontoon. Please remain there until instructed to enter the water

5 | The course

The course Swim - 1 lap of 750m Cycle – 20km - 5 laps of 4km Run – 5km - 3 laps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz8BGBKb3uE

Swim course Today at 11:30am - Water temperature: 24.6 °C - Air temperature: 26.7 °C - WBGT: 24.7 °C - Relative humidity: 60% Distance to the first turn buoy is 350 m 1 lap (total distance of 750m) – anti-clockwise Pass all four PINK buoys on your left shoulder and two yellow ones on the right. Swim behavior will be closely monitored and recorded Take wetsuit,swim cap and goggles to transition and place in your box

Start Procedure Deep water start One hand on the rope on front of pontoon The start can be given any time after the Starter announces “On your mark” Horn blasts The race starts 09:31 PTWC1 – women and men 09:34:00 PTWC2 – men 09:34:58 PTWC2 – women Delayed start athletes Athlete will start on the call of the designated official

False start procedure Athletes’ introduction False start with many athletes: Several air horn blasts Water safety in front of you Everyone goes back to his or her original start position 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 TA1. During the time penalty the athlete cannot touch any race equipment.

Swim Conduct Definition from the ITU CR §4.1: e.) Athletes may sportingly maintain their own space in the water: (i) Where athletes make accidental contact in the swim and then immediately afterwards move apart no penalty will be incurred; (ii) Where athletes make contact in the swim, and an athlete continues to impede the progress of the other athlete without moving apart, this action will result in a time penalty; (iii) Where athletes deliberately target another athlete to impede their progress, gain unfair advantage and potentially cause harm will result in disqualification and may be reported to ITU Arbitration Tribunal for potential suspension or expulsion.

Swim Conduct Definition from the ITU CR §4.1: There will be additional boats and Technical officials deployed on the swim course to monitor athlete’s behaviour in this respect . Infringements will be recorded and appropriate action will be taken dependent on the rules definition from the previous slide . Please respect your fellow competitors and keep the race fair.

Swim course

No Personal Handlers allowed to assist at Swim Exit. Swim Exit Handling Swim exit assistance only by the trained Triathlon swim exit assistants (red vests). No Personal Handlers allowed to assist at Swim Exit.

Pre-transition Day chairs Only PTWC Handlers are allowed in this area Athletes must transfer in a daily wheelchair from pre-transition to transition No wetsuit removal by TOs or volunteers

Swim exit to transition Pre-transition

Transition Area Individual areas, marked Name, number, country code and flag on stand All used equipment goes into your box – swim cap, googles, wetsuit Failure to do so = 10 second penalty on run Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount line at the beginning of TA (RED LINE) Athletes must stop completely at the lines, an official will advise when you can continue

Transition Area

PTWC Handcycle Mount Mount & Dismount

Bike Course 5 Laps of 4km Flat and technical Draft illegal race Bike penalty box located prior to entering the venue Always ride on the left, pass on the right Warn the athlete you want to pass Littering zone = (Marine Parade on return) Time penalties for littering on bike course will be served at bike penalty box: 10 sec

Bike Course – wheel stations Team + Neutral – within venue just outside of transition Hand cycle front wheels – “Alex MD23” rim with Shimano hub and 10 speed 11-28 cassette

Wheel Station Littering zone Coach Box Penalty Box Coach Box

Turn in venue

Final Lap Dismount Line

Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Bike Draft Zones Legal distance: 10m between bikes (from front wheel to their front wheel) Maximum 20 seconds allowed to pass Blue Card for drafting offence In case of penalty, stop at the Bike Penalty Box – 1 minute Not stopping or second drafting offence – DSQ It is the athletes responsibility to stop at the Penalty Box – numbers not posted on board

Bike littering Yellow Card for littering offence In case of penalty, stop at the bike Penalty Box – 10 sec It is the athletes responsibility to stop at the Penalty Box – numbers not posted on board

Transition 2 All used equipment goes into your area Failure to do so = 10 second penalty on run Dismount line at the beginning of transition (RED LINE) PTWC shall stop completely at dismount line and an official will advise when the athlete can continue PTWC athletes must put the bib at the back of the racing wheelchair

Transition Area

Run course 3 laps – total 5km Aid stations and littering zones: 1 per lap (available in both directions) Sealed water Littering zones are marked with green tape/ start, red tape/finish and signs Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Litter zone

Run course Wheel station for race wheelchair is just beyond dismount line on right side Racing wheel chair rear wheel – “Alex MD23” rim with 15” push rim and ½”x20tpi axle hub Racing wheel chair front wheel – 20” alloy tubular rim 19mm tyre.

Aid Station & Littering zone Penalty Box Run Course Coach Box Aid Station & Littering zone

Turn in venue Penalty Box

Last Lap Penalty Box

Run penalty box Penalty box is for infringements in: Swim, TA1, TA2 and Run Location: At the turn near transition – box will be taped on ground in front of white tent Information: Board to show race numbers Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you do not stop, it will result in a DSQ NOTE: It is your responsibility to check the board

6 | Post race procedures

Post race procedures Photo-finish No congestion in the finish area: go to mixed zone/ recovery area For Top 3: TV/Flash Interviews Will change into podium uniform in athlete change area or recovery then wait in recovery till called for ceremonies All athlete gear will be transferred to recovery by Sport No flags or ambush marketing on the podium

Anti-doping control area Showers & Ice baths Finish Mixed zone Recovery & Medal ceremony preparation area

Post race procedures - 3 Anti-Doping Control Accreditation is needed for every athlete going for testing Team Medical Access Team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after permission from the ITU Medical Delegate

7 | Important notes

Important notes All DNF athletes during the bike leg or run leg should go to the next Wheel Station, Aid Station or Medical Station and remain there until the end of the competition All DNF athletes have to report back to the athletes’ recovery & go through mixed zone Any athlete replacements must be made after this briefing.

Important notes Athletes and coaches must wear accreditation around venue Inform Medical Delegate of any Athlete medical conditions/allergies

Water Quality

Weather forecast

Access to briefing http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/race_briefings/

Questions

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