Athletes briefing Friday, 12 June Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup

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

Welcome and Introductions Antonio Alvarez, ITU Vice-President Jaime Cadaval, Mexican Triathlon Federation Fergus Murray, ITU Team Leader Roberto Menescal, ITU Technical Delegate Esteban Benitez, ITU Race Referee Dr. Humberto Aguilar, ITU Medical Delegate

Competition Jury Roberto Menescal, Chair Antonio Alvarez – ITU Vice-President Jaime Cadaval – Mexican Triathlon Federation

Schedule and Timelines Friday 19:00 – 19:30 Race pack pick-up (after the athletes’ briefing) Your race package includes: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs Bag Sticker (1x) – Athletes’ Lounge/personal bags

Schedule and Timelines Friday 19:00 – 19:30 Race pack pick-up (after the athletes’ briefing) Your race package includes: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs Bag Sticker (1x) – Athletes’ Lounge/personal bags

Schedule and Timelines Saturday 07:00- 12:00 Age Group Race – Respect the Field of Play.

Schedule and Timelines SUNDAY – ELITE WOMEN 06:45 – 08:00 Athletes’ Lounge open for check-in 07:00 – 08:10 Transition Area open for Elite Women 07:30 – 08:15 Warm-up for Elite Women 08:15All Elite Women in Pre Start Area 08:20Elite Women line up and introduction 08:30 ELITE WOMEN START 12:00 – 12:30 Medal ceremony (After Elite Men´s Race)

Schedule and Timelines SUNDAY – ELITE MEN 09:00 – 10:00 Athletes’ Lounge open for check-in 09:40 – 10:15 Transition Area open for Elite Men 09:45 – 10:10 Warm-up for Elite Men 10:20All Elite Men in Pre Start Area 10:20Elite Men line up and introduction 10:30 ELITE MEN START 12:00 – 12:30 Medal ceremony 19:00 Pasta Party and Celebration! (Guelagetza Plaza)

Schedule and Timelines SUNDAY – ELITE MEN 09:00 – 10:00 Athletes’ Lounge open for check-in 09:40 – 10:15 Transition Area open for Elite Men 09:45 – 10:10 Warm-up for Elite Men 10:20All Elite Men in Pre Start Area 10:20Elite Men line up and introduction 10:30 ELITE MEN START 12:00 – 12:30 Medal ceremony 19:00 Pasta Party and Celebration! (MOVED TO CASTILLO HOTEL BEACH CLUB)

Bike Check (Athlete Lounge) Refer to 5.2 Equipment in ITU Competition Rules Bike frame Wheels Handle bars with clip-ons Saddle position (-5cm≤ Men & -2cm≤ Women) In case any athlete requests a rule exception for the saddle position, please do so immediately after the briefing Approval for the addition / modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Race referee by the end of the athletes’ briefing Mechanic services available – Barceló Hotel and tomorrow during the morning at the venue

Athlete 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 non-race bags in the lounge (use gear bag sticker) Check-In of spare wheels (please label & collect them from Wheel Stop after your race)

Athlete Lounge to Swim / TA SWIM START TRANSITION Athlete´s lounge SWIM Exit PRE START AREA

Check-in Transition Area Helmet check - Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transition The athlete who misses to comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike

The Course Swim 1 lap of 750m Bike 4 laps of 5.05 km = 20.2 km Run 2 laps of 2.5km

Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start line-up ( Proceed to c overed area at the beach start ) Jog to the numbered carpet Select your position and please stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will result DSQ

Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the TD announces ”On your mark” Air horn blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.

False Start Procedures False start Example: Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you Everyone goes back to his / her 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 TA1. (During the time penalty athlete cannot touch any equipment!)

Swim course Today at 10:30am Water temperature 27.3C Air temperature 30.5C Relative Humidity 63% Wind 6km/h SE Swim clockwise with buoys to your RIGHT 1 lap is 750 m Distance to the first turn buoy is 225 m Swim cap & goggles to transition, placed inside box

Swim course Swim Start Swim Exit lap is 750m (Orange buoys) 225m to 1 st buoy

Mount Line SWIM Exit Transition Flow – Swim to TA Transition is a161m from swim exit

Transition Area Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag All used equipment into your box. (Not doing so, a time penalty of 10 seconds on the run) Practice the flow of Transition  T1 – Rear wheel in rack, facing inside of Transition Mount line at the end of Transition

Bike course 4 laps of 5.05 km (total distance of 20.2 km) TBC Hilly and technical 2 Wheel Stations 1 Neutral wheel station at the top of hill 1 Team wheel station in front of Castillo For locations see the map Lap Counter: just after mount line

Bike Course Map Neutral Wheel Stop TEAM Wheel Stop

Bike Course Elevation

Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Transition Flow - Bike to Run PENALTY BOX Dismount Line First Runner Last bike DQF point

Run course 2 laps of 2.5km (total distance of 5km) Aid station:  3 per lap (for location see map)  Sealed water  Discard bottles & litter in the Littering Zones (Look for the signs located 80m before and 80m after Aid Stations) Don’t cut short the corners There is Photo-finish Avoid congestion in finish area > Go directly to mixed zone / recovery area

Run Course Map Run 2 laps of 2.5km Run Penalty box Aid Station

Run Penalty Box Run penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, Bike and TA2 For example: mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your box, rack the bike outside your own space, etc. Transitions will be video recorded for infringements Location: Entering the finish venue Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run. If you do not stop to take the penalty - DSQ

Post-race Procedures “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd with host broadcaster first; Medal Ceremony at after Elite Men´s race; Please follow the ambush marketing rules (if applicable) Dress “up”; Prize money will be wired directly to athletes.

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: > The athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, if any.

Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is required for any athlete going for Doping Control. Medical Only team medical officials with an athlete from their team is allowed in this area. Every NF can have 1 team medical upgrade pass, but only for team doctors! Team Doctors to register with the ITU Medical Delegate.

Coaches areas Accreditation Every coach has to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue. Only Coaches who have been registered by their NF into the ITU online system are entitled for an accreditation. 1.Athlete’s area; 2.Team official’s area.

Weather forecast Sunday, 15 June 2015 Cloudy skies with 60% chance of rain. 24C to 28C – Humidity 66%. Strong winds (5km/h up to 15 km/h).

Important Updates We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for thunderstorm alerts. There is no cause for concern at this point. ITU Office relocated to the Holiday Inn Hotel Pasta Party relocated to the Castillo Hotel Beach Club

Have a Great Race! Una excelente carrera para todos!