1. Elite Athletes’ briefing
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Elite Athletes’ briefing
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Briefing agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Competition Jury
Schedules and Timetables
Check-in and Procedures
The course
Post-Race Procedures
Weather forecast
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3. Welcome and Introductions
<Insert name>, <highest ranked ITU Executive Board representative>
<Insert name>, ITU Team Leader
<Insert name>, ITU Technical Delegate
<Insert name>, ITU Assistant Technical Delegate
<Insert name>, ITU Race Referee
<Insert name>, ITU Medical Delegate
<Insert name>, LOC Director
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Competition Jury
<Insert name>, Chair
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5. Schedule and Timelines
Friday {Thursday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm Race pack pick-up
hh:mm – hh:mm Pasta Party
Saturday {Friday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm Training Sessions in the swimming pool
{if applicable}
hh:mm – hh:mm Bike course training {if applicable}
( Meeting Point: ……….)
hh:mm – hh:mm Swim course training {if applicable}
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6. Schedule and Timelines
Sunday {Saturday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in
hh:mm – hh:mm Transition Area open for Elite Women
hh:mm – hh:mm Warm-up for Elite Women
hh:mm Elite Women Start
hh:mm – hh:mm Medal ceremony
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Sunday {Saturday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in
hh:mm – hh:mm Transition Area open for Elite Men
hh:mm – hh:mm Warm-up for Elite Men
hh:mm Elite Men Start
hh:mm – hh:mm Medal ceremony
hh:mm Closing ceremony
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Check-in procedures
{if applicable}
Team officials entering the venue
Using the shuttle service from the ……………
Schedule
(<pickup location> to <dropoff location>):
hh:mm, hh:mm, hh:mm,
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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} / 1 for the bike {if applicable}
Swim cap distribution
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10. Check-in procedures Transition Area
Bike check (Bike mechanic available)
The maximum tyre diameter for the MTB is 29 inch. The minimum cross section is 1.5 inch.
A plate will be placed on the bike’s handlebar on each athletes’ bike. Finishing without a plate is subject to DSQ.
Helmet check
To add any equipment to the bike, you must obtain approval from the Race Referee up until 10 minutes after the end of the Athletes‘ Briefing.
Clip-on handlebars are forbidden

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Pre-start Procedure
Athlete Introduction:
10 minutes before start - line-up under the swim exit gantry
Jog to the platform
Select your position and stay behind the line!
Athlete blocking more than one place will result DQF
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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.
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13. 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!
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The Course
Swim
<number> lap(s) of <lenght of one lap>m
Bike
<number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km
Run
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The Course
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Swim course
Today at hh:mm am
Water temperature: XX.X ºC
Air temperature: XX.X ºC
Wetsuit allowed / Wetsuit not allowed {choose the correct}
<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 into your box
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Swim course Map
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Transition Area
Traditional Bike Racks – one row / two rows {choose the correct}
Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike
Bags to the Athletes Lounge
Wetsuits {if applicable}, googles & swim caps into the box
Mount line at the end of the TA
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Transition Flow
<Insert TZ Map>
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Bike course
<number of laps> laps (total distance of <total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km)
Hilly / flat and technical / not technical {choose the correct}
Drafting is allowed in all the categories, but not between men and women.
1 Wheel Station
1 Team wheel station
For locations see the map
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Bike course
Only discard bottles and litter within littering zones as indicated by the following signs:
Lap Counter: at the <location of the Lap counter>
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Bike Course Map
<Insert Bike Course Map (show locations of wheel station, lap counter & littering zones) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap)>
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Caution
Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
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Run course
<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
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Run Course Map
Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter, littering zones & finish chute) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap)
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26. Run Penalty Box
The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2
e..x.: Mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, discharge or store your equipment outside your designated area, rack the bike outside your own space etc
(Transition will be videotaped for infringements)
Location: {include the exact location} m before the Transition Area
Information: White board to show race numbers
(Athletes need to read the board – coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes)
Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run
If you don’t stop DSQ

27. Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation
Mount after the mount line: It has to be one contact of the athlete foot with the floor after the mount line. If this contact doesn’t occur the action is considered as mount the bike before the mount line.
Dismount before the dismount line: It has to be one contact of the athlete foot with the floor before the dismount line. If this contact doesn’t occur the action is considered as dismount the bike before the dismount line.
Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: Leaving the equipment s(swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box.
Rack the bike inside your own space: In case of Traditional bike rack, the bike must be racked with at least one side of the handlebar or the seatpost with 0,5m to the name plate. In case of Individual bike race, the bike must be racked with the front wheel to the designated rack.

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Post-race Procedures
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
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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.
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Coaches areas
Accreditation
Coaches’ accreditation will only be distributed to those coaches who’s National Federations registered them through the on-line system
They will have access to:
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Coaches will have a designated space available on the bike and run segments to supply athletes with their own food and beverages. {comment to be deleted: show on a map}
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Important Updates
{If applicable}
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Weather forecast
Temp Weather
Friday ….ºC <type>
Saturday ….ºC <type>
Sunday ….ºC <type>
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Good Luck!
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