1. Paratriathlete Briefing
2018 Devonport ITU Paratriathlon World Cup
Paratriathlete Briefing

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

3. Welcome and Introductions
Tony Sangster (NZL), ITU Technical Delegate
Peter Aldridge (AUS), ITU Assistant Technical
Delegate
Lyndall Murray (AUS), ITU Race Referee
Michael Bonney (AUS), LOC Director

4. Competition Jury Tony Sangster - Technical Delegate (Chair)
Laura Banks Executive Director,
Triathlon Tasmania
Lukas Matys Events & Technical,
Triathlon Australia

5. Registration Athletes Agreement
There has been a change in the procedure of filling the
Athlete’s Agreement.
All Athletes will have to fill in their data on their Admin
page of the ITU Website.
If you need logins please contact
Following the Briefing, you will sign the Agreement by
filling in your name, date [both IN CAPITALS] and
signature, then presenting before collecting your race
package

6. Registration-Race Pack
PTWC:
Stickers for helmet, handcycle, racing wheelchair
and daily wheelchair
Stickers for prosthesis, crutches, bag
Body decals
Bib numbers for athlete and personal handlers
Handlers vest
Accreditation

7. Registration-Race Pack
PTS2, PTS3, PTS4, PTS5:
Stickers for helmet and bike
Stickers for prosthesis, crutches, bag
Body decals
Accreditation
PTS2, PTS3, PTS4, PTS5 Handlers have to be approved by ITU
(No approval = No handler)

8. Registration-Race Pack
PTVI:
Stickers for the helmets
Sticker for the bike
Extra sticker for bag
Body decals for the athlete
Accreditations

9. Schedule and Timelines
Saturday 17 February
10: : Athletes Lounge: Open - Close
10: Bike Check in
11: : Transition Area: Open - Close
11: : Pre Transition : Open - Close
12: : Swim Course warmup: Open - Close
12: Athletes to Swim start
Athlete Presentations

10. Schedule and Timelines
Start Times:
13: PTS5 - Men Start
13: PTVI1 - Men/Women Start
13:05: PTVI2-3 – Men Start
13:05: PTVI2-3 – Women Start
13: PTS4 Men Start
13: PTS4 Women Start
13: PTS2-3 Men Start
13: PTS2-3 Women Start 
13: PTWC1 - Men/Women Start
13: PTWC2 Men Start
13:23: PTWC2 Women Start

11. Schedule and Timelines
Race cut off; 2 hours after the start of your wave
Medal Ceremony
15:10 - Medal Athletes to meet at the podium in
preparation/lineup
15: Medal Ceremony start

12. Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge: 10:30 - 12:40
Come with your registered Handler/Guide
Handler vest and race number check
Bike check
Uniform check
Equipment check & marking (braces, tethers, etc.)
Swim cap distribution - colour according to your swim exit needs
Body decals
Timing chip

13. Check-in procedures Transition Area Pre Transition Area Helmet check
Running Shoes in your space, helmet on the bike (not pre-fastened)
All bags to Athletes lounge
Pre Transition Area
All items are to be placed into Pre Transition in the athletes designated position
All mobility equipment to be left on the number of chair, the same number as your race number last digit (e.g. 234 = chair No 4)

14. Check-in procedures
Note: approved impairment adaptations for bike available at:
triathlon
Wave number written on left hand
Registration of equipment for pre-transition area
Spare wheels to TO for relocation to Wheel Station
Leave bags in the Athletes’ Lounge, where you can collect them after the race

15. Handers & Swim Exit Handlers
Personal handlers must have registered and are subject to the ITU Competition Rules.
They will be issued with a Handler Vest and race number, to be able to access the Transition area and must stay within 2 metres of their athlete’s transition spot
Swim Exit
Swim exit assistants will be available at the swim exit to assist athletes to exit the water and to Pre Transition based upon an athletes swim cap colour they requested

16. Swim Caps PTWC - RED PTS 2, 3, 4, 5 - either RED/YELLOW/GREEN
PTVI 2/3 ATHLETE - GREEN
PTVI 1 ATHLETE - ORANGE
PTVI GUIDE - WHITE

17. Timing Chips – where to wear

18. 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 maybe covered except the face, hands and feet
No prosthesis socks, unless the pins are adequately covered. This will be checked
PTVI1 athletes must wear black-out goggles during the swim – can only be removed when at transition

19. Allowed Equipment - Uniform
Athletes can wear long sleeved shirt under their
uniform – it must be worn for the entire event
Athletes will not be able to remove the shirt at any time
during the event
Arm covers 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
PTVI1 athletes must wear black-out glasses on both
bike and run
If you prefer to wear a jacket during the event, it must be
clear/transparent or your National Federation’s.

20. Transition A chair will be provided for each of the athletes
To add anything to the bike, approval is to be obtained
from the Race referee at the end of this Briefing
Only Athletes and their Handlers will be allowed into
the transitions
Running shoes on the ground, helmet on the bike
Do not leave your helmet strap fastened in the
transition
Athlete who does not comply with this rule will receive a 10 second time penalty in TA1

21. The Course Swim 1 lap of 750m = 750m Bike 6 laps of 3.4km = 20km Run

22. Pre Start Procedure Athletes’ Introduction:
10 minutes before your start, line up before entrance to
start area: ramp/pre transition area
Staggered Start - Each wave will start at an exact time
The start order will be by category, then race number
You will be introduced
Please follow instructions promptly

23. Start Procedure Deep water start, holding onto the start frame:
Wait for the signal of the Race Referee to get into
the water. Move to the swim start frame
Select a position and hold onto the start frame
When all athletes are in position you will be in the
starters hands
The start can be given at any time after the starter
announces “On your mark”
Air horn/whistle blast
The race starts

24. False Start Procedures
False start - Example 1:
Several horn blasts
Paddle Boarders in front of you
Athletes go back to their starting spot
False start - Example 2:
If someone moves forward before the horn, the early starter(s) will receive a 10 second time penalty in T1
During the time penalty, the athlete(s) can not touch any race equipment

25. Swim course Water temperature: 17.9C
- The final decision on the use of wetsuits will
be made 1 hour before race start. It will be
posted in the Athletes lounge
One lap of 750m (total distance 750m)
Distance to the first turn buoy - 300metres
Keep all turn buoys on your right; a clockwise swim
Take your cap, goggles, wetsuit to transition and place in your box

26. Swim Course Map

27. PTVI Swim Conduct
Each athlete must be tethered to their own guide during the swim.
At no time may a guide lead or pace the competitor nor propel them forward by pulling or pushing.
The guide must swim next to the athlete within a maximum separation distance of 1.5m from the athlete’s head to the guide’s head.
The tether should be elastic rope with bright or reflective colour and up to 0.8m long measured with no tension. It can be fixed at any point of the athletes' body.
Guide’s head can be at any point with the two red hemispheres next to the athlete, as shown above, if outside these areas, it will be considered as a violation.

28. Swim Exit Assistance Swim exit assistance only by the LOC Assistants.
They will provide support to all athletes according
to their swim cap color.
No Personal Handlers allowed to assist at Swim
Exit
Free Leading Zones: contact is allowed 10 meters before and after Transition area swim exit, pre-transition area.

29. Pre Transition Area
Athletes’ registered equipment (prosthesis, crutches,
day chairs) next to numbered chair
Chairs for wetsuit removal
PTVI athletes are not allowed to use the pre-transition
area
Only PTWC Handlers are allowed in this area
PTWC athletes must transfer in a daily wheelchair from pre-transition to transition
No wetsuit removal by TOs or volunteers

30. Transition Area Transition Layout:
The Transition is laid out, with each athlete’s area defined by markings on the transition surface
Individual Bike Racks; Name, Number, Country Code and Flag
Bikes - Traditional A frame Bike Racks - rack bike by seat, front wheel facing outwards
Tandem Bikes - lengthways against the rack
Handcycles / Wheel chairs - within the athletes area
Running shoes by your box, helmet can be on the bike
Bags/other equipment to the Athletes Lounge

31. Transition Area
PTVI1 must put on blackout glasses immediately after arriving at the assigned space inside T1
Helmet MUST be fastened before unracking bike
Personal Handlers moving to the Wheel Stop should inform the TOs that they are going there
PTWC athletes must put the bib at the back of the handcycle and racing wheelchair
All used equipment (except mobility equipment) in the box

32. Transition Flows
All used equipment; wetsuit, swim cap, goggles to be in your box
Mount Line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE)
Dismount line at the beginning of TA (RED LINE)
PTS2-5 & PTVI – mount/dismount your bike past/before the mount/dismount line at the end of the paved area
PTWC – shall Stop completely at the mount and dismount line. The Technical official will advise when you can continue

33. Transition Flows

34. Bike course 6 laps of 3.4km = 20.4km
From transition, proceed to road, turning right onto the flat bike course
Hazards - Speed Bumps at: bike exit, passing the Surf Club and the rail crossing on Coles Beach Road
90 degree left hand bend off North Street
Two way bike traffic on course
Lap Counter / Wheel Station:
Just before the bike turn outside Transition
Penalties:
Any penalties will be served at the Run course Penalty Box, located at the start of the Run Course

35. Bike Course

36. Bike Course - Draft Illegal
Non drafting zone:
10m from their front wheel to your front wheel
Maximum 20 seconds allowed to pass
Blue Card shown for drafting penalty
In case of penalty, stop at the Run Penalty Box – 1
minute
Not stopping or second drafting offence – DSQ
It is the athletes responsibility to stop at the
Penalty Box

37. Other Infringments
Yellow Card for other infringements – e.g. littering
If a penalty is received, stop at the Run Penalty Box
10 sec
It is the athletes responsibility to stop at the Penalty
Box

38. Caution signal: sharp whistles and red flags

39. Run course 2 laps of 2.5km = 5km
Free Leading zones: contact is allowed 10 meters before
and after the following:
Aid station
Run turns
Penalty Box
Aid stations:
1 per lap (in the carpark just after the turnaround)
Water
Discard plastic bottles within designated Litter Zones
At the end of the last lap, exit run course and proceed
down blue carpet to Finish line
Photo-finish camera will be operating

40. Run Course

41. Run Course

42. If you do not serve your penalty at the Penalty Box = DSQ
The Penalty Box is for penalties received from: T1, Bike, T2 and Run
Location: Just after the Run turnaround near carpark
Penalty Notification: Your race number will be shown on the Penalty Box white board
(Athletes need to read the board - coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes)
Procedure: Run Penalty to be served on any lap of the run. Penalties from T1, Bike and T2 must be served on the first lap i.e. cannot pass the Penalty Box without serving penalty on the first lap
Penalty Times: Drafting = 1 minute; Other/Stop Go = 10 seconds
If you do not serve your penalty at the Penalty Box = DSQ

43. Rule Interpretations
Mounting before the mount line: Athlete must have at least one foot on the ground after the mount line. If this contact doesn't occur the athlete is considered to have mounted the bike before the mount line. Handcycle athletes must stop/go at the mount line as per a TO’s direction.
Dismounting after the dismount line: Athlete must place at least one foot on the ground floor before the dismount line. If this contact does not occur, the athlete is considered to have dismounted the bike after the dismount line. Handcycle athletes must stop/go at the dismount line as per a TO’s direction.
Discharge or store your equipment inside your own box: Leave your equipment (swim cap, goggles, helmet, etc.) in your designated box.

44. Post-race Procedures
“Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 placed athletes with media and local broadcaster
Medal Presentation – approx. at 15:15
Dress “up” and you will be checked before going out for the presentation for unapproved sponsor advertising

45. Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control
Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control, if selected

46. Coaches Accreditation
Accreditations will be distributed to those that have been entered through the online system from their NF
Coaches will have access to:
Athletes’ Lounge/Post Recovery Area
Swim Start Area
Penalty Box Area
Wheel Station Area

47. Handlers Notes
Personal handers are specifically allowed to assist paratriathletes by:
Helping with prosthetic devices/assistive devices
Lifting the participants in and out of handcycles and wheelchairs
Removing wetsuits or clothing
Repairing flats, punctures and helping with other equipment

48. Handlers Notes All handlers shall be subjected to the ITU
Competition Rules
Any action taken by the Handler which
propels the competitor forward may at the
discretion of the Race Referee, be grounds
for a time penalty or disqualification
Personal handlers can only assist with their
athlete
ITU has to approve the need of handlers for
the PTS2, PTS3, PTS4 and PTS5 athletes

49. Weather forecast Saturday: xTBAo C Tides: Low tide: 07:43
Temperature and Weather
Saturday: xTBAo C
Tides:
Low tide: 07:43
High tide: 13:25
UV Index – xTBA High 8

50. Have a great race!