1. Paratriathlete Briefing
Monday 28th of May 2018
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
Dirk Bogaert (BEL), ITU Technical Delegate
Terry Race (GBR), ITU assist. Technical Delegate
Sarah Taylor (GBR), ITU Head Referee
Bex Stubbing (GBR ), LOC Director

4. Competition Jury Dirk Bogaert (BEL), Chair
John Hamp (GBR), Head of Major events BTF
Chris Kitchen (GBR), Vice President of ETU

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
Today
Immediately after this briefing collect your race packs
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 T’shirt. Only one handler allowed!
Accreditation

7. Registration-Race Pack
Today
Immediately after this briefing collect your race packs
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
Today
Immediately after this briefing collect your race packs
PTVI:
Stickers for the helmets
Sticker for the bike
Extra sticker for bags
Body decals for the athlete
Accreditations

9. Schedule and Timetables
Monday, 28 May 2018
8: Athlete lounge ready
08:45 – 09: Swim Familiarization
09: : Athletes’ Lounge check-in
10: : Transition Area check-in
10:45 – 11: Swim Course warmup
11: Athletes line up
11: Athlete Presentations
11: Race start

10. Schedule and Timetables
Start Times:
11: PTS5 - Men Start (wave 1)
11: PTS5 + PTS4 Women Start (wave 2)
11: PTVI B1 - Men/Women Start (wave 3)
11:36: PTVI B2-3 – Men Start (wave 4)
11:36: PTVI B2-3 – Women Start (wave 5)
11: PTS4 Men Start (wave 6)
11: PTS4 Women Start
11: PTS2-3 Men Start (wave 7)
11: PTS2-3 Women Start  (wave 8)
12: PTWC 1 - Men/Women Start (wave 9)
12:08: PTWC 2 Men Start (wave 10)
12:08: PTWC 2 Women Start (wave 11)

11. Schedule and Timetables
Race cut off 2 hours after the start of your wave - NC in results
Medal Ceremony
14:05 athletes ready for medal presentation near
mass participation tent
14: Medal ceremony

12. Access to Venue

13. Access to Venue
PARKING

14. Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge: 09:30 - 11:00
Come with your registered Handler/Guide
Handler t’shirt and race number check
Bike check
Uniform check
Equipment check & marking (braces, tethers, etc.)
Swim cap distribution - colour according to your swim exit needs
Timing chip

15. Check-in procedures
Note: approved impairment adaptations for bike available at:
triathlon
Wave number written on hand
Registration of equipment for pre-transition area
Registration of spare wheels for the wheel station
(10:45 – 11:15) by coaches
Leave bags in the Athletes’ Lounge, where you can collect them after the race ( please put race numbers on bags)

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
PTWC:
1 on the handcycle (rear axle - safety bar)
1 on the wheelchair (close to the front fork)
PTS2/PTS3/PTS4/PTS5:
Double amputees : Bike prosthesis + Run prosthesis
Single amputees : Existing ankle + Bike prosthesis
No amputation : Both ankles
PTVI: 1 on Athlete ankle, 1 on Guide ankle

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
PTVI 1 athletes must wear black-out goggles during the swim – can only be removed when at transition at bike position

19. Allowed Equipment - Uniform
Bike & Run
Athletes can wear long sleeved shirt under their
uniform – it must be worn for the entire event
PTWC athletes can wear uniform with sleeves extending from the shoulder up to but not covering the elbow
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
PTVI 1 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.

20. Transition Area
A chair will be provided for each of the athletes (except PTWC and VI)
To add anything to the bike, approval is to be obtained from the Head Referee at the end of the Athletes Briefing
Only Athletes and their Handlers will be allowed into the transition
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
Coaches to check the spare wheels at wheelstation between 10:45 till 11:15h. Must be collected no later than 14h

21. The Courses Swim 1 lap of 750m Bike 4 laps of 5 km = 20km Run

22. The courses

23. Pre Start Procedure Athletes’ Introduction:
10 minutes before your start, line up before entrance to pontoon
Wear official swim cap, 2nd swim cap unbranded
Introduction order: PTS5, PTVI, PTS4, PTS2&3, PTWC
Wave number, then category, then race number
Move to the swim start pontoon when you are introduced
Leave your prosthesis, crutches, etc. at the pre-transition to the
numbered chair according to the last digit of your race number
Officials can assist you to the start pontoon
Select your position and sit on the pontoon. Please remain
there until instructed to enter the water

24. Pre Start Procedure Wave Starts
Staggered start to accommodate varying levels of ability for the PTWC and PTVI categories
Each wave will start at an exact time
Please follow instructions promptly

25. Start Procedures for waves
Athletes in position in the water:
Deep water start
One hand on the pontoon
The start can be given any time after the Starter announces “ On your mark”
AIR horn blasts
The race starts

26. False Start Procedures
False start with many athletes:
Several air horn blasts
Paddle Boarders in front of you
Athletes go back to their original starting spot
Valid start but with early starters:
If someone starts before the horn and every one else starts with 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

27. Swim course Water temperature: Today 10:00h = 18°C
One lap of 750m (total distance 750m)
Distance to the first turn buoy – 330m.
Keep first two buoys A and B on your right; buoy C on the left side. Clockwise swim
Swim behaviour will closely monitored and recorded by water based officials
Raise arm in air if assistance required
Take your cap, goggles, wetsuit to transition and leave in your space
PTVI 1 athletes must wear black-out goggles throughout the swim.
Black-out goggles may be removed only once the athlete and
guide have re ached their bike position in T1.

28. Swim Course Map

29. 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.

30. Swim Exit Handling
Swim exit assistance only by the LOC Swim Exit Assistants.
They will provide support to all athletes according
to their swim cap color.
No Personal Handlers allowed to assist at Swim Exit

31. Pre Transition Area
Athletes’ registered equipment (prosthesis, crutches,
day chairs)
Folding chairs with numbers – athletes must leave their prosthesis or crutches at the chair with the same number as the last digit of their race number
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

32. Pre Transition Area
No athletes’ equipment can be left in the pre-transition area, once the athlete exits the pre-transition
Adapted cleats and bike shoes with non-exposed cleats are allowed provided the cleats are covered or enclosed by anti-slip material
PTS2 to PTS5 with an absent lower limb must use a prosthesis or crutches between pre-transition and transition. Hopping on one leg is not allowed.

33. Transition Area
Traditional Bike Racks with Name, Number, Country Code and Flag
Rack bike by seat, front wheel facing outwards
Tandem Bikes - lengthways against the rack
Handcycles / Wheel chairs - within the athletes area
All used equipment in your space ( mobility equipment within your area)
Failure to do so = 10” penalty on run PB

34. Transition Flows PT WC PT VI PT WC PT VI PT S5 PT S4 PT S3 PT S2
9 poles WC (7 athletes)
9 poles WC (7 athletes)
9 poles WC (7 athletes)
9 poles WC (7 athletes)
9 poles WC (7 athletes)
9 poles WC (7 athletes)

35. Transition Flows

36. Transition Flows 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
PTWC – shall Stop completely at the mount and dismount line. The Technical official will advise when you can continue

37. Transition
GO!
PTWC Handcycle Mount
Mount

38. Transition Area
PTVI1 must put on blackout glasses immediately after arriving at the assigned space inside T1
PT VI athletes must use blackout glasses throughout bike/run until the athletes and guides cross the finish line
Helmet MUST be fastened before unracking bike
PTWC athletes must put the bib at the back of the handcycle and racing wheelchair

39. Bike course 4 laps of 5 km = 20 km ( 19.7 km)
Only come into TA on the final lap for T2
Flat, not technical
Draft illegal race
Ride on the left, pass on the right!
Bike Wheel Station
1 Team wheel station located after the start of each bike lap
Bike Penalty box:
Any penalties will be served at the bike Penalty Box, located at the end of each bike lap ( before bridge)

40. 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 Bike Penalty Box –
1 minute
Not stopping or second drafting offence – DSQ
It is the athletes responsibility to stop at the bike PB –
Numbers not posted on board
Dismount the bike and inform the Bike PB TO your race
number, the number of penalties to serve, and the color
of card received

41. Other Infringements Refer to 3.3 on the Competition Rules
Start infringements will be served in T1
Swim, T1, Bike, T2 and Run Infringements will be served in Run Penalty Box
Location: Run PB = 150m at end of the run lap
Information: White board to show race numbers and letters to indicate violations
(Athletes need to read the board – coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes)
Procedure: 10-second time penalty served on any lap of the run
Athletes have the option to decide whether to stop at the penalty box and serve the penalty or continue to the finish. Not stopping will result in DSQ on crossing the finish line. The athlete may then appeal the penalty. Evidence will only be made available if an appeal is filed.

42. Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation
Mount after the mount line: An athlete’s foot must contact the ground past the mount line, before the athlete mounts the bike. If this contact doesn’t occur, it is considered an infringement of the rules (M).
Dismount before the dismount line: An athlete’s foot must contact the ground before the dismount line after the athlete dismounts the bike. If this contact doesn’t occur, it is considered an infringement of the rules (D).
Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: Leaving the equipment (swim cap, goggles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. If leaving the equipment outside the box, it is considered an infringement of the rules (E).

43. Run Penalty Box Violations Abbreviations: Littering: L Mount Line: M
Swim violations: S Dismount Line: D
Other violations: V Equipment outside box: E
For example:
12D = athlete #12 received a time penalty for a dismount line violation
2x12ME = athlete #12 received 2-time penalties for mount line and equipment outside the box violations

44. PTWC Handlers Direction after T1&T2
Personal Handlers moving to the Wheel Station should inform the TO’s that they are going there
Please clear transition once last athlete is on the run ( apprx. 13:25h)
Proceed to finish line via Recovery area, off the FOP
Do not go down the finish chute

45. Bike Course
Attention

46. Wheel station & Penalty Box

47. Caution signal: sharp whistles and red flags

48. Transition 2 All used equipment goes into your area
Failure to do so = 10” penalty on the run
Dismount line at the beginning of transition ( RED line)
PTWC shall stop completely at the dismount line and wait TO signal to start
PTS2 – S5 & VI must dismount before the dismount line

49. Transition 2
PTVI 1 athletes must continue to wear BLACKOUT glasses during T2 and run segments
All used equipment in your space ( mobility equipment within your area)
Helmet MAY only be unfastened after racking the bike
PTWC athletes must put the bib at the back of the racing wheelchair

50. Run course 2 laps of 2.5km = 5km
Loop to the left of the lake, flat, 1 technical turn at the far end
Free Leading zones: contact is allowed 10 meters before
and after the following ( see map):
Aid stations
technical turns
Aid stations: 2 per lap
Aid station 1 = wheel station for PTWC
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

51. Run Course

52. Transition Flows

53. VI leading zones VI VI

54. Run Course

55. RUN Penalty Box Location: Apprx 150m before the end of the run lap
Penalty Notification: Your race number will be shown on the Penalty Box white board with a letter indicating the nature of infringement:

56. Post-race Procedures
No congestion in the finish area: go to mixed zone / recovery area
Medal Presentation – approx. at 14:15
Dress “up” and you will be checked before going out for the presentation for unapproved sponsor advertising

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

58. Coaches Accreditation / wristbands
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 Race Recovery Area
Near but not inside Penalty Box Area
Near but not inside Wheel Station Area
Beside TA

59. Medical Access Accreditation / wristbands
Accreditations will be distributed to those that have been entered through the online system from their NF ( 1 accrd. / NF)
Team Medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after permission from the Medical Director.

60. Handlers Notes
Personal handlers 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

61. 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

62. Weather forecast Race day: 20°C up to 22°C Showers
Temperature and Weather
Race day: 20°C up to 22°C
Showers

63. Latest information Windsor Marriott Hotel guests:
Breakfast available from 7am.
If you need breakfast packet, please arrange this with reception.
PARKING at Dorney lake:
Please park at designated area or your car may be blocked until the end of the Mass Participation event at 6:30pm.

64. Access to Briefing Info

65. Have a great race!