1. Saturday, 13 October 2018
Athletes Briefing

2. Briefing Agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury
Competition Format
Schedules and Timetables
Check-in and Procedures
The Course
Post-Race Procedures
Weather Forecast

3. Welcome and Introductions
Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader
Dr. Wes Ruffin, ITU Medical Delegate (USA)
Janice Turner, ITU Technical Delegate (CAN)
Dan Frost, ITU Assistant Technical Delegate (USA)
Andrew Dacanay, ITU Race Referee (CAN)
Dr. Joanne Fava, LOC Medical
Craig Hanken, LOC Technical Operations
Brian D’Amico, LOC Race Director

4. Competition Jury Dan Frost, Chair Tim Yount, USA Triathlon
Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon

5. Competition Format
Sprint distance duathlon
75% of the points awarded

6. Schedule and Timelines
Race pack pick-up: After briefing
PTWC:
Stickers for helmet and handcycle
Extra stickers for prosthesis, crutches, wheelchairs
Race numbers for handcycle and racing chair
Bib numbers for personal handlers
Handlers’ vests
Body decals

7. Schedule and Timelines
Race pack pick-up: After briefing
PTS2, PTS3, PTS4, PTS5:
Stickers for helmet and bike
Extra stickers for prosthesis, crutches, etc.
Body decals
Handlers have to be approved by ITU
(No approval = No handler)

8. Schedule and Timelines
Race pack pick-up: After briefing
PTVI:
Stickers for helmets and bike
Extra stickers
Body decals for the athlete

9. Schedule and Timelines
Sunday 14 October 2018
06:00 – 07:15 Athletes’ Lounge open
06:30 – 07:30 Transition Area open
07:50 Line up for introduction PTWC
08:00 PTWC1 Men & Women start
08:02:44 PTWC2 Men start
08:03:36 PTWC2 Women start

10. Schedule and Timelines
09:40 Line up for introduction PTS5, PTS4, PTS2, PTVI
10:00 PTS5 Men, PTS4 Men & Women, PTS2 Men start
10:01 PTVI1 Men & Women start
10:03:58 PTVI2 & 3 Men start
10:04:22 PTVI2 & 3 Women start
~11:30 Medal ceremony

11. Check-in Procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform check
Name, country code, logos, ITU logo, zippers
Photos taken
Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ
Body marking check and race number check
Equipment check (braces, tethers, etc.)
Timing chip distribution (2)
Athletes and personal handlers, and athletes and guides must check in together

12. Check-in Procedures After Athlete Lounge: Bike check
Approved adaptations for bike on ITU website
In case of high wind, TD will rule on wheel covers
Helmet check
Helmets left fastened on the bike in transition = 10 second time penalty
Spare wheels checked

13. Timing Chips PTWC: 1 on the handcycle (rear axle/safety bar)
1 on racing wheelchair (close to the front fork)
PTS2, 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
HC: finish line  front axel of racing wheelchair

14. Equipment
PTVI1 athletes must wear black out glasses for the duration of the race

15. Transition Area
A chair will be provided for each PT2, PT4, and PT5 athlete
To add anything to the bike, approval must be obtained from the Head Referee at the end of the Athletes Briefing
Only athletes and handlers allowed in transition
Running shoes on the ground, helmet on the bike
Do not leave your helmet strap fastened in transition
Helmets left fastened on the bike in transition = 10 second time penalty

16. Pre-Start Procedure Athlete Introduction:
Before start - line-up on Cattlemen Road near Tower Bridge
Jog to the start line when your name is announced
Select your position and stay there
Blocking more than one position = DSQ
Remain behind the pre-start line

17. Start Procedure Athletes in position:
The start can be given any time after “On your mark”
Air horn blast
The race starts

18. False Start Procedures
False Start (several athletes)
Several horn blasts
Everyone goes back to her/his spot
Early Start (one or a few athletes)
If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the early starter(s) will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in T1
During the time penalty athlete cannot make any race progress

19. The Course
Run 1
1 lap = 2.5km
Bike
3 laps = 18km
Run 2
1 lap = 5km

20. Run Course #1 1 lap = 2.5km Aid stations: As per maps Sealed water
Discard plastic bottles off course in littering zones

21. Run Course #1 (1 lap) PB
Start

22. T1 Traditional Bike Racks – two rows
Rack by saddle, front wheel facing out
Handcycles/racing chairs – within your area
Helmet on the bike
Any used equipment that you will not reuse must be placed in the bin
Any equipment to be reused may be left on the ground
Mount line on the road outside of transition
PTWC shall stop completely at mount line, wait for TO to say “GO” before proceeding

23. Bike Course 3 laps = 18km Flat, some technical turns
1 team wheel station on main road
Responsible for counting your own laps

24. Bike Course
Laps
Bike In

25. Bike course Draft illegal event
If shown a BLUE card for drafting, you must report to the bike penalty box
Bike penalty box is on road before bridges
Drafting penalties: 1 minute
Failure to stop = DSQ
It is the athlete’s responsibility to stop at the Penalty Box – numbers not posted on board
2 penalties = DSQ

26. Draft zones
Legal distance: 10m from front wheel to front wheel 20 seconds to pass
Ride left, pass right

27. T2 Dismount line on road before carpeted path into transition
PTWC shall stop completely at dismount line, wait for TO to say “GO” before proceeding
T2 – rack by both brake levers, both handlebars, or saddle (must not interfere with another athlete)
All used equipment into the bin/in your space

28. Run Course #2 1 lap = 5km Aid stations: Photo finish
As per map
Sealed water
Discard plastic bottles off course in littering zones
Photo finish
Avoid congestion in finish area

29. Run Course Map #2
Run Out PB
Run In

30. Run Penalty Box The run penalty box is for infringements in T1 and T2
Location: approx. 100m before finish line
White board to show race numbers and codes
10 second time penalties 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 serving an assessed penalty will result in a DSQ
The athlete may then appeal the penalty. Evidence will only be made available if an appeal is filed.

31. 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

32. Rule Interpretations Mount after the mount line (M):
Athletes must mount their bicycles after the mount line by having one complete foot contact with the ground after the mount line.
Dismount before the dismount line (D):
Athletes must dismount their bicycles before the dismount line by having one complete foot contact with the ground before the dismount line.

33. Rule Interpretations
Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area E):
Athletes must place within 0.5 m of the bin all equipment to be used at a later stage in the event. All equipment already used must be deposited in the bin. An equipment piece is considered deposited in the bin when one part of the equipment is inside the bin.
Rack the bike inside your own space (V):
Bike must be racked by both sides of the handlebar, both brake levers or the saddle within 0.5 m of the rack number or name plate. Bike must be racked in a way that does not block or interfere with the progress of another athlete.

34. Handlers: after T2
Clear transition once directed by the Technical Officials
Proceed to finish line
Do not go down the finish chute

35. Post-Race Procedures “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish
Medal presentations following final race
Assemble in area behind grandstands
Dress “up”
Ambush marketing rules apply

36. Post-Race Procedures Anti-Doping Control
Every athlete must have photo ID ready for Doping Control
Medical
Team medical officials are allowed in this area only with permission from the Medical Delegate

37. Handlers and Guides: 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
Repairing flats, punctures and helping with other equipment

38. Handlers and Guides: Notes
All handlers and guides shall be subject to the ITU Competition Rules
Any action taken by the handler which propels the competitor forward may, at the discretion of the Head Referee, be grounds for a time penalty or disqualification
Personal handlers may assist only their athlete
ITU has to approve the need of handlers for the PTS2, PTS4, PTS5 athletes

39. Weather Forecast

40. Thanks for your patience and Good Luck!