1. Athletes briefing 14 March 2013

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

3. Welcome and Introductions Bill Walker, ITU Vice President Murray Hilder, ITU Team Leader Juliet Fahey, ITU Technical Delegate Michael Sanderson, ITU Ass. Technical Delegate Ulf Schuetze, ITU Race Referee David Ray, USM Events

4. Competition Jury Juliet Fahey - ITU TD, Chair Bill Walker – ITU, Vice President David Ferrier – Triathlon Aust, President

5. Schedule and Timelines Thursday 17:15 – 18:00 Registration 18:00 – 18:30Athlete Briefing 18:30 – 19:00Race Pack Pick Up 19:30 World Cup Welcome Meal The Wharf Tavern

6. Schedule and Timelines Friday 14:00 – 15:00River Swim Familiarisation (around island no buoys swim safety in place) Bike anytime in accordance with road rules 19:30Fireworks Spectacular

7. Schedule and Timelines Saturday 12:30 – 14:30Athletes’ Lounge open & check-in, including uniform & wheel check 12:30 – 14:45 Transition Area open for Elite Men 13:35 – 14:35Swim Warm-up for Elite Men 14:50Athlete Introductions 15:00Elite Men Start 17:00Medal ceremony Elite Men

8. Schedule and Timelines Sunday 10:15 – 12:00Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in 11:15 – 12:30Transition Area open for Elite Women 11:15 – 12:15Swim Warm-up for Elite Women 12:35Athlete Introductions 12:45Elite Women Start 14:55Medal ceremony Elite Women

9. Today's Surf Conditions

10. Important Announcement Due to the current and predicted surf conditions for Saturday/Sunday off Mooloolaba Beach and to ensure the safety of athletes we will not be swimming in the surf. The contingency swim course will be used which is a 1 Lap (1500m) anti-clockwise swim in the Mooloolah River around Minyama Island. This will involve two transitions (T1 & T2): Swim/Bike – Charles Clark Park Bike/Run – Existing on Esplanade

11. ITU Race Competition Rules 2013 Mooloolaba World Cup – 2012 Rules apply 2013 Rules – effective 26/03/2013  Refer to www.triathlon.org

12. Check-in procedures Proceed to T2 for set up Running Shoes outside the box Athletes Lounge (located at T1) Bike measuring Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers). Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution (1 for the left ankle ) Swim cap distribution

13. Check-in procedures – T1 Transition Area Bike check: handlebars, helmet & wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) Helmet check- Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transition The athlete who does not comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. helmet on the bike Spare, named wheels to Athletes Lounge Adding any equipment to the bike, approval must be obtained from the RR by the end of the athletes’ briefing

14. Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start – adjacent to Athletes Lounge. Select your position and stay behind the line! Athlete blocking more than one place will receive a DSQ.

15. Start Procedure Athletes in position: Beach Start (low tide) – Men Ankle deep water (high tide) - Women The start can be given any time after the Starter announces ”On your mark” Air horn blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1.

16. False Start Procedures False start Example 1: Several horn blasts Kayaks/Race Marshalls in front of you Everyone goes back to their previous position. False start Example 2: If only one or two start before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the athlete(s) who false started will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. During penalty athlete can not take any equipment!

17. The Course Swim 1 x anti clockwise lap - 1500m Cycle Mount line to existing bike course - 432m then 7 laps of 5.7km (39.9km) Run 4 laps of 2.5km (10km)

18. Swim course Water temp: 24C Wetsuit not permitted 1 anti - clockwise lap of 1500m 204m to first turn buoy Keep all red buoys on left Enter gate with final buoy on right straight to swim exit.

19. Swim course Map

20. Transition Area – T1 A Frame Bike Racks (one row only) number, name and country flag Approx 175m from swim exit to T1 Goggles & swim caps into the box Bags to the Athletes Lounge Practice the flow of Transition T1 – Bikes mounted by seat post. Mount line approx 45m from transition (adjacent to road) Keep on LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD

21. Bike course Number of laps: 432m then 7 x 5.7km Undulating 2 Wheel Stations Team wheels - located North of T2 (approx 450m) Neutral wheels – located before far cycle turnaround Lap Counter: at the exit T2 Lapped athletes are withdrawn from the race First runner last cycle scenario

22. Bike Course Map Team wheel station Neutral wheel station First runner/Last cycle x 7 laps

23. Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

24. Transition Area – T2 Individual bike racks– number, name and country flag Bike racks located on surf side (single side only) All used equipment in the box Dismount line at the start of the TA T2 – Front wheel in rack, exit using centre lane of Transition

25. Transition Flow - T2

26. Run course Number of laps: 4 (total distance 10km) Aid stations: 2 per lap ~1.2km from Transition Sealed water Discard plastic bottles off course Penalty Box – see map Lap Counter at exit to TA Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

27. Run Course Map First runner/Last cycle x 4 laps

28. Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 eg: 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: Approx 300m 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

29. Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation Mount after the mount line: there must be contact of the athlete’s 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: there must be contact of the athlete’s foot with the floor before the dismount line. If this contact doesn’t occur the action is considered as dismount the bike after the dismount line.

30. Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation continued Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: Leaving the equipment (swim cap, goggles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. Rack the bike inside your own space: In case of individual bike rack, the bike must be racked with the front wheel to the designated rack.

31. Run Penalty Box

32. ITU Primes There will be three primes per Men’s and Women’s race: 1. After the exit of swim (arch as you exit the water) 2. At the end of lap 2 of the bike. (11.9km) 3. At the end of lap 6 of the bike. (34.7km) (The bike prime line will be at the dismount line) An athlete must finish the race. There is no limit to the number of primes an athlete can win in a race. The amount of each prime: US$ 500 (will be paid by electronic transfer)

33. Swim Prime Swim Prime/arch at exit shute

34. Bike Prime - At the end of lap 2 of the bike. (11.9km) - At the end of lap 6 of the bike. (34.7km) (The bike prime line will be at the dismount line) Bike Prime

35. Post-race Procedures “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 with host broadcaster first. Medal Presentation – protocol – within 5 minutes of the 1 st finisher Please follow the ambush marketing rules. Dress “up” Prize money is to be electronically transferred to athletes in the following week. You will be contacted the following week to arrange this.

36. 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: 1. The athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, as well as primes, if any; 2. If the athlete is part of the “gold group” this status will be revoked for the remainder of the year.

37. Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping Control

38. Coaches’ areas Accreditation All coaches have to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue. Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the ITU online system are entitled to an accreditation. Additional sport-specific coaches areas At the intersection of Buderim Ave and Alex Parade (on the hill) on the median strip Accreditated Coaches will have access to:  Athlete’s Lounge  Adjacent to Swim start area  Next to the penalty box

39. Weather forecast TempWeather Friday:Possible Shower 20 – 27C Saturday: Fine Mostly Sunny20 – 28C Sunday:Possible late showers 20 – 30C

40. Good Luck!