1. Athletes briefing May 17, 2013

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 Jaime Cadaval, President Mexican Federation Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader Joyce Donaldson, ITU Technical Delegate Felix Molina, ITU Race Referee Itzel Carranco, Assistant Technical Delegate Mauricio Álvarez, LOC Director

4. Competition Jury Joyce Donaldson, TD, Chair Jaime Cadaval: Technical Committee ITU Ignacio Lopez: Medical Doctor

5. Schedule and Timelines Friday May 17 18:00 – 19:00 Elite Briefing and Race pack pick up (pack after briefing) Sunday, May 19 08:00 Elite Female Race Starts 10:45 Elite Male Race Starts Medal Ceremony Women and Men near finish line after finish of men’s race 19:00 Celebration Dinner Party: Club de Playa Hotel Castillo *** 18:45 Bus in front of Hotel Castillo

6. Sunday 06:15 Athletes’ Lounge open Elite Women 06:30 – 07:45 Transition Area open for Elite Women BIKE CHECK IN TRANSITION 07:10 - 07:40 Swim warm-up for Elite Women 07:45Athlete Line up / Introduction 08:00 Elite Women Start Schedule and Timelines

7. Sunday - continued 09:00 Athletes’ Lounge open Elite Men 09:45 – 10:30 Transition Area open for Elite Men BIKE CHECK IN TRANSITION 10:00 – 10:25 Swim warm-up for Elite Men 10:30 Athlete Line up / Introduction 10:45 Elite Men Start Schedule and Timelines

8. Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) – photos taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution Swim cap distribution Leave your bags in Athlete Lounge

9. Check In Procedures Transition area Bike check: handlebars, wheels and bike measuring specifications (new rules) Helmet check- (only manufacturers logo!) 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. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Spare wheels to the athlete’s lounge – following inspection If you want to add any equipment to the bike this needs to be approved by TD at end of briefing.

10. The Course Swim 2 laps: 1st lap is 1000 m….2nd lap 500 m Bike 8 laps of 5km Run 4 laps of 2.5 km

11. Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 15 minutes before start – line up near swim start As introduced, jog to the swim platform Select your position Blocking two positions - Disqualification

12. Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the Race Referee 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. TD

13. False Start Procedures False start Example 1: Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his spot False start Example 2: If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, an athlete who false starts will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1. (During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!)

14. Swim course Water temperature: 26.5 °C Air temperature: 30 C 2 laps (total distance of 1500m)- clockwise Distance to the first turn buoy 380m Pass all swim bouys on your right shoulder Exit water on both laps between two orange buoys Swim behaviour will be closely monitored Take cap, goggles to transition into your box

15. Swim course Map

16. Transition Area Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag All used equipment into the box not doing this = time penalty Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount at the start of TA (RED LINE)

17. Bike course 8 laps (total distance of 40 km) Hilly 2 Wheel Stations For locations see the map Neutral wheels, mechanic Lap Counter: Beside the mount line Lapped athletes are out of the race First runner-last biker case will apply See the map

18. Bike Course Map NEED 2011 BIKE COURSE MAP Yellow box = Wheel Station Red mark = EMS ambulance

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

20. Run Course Transition First runner/last biker

21. Run course 4 laps (total distance of 10 km) 3 Aid stations: 6 per lap, for locations see the map Sealed water and Gatorade Discard plastic bottles off course Penalty box: Located just before finish chute Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

22. Run course aid stations

23. Run penalty box Run penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 ex: Mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your box, race the bike outside of your own space etc. (Transitions will be video recorded for infringements) Location: Before the finish line Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run. If you do not stop it will result in a Disqualification

24. Post-race Procedures Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 with host broadcaster first. Medal Presentation - protocol – after finish of men’s race ** please follow the Ambush marketing rules Dress “up” Coaches assistance needed Prize money will be electronically transferred

25. 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, if any, for that event.

26. Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing Team Medical Access Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after the MD on site gives permission.

27. Coaches areas Accreditation Every coach has to collect accreditation. Only Coaches who have been registered by their NF into the ITU online system are entitled to an accreditation ** The coaches list is FINAL Coaches will collect their accreditation after the ELITE Briefing Access includes: Athletes lounge, adjacent to swim start area, adjacent to the penalty box

28. Prize Money PositionPrize MoneyPosition Prize Money 17,50011700 26,00012600 34,50013550 43,00014500 52,10015450 61,80016400 71,50017400 81,20018400 91,00019400 1080020400

29. Weather forecast Saturday36 º C Sunday34º C

30. Good Luck!