1. Friday 4 TH September 2015 Elite Paratriathlon Athletes’ 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 Introduction Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader Felix Molina, ITU Technical Delegate Keith Iwasaki, ITU Assistant Technical Delegate Ulf Schuetze, ITU Race Referees Dr. Marie-Claude Gregoire, ITU Medical Delegate Kris Gemmell, WTS Manager Sheila O’Kelly, LOC General Manager Sheila Findlay, LOC Race Director

4. Competition Jury Felix Molina (MEX), Chair Loreen Barnett (CAN), ITU Representative Les Pereira (CAN), Triathlon Canada Representative

5. Schedule and Timetables Friday September 4 th 17:30Race Package Pick-up (after this briefing) PT1: Your Race Package includes: -Body tattoo decals (x4) -Helmet decals (x3) -Hand cycle decal (x1) -Wheelchair decal (x1) -Yellow handler T-shirt (x2) -Daily wheelchair decal (x1) -Athlete bib numbers (x2) -Handler bib numbers (x2) -Bag drop sticker (x1) -Accreditation

6. Schedule and Timetables Friday September 4 th 17:30Race Package Pick-up (after this briefing) PT2 - 4: Your Race Package includes: -Body tattoo decals (x4) -Helmet decals (x3) -Bike decal (x1) -Prosthesis decals (x3) -Handler bib numbers (x1) -Bag drop sticker (x1) -Accreditation

7. Schedule and Timetables Friday September 4 th 17:30Race Package Pick-up (after this briefing) PT5: Your Race Package includes: -Body tattoo decals (4) -Helmet decals (x6) -Bike decal (x1) -Athlete bib number (x1) -Guide bib number (x1) -Bag drop sticker (x1) -Accreditation

8. Schedule and Timetables Sunday September 5 th – Elite Paratriathlon  10:00 – 12:00Athlete Lounge Check-in  11:30 – 13:00Transition Zone Check-in  12:00 – 13:00Swim Warm-up  13:14PT4 M/W Start  13:15PT5B1 W Start  13:18:48PT5B2-3 M/W Start  13:25PT2 M/W Start  13:30PT3 M/W Start  13:45PT1 M Start  16:15 – 16:30Medal Ceremonies

9. Access to Venue Athlete’s Lounge is located west of the Age Group Transition. Enter through the south gates of the Age Group transition and walk up the outer aisle. Allowed access to bus stop and then out. must be in by 10 AM

10. Swim Start and Pre-Transition

11. Check-in Procedures 1 Athletes’ Lounge Come with your registered handler/guide Handler t-shirt and race number check Equipment check & marking (braces, tethers, etc.) Bike check (Bike mechanic available) Note: approved impairment adaptations for bikes available online at: http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itu_sport_paratriathlon_impairment_adaptations_ on_bicycles_updated_20140514.pdf Swim cap distribution, according to your swim exit needs Wave number written on left hand Registration of the equipment for the pre-transition area Leave bags in the athletes’ lounge, they will be transferred to recovery Spare wheels to wheel station

12. Swim Cap Colours Swim cap colours are assigned to the athletes according to the assistance they will need at the exit of the water PT1 PT2, PT3, PT4 PT5 #Athlete# PT5 #Guide#

13. Timing Chips – Where to wear 1 ankle

14. Allowed Equipment - Uniform

16. Check-in Procedures 2

17. The Course Swim 1 Lap of 750 m = 750 m Bike 4 Laps of 5.0 km = 20 km Run 2 Laps of 2.5 km = 5 km

18. The Course

19. Pre-start Procedure Athletes’ Introduction 10 minutes before start – line-up just before entrance to pontoon Order will be wave no., then category, then race no. Move to the swim platform when you are introduced Personal handlers can escort you to the pontoon and take your prothesis, crutches or daily wheelchairs to pre-transition. Select your position, and sit on the pontoon at that spot. Please remain there until instructed to get into the water No prothesis socks are allowed in the swim unless the pins are covered. We will ask you to remove these at the pontoon.

20. Start Procedure 1 Wave Starts New staggered start to accommodate varying levels of ability for the PT5 Each wave will start at an exact time Please follow instructions promptly.

21. Start Procedure Athletes in Position Deep water start The start can be given any time after the Race Referee announces “On Your Mark!” Air Horn The race starts

22. False Start Procedure False start with many athletes Several horn blasts Kayaks move in front of you Everyone goes back to his/her original start spot Valid start with early starters If a few athletes start before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter(s) will receive a 10 second penalty in TA1. During the time penalty, the athlete(s) man NOT touch any equipment.

23. Swim Course Today at noon: Water temperature:17.7  C Air Temperature:8.9  C 1 Lap of 750 m (clockwise) Distance to first turn buoy (yellow) at 200 m; keep on left shoulder Keep remaining orange and red buoys on your right shoulder Swim behaviour will be closely monitored Take wetsuit (if permitted during swim), swim cap and goggles to transition and place in your box

24. Swim Course

25. PT5 Swim Conduct

26. Swim Exit Handling

27. Swim Exit

28. Swim Exit Handling

29. Pre-Transition Area Athletes’ registered equipment (prosthesis, crutches, day chairs) Folding chairs for wetsuit removal Athletes from PT5 are not allowed to use the pre transition area Only PT1 handlers’ are allowed in this area

30. Transition Area Individual bike racks – number, name and country flag All used equipment – wetsuit, goggles & swim caps to your area. Not doing so  time penalty Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount line at the beginning of TA (RED LINE) PT1 shall stop completely at mount and dismount lines Helmet MUST be fastened before un-racking bike Personal handlers should stay next to the athletes’ bike rack during the bike leg or at the wheel station. Handlers’ moving to and from TZ to the wheel station, should inform the Technical Officials Bibs facing backwards during the bike – PT1 athletes must put the bib on the hand cycle

31. Bike Course 4 Laps of 5 km = 20.0 km Ride beside TA One Wheel Stations Team WS approximately 150 m after exiting transition Lap Counter: just past transition exit Draft ILLEGAL race Bike penalty box near transition exit

32. Bike Course

33. Bike Draft Zones Legal distance: 12m between bikes (front wheel to front wheel). Maximum 20 sec allowed to pass through New rule – Blue card for drafting offence In case of penalty: stop at the next penalty box (1 min) Not stopping at the penalty box or a second drafting offence: DSQ Numbers NOT posted on boards

34. Caution Signals Caution Signal Sharp whistles and/or red flags

35. Run Course 2 Laps of 2.5 km = 5 km Aid Stations 2 per lap Sealed water bottles Only discard bottles and litter within the littering zones as indicated by the following signs: Photo Finish When you finish, keep moving through to the mixed-zone and recovery area.

36. Run Course

37. Run Penalty Box Run Penalty Box is for infringements in TA1, TA2 or on the Run Course Mount before mount line Dismount after dismount line Equipment outside your area, et. cetera Location:Near return to transition Notification:Posted on white board at Penalty Box (YOU MUST read the board) Procedure:10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run Failure to serve penalty = DSQ

38. Handlers Directions after TA2 Remove all your athlete’s equipment from transition that may be needed right after he/she finishes Proceed to Recovery area, off the FOP Please do not go down the finish chute

39. Post-race Procedures Photo Finish When you finish, keep moving through to the mixed-zone and recovery area For awards, dress “up” with race uniform or country clothes Ambush marketing rules apply Hats/visors are allowed on the podium with maximum 1 sponsor logo having a maximum height of 4 cm and a total area of 20 cm 2

40. Ambush Marketing Rule 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 that the athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money for that event, if any. Please follow the ambush marketing rule

41. Post-race Procedures Anti-doping Control Photo ID is REQUIRED for every athlete that is selected for testing Team Medical Access Only accredited team medical personnel will be permitted to enter the medical tent, after receiving the ITU Medical Delegate’s permission Each National Federation is permitted to have 1 team medical accreditation. Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate (Dr. Marie-Claude Gregoire)

42. Coaches’ Areas Coaches accreditations will only be distributed to those coaches whose National Federations registered them through the on-line system They will have access to: The Athletes’ Lounge Post-finish Area Recovery Area South side of Transition area Beside the Penalty Box Behind Swim Start

43. Coaches’ Areas

44. Notes There will be no warming up on the bike course as the roads will be in use for other events / logistics purposes

45. Access to Briefing Presentation Race Briefings can be found as follows: http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/race_briefings

46. Weather Forecast Saturday 30% P.O.P More Clouds than Sun Wind: E 10 – 15 km/h Temperature:15  C (High) 7  C(Low) Sunday 40% P.O.P Partly Cloudy Wind: Calm Temperature:12  C (High) 4  C(Low)

47. GOOD LUCK!