1. Friday 4 TH September 2015 Junior and Youth Athletes’ Briefing

2. Briefing Agenda Welcome and introductions Competition jury Schedules and timetables Check-in and procedures The course Post-race procedures Mixed Relay Weather forecast

3. Welcome and Introduction Loreen Barnet, ITU Executive Board Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader Felix Molina, ITU Technical Delegate Junior Race Keith Iwasaki, Assistant Technical Delegate Andrew Armostrong, TD Youth Race Ulf Schuetze, ITU Race Referee Dr. Marie-Claude Gregoire, ITU Medical Delegate 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 16:30Race Package Pick-up (after this briefing) Your Race Package includes: -Body tattoo decals (x4)  both arms and both legs -Helmet decals (x3) -Bike sticker (x1) -Bag drop sticker (x1) - Accreditation

6. Schedule and Timetables Saturday September 5 th – Junior Women  05:30 – 06:50Athlete Lounge Check-in  06:30 – 07:15Transition Zone Check-in  06:30 – 07:15Swim Warm-up  07:20Presentation of Athletes  07:30Junior Women’s Start  09:00 – 09:15Medal Ceremonies

7. Schedule and Timetables Saturday September 5 th – Junior Men  08:00 – 09:20Athlete Lounge Check-in  08:30 – 09:15Transition Zone Check-in  08:30 – 09:15Swim Warm-up  09:20Presentation of Athletes  09:30Junior Men’s Start  11:00 – 11:15Medal Ceremonies

8. Schedule and Timetables YOUTH Saturday September 5 th – Junior Men  09:30 – 10:15Transition Zone Check-in  10:15 – 10:30Swim Warm-up  10:40Presentation of Athletes  10:45Youth Race Starts  11:45Medal 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.

10. Access to Venue Athlete Parking at the Jubilee Car Park then use Health Sciences Shuttle Circuit or cycle in.

11. Check-in Procedures Bike check – before entering Athletes’ Lounge Refer to 5.2 in competition rules -Handlebars -Wheels (non authorized UCI wheels rule) -Bike frame -Saddle positions (-5cm≤ Men & -2cm≤ Women) Approved exceptions on ITU website: http://www.triathlon.org/about/download_file/elite_bike_saddle_rule_exceptions Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Race Referee up until 10 minutes after the end of the Athletes’ Briefing. Bike Mechanic service available.

12. Check-in Procedures Athletes’ Lounge Uniform and gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers, race caps) – photos will be taken of each uniform. Wearing a different uniform during the race = DSQ Body marking check (both arms and both legs, 33 vs ) Swim cap distribution Timing chip distribution Leave your personal gear in the Athletes’ Lounge (use your bag drop sticker)

13. Check-in Procedures Transition Area Helmet check – Do not leave your helmet fastened in transition. Failure to comply with this rule = 10 second penalty in TA1 Running shoes go outside your box Helmet on bike Labeled Spare wheels go to the Team Wheel Stop Return your non-competition gear to the Athletes’ Lounge (use your bag drop sticker)

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

15. The Course

17. Pre-start Procedure Athletes’ Introduction 15 minutes before your start, gather in the swim start area When you are introduced, jog to the swim start platform Quickly select your start position After selecting your position, stay behind the line Blocking more than one position = DSQ

18. Start Procedure Athletes in Position The start can be given any time after the Race Referee announces “On Your Mark!” Air Horn The race starts After selecting your position, stay behind the line Athletes not moving forward from the start line = 10 second penalty in TA1

19. 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) may NOT touch any equipment.

20. Swim Course Today at 8:00 Water temperature:17.7  C Air Temperature:8.9  C WBGT Reading:9.4 1 Lap of 750 m (clockwise) Distance to first turn buoy (red) at 200 m; keep on left shoulder Keep remaining yellow and orange 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

21. Swim Course (Youth) 1 Lap of 300 m (clockwise) Distance to first turn buoy (red) at 100 m; keep on left shoulder Swim behaviour will be closely monitored Take wetsuit (if permitted during swim), swim cap and goggles to transition and place in your box

22. Swim Course

24. Swim Exit

25. Transition – Swim to Bike

26. Transition Area Individual bike racks Name, Number, Country Code and Flag All used equipment goes into your box Failure to put equipment in box = 10 second penalty on run Mount Line is at the end of TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount Line is at the beginning of TA (RED LINE)

27. Bike Course 4 Laps of 5.0 km = 20.0 km2 laps for Youth Ride through TA Undulating and technical (a couple of tight turns) Two Wheel Stations Team WS approximately 150 m after exiting transition Neutral WS at far end of Groat Road Bridge Lap Counter: just past transition exit Lapped athletes will be removed from the race

28. Bike Course

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

30. Transition – Bike to Run

31. Run Course 2 Laps of 2.5 km = 5 kmYouth 1 Lap = 2.5 km Aid Stations 3 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.

32. Run Course

33. 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 box, et. cetera Location:North end of lake near turn-around 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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)

37. 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 and Post-recovery Area South side of Transition area Beside the Penalty Box

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

39. Mixed Team Relay

40. Schedule & Timelines (Relay) Sunday, September 6 15:30 Team change deadline (Athlete tent) 16:00-17:20 Check-in/Transition open 17:00-17:15 Swim warm-up open 17:25 Athlete line up (first athletes) 17:30 Race start To FollowMedal ceremony

41. Mixed Team Relay  Team order:  #1 - Female  #2 - Male  #3 - Female  #4 - Male  Team order will be submitted at the end of this briefing  Mixed provincial/national teams can be submitted  Changes can be made with the TD up to 2 hours before race start (1530, Sunday)

42. Check-in Procedures (Relay) Team members must check in together Body marking (both arms, both legs) Example: 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4 Uniform check Timing chip distribution 1 for the ankle, each athlete Swim cap distribution 1 colour for each athlete on the team Red, White, Orange, Blue

43. Check-in Procedures (Relay) Transition Area One A-frame rack per team Random bike checks: handlebars & wheels Wheels must be UCI approved Can check in spare wheels Random helmet checks 3 helmet stickers – front + both sides Running shoes on the ground, helmets on the bike

44. Pre-Start Procedure (Relay) 10 minutes before start – first leg team members line up on swim exit ramp Jog down to the beach and to the start line as you are permitted Select a position Once all athletes are aligned, stay in place until the race starts

45. Start Procedure (Relay) “On your mark” – ready to dive Air horn blast Start can occur any time after “On your mark” The race starts Forward progress only

46. Swim Course (Relay) 1 lap (total distance of 300m) Keep left on entry and exit Keep turning buoys on RIGHT shoulder Distance to the first turn buoy 120m

47. Swim Course (Relay ) 1 lap = 300m

48. Transition Flow: T1 (Relay)

49. Bike Course (Relay) 1 lap = 5.0km

50. Transition Flow: T2 (Relay)

51. Run Course (Relay) 1 lap = 2.5km

52. Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: T1, Bike and T2  Mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, discharge or store your equipment outside your designated TA space, rack your bike outside your own space, etc. Location: 250m before the Finish – 15 m before the turn into the exchange zone Information: White board to show race numbers  Athletes need to read the board  Team number will be displayed  Penalties served by any athlete on the team  If penalty not served, team DSQ

53. Relay Zone Athletes wait in a marshalling area Move into relay zone when invited to do so by official The incoming athlete must make contact with the body of the next teammate, using his/her hand If the tag is outside the zone, both athletes must return and complete the exchange properly Exchange not completed inside the exchange zone = DSQ

54. Relay Zone Map P

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

56. Weather Forecast Saturday 40% P.O.P Partly Cloudy Wind: Calm Temperature:18  C (High) 7  C(Low) Sunday 40% P.O.P Partly Cloudy Wind: Calm Temperature:17  C (High) 9  C(Low)

57. GOOD LUCK!