Transcript 2015 Kupiskis ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup & ETU Baltic Triathlon Championships 6 June 2015 Athletes briefing.

2015 Kupiskis
ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup
&
ETU Baltic Triathlon Championships
6 June 2015
Athletes briefing
Briefing agenda
Welcome to Kupiškis
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Introductions
Competition Jury
Schedules and Timetables
Check-in and Procedures
The course
Post-Race Procedures
Weather forecast
Welcome and Introductions
• Howard Vine
ETU Technical Delegate
• Laurynas Urbsys
LOC Director
• Jane Vine
Race Referee
• Darius Borisas
Executive Committee
Member of the Lithuanian
Triathlon Federation
Competition Jury
• Howard Vine
• Darius Borisas
• Laurynas Urbsys
Chair
LTU
LOC
Schedule and Timelines
Friday
16:00 – 20:00
18:00 – 18:30
19:00 – 19:30
20:00 – 20:30
Race Office Open for
Race Package Distribution
Timing Chip
Swim Cap
Race Briefing
Opening Ceremony
Bike Course Familiarization
Schedule and Timelines
Saturday ETU Junior Cup
11:00 – 12:15
11:45 – 12:15
12:20
12:30
12:32
18:00
19:00
23:30
Athlete Check In
Swim warm up
Line Up Junior Male & Female
Race Start Junior Male
Race Start Junior Female
Medal ceremony
Concert
Fireworks
Schedule and Timelines
Saturday Baltic Championships
13:30 – 14:15
14:15 – 14:45
14:50
15:00
15:02
18:00
19:00
23:30
Athlete Check In
Swim warm up
Line Up Elite Male & Female
Race Start Elite Male
Race Start Elite Female
Medal ceremony
Concert
Fireworks
Check-in procedures
Athletes Lounge
• Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo,
zippers) – photographs taken of each uniform.
Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ
• Body marking check (both arms and both legs)
• Do not forget your timing chip and swim cap
Check-in procedures
Transition Area
• Bike check: handlebars & wheels (non authorized UCI
wheels rule)
• Helmet check- Leave helmet unfastened on bike in T1
Time Penalty Sprint distance - 10 seconds in T1 (Juniors)
Time Penalty Standard distance - 15 seconds in T1 (Elite)
• Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike
• Spare wheels to the wheel-stop
• Any athlete wanting to add any equipment to the bike must
obtain approval from the Race Referee within 10 minutes of
the end of the Athletes‘ Briefing. (No Go-Pros allowed)
Pre-start Procedure
Athlete Introduction:
• Males 10 minutes before start, line-up on start corridor
with Female athletes behind
• The same for both the Junior & Elite races
• Jog to your start position
• Select your position and stay behind the line!
Athlete blocking more than one place will result DSQ
Start Procedure
Athletes in position:
• The start can be given any time after the TD
announces ”On your marks”
• Air horn blast
• The race starts
Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive
a time penalty in T1
• 10 seconds (Juniors) or 15 seconds (Elites)
False Start Procedures
False start:
• Several horn blasts
• Kayaks in front of you
• Everyone goes back to her/his spot
Early start:
• If someone starts before the horn and everyone
else starts with the horn, the athlete who started
early will receive a time penalty in T1
• 10 seconds (Juniors) or 15 seconds (Elites)
• During the time penalty athletes remain stationary
and cannot touch any equipment
The Course - Juniors
Swim
1 Lap
750m
Bike
5 Laps of 4km
20km
Run
2 Laps of 2.5km
5km
The Course - Elite
Swim
2 Laps of 750m
1500m
Exit after first lap and back into water
Bike
10 Laps of 4km
40km
Run
4 Laps of 2.5km
10km
The Course
The Start
Males will have 27 start positions
Females start positions will be centred
Start positions are NOT numbered
As you are called forward from start corridor stand behind
in disqualification
When “take your mark
th e start position
. You may only stand behind 1 start position, taking up more than 1 start
” is announced, step into the start box but DO NOT cross the front edge, until you hear the
position will result
“ho rn ” indicating the start of the race
Swim
Athletes Line Up Corridor
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Swim course
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Water temperature: 16°C
Wetsuits optional
1 Lap for Juniors - total 750m
2 Laps for Elite – total 1500m
Take cap and goggles to transition and
place in your box
Swim course Map
Swim either side of buoy 1
Round buoy 2 clockwise
Round buoy 3 clockwise
Keep to the left of buoy 4
Failure to comply will be deemed as taking a short cut will result in automatic disqualification
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Turn Buoy
Boat
1
Turn Buoy
3
Boat
Buoy
4
From start to buoy 2
= 275m
From buoy 2 to buoy 3
= 200m
From buoy 3 to swim out = 275m
Start
Swim Out
Transition Area
• Traditional Bike Racks
• Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on
the bike
• Bags to the Athletes Lounge
• Only race kit to be in transition
• Goggles, swim caps (& wetsuits) must go
into the box
• Mount line at the end of transition
Transition Area
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From swim to transition
Finish
Finish
Run Route
Bike Mount
Bike
Dismount
Line
Bike Out
Transition
Bike course
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Undulating & Technical with fast downhill to Transition
Juniors - 5 laps (total 20km)
Elite – 10 laps (total 40km)
1 Team Wheel Station near Transition (see map)
Lap Counter: Located at the end of transition will show
the correct lap for the lead athletes. All other athletes will
need to be fully aware of which lap they are on.
• IMPORTANT It is athlete’s responsibility to complete
correct number of laps
• Athletes lapped on the bike will be allowed to continue
but cannot draft athletes who have lapped them
Bike course – Lapped Athletes
• Men must not draft off women
• Women must not draft off men
• Lapped athletes must not draft any other athlete who
has lapped them
• If you are seen drafting you will be DSQ
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If in doubt do NOT Draft.
Bike Course Map
Anticlockwise
Bikes keep right
unless overtaking
<Insert Bike Course Map (show
locations of whel station & lap
counter) (clarify if the athletes
will be passing through the TZ
on every lap)>
Transition
& lap
counting
board
Team
wheel
station
Caution
Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
Run course
• Juniors - 2 laps (total 5km)
• Elite – 4 laps (total 10km)
• Aid stations:
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1 per lap
For locations see the map
Plastic cups
Discard plastic cups off course
• Photo-finish
• Move through finish area:
• Go to mixed zone / recovery area
Run Course Map
Clockwise
Penalty Box
Drink
station
<Insert Bike Course Map (show
locations of whel station & lap
counter) (clarify if the athletes
will be passing through the TZ
on every lap)>
Transition
Finish
Run Penalty Box
The penalty box is for infringements in: T1, bike and T2
Mount - Dismount – Discarded Equipment - Littering
(Transition will be videotaped for infringements)
Location: 100m 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:
Juniors - 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run
Elites – 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run
If you do not serve your penalty - DSQ
Run Penalty Box
Rule interpretation
Mount after the mount line:
One foot must be in contact with the ground AFTER the Mount line
Dismount before the dismount line:
One foot must be in contact with the ground BEFORE the Dismount line
Discharge or storage of your equipment
Equipment (swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) must be in your designated box.
Racking your bike
Traditional bike rack, the bike must be racked by the handlebar or seatpost
within 0,5m of the name plate. If racking on handlebars, both bars must be on
rack
Post-race Procedures
• “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3
with host broadcaster first.
• Medal Presentation - protocol – at 18:00
• Dress “up”
• No flags on the podium
Post-race Procedures
Anti-Doping Control
• Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for
Doping Control
Medical
• Team medical officials are only allowed in this area if
an athlete from their team requires assistance.
Coaches areas
Accreditation
• Every coach needs accreditation to gain access. Please collect
after the briefing
Sport-specific coaches areas
• Next to Run Penalty Box
Important Updates
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Forecast is sunny
UV Index - 6
Sun Protection – Athletes responsibility
Humidity forecast - 46%
Take on water at water stations and finish zone
Move through to Recovery Area when finished
Weather forecast for Race day
Saturday
Temp
Weather
25ºC
Warm/Sunny
Good Luck!
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