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Athletes briefing
Briefing agenda
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Welcome and Introductions
Competition Jury
Schedules and Timetables
Check-in and Procedures
The course
Primes
Post-Race Procedures
Weather forecast
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Welcome and Introductions
• <Insert name>, <highest ranked ITU Executive
Board representative>
• <Insert name>, ITU Project Director
• <Insert name>, ITU Team Leader
• <Insert name>, ITU Technical Delegate
• <Insert name>, ITU Race Referee
• <Insert name>, LOC Director
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officials that are attending the briefing and
delete the rest}
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Competition Jury
• <Insert name>, Chair
• <Insert name>
• <Insert name>
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the Competition Jury Members, add two
more member for World Championships
Series Events}
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Schedule and Timelines
Friday {Thursday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
Race pack pick-up (after the athletes’ briefing)
Pasta Party
Saturday {Friday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
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Training Sessions in the swimming pool
{if applicable}
Bike course training {if applicable}
( Meeting Point: ……….)
Swim course training {if applicable}
Schedule and Timelines
Sunday {Saturday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in
Transition Area open for Elite Women
Warm-up for Elite Women
Elite Women Start
Medal ceremony
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Schedule and Timelines
Sunday {Saturday if the briefing is on Thursday}
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm
hh:mm – hh:mm
hh:mm
Athletes’ Lounge open and check-in
Transition Area open for Elite Men
Warm-up for Elite Men
Elite Men Start
Medal ceremony
Closing ceremony
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„ buses leave for the Closing Ceremony from……….
at hh:mm”}
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Check-in procedures
{if applicable}
Team officials entering the venue
• Using the shuttle service from the ……………
Schedule
 (<pickup location> to <dropoff location>):
hh:mm, hh:mm, hh:mm,
 (<pickup location> to <dropoff location>):
hh:mm, hh:mm, hh:mm,
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Check-in procedures
Athletes Lounge
• Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo,
zippers) – photos taken of each uniform. Wearing
other uniform during the race = DQF!
• Body marking check (both arms, both legs)
• Timing chip distribution (2 for the ankles / 1 for the
ankle {choose the correct one} / 1 for the bike {if
applicable})
• Swim cap distribution
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Check-in procedures
Transition Area
• Bike check: handlebars & wheels (non authorized UCI
wheels rule)
• Helmet check- Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the
transition
The athlete who misses to 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 wheel-stop
• To add any equipment to the bike, you must obtain
approval from the Race Referee up until 10 minutes after
the end of the Athletes‘ Briefing.
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Pre-start Procedure
Athlete Introduction:
• 10 minutes before start - line-up under the swim exit
gantry
• Jog to the platform
• Select your position and stay behind the line!
Athlete blocking more than one place will result
DQF
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Start Procedure
Athletes in position:
• The start can be given any time after the TD
announces ”On your mark”
• Electronic horn blast / Air horn blast {choose the
correct}
• The race starts
Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive
a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1.
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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, the athlete who false
started will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in
TA1.
• During the time penalty athlete can not take any
equipment!
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The Course
Swim
<number> lap(s) of <lenght of one lap>m
Bike
<number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km
Run
<number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km
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The Course
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Animation, if
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Swim course
• Water temperature: <water temperature> °C
• Wetsuit allowed / Wetsuit not allowed
{choose the correct}
• <number of laps> laps (total distance of
<total lenght of the swim in meter>m)
• Distance to the first turn buoy <lenght in
meter>m
• Take cap, goggles to transition into your box
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Swim course Map
<Insert Swim Course
Map>
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Transition Area {first choice}
• Traditional Bike Racks – one row / two rows
{choose the correct}
• Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on
the bike
• Bags to the Athletes Lounge
• Wetsuits {if applicable}, googles & swim
caps into the box
• Mount line at the end of the TA
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Transition Area {second choice}
• Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag
• Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike
• Wetsuits {if applicable}, googles & swim caps into the
box
• Bags to the Athletes Lounge
• Practice the flow of Transition
 T1 – Rear wheel in rack, facing inside of Transition,
exit using inside lane of Transition
 T2 – Front wheel in rack, exit using outside lane of
Transition
• Mount line at the end of the TA
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Transition Flow
<Insert Swim Exit to TZ
Map>
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Transition Flow {second choice}
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Bike course
• <number of laps> laps (total distance of <total
lenght of the bike in kilometer>km)
• Hilly / flat and technical / not technical {choose the
correct}
• 2 Wheel Stations
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1 Neutral wheel station {comment to be deleted: list the
type of the provided wheels}
1 Team wheel station
For locations see the map
• Lap Counter: at the <location of the Lap counter>
• Lapped athletes are out of the race
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First runner – last biker case {if applicable}
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Bike Course Map
<Insert Bike Course Map (show
locations of wheel station & lap
counter) (clarify if the athletes
will be passing through the TZ
on every lap)>
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Caution
Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
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Transition Flow {second choice}
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Run course
• <number of laps> laps (total distance of
<total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km)
• Aid stations:
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<number> per lap
For locations see the map
Sealed water and ice sponges {if applicable}
Discard plastic bottles off course
• Photo-finish
• Congestion in finish area:
• Go to mixed zone / recovery area
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Run Course Map
Insert Run Course Map (show locations
of aid station, lap counter & finish
chute) (clarify if the athletes will be
passing through the TZ on every lap)
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Run Penalty Box
New Rule
The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2
e..x.: 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: {include the exact location} m 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
Run Penalty Box
Rule interpretation
Mount after the mount line: It has to be one contact of the athlete 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: It has to be one contact of the athlete
foot with the floor before the dismount line. If this contact doesn’t occur
the action is considered as dismount the bike before the dismount line.
Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area:
Leaving the equipment s(swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) in the
designated box.
Rack the bike inside your own space: In case of Traditional bike rack,
the bike must be racked with at least one side of the handlebar or the
seatpost with 0,5m to the name plate. In case of Individual bike race,
the bike must be racked with the front wheel to the designated rack.
ITU Primes (if applicable)
There will be three primes per men’s and women’s race:
1. After the 1st lap / exit of swim {choose the correct}
2. At the end of the <number> lap of the bike. (km <kilometer
mark>)
3. At the end of the <number> lap of the bike. (km <kilometer
mark>)
(The prime line will be <location>)
• 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 in the Athletes
Lounge)
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ITU Primes
Insert Bike Course Map (show locations
of Prime Line)
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Post-race Procedures
• “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3
with host broadcaster first.
• Medal Presentation - protocol – at <hh.mm>
• Ceremonies for both Grand final and Series
winners (if applicable)
Please follow the ambush marketing rules (if
applicable)
• Dress “up”
• Prize money immediately after the race in the
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Ambush Marketing Rules (if applicable)
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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.
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Post-race Procedures
Anti-Doping Control
• Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for
Doping Control
Medical
• Only team medical officials area allowed in this area in
case there is an athlete from their team. Every NF can
have 1 team medical upgade pass, but only for team
doctors!
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Coaches areas
Accreditation
• Every coaches has to collect accredited to be able to enter the
venue.
• Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the
ITU online system are entitle for an accreditation { if
applicable}
Additional sport-specific coaches areas
• Behind / beside / at <location> {describe exactly, choose the
correct)
• Upgrade pass needed to enter these areas. Passes are given
by NF according to the number of athletes entered. 1-3 athletes
= 2 pass, 4-6 athletes = 3 passes, 7-9 athletes = 4 passes, 1012 athletes = 5 passes
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Important Updates
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{If applicable}
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Weather forecast
Temp
Weather
Friday
….ºC
<type>
Saturday
….ºC
<type>
Sunday
….ºC
<type>
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Good Luck!
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