Elite Paratriathlon briefing < Insert Date >

1. <Insert Event Logo> <Insert Date> Elite Paratriathlon briefing<Insert Date>

2. Briefing agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Competition Jury • Schedules and Timetables • Check-in and Procedures • The course • Post-Race Procedures • Weather forecast <Insert Event Logo>

3. 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>, ITU Chief Classifier • <Insert name>, ITU MedicalDelegate • <Insert name>, LOC {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the officials that are attending the briefing and delete the rest} <Insert Event Logo>

4. Competition Jury • <Insert name>, Chair • <Insert name> • <Insert name> {comment – to be deleted: Insert the names of the Competition Jury Members, add two more member for World Championships Series Events} <Insert Event Logo>

5. Event Overview {comment – to be deleted: Insert fact and figures for this event} <Insert Event Logo>

6. Classification {comment – to be deleted: insert a table with classification sessions} <Insert Event Logo>

7. Wait list procedure (Immediately after the briefing, if necessary) • A wait list exists for this event. • Start list athletes who are not present at the athletes’ briefing, and who have not informed the TD of their absence, will be immediately replaced with the first athlete of the wait list. • The wait list athlete must be present at the briefing to be assigned to the start list. <Insert Event Logo>

8. Schedule and Timelines • Today • Immediately after this briefing collect your race packs • PT1: • Stickers for helmet, handcycle, bag • Extra stickers for prosthesis, crutches, wheelchairs • Bib numbers for athlete and personal handlers • Handlers red t-shirts • Body decals <Insert Event Logo>

9. Schedule and Timelines • PT2, PT3 and PT4: • Stickers for helmet, bike, bag • Extra stickers for prosthesis, crutches, etc. • Bib number for athlete • Body decals • New Rule: PT2, PT3 and PT4 Handlers have to be approved by ITU • (No approval = No handler) <Insert Event Logo>

10. Schedule and Timelines • PT5: • Race number stickers for the helmets • Race number sticker for the bike • Extra stickers for bag, etc. • Bib number for the athlete and bib number for the guide with the word “GUIDE” • Body decals • {All athletes and guides will receive an accreditation and a meal/drink voucher for the opening ceremony. Accreditation will be used for venue and closing ceremony access.} <Insert Event Logo>

11. Schedule and Timelines Day { comment – to be deleted: include the day } hh:mm – hh:mm Action{ comment – to be deleted: include the action} {comment – to be deleted: you need to provide information for the following scheduled activities: registration times, training/familiarization schedule, nations parade, pasta party, transition check in, warm up and start times, ceremonies, closing functions} <Insert Event Logo>

12. Schedule and Timelines { comment – to be deleted: include table with the following information: race category/ race numbers/ start times/ body marking/ cap colour } <Insert Event Logo>

13. Parade of Nations • {Insert all the important information regarding the parade of nations} <Insert Event Logo>

14. Situation map • {Insert a map with all important venues} <Insert Event Logo>

15. Check-in procedures Entering the venue • Using the accreditation / wristband • With your registered Handler/Guide • Bike check • Note: approved impairment adaptations for bike available at http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads_category/paratriathlon Time schedule • hh:mm – hh:mm <Insert Event Logo>

16. Check-in procedures <Insert Event Logo> Athletes Lounge • Uniform check • Bag storage • Swim cap distribution according to your swim exit needs • Body decals • Timing chip (2 for PT1/PT2) • Wave number written on left hand • Registration of equipment for pre-transition area • Registration of spare wheels for wheel station • Leave bags in the Athletes’ Lounge, they will be transferred to Recovery

17. Swim Cap Colors Athletes Lounge • Uniform check • PT1 – RED • PT2/PT3/PT4 – YELLOWor GREEN • PT5 ATHLETE – GREEN • PT5 GUIDE - WHITE <Insert Event Logo>

18. Timing chips – where to wear • PT1: 1 on the handcycle (rear axle) 1 on the athlete ankle • PT2: Double amputees: Bike prosthesis + run prosthesis Single amputees: Existing ankle + bike prosthesis No amputees: Both ankles • PT3 / PT4 / PT5: Athlete ankle

19. Allow Equipment - Uniform Swim • Wetsuits up to 5mm thickness • Vest warmers are NOT allowed • Gloves are NOT permitted • Any part of the body maybe covered except the face, hands and feet • No prothesis socks, unless the pins are adequately covered. This will be checked <Insert Event Logo>

20. Allow Equipment - Uniform Run & Bike • Athletes can wear long sleeved shirt under their uniform – it must be worn for the entire event • Athletes will not be able to remove the shirt at any time during the event • Arm covers can be worn and can be removed during the event BUT only in Transition. Do not remove during the race and hand to someone else. This will lead to DSQ • PT5 B1 athletes must wear black-out glasses on the run

21. Check-in procedures TransitionArea • Helmet check • Only athletes and their handlers will be allowed in the TA • To add anything to the bike, approval is to be obtained from the TD at the end of the Athletes Briefing • Running shoes on the ground, helmet on the bike • Do not leave your helmet fastened in the transition Athlete who does not comply with this rule will receive a 10 second time penalty in TA1

22. The Venue <Insert map and point the transition zone, the athletes lounge, the start area and the finish> <Insert Event Logo>

23. 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 <Insert Event Logo>

24. Pre-start Procedure • Athletes’ line-up: • 10 minutes before your start, line up before entrance to start area (tent) • Order will be wave number, then category, then race number • Move to the swim start when you are introduced, select a position and staybehind the line!(/inside the water) • Official can take your prosthesis, crutches, etc. to pre-transition. <Insert Event Logo>

25. Pre-start Procedure • Waves Starts: • New staggered start to accommodate varying levels of ability for the PT5 category • Each wave will start at an exact time • Please follow instructions promptly <Insert Event Logo>

26. Pre-start to start area {Insert map indicating: athletes lounge, line up area, start area} <Insert Event Logo>

27. Paratriathlon – Warm up {Insert map indicating: warm up area} <Insert Event Logo>

28. Start Procedure Athletes in position in the water: • Deep water start between the two starting buoys • The start can be given any timeafter the TD announces ”On your mark” • Electronic horn blast / Air horn blast {choose the correct} • The race starts <Insert Event Logo>

29. False Start Procedures False start with many athletes: • Several air horn blasts • Kayaks in front of you • Everyone goes back to his or her original start spot Valid start but with early starters: • If someone starts before the horn and every one else starts with the horn, the false starter will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1 During the time penalty the athlete cannot touch any race equipment <Insert Event Logo>

30. The Course <Insert the overall course map> <Insert Event Logo>

31. Swim course • Water temperature: <water temperature> °C {provide tips if cold water conditions} • 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 • Pontoon exit with swim exit handlers • Take cap, gogglesto transition into your area • Warm up area outside the course <Insert Event Logo>

32. Swim course Map <Insert Swim Course Map with the warm up area> <Insert Event Logo>

33. PT5 Swim Conduct

34. Swim exit handling • Swim exit handling only by the LOC Handlers. • They will provide support to all athletes according to their swim cap color. • No Personal Handlers allowed to assist at Swim Exit. <Insert Event Logo>

35. 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 • No wetsuit removal by TOs and volunteers <Insert Event Logo>

36. Swim Exit to Transition Zone <Insert Swim Exit to TZ Map> <Include the location of the pre-transition area> <Insert Event Logo>

37. Transition Area • Individual/ Traditional Bike Racks • Name, number, country code and flag • All used equipment goes into your area Failure to do so = 10 second penalty on run • 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 <Insert Event Logo>

38. Transition Area • Helmet MUST be fastened before un-racking bike • Personal Handlers moving to the Wheel Stop should inform the TOs that they are going there • Bibs facing backwards during bike – PT1 athletes must put the bib on the hand cycle <Insert Event Logo>

39. Transition Zone Flow <Insert TZ to Bike entrance map> <Insert Event Logo>

40. 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} • 1 Wheel Station{if applicable} For location see the map • Electronic lap control, but you are responsible to count for yourself ! • Bike Penalty box on the {insert location} • Littering zone • Electronic lap control, but you are responsible to count for yourself • Always ride on the right, pass on the left • Warn the athlete you want to pass

41. Bike course • Draftillegalevent • If shown a BLUEcard for drafting, you MUST STOP AT THE NEXT PENALTY BOX - 1 min/penaltyFAILURE TO STOP AT THE NEXT PENALTY BOX: DSQ • It is the athletes responsibility to stop at the Penalty Box – numbers not posted on board • Time penalties for littering on bike course will be served at run penalty box: 10 sec penalties (YELLOW card) • 2 accumulated time penalties = DSQ <Insert Event Logo>

42. Bike Course Map <Insert Bike Course Map (show locations of wheel station, lap counter, littering zones, penalty box) (clarify the route per lap)> <Insert Event Logo>

43. Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags <Insert Event Logo>

44. Draft Zones • Legal distance: 10m from front wheel to front wheel 20 seconds to overpass <Insert Event Logo>

45. Draft zones <Insert Event Logo>

46. Bike Exit to Run Entrance <Insert map with Bike exit to TZ and the TZ to Run entrance flow > <Insert Event Logo>

47. Run course • <number of laps>laps(total distance of <total lenght of the bike in kilometer>km) • Aid stations: • <number> per lap • For locations see the map • Water, isotonic drinks, fruits and ice sponges {if applicable} • Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly after the Aid Stations) • Photo-finish • Congestion in finish area: • Go to recovery area <Insert Event Logo>

48. Run Course Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter, finish chute, coaches area, Penalty box, littering zones, VI leading zones) If necessary, multiple the maps to show locations clearly <Insert Event Logo>

49. Run penalty box • Penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, Bike, TA2 and Run e.g.: mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your box, rack the bike outside your own area, guide leading the athlete, etc. • Location: (indicate) • Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) • Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run • If you do not stop, it will result in a DSQ

50. Handlers Direction after TA2 • Proceed to finish line via Recovery area, off the FOP • Do not go down the finish chute • Bike check out: (indicate time) <Insert Event Logo>