Elite Athletes Briefing for <Insert.Event.Logo>.<Insert.Date>

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

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

3. Welcome and Introductions • <Insert name>, <highest ranked ITU Executive Board representative> • <Insert name>, ITU Team Leader • <Insert name>, ITU Technical Delegate • <Insert name>, ITU Race Referee • <Insert name>, LOC Director <Insert Event Logo>

4. Competition Jury • <Insert name>, Chair • <Insert name> • <Insert name> <Insert Event Logo>

5. Schedule and Timelines <Day> hh:mm – hh:mm Race pack pick-up hh:mm – hh:mm Pasta Party hh:mm – hh:mm Bike course training hh:mm – hh:mmAthletes’ Lounge open and check-in hh:mm – hh:mmTransition Area open hh:mm – hh:mmWarm-up hh:mm Start hh:mm – hh:mmMedal ceremony hh:mmClosing banquet <Insert Event Logo>

6. Check-in procedures 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, <Insert Event Logo>

7. 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}) <Insert Event Logo>

8. 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. <Insert Event Logo>

9. Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: • 10 minutes before start - line-up at {insert the location} • Jog to the start line • Select your position and stay behind the line! <Insert Event Logo>

10. Start Procedure Athletes in position: • 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>

11. False Start Procedures False startExample : • Several horn blasts • Everyonegoes back to her/his spot <Insert Event Logo>

12. The Course Run 1 <number> lap(s) of <lenght of one lap>m Bike <number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km Run 2 <number> laps of <lenght of one lap>km <Insert Event Logo>

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

14. Run course 1 • <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 • Sealed water and ice sponges {if applicable} • Discard plastic bottles off course <Insert Event Logo>

15. Run Course 1 Map Insert Run Course Map (show locations of aid station, lap counter) (clarify if the athletes will be passing through the TZ on every lap) <Insert Event Logo>

16. Run course 1 Map <Insert Run Course 1 Map> <Insert Event Logo>

17. Transition Area • 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 • Mount line at the end of the TA <Insert Event Logo>

18. Transition Flow <Insert Run Exit to TZ Map> <Insert Event Logo>

19. 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 • 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 • First runner – last biker case{if applicable} <Insert Event Logo>

20. 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)> <Insert Event Logo>

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

22. Run course 2 • <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 • Sealed water and ice sponges {if applicable} • Discard plastic bottles off course • Photo-finish • Congestion in finish area: • Go to mixed zone / recovery area <Insert Event Logo>

23. Run Course Map 2 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) <Insert Event Logo>

24. 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} mbefore the Transition Area Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board – coachesareadvisedtocheck and informtheirathletes) Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you don’t stop DSQ

25. 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.

26. 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! <Insert Event Logo>

27. Coaches areas Accreditation • Every coaches has to collect accredited to be able to enter the venue. 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, 10-12 athletes = 5 passes <Insert Event Logo>

28. Important Updates • {If applicable} <Insert Event Logo>

29. Weather forecast TempWeather Friday….ºC <type> Saturday….ºC <type> Sunday….ºC <type> <Insert Event Logo>

30. Good Luck! <Insert Event Logo>