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PARA Duathletes B riefing

< Insert Event Logo >. PARA Duathletes B riefing. 08 August 2013. Briefing agenda. Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Post-Race Procedures 2014 World Championship Weather forecast. Welcome and Introductions.

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PARA Duathletes B riefing

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  1. <Insert Event Logo> PARA Duathletes Briefing 08 August 2013

  2. Briefing agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Competition Jury • Schedules and Timetables • Check-in and Procedures • The course • Post-Race Procedures • 2014 World Championship • Weather forecast

  3. Welcome and Introductions • Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader • Patty Petty, ITU Technical Delegate • Yan Therrien, ITU Race Referee • Norm O’Reilly, LOC Event Director • Trevor Soll, LOC Race Director

  4. Competition Jury • Patty Petty, Chair • Loreen Barnett, ITU Secretary General • John Russell, Triathlon Canada

  5. Schedule and Timelines Thursday 08th August 17:00 - 18:00 Opening Ceremony, Sparks St. 18:30 – 20:00 Pasta Party – First seating 20:00 – 21.30 Pasta Party – Second seating Bike training option is on the open road going with the traffic. Athletes should avoid rush hour while training. Helmet required to be on during training.

  6. Schedule and Timelines Friday 09th August Bike training option is on the open road going with the traffic. Athletes should avoid rush hour while training. Helmets are required to be on while training.

  7. Parade of Nations • All athletes will be Welcome to participate in the Parade of Nations on Sparks St. • Athletes will corral at the intersection of O'Connor St. & Sparks St., on the west side • Will march along Sparks St. to in front of the CIBC building (Signage will be visible) • You will be meeting with Amanda Stern & Larissa Mankis

  8. Schedule and Timelines Saturday, 10 14:30 – 15:30 Paraduathlon Athlete’s Lounge Opens 15:00 – 15:45 Paraduathlon Transition Area Opens 15:55 Athlete’s Introduction 16:00 Paraduathlon Race Starts 19:30 Paraduathlon Award Ceremony

  9. Registration Procedure After the briefing • Pick up your registration pack and check: • Bib number • Bike stickers • 3 helmet stickers • 2 prosthesics stickers (categories 2,5) • Wristband • Pasta Party ticket • Register your personal handler, or in case you need a volunteer, tell us to assign one. The handler will receive the specific t-shirt.

  10. Check-in procedures 10 August • 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 (1 for the ankle) • Personal Handlers have to register with the athlete: • T-shirt • Bib Number

  11. Check-in procedures TransitionArea • Proceed to transition area for bike check • Bring all necessary equipment. • No bags in transition and must be left in Athletes Lounge. • Toilets near the Transition and at the Athletes Area.

  12. The Venue

  13. Pre-start Procedure Athlete line-up: • Technical official will escort you to the start area. • Stay behind the line!

  14. Start Procedure Athletes in position: • The start can be given any timeafter the TD announces ”On your mark” • Air horn blast • The race starts

  15. The Course Run 1 2 laps of 2.5km Bike 3 laps of 6.7km Run 2 1 lap of 2.5km

  16. The Course Overview

  17. Run course 1 • 2 laps of 2.5km • Aid stations: • 2 per lap • For locations see the map • Water and sponges • Discard plastic bottles off course

  18. Run Course 1 – 2 laps

  19. Transition Area • Traditional Bike Racks – numbered • All equipment within your space • Mount line on the road (green tape)

  20. Transition Zone Flow

  21. Bike course • 3 laps(total distance of 6.7km) • Flat and technical • Timing mat at the end of each lap • Dismount line on the road into transition (red tape) • Equipment in your box prior to leaving for your second run.

  22. Bike Course

  23. Penalties • Stop in the next Penalty Box and must stay there for 1 minute for sprint distance • It is the athletes responsibility to stop in the next Penalty Box. Failing to do this will result in disqualification. • Penalty Box: • 1 – At the bike turning point in Tunney. • 2 – Before entering in TA.

  24. Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

  25. Run course 2 • 1 lap (2.5km) • Aid stations: • 2 per lap • For locations see the map • Water and sponges • Discard plastic water bottle off course • Photo-finish • Congestion in finish area: • Go to recovery area

  26. Run Course 2 – 1 Lap

  27. Run Penalty Box New Rule The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1 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 Location: 100 mbefore the Finish Line Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board – coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes) Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run If you don’t stop DSQ

  28. 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 does not 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 does not 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 (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.

  29. Run Penalty Box Penalty Box

  30. Medical Procedures • Only LOC Medical Staff area allowed in the medical area. • Every NF accredited doctor MUST have completed the proof of medical license and proof of malpractice insurance! • The NF accredited doctor is allowed in the medical area only when an athlete from their country is in the area.

  31. Closing Ceremony & After Party Following the Elite Award Ceremony Closing remarks from the ITU, LOC Handing off of the LOC flag After Party from 9 PM at Fat Tuesday and the Great Canadian Cabin

  32. London Anti-doping Education Wednesday, September 11, 2013 14:00-16:00 16:00-18:00 Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:00-11:00 11:00-13:00 Imperial College – Room SALC 10

  33. Weather forecast TempWeather Friday 25ºC Partly Cloudy Saturday22ºC Partly Cloudy High humidity on both days.

  34. Good Luck!

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