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Athletes’ Briefing 03.09.2020
Briefing agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Competition Jury • Sprint race information • Schedules and Timetables • Check-in and Procedures • The Course • Mixed Relay race information • Schedules and Timetables • Check-in and Procedures • The Course • Post-Race Procedures • Water Quality and Weather Forecast
Welcome and Introductions • Thanos Nikopoulos, ITU Team Leader, Head of Operations • Dr. Béla Varga, ITU Technical Delegate • Dr. András Gályász, ITU Medical Delegate • Dirk Bogaert, ITU Head Referee (men’s race, MTR) • Daniel Martin, ITU Head Referee (women’s race) • Christin Ellefsen, LOC Race Director • Konrad Straube, LOC Operations Director
Competition Jury • Dr. Béla Varga, Chair • Antonio Arimany, ITU • Matthias Zöll, DTU
Schedule and Timelines Thursday, 03.09. 18:00 – 19:30 Athletes’ race package distribution ITU Office in SIH -Seminarraum in Hamburg- Mexikoring 15, 22297 Hamburg • Medical certificate signed by a doctor and the PCR test results will be collected at that time. • Make sure that you have field in the pre-event questionnaire before coming. • The use of mask is mandatory. • Body temperature and oxygen saturation level checks will be performed before entering the building. • Please respect the countries’ registration slot (see Athletes’ Guide) Your race package includes: Helmet stickers (3x) / Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs
Friday, 04.09. 09:00 – 12:00 Swim training at the lake (not on the race course) 14:00 – 16:00 Swim training at the lake (not on the race course) Swim training at your own risk! Use the pier at the side of the lake to enter.
Saturday, 05.09. 09:00 – 11:00 Swim training at the lake (not on the race course) 10:00 – 11:00 Bike Course Familiarization (from first U-turn - closest to the Athletes’ Lounge, open for all accredited athletes - also for MTR) Bike mechanic will be available at the Athletes’ Lounge 11:00 – 11:30 Swim Course Familiarization 14:30 – 15:40 Athletes’ Lounge Check-In, Elite Men 15:10 – 15:40 Transition Area Check-In, Elite Men 15:10 – 15:40 Swim Course Warm-Up, Elite Men 15:50 Line-up & Athletes’ presentation, Elite Men 16:00 Start, Elite Men approx. 17:05 Medal ceremony, Elite Men
Saturday, 05.09. 16:30 – 17:30 Athletes’ Lounge Check-In, Elite Women 17:00 – 17:30 Coaches´Run course measurement Meeting point: entrance to the venue (17:00 Coaches’ wristband change at the entrance to the venue) 17:10 – 17:40 Transition Area Check-In, Elite Women 17:10 – 17:40 Swim Course Warm-Up, Elite Women 17:50 Line-up & Athletes’ presentation, Elite Women 18:00 Start, Elite Women approx. 19:10 Medal ceremony, Elite Women 19:30 – 20:00 Registration of Mixed Relay team compositions (Athletes’ Lounge)
Entrance to the venue • There is one entrance to the venue • Only accredited persons can have access • Body temperature check at the entrance. Any athlete/ coach with body temperature higher than 38 oC will be moved to a waiting tent to meet the ITU MD. • Use of mask is mandatory (except during warm up and competition for the athletes). • After the temperature check all athletes/ coaches will get a specific color of sticker on their accreditation/ wristband. Everyone will be able to go in and out the venue without being re-checked. • Change of coaches’ wristbands between races within an NF is possible - 2nd/ 3rd coach must be registered before
Moving between Finish and Start/ Transition zone • Athletes can use the FOP from moving from the Athletes’ Lounge to the Transition Zone for checking in. • Coaches/ Team Medical must use the path at the north side of the lake (next to the run course)
Check-in – Athletes Lounge ● Keep your mask on ● Disinfect your hands before entering the tent ● One way flow within the tent ● All checks will be visual ● Uniform & race gear check – photos taken of each uniform ● Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! ● Body marking check (both arms, both legs) ● Timing chip distribution (1 for the ankle) ● Swim cap distribution + Checking of 2nd unbranded swim caps (otherwise not allowed to wear) ● Leave your bag in the Athletes’ Lounge
Bike Check – before entering Athletes’ Lounge • Refer to 5.12. in Competition Rules • Handlebars with clips-ons • Wheels (UCI list) • Bike frame • Saddle position (-5 cm ≤ Men & -2 cm ≤ Women) • Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Head Referee up until 10 minutes after the end of the Race Package Distribution • A Bike Mechanic will be available during check in at the athletes’ lounge
Check-in – Transition Area • Helmet check – Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transition • Two rows of bike racks (one side T1/ other side T2). Running shoes outside the box at T2 racks • The bike must be racked in the first transition by the rear wheel and in the second transition by either of the wheels • Spare wheels to be brought to the Team Wheel Station (WS1)
The Course Swim 1 lap of 750 m Bike 0.15 km + 6 laps of 3.1 km + 0.15 km (18.9 km) Run 0.9 km + 2 laps of 2.0 km + 0.1 km (5.0 km)
Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: • 10 minutes before start – line-up in Pre-Start Area • If wearing 2 swim caps the 2nd one must be unbranded • Keep your mask on and remove it after being introduced • As introduced jog to the swim start line and select your position. Remain there and stay behind the line! • Last minute gear will be moved to the TA by the LOC
Start Procedure Athletes in position: • The start can be given any time after the TD announces ”On your mark” • Air horn blast • The race starts • Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1.
False start • Several horn blasts • Everyone goes back to her/his spot Valid Start but with Early Starters: • If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1 during which the athlete cannot touch any of their equipment
Swim course • Today at 13:00 - Water temperature: 19.8 oC - Air temperature: 20.7 oC • Diving Start • Swim behaviour will be closely monitored (drone and tablets to be used) • Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into your box
Swim course Map • Distance to the first turn buoy (minimum) 270 m (the exact distance will be announced at the swim familiarisation on Saturday) • 1 lap (total distance of 750 m) – clockwise • Pass all the buoys on your right shoulder.
Transition Area • Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag • Two mirrored transitions • All used equipment into your box not doing so time penalty • Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) • Dismount line at the start of the TA (RED LINE)
Transition Area Map Run start Swim exit
Bike course ● 0.15 km + 6 laps of 3.1 km + 0.15 km (total distance of 18.9 km) ● Flat, narrow and technical with 2 X 180 turns per lap / clockwise ● Be careful when entering and exiting the lap (due to road surface quality)/ At the pedestrian crossings, the road is getting narrower. ● 2 Wheel Stations ○ 1 Team wheel station (Wheel Stop 1) ○ 1 Neutral wheel station (Wheel Stop 2) ○ Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly at the Run Aid Stations) or you will receive a time penalty ● Lap Counter: at the beginning of the lap, left hand side ● Lapped athletes are out of the race
Bike Course Map First runner / last biker Lap counter
Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags
Run course • 0.9 km + 2 laps of 2.0 km + 0.1 km (total distance of 5km) • Aid stations: – 2 per lap – For locations see the map – Sealed water – Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly after the Aid Stations) or you will receive a time penalty • Lap Counter: at the beginning of the lap, left hand side • No congestion in finish area: – Go to mixed zone / recovery area
First runner Run Course / last biker Map Lap counter
Run Penalty Box • The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 • Transition will be videotaped for infringements • Location: end of the lap (200 m before the Finish: at 2.8 km and 4.8 km) • Information: White board to show race numbers and violation codes D = dismount line violation For example: S = swim conduct 12 D - athlete 12 received a time penalty for a M = mount line violation dismount line violation E = equipment outside of the box 12 x 2ME – athlete 12 received 2 time penalties L = littering 1 for mount line violation V = other violations 1 for equipment outside the box violation (Athletes need to read the • Procedure: 10 seconds penalty served on any run lap • If you don’t stop it will result in DSQ
Finish Penalty Box location
Mixed Team Relay specific information
Team Composition • Saturday (05.09.), from 19:30 to 20:00 (at the Athletes’ Lounge) The Team Coaches will nominate the team members (maximum six) to the Head Referee. All nominated members must have submitted the medical certificate/ PCR test/ pre-event questionnaire • Sunday (06.09.), from 11:30 to 11:45 The Team Coaches can communicate a different team composition (using the six athletes nominated on Saturday) to the Head Referee (TD and HR will be located at the Athletes’ Lounge)
Schedule and Timelines Sunday, 06.09. 10:30 – 11:45 Last minute Team Member change (at Athletes’ Lounge) 11:45 – 12:15 Bike Course Familiarisation (if weather conditions different from those ones on Saturday) 12:15 – 13:00 Athletes’ Lounge Check-In 12:45 – 13:20 Transition Area Check-In 12:45 – 13:20 Swim Warm-Up 13:25 Teams’ introduction (line-up only for the first member) 13:31 Start, Mixed Team Relay approx. 15:00 Medal ceremony
Transition Swim Exit Start Finish Relay zone
Check-in – Athletes’ Lounge • All team members must check in together • Have your mask on at all times and disinfect your hands before entering the tent • Teams will have first a team photo before entering the tent • Timing chip and swim cap distribution only for the 1st team member • 2nd, 3rd and 4th team member will collect the timing chip & swim cap from the relay area • Athletes MUST be in the relay check in zone in time to collect chip and be ready Check-in – Transition Area • All team members must check in together • The 4th team member to leave their bike closest to the mount line
The Course Swim 1 lap of 300 m Bike 0.15 km + 2 laps of 3.1 km + 0.15 km (6.5 km) Run 1 lap of 1.7 km
The Course
Pre start - Athlete Introduction: • 10 minutes before start - line-up at the start area • Only 1st athlete will be introduced • Keep your mask on until being introduced • Jog to the start platform • Select your position and stay behind the line!
Swim course • Diving Start • 1 lap (total distance of 300 m) – anti-clockwise ○ Different for the 1st team member: distance to the first turn buoy 115 m ○ Same for the 2nd-3rd-4th team members: distance to the first turn buoy 135 m • Pass all the buoys (in yellow color) on your left shoulder ○ Except the last ones (in blue color) - swim between them
Swim course Map ○ 1st team member: start pontoon → B1 → B2 → BB2 → swim exit ○ 2nd-3rd-4th team members: swim start → BB1 → B3 → B4 → BB2 → swim exit ○ Swim exit: between BB1 and BB2
Transition Area • Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag • Two rows (mirrored set up): • T1: • Teams grouped by 4 racks next to each other on the same side • First Team Member should place his bike closest to the mount line • T2: • One bike rack per team/ 4 boxes • After each segment, TOs will remove only the bicycle
Transition Flow
Bike course • 0.15 km + 2 laps of 3.1 km + 0.15 km (total distance of 6.5 km) • Flat and technical with 2 X 180 turns per lap / clockwise • Be careful when entering and exiting the lap (due to road surface quality)/ At the pedestrian crossings, the road is getting narrower. • 2 Wheel Stations – 1 Team wheel station (Wheel Stop 1) – 1 Neutral wheel station (Wheel Stop 2) – Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly at the Run Aid Stations) or you will receive a time penalty • Lap Counter: at the beginning of the lap, left hand side • Lapped athletes are out of the race
Bike Course Map First runner / last biker Lap counter
Run course • 1 laps of 1.7 km • 1 aid station per lap: – For locations see the map (750 m after Transition) – Sealed water – Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly after the Aid Station) or you will receive a time penalty • No team photo at the finish line !!! • No congestion in finish area: – Go to mixed zone / recovery area
Run Penalty Box • Location: 1 km after the Transition (on the left hand side) - see exact location on the map • Procedure: 10 seconds penalty to be served / ANY member of the team can serve the penalty
Run Course Map First biker / First biker / last runner last runner U-turn for the 4th team member
Relay Zone • Prior to the relay exchange, the athletes will wait in the relay check in zone until the moment when the Technical Official tells them to enter the relay zone. Athletes need to be present at the check in area. • It is athletes’ responsibility to be there, to collect timing chip and be ready • Keep your mask on until you are called to the relay line • The relay exchange is completed when the finishing athlete crosses the relay line. At that point, the starting athlete can start and cross the start line - Keep both feet behind the relay line • No contact is allowed between the two athletes • If the athlete starts before the finishing athlete crosses the relay line, the team will get a 10 second penalty
Relay Zone Line up Next athlete to the swim Previous athlete finishing run Finished athlete to recovery Relay Line
Post-race Procedures • No congestion in finish area: go to mixed zone/recovery area • Please remove the timing chip on your own and put it in the specific bin • For Top 3 Athletes / Teams: - TV/Flash Interviews - Medal Ceremony • Top 3 Teams: No Team Members at Finish Area are allowed • Dress “up” – with race uniform (or country clothes) coaches assistance needed: Ambush marketing rules apply • Prize money will be wire transferred to the athletes.
Medal ceremony protocol – Individual race • Everyone keep his/her mask on the whole time. No photo without mask. • No flowers. • No beer celebration. But a glass of beer will be on the podium (gold medalist only). • 1 hostess/volunteer with face shield/mask and gloves to prepare and hold the tray with the medal and trophy to each athlete • Each athlete is taking on his/her own the medal/trophy/sash. • National anthem and flags raising as per usual. • No handshaking/ hugs
Medal ceremony protocol – Mixed relay race • Everyone keep his/her mask on the whole time. No photo without mask. • No flowers/ No beer celebration. • We announce teams one after the other. And they clear the podium between each team i.e.: We announce team 3rd - bronze medalists : The 4 team member are going on stage, each athlete goes on the podium when they hear their name. Each athlete is taking on his/her own medal from the tray. They leave the podium. Then we announce team 2nd - silver medalist etc. • National anthem and flags raising with only the 1st team present • No handshaking/ hugs
Anti-Doping Control • Photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing Athletes’ Accreditation • Athletes’ accreditations from the Sprint Race have to be validated for the Mixed Relay (additional mark on the credential distributed at the MTR check-in on Sunday) Team Medical Access • Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent and then only with ITU Medical Delegate’s permission. • Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate • Team medical accreditations (wristbands) for the Mixed Relay will be distributed at the MTR check-in on Sunday
P1 Water Quality PH (6.00 – 9.00) P1 P2 P3 14.08. 8.08 8.23 8.20 31.08. 8.33 8.34 8.13 P3 E. Coli P1 P2 P3 < 500 (ufc/100ml) 14.08. 15 15 15 P2 31.08. 30 46 197 Blue-Green Algal P1 P2 P3 Entero-cocci P1 P2 P3
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