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<Insert Event Logo> May 17, 2013 Athletes briefing

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

Welcome and Introductions • • • Jaime Cadaval, President Mexican Federation Leslie Buchanan, ITU Team Leader Joyce Donaldson, ITU Technical Delegate Felix Molina, ITU Race Referee Itzel Carranco, Assistant Technical Delegate Mauricio Álvarez, LOC Director <Insert Event Logo>

Competition Jury • Joyce Donaldson, TD, Chair • Jaime Cadaval: Technical Committee ITU • Ignacio Lopez: Medical Doctor <Insert Event Logo>

Schedule and Timelines Friday May 17 18: 00 – 19: 00 Sunday, May 19 08: 00 10: 45 Elite Briefing and Race pack pick up (pack after briefing) Elite Female Race Starts Elite Male Race Starts Medal Ceremony Women and Men near finish line after finish of men’s race 19: 00 <Insert Event Logo> Celebration Dinner Party: Club de Playa Hotel Castillo *** 18: 45 Bus in front of Hotel Castillo

Schedule and Timelines Sunday 06: 15 06: 30 – 07: 45 07: 10 - 07: 40 07: 45 08: 00 <Insert Event Logo> Athletes’ Lounge open Elite Women Transition Area open for Elite Women BIKE CHECK IN TRANSITION Swim warm-up for Elite Women Athlete Line up / Introduction Elite Women Start

Schedule and Timelines Sunday - continued 09: 00 Athletes’ Lounge open Elite Men 09: 45 – 10: 30 Transition Area open for Elite Men BIKE CHECK IN TRANSITION 10: 00 – 10: 25 Swim warm-up for Elite Men 10: 30 10: 45 Athlete Line up / Introduction Elite Men Start

Check-in procedures Athletes Lounge • Uniform check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers) – photos taken of each uniform. Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! • • Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution Swim cap distribution Leave your bags in Athlete Lounge <Insert Event Logo>

Check In Procedures Transition area • Bike check: handlebars, wheels and bike measuring specifications (new rules) • Helmet check- (only manufacturers logo!) Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transition The athlete who does not comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA 1. • Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike • Spare wheels to the athlete’s lounge – following inspection • If you want to add any equipment to the bike this needs to be approved by TD at end of briefing.

The Course Swim 2 laps: 1 st lap is 1000 m…. 2 nd lap 500 m Bike 8 laps of 5 km Run 4 laps of 2. 5 km <Insert Event Logo>

Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: • 15 minutes before start – line up near swim start • As introduced, jog to the swim platform • Select your position Blocking two positions - Disqualification

Start Procedure Athletes in position: • The start can be given any time after the Race Referee announces ”On your mark” • Air horn blast • The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA 1. <Insert Event Logo> TD

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, an athlete who false starts will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA 1. (During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!) <Insert Event Logo>

Swim course • Water temperature: 26. 5 °C • Air temperature: 30 C • 2 laps (total distance of 1500 m)- clockwise • Distance to the first turn buoy 380 m • Pass all swim bouys on your right shoulder • Exit water on both laps between two orange buoys • Swim behaviour will be closely monitored • Take cap, goggles to transition into your box <Insert Event Logo>

Swim course Map <Insert Event Logo>

Transition Area • Individual Bike Racks – number, name and country flag • All used equipment into the box not doing this = time penalty • Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) • Dismount at the start of TA (RED LINE)

Bike course • 8 laps (total distance of 40 km) • Hilly • 2 Wheel Stations • • For locations see the map Neutral wheels, mechanic • Lap Counter: Beside the mount line • Lapped athletes are out of the race • First runner-last biker case will apply • See the map <Insert Event Logo>

Bike Course Map NEED 2011 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)> Yellow box = Wheel Station Red mark = EMS ambulance <Insert Event Logo>

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

Run Course Transition First runner/last biker

Run course • 4 laps (total distance of 10 km) • 3 Aid stations: • 6 per lap, for locations see the map • Sealed water and Gatorade • Discard plastic bottles off course • Penalty box: Located just before finish chute • Photo-finish • Congestion in finish area: • Go to mixed zone / recovery area <Insert Event Logo>

Run course aid stations

Run penalty box • Run penalty box is for infringements in: TA 1, bike and TA 2 • ex: Mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your box, race the bike outside of your own space etc. • (Transitions will be video recorded for infringements) • Location: Before the finish line • Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) • Procedure: 15 second time penalty served on any lap of the run. • If you do not stop it will result in a Disqualification

Post-race Procedures • Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 with host broadcaster first. • • Medal Presentation - protocol – after finish of men’s race ** please follow the Ambush marketing rules • • Dress “up” Coaches assistance needed Prize money will be electronically transferred <Insert Event Logo>

Ambush Marketing Rules • 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, if any, for that event. <Insert Event Logo>

Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control • Photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing Team Medical Access Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after the MD on site gives permission. <Insert Event Logo>

Coaches areas Accreditation • Every coach has to collect accreditation. • Only Coaches who have been registered by their NF into the ITU online system are entitled to an accreditation • ** The coaches list is FINAL • Coaches will collect their accreditation after the ELITE Briefing • Access includes: Athletes lounge, adjacent to swim start area, adjacent to the penalty box <Insert Event Logo>

Prize Money Position Prize Money 1 7, 500 11 700 2 6, 000 12 600 3 4, 500 13 550 4 3, 000 14 500 5 2, 100 15 450 6 1, 800 16 400 7 1, 500 17 400 8 1, 200 18 400 9 1, 000 19 400 10 800 20 400

Good Luck! <Insert Event Logo>