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ATHELTE GUIDE 2017

CONTENT

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PAGES

03 – 05 INFOS | MERCHANDISE | SPORT EXPO

06 – 07 PRE EVENT

08 – 10 RACE DAY INFORMATION

10 – 12 AFTER RACE INFORMATION

12 – 14 COMPETITION RULES

15 – 24 MAPS 25 – 30 SIDEEVENTS | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR

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Dear Athletes, We are looking forward to welcoming you to this years iconic IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle race. We hope that you are just as excited as we are. The beautiful scenery in and around Remich is waiting for you! We worked very hard to make this an eventful and enjoyable weekend for you and everybody who comes along! Besides the 70.3 Race on Sunday morning, we will have some high quality side events planned. The IRONKIDS event for the youngsters and the first edition of our Iron Girl run will make this eventweekend a once in a lifetime experience. A special thanks is going to our host city, the City of Remich, the ORT, the FLTri and the local public authorities for its support and the great cooperation. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to make this sportive event possible and as successful as it is. Another “thank you” is going to all our motivated and helpful volunteers and clubs in the region! We wish you a successful race and an exciting time in Luxembourg! With sportive greetings, Mike Matthias & Nico Peters

IRONMAN Germany GmbH IRONMAN European Headquarters

Höchster Str. 90 65835 Liederbach | Germany

P: +49 (0) 69 – 3006432-0 F: +49 (0) 69 -3006432-70

www.ironman.com

Race Office

Tel. +352 267 096 16 Emergency Number on Race Day

Tel. +352 267 096 12

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Friday June 16th, 2017

11:00am Press conference IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg - Région Moselle (Aal Schoul 8, Rue Neuve Remich)

02:00pm – 09:00pm IRONMAN Merchandise open

02:00pm – 07:00pm Sport-Expo open

02:00pm – 07:00pm Registration / Starter Kit distribution open

02:00pm – 07:00pm Late Registration Iron Girl

07:30pm Start Iron Girl

Saturday June 17th, 2017

09:00am Starter Kit distribution IRONKIDS

11:00am Start IRONKIDS (Pool Remich)

11:00am Race Briefing Pro Athletes

12:00am – 03:00pm Media Center open

10:00am – 06:00pm IRONMAN Merchandise open

10:00am – 07:00pm Sport-Expo open

10:00am – 06:00pm Registration / Starter Kit distribution open

02:00pm – 07:00pm Bike Check-In (Transition zone)

01:00pm Race Briefing English Language

02:00pm Race Briefing German Language

03:00pm Race Briefing French Language

06:00pm – 09:00pm IRONMAN Welcome Banquet

TIMETABLE

Sunday June 18th, 2017

08:00am – 07:00pm Media Center open

10:00am – 06:00pm IRONMAN Merchandise open

10:00am – 07:00pm Sport-Expo open

07:00am – 08:30am Transition zone open

07:00am – 09:00am Swim Warm Up Area open (Athletes Garden, Pool Remich)

09:00am – 09:45am Start IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région

Moselle 2017

09:00am Start Pro M & Elite Luxembourg (m) 09:02am Start Pro F & Elite Luxembourg (w) 09:05am Start Handcycle Athletes 09:15am Start Age Groups & Relays (Rolling Start)

11:00pm – 06:15pm Finishline Party

04:00pm – 07:30pm Bike Check-Out

06:15pm End of the Race

07:00pm Awards Ceremony & Slot Allocation IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

07:30pm IRONMAN Volunteer Party

Mark Allen

IRONMAN U Master Coach

6X IRONMAN World Champion

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Accommodation

For an enjoyable stay at the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle you can find information about accommodations on our homepage

ironman.com/luxembourg70.3/athletes/accommodation

Shuttle Service

On race day we offer for spectators the following shuttle services for free: (please see p. 16)

Shuttle A: Stadtbredimus - Remich

• Start: P&R - 65, Dickstross, Stadtbredimus

• End: Wueswee - 33, Rue Wenkel, Remich

• to Remich: 06:00 am - 08:30 am

• from Remich: 11:30 am - 09:00 pm

• every 20 min.

Shuttle B: Mondorf Les-Bains - Remich

• Start: P&R - z.a.e. le Triangle Vert, Ellange

• End: Place Nico Klopp, Remich

• to Remich: 06:00 am - 09:00 am

• from Remich: 04:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• every 10 min.

Shuttle C: Besch (D) - Remich

• Start: P&R - Obermoselstr. / Heilenbruch, Perl (D)

• End: Grenze Nennig, Perl (D)

• to/ from Remich: 06:00 am - 09:00 pm

• every 10 min.

IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle

Merchandise Store and SportExpo Merchandise items of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle are available at the Merchandise Store which is located near the finish line in Remich. (Opening hours see timetable; map on p. 16) The SportExpo of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle is also located near the finish line in Remich. (Opening hours see timetable p. 4; map p. 16)

IronTeam Relay One team in the IronTeam Relay consists of 2 or 3 athletes. The decision which team member swims / bikes / runs has to be made when picking up the Race bag in the Race Office at the latest. All athletes have to sign the waiver. The minimum age for the swimmer is 14 years, for the biker 17 years and for the runner 16 years of age. One member of your team can pick up your race pack at registration as long as the event waiver is signed by each relay member. The bike has to be checked in to Transition Area on the Saturday before the race. On Sunday morning the Team Relay Swimmer and Biker can bring a sports-bag into Transition Area. The bag can be deposited at the bike and picked up again after the swim/bike. The runner will receive a white transition bag, which he will deposit in the Athletes Garden prior his start. The race chip serves as the baton. The swimmer will give it to the cyclist at the team bike in Transition Area. The cyclist already wears one BIB number. The runner waiting in Transition Area will then receive the race chip, wearing the second BIB number. There will be a special marked waiting area for the team relays. The cyclist can check out his bike with the race chip only. The athletes will receive their medals after crossing the finish line.

ACCOMMODATION | SHUTTLE SERVICE | MERCHANDISE | SPORT EXPO |

IRONTEAM RELAY

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PRE EVENT

Race Office – Race Bag Pick-up The Race Bag Pick-up is in the registration tent on “Place Dr Fernand Kons” in the Center of Remich near the Expo. Operating hours on June 16th from 02:00pm till 07:00pm and 17th from 10:00am till 06:00pm. Please bring a proof of a valid license and a valid photo ID with you. Don’t forget to bring your originally signed waiver (can be downloaded from the website) to the registration. A license for the race day is available at Race Office for Euro 20,00.

In the Race Office the athlete will receive:

Athletes Wristband Used to identify the athlete during the whole event weekend. The athlete must wear it on the wrist.

3 Transition Bags Blue – for bike gear Red – for run gear White – pre-race bag and after race clothing The red and the blue transition bags have to be checked in on Saturday in Transition Area. The white transition bag can be dropped off on Sunday at the Athletes Garden (warm-up pool).

BIB (race number) / Race Number Stickers: 1 race number for the athlete (BIB): It is allowed to use a race number

ribbon. 1 stickers for the bike helmet: Must be placed on the front. 2 sticker for the bike: Attach one of the Bike-Race-Number on the rear

brake cable, gear cable or the seat-post. 3 stickers for all transition bags (blue, red, white).

Swim Cap Athletes have to wear the swim cap provided by the organizer.

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PRE EVENT

Bike Check-In Transition Area

The Bike Check-In is an obligation. Both the blue and the red transition bag have to be checked in together with the bike and helmet. The Check-In counter in the Transition Area is open on Saturday, June 17th, from 02:00pm till 07:00pm. You have to bring your start number and your athletes wristband to Check-In. Check-In on Saturday is mandatory. The athlete must check in the following items:

• Bike (bike-race-number attached on the rear brake cable, gear cable or the seat-post)

• Bike helmet (race number placed on the front) • BIB (race number) • Helmet and race number have to be placed on the bike or in the blue

transition bag; Bike shoes can be clipped on the pedals, or have to be stored in the blue transition bag too! No equipment is allowed on the floor around the bike!

Personal marking of the transition bags is not allowed. Penalty: Yellow

Card!

Attention! Race chips and their mountings will be supplied by the organizer and handed

out to the athlete at the Bike Check–In on Saturday in the Transition

Area! Athletes have to wear them on the left ankle. No use of own chips is allowed. Race chips provided by the organizer are in responsibility of the athlete. The organizer advises to put on the chip as soon as you get it. Race chips will be needed for Bike Check-Out. No chip – No Bike!

In case of loss the athlete has to pay a fee of Euro 50,00 per chip.

In case of loss during the race an alternative chip can be handed out in

the Transition Area.

Only athletes have access to the Transition Area. Family members (including children) are, for insurance reasons, not allowed in the Transition Area during Check-In and on the race day.

A bike service point at the SportExpo is available during the SportExpo opening times.

The Transition Area will be closed on June 17th, at 07:00pm and will not be opened before June 18th, between 07:00am and 08:30am. Once bike and helmet have been checked in it is not allowed to remove them from Transition Area any more.

Check-In of bike, blue bag or red bag on morning of race is not possible.

PreRace briefing

The schedule for the PreRace briefings in different languages is listed on the time table at p. 4.

The participation at the PreRace briefing is mandatory.

Welcome Party

The “Welcome Party” with the choice of different pasta dishes takes place on June 17th, from 06:00pm till 09:00pm in the Party Tent. The entry fee for the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg includes entry to the “Welcome Party”.

Additional tickets for the “Welcome Party“ are available at the registration.

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RACE DAY INFORMATION

Weather on Race Day On race day, sunrise will be at 05:25am and sunset at 09:45pm. The average daytime temperature in June is 22-34°C. Up-to-date weather details are available on the internet www.rtl.lu.

We will monitor the weather on race day. We reserve the right to cancel, modify or shorten any portion of the event for safety considerations.

The decision whether the athletes can swim with or without neoprene suit is going to be announced one hour before the start of the race in the pre-start area

Transition Area, PreRace Routine

• Transition Area opens on Race Day at 07:00am and closes at 08:30am. Last entry to the transition zone will be 08:15am. Only athletes and authorized persons will have access to Transition Area. Coaches, managers, family members and/or spectators have no access to the Transition Area.

• A bike service point in Transition Area provides bike support including air-pumps prior the race from 07:00am on. You may bring your own pump. The organizer will not transport Athletes’ air-pumps and will not be liable for them.

• The white pre race bag contains clothing and personal items that will be needed after the race. This white bag has to be dropped at the Athletes Garden (pool) before the race and will await its owner in the same place.

Swim Start

• Before the swim start, every athlete has to enter the Transition Area.

Transition Area closes at 08:30am. • Warm Up: It is allowed to do the warmup swim from 07:00am till 09:00am

in the pool Remich. Keep in mind that you will need some time to get from the warm up pool to the swim start in time.

• At 09:00am the professional male athletes, at 09:02am the professional female athletes and at 09:05am handcycle athletes start the race. Between 09:15am and 09:45am all other athletes will start the race (rolling start).

• The swim course is marked with buoys and is a 1-loop course. Swim direction is counter clockwise.

• Swim start is a water start. Every athlete will enter the water one minute before the start. Start from any other area (f.e. in the water, outside the designated Pre-start area, etc.) will result in a disqualification.

• The start arch with the time measure mat is located directly in the

water at the end of the prestart area and will be passed by every

athlete at the start. After completing the swim course the athletes must leave the lake at the official swim exit and have to cross the time measure mat for the registration of their swim-exit. If the athlete leaves the water on another place we suppose that he/she is still in the water and we will organize a rescue action. This athlete will be responsible for the costs.

• Wearing socks during the swim is not allowed. In case it is forbidden to swim a wetsuit, no swimsuits with percentage of rubber and/or neoprene will be permitted.

• Athletes who wear glasses can store them on a table at swim start/exit. For the identification (BIB number) of the glasses, the athlete is personally responsible.

Swim Cut Off Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (after respective start)

ROLLING SWIM START As part of IRONMAN ongoing race development and improvements, the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle will be using a “Rolling Swim Start”. Athletes will line up according to their realistic predicted swim time and every five seconds, we will send out ten to twelve athletes. It will take approximately 30 minutes to get the entire field across the swim start line. PLEASE BE HONEST TO YOURSELF AND LINE UP ACCORDING TO

YOUR REALISTIC EXPECTED SWIM TIME!

This is the only way to guarantee a smooth and secure flow ensuring equal opportunities for all athletes! More information on the map on p. 19 or visit ironman.com

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RACE DAY INFORMATION

Transition Swim – Bike The blue transition bag contains personal bike gear and will be picked up in Transition Area after swim exit. Change the clothes in the transition tent only!

The athlete has to pick-up the blue bag on the transition bag rack in front of the transition tent. The change of clothes is only allowed in the transition tent. All equipment needs to be packed by the athlete independently into the blue bag and dropped in the “Drop-Off zone” behind the tent. Only Bike shoes (clipped on the pedals), helmet, BIB-number and sun glasses are allowed to be stored ON the bike or have to be placed in the blue bag. The ground beneath the bike has to stay empty!

Leaving Transition Area Cut Off-time: 1 hour 20 minutes (after respective start)

Bike

• The bike portion is a time-trial for each single athlete and consist of a 1-loop course. The bike course is totally closed for public traffic. Athletes have to expect oncoming traffic!

• IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle security staff, under police supervision, will operate pedestrian/car crossings at certain positions along the bike course. The race will not be affected by the crossings.

• The athlete himself is responsible to stop at the very next penalty box

following the infringement. The penalty boxes are located at “Primerberg” (No. 1) and in the Transition Area after completing the bike course (No. 2). The exact position of the boxes will be described in the PreRace Briefing. Additionally they will be marked distinctly.

• The Bike Course provides two fully equipped aid stations. The exact locations of the aid stations are described in the course map. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, please see p. 20 of this Race Information.

• Mobile bike support along the Bike Course is guaranteed by three service vans. The official Bike-Service provides only technical support (no spare tires).

• It is mandatory to drive on the right side on the bike course.

Cut Off-time after Swim and Bike: 5 hours 30 minutes (after respective start)

Transition Bike – Run After completing the Bike Course, athletes have to rack their bikes themselves. Athletes will pick up the red bag containing their run gear from the rack in Transition Area. Change clothes inside the transition tent only. Put your bike gear into the red bag independently and deposit the bag in the “Drop Off zone” behind the tent. Penalty Box No. 2 is located shortly after the Transition Area, at the start of the run course, and must be sought if necessary. Note:

In transition area 2 the organizer will check all bikes for electronical or mechanical manipulation. If the result of the check is positive, the athlete will be disqualified.

Run

• The Run Course is a 4 loop course. Due to fairplay and safety the Run Course is open for athletes only.

• While running please keep right, take care of other athletes and let them overtake if necessary

• For visual control you will receive 4 colored wristbands. You have to wear these wristbands fully visible at any time. Entering the home stretch is allowed with the four differently colored wristbands only. Signs will

indicate the right way. Staff members will also show you the way to

the Finish Line when you leave the loop course.

• There are NO penalty boxes on the Run Course. If an athlete receives a penalty on the Run Course, the BIB-Number will be marked right away and he/she has to stop immediately for 30 seconds.

• The Run Course provides two fully equipped aid stations per lap on one side. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, please see p. 23 of this Race Information.

Cut Off-time after Swim, Bike and Run: 8 hours 30 minutes (after respective start)

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RACE DAY INFORMATION | AFTER RACE INFORMATION

Hints for Relays • Every swimmer of a relay should arrive in time at the waiting area of the

start place. The other participants of the relay are not allowed to be present in this waiting area. They can watch the swimming together with the other spectators from the waters' edge.

• After the swim exit the swimmer betakes himself to the transition block for relays. There the time taking transponder is handed over to the biker of the relay. The bib of the biker has to be clearly readable from the back.

• Again in Transition Area there is an own transition block where the runner awaits the biker. There, the time taking transponder is handed over.

• All participants of a relay may run to the finish together (Finish line Photo). We recommend meeting on Esplande before the fence begins to run to the finish line together.

Individual Race Provisions (Special Needs)

There is no separated area for personal nutrition / special needs. You cannot let your support staff hand over any personal nutrition / special needs. A breach of the rules will result in a disqualification because of “unauthorized acceptance of aid”.

No-Show and early race breakoff

If an athlete can´t compete on race day (e.g. due to illness), or stops the race early, it´s necessary to inform a referee / responsible person or someone in charge at the transition area. In case the athlete does not sign out, the timing-chip is still active. This may arise in costs for search and rescue (u.c.c. for the athlete himself), as the organizer assumes an emergency situation and will initiates appropriate measures.

Anti-Doping

For all professional athletes see the regulations of the IRONMAN Pro Membership. In the case an age group athlete is drawn for doping testing and has taken medicine prior the race, he has to show a medical certificate. A late filing is not possible (we recommend to store the document in the white transition bag). In this case please check http://www.alad.lu.

Medical Support

The medical team of IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle guarantees an optimum of medical support at any time. During the race, doctors and first aid personnel will be placed along the swim course. The medical team will be available on the Bike- and Run Course too. When crossing the finish line our Finish Area Team will await each athlete. A doctor will check the physical condition. Afterwards a member of the Finish Area Team will lead the athlete to the Athletes Garden. Please obey the orders of the medical staff at all times. Every competitor must have an own individual health insurance which covers medical treatment in case of serious injury or illness as well as the treatment in a hospital.

Athletes Garden

Regenerate and relax in the Athletes Garden of the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle. The Athletes Garden is located right behind the Transition Area (pool). The Athletes Garden offers shower facilities, changing rooms and refreshment zones. The entrance to the Athletes Garden is limited to athletes and staff members with permission only. Right next to the Finish Area there will be a medical supply as well as water and drinks available.

Finisher shirts, medals and certificates

Finisher Shirts will be handed out in the Athletes Garden. Please bring your race number! Certificates will be available for download after the event. Your medal will handed out by volunteers at the finish line.

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AFTER RACE INFORMATION

Bike Check-Out at Transition Area

The Bike Check-Out is located at the Transition Area. Operating hours on race day, from 04:00pm till 07:30pm. The organizer’s liability for bikes ends at 07:30pm. Bikes are only returned in exchange for the race-chip. If the chip got lost the athlete has to show a valid identity card/passport. Personal belongings that have been left in the Transition Area can be picked up separately by showing the race-number and a valid picture-ID/passport, if the athlete is not going to pick up the equipment himself. Once the athlete has left the Bike Check-Out, claims of damage or loss of material will not be accepted anymore.

Awards Ceremony

The Award Ceremony takes place Sunday at 07:00pm in the large party tent. Trophies and prizes are handed out personally only. Trophies and prizes which have not been picked up will expire.

Lost and Found

Lost and found equipment is collected during the race and the race week at the Info-Point. There you can pick them up. The opening hours for the InfoPoint are Friday to Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. After the race we will bring the lost and found equipment to the awards ceremony and you can pick up your stuff there. If you do not pick up your belongings at the race, we will contact you after the race (if we can connect the lost and found stuff to you). We will ship them to you and charge you a shipping fee from your credit card initially you paid with. We will ship finisher shirts and medals without any costs if you have finished the race and didn’t get one. The organizer accepts no liability.

Slot Allocation for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle allocates 35 slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships 2017. If you qualify in the 2017 edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle you are eligible to compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2017 only.

All competitors who wish to make use of their qualification slots have to be present at slot allocation which is taking place June 18th, at 07:00pm in the large party tent. As each competitor wont make use of his slot, other athletes will advance in the respective age-group till all slots are allocated. The organizer emphasizes particularly that he has the last decision as to this allocation of slots. The qualification fee for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship has to be paid on the spot by CREDIT CARD only! The entry fee is $425 USD (+ 8% Active fee). No checks and no cash will be accepted. The allocation of slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2017 will be done as follows (last update). This is a preliminary slot calculation, this is not the final slot calculation! The final number of slots in each age group will be calculated on race day with the number of starters. For detailed information please visit our homepage. Moreover, the IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle 2017 handcycle division offers one male and one female slot for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2017 as well as one female slot and one male slots for the IRONMAN World Championship 2017 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Age Division Total Division Total

18-24 M18-24 1 F18-24 1

25-29 M25-29 3 F25-29 1

30-34 M30-34 3 F30-34 1

35-39 M35-39 3 F35-39 1

40-44 M40-44 3 F40-44 1

45-49 M45-49 3 F45-49 1

50-54 M50-54 3 F50-54 1

55-59 M55-59 2 F55-59 1

60-64 M60-64 1 F60-64 1

65-69 M65-69 1 F65-69 1

70-74 M70-74 1 F70-74 0

75-79 M75-79 1 F75-79 0

80+ M80+ 0 F80+ 0 25 10

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AFTER RACE INFORMATION | COMPETITION RULES

Slot Allocation for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

(Continuation)

At least one slot shall be allocated to each five-year age group category in which any age group athlete sends in an application, both male and female, per the age group categories listed above. If there are no athletes entered in the race in a particular age group, then that slot will be moved to the largest populated age group in that same gender. For additional age group slots, slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of age grouper applicants in each category in the race. As an example, if 8% of the age-group applicants are females 40-44, then 8% of these slots would be allocated in the female 40-44 category. Regulation from World Triathlon Cooperation (WTC): Starting in 2009, the Ironman/Ironman 70.3 World Championship and all qualifying events will implement both the International Triathlon Federation and USA Triathlon´s Age Group Competition rule, which states that "All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.“

Results

To determine the final race results there will be a session of a court of arbitration after the race between 06:30pm and 07:00pm. The venue will be the Media Center. The court of arbitration consists of following persons: • the Race Director of the race or a personally named and determined

deputy person • the Head Referee of the race or a personally named and determined

deputy person • a Person with the qualification of judgeship

The court of arbitration determines the race results subject to the final results of the doping test. An objection can be filed on race day until 06:30pm latest at finish line after paying EUR 50,-. The decisions are binding and juristic unappealable. A complete list of results will be shown in the week after the race on www.ironman.com/luxembourg70.3

NEW Rules 2017:

You can find the official rules and regulations governing all IRONMAN events here: www.ironman.com/rules-and-regulations 1. Yellow cards will now be a 1-minute Time Penalty.

2. Disc brakes are now allowed globally at all IRONMAN and IRONMAN

70.3 races.

3. Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the race. A “distractive manner” includes but is not limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving texts messages, playing music, using social media, and taking photographs. Using a communication device in a distractive manner during the race will result in disqualification.

4. All athletes have to leave the changing tent completely dressed.

5. PC Open athletes can use one (1) guide of either gender for the entire race (previously the guide had to be the same gender as the athlete) – we know this is NOT aligned with the ITU but we have discussed this change with the ITU and have their approval based on the fact that the PC Open category is a non-competitive, participatory category.

6. At all IRONMAN 70.3 races, there is no separated area for personal nutrition / special needs. You cannot let your support staff hand over any personal nutrition / special needs. A breach of the rules will result in a disqualification because of “unauthorized acceptance of aid”.

Please note that rules may change slightly per event. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules published in the race briefing.

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COMPETITION RULES

The following is a summary of the most common Competition Rule violations and penalties and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of violations and penalties (“Summary”). Each athlete is responsible for knowing and understanding all Competition Rules (including without limitation any additional rules set forth in the Event-specific Athlete Information Guide).

• A penalty during the swim will be given at transition swim/bike.

• A penalty in transition and at the run course will be given and sit out

at the spot.

• All penalties at the bike course can only be sit out in the Penalty

Tent.

• In general using headsets or headphones or other communication

devices (unless pre-approved by the Head Referee) are not allowed

during competition.

• Littering only in and immediately after the aid station. Littering

outside the designed area leads to disqualification.

Cards:

• yellow card: 1-minute Time Penalty

• blue card: 5-minutes Time Penalty

• red card: disqualification (the athlete can go on with the race, but

will not be in the result list).

• If a yellow card violation is not corrected by the athlete, a red card

can follow.

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COMPETITION RULES

Handcycle (HC) Division

Section - General a) A Handcycle Division may be offered at the Event, provided, however,

that, based on certain safety and operational constraints, the Event Director (in the Event Director’s sole and absolute discretion) may prohibit the occurrence of an HC Division at any Event;

b) Handcycle athletes must use a recumbent handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run course;

c) Conduct and standards for handlers and guides of HC athletes is governed by the ITU Paratriathlon Rules.

d) The HC Division is a competitive division; and e) Race awards with respect to the HC Division will not be based upon age-

groups within the HC Division, but will be given to the top female and male finishers of the HC Division.

Section – Swim Conduct a) Except as set forth in this Section, each HC athlete’s swim conduct shall

be consistent with the Competition Rules; b) IRONMAN reserves the right to seed HC Division athletes at the swim

start of the Race (i.e., early start, late start, designated wave, etc.); c) HC athletes may use wetsuits during the swim segment of the Race at

any given water temperature; d) Prior to the start of the Race, HC athletes must obtain prior approval from

the Race Director with respect to all special requests related to swimwear and/or accessories to be used during the swim segment of the Race. Any change thereafter will be grounds for disqualification; and

e) The use of any flotation devices is prohibited.

Section – Bike Conduct a) Except as set forth in this Section, each HC athlete’s cycling conduct shall

be consistent with the Competition Rules; b) Handcycles must meet the specifications outlined in Section 17.13 of the

International Triathlon Union Competition Rules; c) Race Officials reserve the right to reject any bicycle/handcycle not

meeting IRONMAN’s safety standards; d) HC Athletes are required to maintain control of his/her handcycle and to

operate at a reasonable speed so as not to threaten the safety and well‐being of aid station volunteers, spectators, the public, Race Officials, and other athletes. Operation of a handcycle in a dangerous or reckless manner will be grounds for disqualification; and

e) An approved helmet is required during the entire bike segment of the Race (including in and out of the transition area). Any HC athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap fastened will be disqualified.

Section – Run Conduct a) Except as set forth in this Section, each HC athlete’s running conduct

shall be consistent with the Competition Rules; b) For HC athletes using wheelchairs, standard racing chairs are required.

The standard racing chair requirements are set forth in Section 17.14 of the International Triathlon Union Competition Rules; and

c) For HC athletes using wheelchairs, an approved helmet is required during the entire wheelchair (run) segment of the Race (including in and out of the transition area). Any HC athlete riding without chinstrap fastened will be disqualified.

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EVENT AREA | SHUTTLE SERVICE

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SWIM COURSE ON RACE DAY

Category Start time Swim Cap

PRO Men 09:00 am Black

Elite Luxemburger M/W

09:00 am/09:02am

Orange

PRO Women 09:02 am Lightgreen

Handcycle Athletes 09:05 am White

Agegroups Men 09:15 am Lightblue

Agegroups Women 09:15 am Red

Relay 09:15 am Purple

TriClub 09:15 am Silver

European Partner | Arena

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ROLLING SWIM START LINE UP

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BIKE COURSE ON RACE DAY

Aid Station on the Bike Course

The Bike Course provides two fully equipped, right-sided aid stations. All aid stations are setup in the same order. At the aid station we offer a variation of drinks: Water and High5 EnergySource Citrus (diluted with water), all in sport bottles. In addition there is: • High5 EnergyBar Banana (cut in half)

European Partner | COMPRESSPORT

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TRANSITION AREA

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RUN COURSE ON RACE DAY

Aid Station on the Run Course The Run Course provides one left-sided aid station. At the aid station we offer a variation of drinks: Water, High5 EnergySource

Citrus, Cola (diluted with water) and Red Bulld ( Red Bull, Wasser) all in

cups. In addition there is: • High5 EnergyBar Banana • High5 EnergyGel Citrus und Orange Plus (mit Koffein) • Bananas (cut in half) and apples • Cracker • Sponges

European Partner | Skechers

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SIDEEVENTS

Iron Girl – Now it´s your turn Girls! The number of participants of this run series rises worldwide from year to year, and there are good reasons for that. The IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg - Region Moselle triathlon weekend will start on June 16th 2017 with the Iron Girl for the first time. It is a 6.5km run and fits perfectly for all girls who are searching for a challenge. It doesn't matter if you want to go for a new personal best or just want to spend the evening with your best friends, here you can show how sporty you are. A registration as Individual Starter or as a Team (“Best-Friend-Team”, “Sisters-Team” and “Mother-Daughter-Team”) is possible. A DJ will care for the perfect atmosphere before the start, and afterwards you can enjoy the rest of the evening with your friends. Every participant of the Iron Girl will receive a Iron Girl Shirt and of course a Iron Girl Medal at the Finish Line. Moreover, the first three girls will receive a surprising reward. Event Details: • Date: 16th of June 2017 • Start: 07:30 pm • Location: Platz Kons Remich • Distance: 6,5 km • Expenses Individual Starter: 15,-€ (+ 8 % active fee) • Expenses as a Team: 30,-€ (+ 8 % active fee) • Additional Expenses for late registration (limited), on site until 30 minutes

before start: 5,-€

Registration and additional information at: eu.ironman.com\Races\Kraichgau\Side events\Iron Girl

Iron Girl waits for you with an unforgettable experience!

IRONKIDS– Feel original IRONMAN atmosphere!

Only one day before the start of the IRONMAN 70.3 race will be given, you will have the opportunity to prove your sporting ambitions in an Swim&Run. Everything you need is a bathing suit ("rubber wings" are permitted if required) and running shoes. The swim will take place in the outdoor pool in Remich and the finish line will be the same as the IRONMAN-Stars from all over the world will pass. Each child will receive a IRONKIDS Finisher T-Shirt and a IRONKIDS Medal. The first three kids in each category will additionally receive a certificate. Distances: • Bambini (2010-2012): 600m Run • Kids B (2008-2009): 50m Swim, 600m Run • Kids A (2006-2007): 50m Swim, 600m Run • Youth C (2004-2005): 100m Swim, 850m Run • Youth B (2002-2003): 150m Swim, 1200m Run • Youth A (2000-2001): 200m Swim, 2000m Run Event Details: • Date: 17. Juni 2017 • Start: In verschiedenen Startgruppen ab 17:00 Uhr • Location: Remich • Distnace: s.a. • Expenses: 12,-€ (+ 8 % active fee); • Expenses Late registration (limited), on site until 30 minute before the first

start of the day: 15,-€ Registration and additional information at: eu.ironman.com\Races\SideEvents\IRONKIDS

IRONKIDS waits for you with an unforgettable experience!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All World Athletes All World Athletes 2017 (best 10% of each Age Group) will receive the following onsite benefits: • Priority bike racks (low bib numbers after Pro Athletes) • Priority access to athletes registration (separate AWA branded desk) • Priority access to bike check-in (separate AWA branded line) • All World Athlete logo on race bib • Inclusion in event program on screen (Athlete Welcoming and Awards)

IRONMAN Athlete Corner You are interested in the IRONMAN Athlete Programs and want to learn more about them? Stop by and meet the IRONMAN Team at the brand new Athlete Corner onsite located at the Expo! We are here to help you select your next race and answer any questions you may have regarding IRONMAN events and our athlete programs. We are looking forward to meeting you!

TriClub Race The IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle 2017 is one of the 17 qualifying races of the European, Middle East and African IRONMAN TriClub Championship series. • If you are racing for a TriClub please check if you are listed on the TriClub

start list • You can find the TriClub team onsite at the IRONMAN Athlete Corner (near

Registration) • We are offering a TriClub Village onsite for your club members and

supporters. If your club wants to be a part, reserve your spot here. • Check out the separate TriClub result list after the race • TOP3 clubs in each division will be qualified for the European, Middle East

and African IRONMAN TriClub Championship series and awarded on stage • TriClub Logo on race bib • Special TriClub swim cap

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Race Photography With the purpose that our race lingers in your memory for a long time, the FinisherPix Team will take pictures of you on many event-places. After the race, you can find and order the pictures online on their homepage www.finisherfix.com – maybe you are lucky and there is a snap of you as well.

SwimSmart Top 10 Checklist An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially different from swimming in a pool. This is why it is important that you arrive on race day healthy, fit and prepared. On our homepage we created a SwimSmart Top 10 Checklist for you to support you with your race preparations.

If you are involved in an accident: Athlete – Spectator: The police must be called! You have to stay till the police has arrived! Athlete – Athlete: Communicate with each other, whether both of you can continue. If not, both athletes have to stay till the police arrived. We can identify possible perpetrators by their starting number. A report to the police may occure.

Important Note!: IRONMAN does not allow athletes to transfer his or her registration to another person. This will result in a disqualification and potential suspension of future IRONMAN events.

If an athlete has to stop the race and quit, he has to inform a referee, officials or stop by the information point at the Transition Area!

European Partner | Nirvana

European Partner | ACTIVE | CRAFT

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The organizers of IRONMAN 70.3 Luxembourg – Région Moselle

hope that you have a fulfilling experience and take home some

fantastic memories and great stories to share with those you love.

Best of luck!

IMPRESSUM:

IRONMAN Luxembourg S.à r.l.

8-10 avenue de la Gare

L-1610 Luxembourg

Phone: +49 (0) 69 – 300 643 20

Fax: +49 (0) 69 – 300 643 270

E-Mail: luxembourg70.3@ironman.com

www.ironman.com/luxembourg70.3

Verantwortlich für Inhalt: Mike Matthias