athlete s guide - international triathlon union · 2015-07-20 · championship’s week, regarding...

ATHLETE’S GUIDE

Version 1.0 24th of June

ATHLETE’S, TEAM MANAGERS’ GUIDE of 22

TABLE OF CONTENTS


.................................................................................................................................. 5

1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 6

1.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 6

1.2. KEY DATES ................................................................................................... 6

1.3. KEY CONTACTS ............................................................................................ 6

1.4. CONTACT DETAILS....................................................................................... 6

2. VENUE ........................................................................................................ 7

2.1. VENUE ........................................................................................................... 7

2.2. ATHLETE’S LOUNGE .................................................................................... 7

2.3. ELITE ATHLETES’ RACE PACKETS ............................................................. 7

2.4. DOPING CONTROL ....................................................................................... 7

2.5. MEDICAL SERVICES ..................................................................................... 7

2.6. SECURITY ..................................................................................................... 8

2.7. SPORT INFORMATION CENTRE .................................................................. 8

3. ACCOMMODATION .................................................................................... 9

4. TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT ................................................................ 10

5. ATHELETE’S SERVICES .......................................................................... 11

5.1. SWIM TRAINING .......................................................................................... 11

5.2. PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE ....................................................................... 11

5.3. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 11

6. COMPETITION SCHEDULE ..................................................................... 12

6.1. U23 WOMEN ................................................................................................ 12

6.2. U23 MEN ...................................................................................................... 12

6.3. YOUTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS...................................................... 12

6.4. U23 MIXED RELAY EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ................................... 12

6.5. COMPETITION RULES ................................................................................ 13

6.6. ATHLETE’S BRIEFING ................................................................................. 13

6.7. TIMING CHIPS ............................................................................................. 13

6.8. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOP ............................................................... 13

6.9. RESULTS ..................................................................................................... 15

6.10. PROTEST & APPEALS ............................................................................. 15

7. ACCREDITATION...................................................................................... 16

8. USEFUL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 17

8.1. LANGUAGE .................................................................................................. 17

8.2. POPULATION............................................................................................... 17

8.3. CURRENCY ................................................................................................. 17


8.4. TIME ............................................................................................................. 17

8.5. ELECTRICITY .............................................................................................. 17

8.6. WATER......................................................................................................... 17

8.7. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS ..................................................................... 17

9. COURSE MAPS ........................................................................................ 19


1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the Athletes Info Guide is to ensure that all Elite Athletes and Coaches are informed about all procedures concerning the Event.

The LOC ensures that the information contained in this Guide is correct and up-to-date as of the production day. However, Team Leaders are advised to check with the Sport Info Center Operations (La Carpa Restaurant) during the Championship’s week, regarding any changes on information included in this guide.

1.2. KEY DATES

U23 Athletes Briefing 18:00 July 24th

Youth and U23 Relay Team Managers Briefing 19:00 July 24th

U23 Women European Championships 16:00 July 25th

U23 Men European Championships 19:00 July 25th

Youth European Championships 9:00 July 26th

U23 Mixed Relay European Championships 12:30 July 26th

1.3. KEY CONTACTS

Executive Director Jordi Congost

Technical Director Jorge García – [email protected]

Director of Services Joan Abellán – [email protected]

Director of Operations Quim Barti – [email protected]

Technical Delegate Dominique Frizza – [email protected]

Media Manager Vanessa González – [email protected]

Athletes Services Raquel González – [email protected]

1.4. CONTACT DETAILS

Spanish Federation:

Jorge García

Tel: +34 915 59 93 05

Mob: +34 650 64 63 62

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





2. VENUE

2.1. VENUE

The venue is located close to the lake, in the city of Banyoles.

The lake represents the origin and main symbolic identity of the town of Banyoles. The lake and its associated lacustrine basin are regarded as the largest karstic stretch on the Iberian Peninsula, and make up an environmental system of enormous value.

Located to the West of the town itself, it was declared part of the Plan for Spaces of National Interest by the Catalonia Generalitat. In 2003, it was included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, and has been put forward for inclusion in the Natura 2000 Network for the Mediterranean region. In addition, the Banyoles Town Council, as well as the local population, is petitioning for it to be declared a Nature Reserve.

2.2. ATHLETE’S LOUNGE

Facilities including athletes' lounge and toilets are provided to the athletes at the Athletes’ Village, inside the stadium

2.3. ELITE ATHLETES’ RACE PACKETS

Athletes’ race packets will be distributed after the Athletes’ Briefing.

2.4. DOPING CONTROL

Doping Control will be performed according to the ITU/WADA rules.

2.5. MEDICAL SERVICES

First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available during the official familiarization and competition hours to anyone requiring medical assistance.

Medical and paramedical personnel will be available throughout the familiarization courses and competitions times.


Medical Tents will be provided on site at the recovery zone.

All the athletes and team support personal should ensure that they have appropriate medical insurance.

2.6. SECURITY

A private security company will be responsible for the venue security. Police will manage the road closures and the traffic throughout the course.

Emergency services telephone number: 112

2.7. SPORT INFORMATION CENTRE

The Information Center/LOC OFFICE will be located at “La Carpa Restaurant” from Thursday 23th.


3. ACCOMMODATION

Reservations through:

Halcon Viajes Travel Agency

Araceli Garcia

[email protected] http://www.halcondeportes.halconviajes.com +34 91 399 01 79


http://www.halcondeportes.halconviajes.com/


4. TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT

The Event closest airports are Girona and Barcelona

From Barcelona Airport, the best option is to take the regular bus or request a transfer. For this information, contact:

Halcon Viajes Travel Agency

Araceli Garcia

[email protected] http://www.halcondeportes.halconviajes.com +34 91 399 01 79

Regular bus service, from Girona to Banyoles; with 2 stops in Girona

Bus Station; Plaza España s/n

Hospital Trueta; Avenida de Francia s/n; next to Ibis and Etap Hotel

Schedule:

http://www.teisa-bus.com/pdf/pdf2_linies9.pdf


http://www.halcondeportes.halconviajes.com/

http://www.teisa-bus.com/pdf/pdf2_linies9.pdf


5. ATHELETE’S SERVICES

5.1. SWIM TRAINING

Pre-competition swimming training will take place at the Club Natació Banyoles. To access the swimming pool, athletes and coaches, need to request the accreditation in the Venue.

From July 21nd to July 26th (8:00 to 20:00)

5.2. PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE

David Serra Physiotherapy, will give service to all the athletes after the event

5.3. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION

During the swimming course familiarization, there will be lifeguards and medical services available.

During the bike course familiarization, Police and LOC will escort the athletes round the course.

Bike Course Familiarization Friday 10:00 to 10:30 Swim Course Familiarization Friday 10:30 to 11:30


6. COMPETITION SCHEDULE

6.1. U23 WOMEN

DAY START END ACTIVITY PLACE

FRI 10:00 10:30 Bike Course Familiarization Venue | TA

FRI 10:30 11:30 Swim Course Familiarization Venue

FRI 17:00 Press Conference Lake

FRI 18:00 Athletes’ Briefing Municipal Theatre

SAT 14:30 Athletes Registration Venue

SAT 15:00 TA Check In Venue

SAT 15:45 Calling Area Venue

SAT 15:50 Athletes Introduction Venue

SAT 16:00 U23 Women Start Venue

SAT 18:15 TA Check Out Venue

SAT 21:15 Award Ceremony Venue

6.2. U23 MEN





FRI 18:00 Athletes’ Briefing Municipal Theatre

SAT 17:30 Athletes Registration Venue

SAT 18:15 TA Check In Venue

SAT 18:45 Calling Area Venue

SAT 18:50 Athletes Introduction Venue

SAT 19:00 U23 Men Event Venue

SAT 21:15 TA Check Out Venue

SAT 21:15 Award Ceremony Venue

6.3. YOUTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS





FRI 19:00 Team Managers Briefing Municipal Theatre

SUN 7:30 Athletes Registration Venue

SUN 8:00 TA Check In Venue

SUN 8:45 Calling Area Venue

SUN 8:50 Athletes Introduction Venue

SUN 9:00 Youth European Ch. Starts Venue

SUN 11:00 TA Check Out Venue

SUN 11:00 Award Ceremony Venue

6.4. U23 MIXED RELAY EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS






FRI 19:00 Team Managers Briefing Municipal Theatre

SUN 11:00 Athletes Registration Venue

SUN 11:45 TA Check In Venue

SUN 12:15 Calling Area Venue

SUN 12:20 Athletes Introduction Venue

SUN 12:30 U23 Relay European Ch. Starts Venue

SUN 14:30 TA Check Out Venue

SUN 14:30 Award Ceremony Venue

6.5. COMPETITION RULES

The ETU Triathlon European Championships will follow the latest published Competitions Rules of the International Triathlon Union.

6.6. ATHLETE’S BRIEFING

Athletes' briefing will take place at the Municipal Theatre, Pere Alsius Street, on Friday 24th of July.

6.7. TIMING CHIPS

On the race day, athletes will be given a timing chip, to be worn on the athletes’ ankle. Athletes will pick up the timing chips before the competitions, during their check-in procedure.

6.8. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOP

6.8.1. START

The start will take place at the Banyoles Lake in a pontoon start.

The start platform is 70m long and each athlete will stand in a starting position approximately every 75cm. The Race Referee with assistance of Technical Officials, who are assigned to the start, will start each race.


6.8.2. SWIM COURSE

It is located at Banyoles Lake.

For the U23, the swim course is two laps anticlockwise of 750m each, exiting the water and start the lap again. At each turn there will be yellow buoys.

For the Relays, will be a 300m swim course

6.8.3. TRANSITION T1

A flow through transition has been developed to keep athletes moving forward. Athletes enter the transition and must deposit swim gear in a bin placed beside the bike racks. At T1 the bike is racked with the bike facing towards the exit. Athletes' names and numbers are displayed on the top of each bike rack. After the helmet is secures, athletes unrack the bike by moving forward into the center lane and towards the mount line.

6.8.4. BIKE COURSE

For the U23, the bike course is 6 laps, with a total of 40 km. The course is clockwise. The course is mostly flat.

For the relay, is a 6,6 km bike course, 1 lap around the lake

6.8.5. WHEEL STATION

One (1) wheel stations will be located on the bike course. It will be a team wheel station

6.8.6. TRANSITION T2

From the dismount line, athletes run in the center lane taking the bikes towards their bike rack. Running shoes may be placed beside the rack or in the bin. After putting on their shoes, athletes will run forward the outer run lane.

6.8.7. RUN COURSE

For the U23, the run course is 3 laps with a total of 10 km. The athletes will run on asphalt.

For the Youth, the course will be 1,6 km


6.8.8. AID STATION

Two (2) aid stations will be located on the run course (one in front of the other), and one at the finish (beyond the finish line).

6.9. RESULTS

Results will be uploaded live at the ITU official website www.triathlon.org.

Also live coverage of the race will be displayed through the web page.

All the Results information will be distributed to the Team Managers at the Information Centre.

6.10. PROTEST & APPEALS

Standard procedures will be followed according to the ITU Competition Rules.


7. ACCREDITATION

Organizers will provide to all the Organizing Committee Members, ITU Technical Officials, Athletes, VIPs, media, technical staff, court personnel, volunteers, etc. with an official Accreditation Card.

Accreditations will be distributed at the Race Office before the briefing.

Only accredited people will be allowed to access certain venue areas. Accreditation Cards are color-coded and provided access to specific areas of the competition areas. All accredited people are requested to carry their Accreditation Cards with them at all times and to show them upon request. Accreditation Cards are mandatory to enter the venue.


8. USEFUL INFORMATION

8.1. LANGUAGE

The official languages in Cataluña are Catalan and Spanish. A lot of citizens speak English in Spain.

8.2. POPULATION

19,341 people live in Banyoles.

8.3. CURRENCY

The Spain’s currency is Euro. Most major currencies may be exchanged at banks (open Monday to Friday 8:30 – 13:30). Otherwise, exchange bureau and travel agencies may provide currency exchange facilities. Rates at hotels tend to be more expensive than at banks and currency exchanges.

8.4. TIME

Banyoles time is (GMT +01:00).

8.5. ELECTRICITY

The electric current is 220 volts.

8.6. WATER

Tap water is suitable for drinking.

8.7. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS

If calling from abroad to Spain dial +34, and the phone directly chosen (9 digits).


To call abroad from Spain telephones must dial the prefix 00, the country code the phone selected.

Vodafone, Movistar and Orange are the major mobile phone service providers in Spain. Check with your home service provider to find out if Roaming Service is available for you – but be aware that a “local” call will then be routed internationally and will turn out to be very expensive.


9. COURSE MAPS

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