RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR ESTONIA 2011

WELCOMETO TRISTAR ESTONIA 2011

TriStar Philosophy

Star Events areFocused on FunEnvironmental ProtectionSocial Responsibility

Environmental Protection

Get involved and…Act 4vita: respect the Ecozones, reduce and sort wasteTake part in StarRun 5km and donate for the

renovation of Pühajärve ParkPut the eco responsibility sticker on your

race number to show your commitmentwww.4vita.org

In cooperation with the 4vita program we take action for environment and health

Social Responsibility

Join us and…Take part in StarRun 5km on Friday and donate

for the Children’s HospitalShow you care and

wear the Livestrong wristbandwww.star-events.cc

In cooperation with Livestrong we support the Childrens Cancer Hospital in Tallinn.

Briefing contents

Before the RaceRace DayAfter FinishRegulations

Before coming to Pühajärve

Don’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDValide License from your Federationor 10 Euros for your Day Licence

FRIDAYTHE RACE WEEKEND BEGINS

In PühajärveStar&Co VillageRegistration Relax, meet friends Explore sports and

nature region OtepääStarRun 5km for Charity 18:00Friday night event in Otepää adventure park

19:00

Star&CoVillage

More than 30 standsEntertainment programOpening hours:

Friday 10:00 – 19:00 Saturday 08:00 – 19:00 Sunday 08:00 – 19:00Monday 10:00 – 12:00

(only Lost&Found)

Registration

In the Star&Co VillageKnow your start number

(displayed)Show your photo IDShow your triathlon yearly

licence or buy a day licenceCheck your dataYou receive your athlete wristbandPick up your Starter pack + Gift

Starter Pack Contentsfor TriStar111 atheletes

1 swim cap2 start numbers2 transition bags BIKE & RUN1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker, 3 for the helmet 1 athlete guide 1 timing chip

Options during RegistrationYou will receive prepaid Extra Tickets for the

Energy Night and for the Star Night if you have bought them during online-registration.

Additional Tickets for the Energy Night and and Star Night will be available from the Information booth

SATURDAYREGISTRATION TRISTAR111 9:00 – 19:00

ENERGY NIGHT AND ATHLETE BRIEFING 19:00

Energy Night

Saturday 19:00 – 21:00In the park of the Spa Hotel PühajärveAnimations, good food Recharge your batteries before Race DayRace Briefing is 19:00Noorkuu concert at 20:30

Race DaySunday 07 AUG 2011

Check InSunday 08:00 – 10:15

BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA

Check In Info

Check in is obligatory for all athletes!You must check in your bike and your

transition bags. Otherwise those items will not be available during the Race.

Non-checked material can not be used in the Race.

Check-in closes at 10:15! No exceptions!

Preparations for Check In

Put the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in front and on both sides)

Put the remaining sticker on your bikePut the 3 large

stickers on yourTransition Bags

Check In Process

Bring your Bike, Bike bag and Run bag Come to the Bike Park Entrance With helmet on your head, chinstrap closed Brakes and helmet will be checked Let the timing team mark you arms before entering the

Bike Park Rack your bike (you can have your

shoes clipped onto your bike – no loose objects with the bike!)

Deposit BIKE & RUN bags Do not bring your STREETWEAR bag

Transition Bag BIKE

Contains everything you need for the BIKERace number + BeltHelmetGlassesBike Shoes (if not clipped

on the bike)

Nutrition (first Energy Station at km 34)

Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels in Belt

Transition Bag RUN

The RaceTriStar 111BEFORE THE RACE

DURING THE RACE

AFTER FINISH

Thank you!FOR CHOOSING TRISTAR ESTONIA!

Before the race

Have a good mealBring along the things you need for the

swimDon‘t forget your STREETWEAR bagDon‘t forget your timing chip

TIMING

Attention, TriStar111 Estonia will use both chip and manual timing.

As an athlete, make sure your start number is visible at all times.

Swim: on the swimcap (don‘t take it off before entering the Transition Area)

Bike: 3 x on helmet, 1x on bike, 1x on your back, on both arms.

Running: on your front. On the arms.

08:00 – 10:45Before Start

Hand in your STREETWEAR bag at the entrance of the starting area

Wear your Swimcap Go to the Start Area using only official entrance

near T1 so we can count who is in the waterPlace yourself in the Start section corresponding

to your estimated swim time (Pros ahead in the first row)

Warmup in front of the start. End 10:45Sandals / Shoes are not allowed in the Start Area

Start 1km of Swimming1 LoopCut Off time 11:40

11:00 Start Swim 1km

1km SWIM map

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Pickup your BIKE bagChange in the tentYou must put your wetsuit

in your BIKE bagWhen leaving the tent, drop off your bag

with the wetsuit in the DROPOFF zone

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Close the chinstrap of your helmetPickup your BikePush it to the ExitMount your Bike

only once you left the bike park

BIKE 100km

3 loops 1100m climbing altitude 1 Energy Station (approx. every 33km)No personal aid station

(personal helpers can give you food and drinks in the official aid station only)

Bike Service carCut Off time:

05h30 race time (16:30)

Bike 100km ATTENTION

Beginning of the first loop is different than 2nd and 3rd loop! It is athlete’s responsibility to know the course At km 4 be aware of a steep climb 500m

At km 35 and 67Watch out for technical decent at Mäe street

and crossroad!Slow down and be careful!

100km BIKE map

BIKE Energy Stations

WaterSIS GOBars SIS Energy DrinksBananasOrangesPickles

ECOZONES

Throw away your bike bottles and packaging only in the ECOZONES at the beginning and the end of each Energy Station

Otherwise you‘ll be disqualified

Transition 2 Bike Run

Dismount your bike before entering the Bike Park

Push your bike to the volunteer waiting for you in front of an empty rack – he will park it for you

Pickup your RUN bag, change in the tentPut your Bike gear in the RUN bag and

DROPOFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the Run

You RUN bag is not there?

If your bag is not on the rack you received a penalty during the BIKE

Go to the PENALTY area and wait until the end of your penalty (countdown starts once you stop insulting the referees)

The penalty area is located at the entry of the tent

After the penalty: change & start the run!

10km RUN map

Run 10km

1 loop 2 Energy Stations will give you

4 chances to refresh yourself on out and back course

Each km will be markedCut Off time Swim + Bike + Run: 18:00

RUN Energy Stations

WaterColaSIS GoGelsSIS Energy DrinksBananasOrangesSalt, Bread and Pickles

Finishline

Enjoy your last metres on the Finishline!Yes, you can!

Relaxing Zone

Get your medal Pickup your STREETWEAR bag

Get your Finisher T-Shirt Eat at the Energy Station Have your Finishing time

engraved on your medal For your comfort and your security, no

friends & family in the Relaxing Zone, only Finishers!

Check OutSaturday 17:00 – 19:00

BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA

Check Out Process

You need your Start Number + Athletes Wristband to check out

Pickup your Transition Bags firstThen get your BikeWhen entering the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip* = No Bike!*Lost a chip will be charged 15€

Star NightSunday 19:00

LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED

Star NightDoors open 19:00STAR NIGHT is in the tent in the Spa Hotel

gardens Buffet, AnimationsPrizes for the top 3 in each age groupCelebrate your success with family and friends

(get tickets at Star&Co village for them – yours is included in your entry!)

Tanel Padar & The Sun Open Air Rock Concert!Official afterparty is in Night Club Comeback

Rules & Regulations

FOR A SAFE & FAIR RACE

General Rules

It is forbidden to:Cut or fold your start numberGet help from third partiesGet race provisions outside of the official

Energy Stations

SWIM Rules

It is not allowed to swim with your race number

Wetsuits are not allowed if

the water temperature is more than 22ºC

The wetsuit must be taken back to the transition area

BIKE rules

Drafting is forbidden.The helmet must be worn at all

times with the chinstrap closed. The race number must be

visibly worn on your lower back. Respect the rule of the road.Keep on the right. Do not cut corners!Escorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance

are forbidden.

No Drafting

The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 2x10m (front tyre to back tyre)

If you enter in this zone without passing

the athlete in front, you willreceive a black card.

You are responsible for going to the Penalty area upon your return in the Transition.

If you do not go to the Penalty area you are disqualified.

Penalties / Cards

= warning (get back into conformity)

= 3 minutes penalty in Penalty area

= 6 minutes penalty

= disqualification =

RUN rules

Wear the race number visibly at your frontIf you use a start number belt, wear it on

your waistlineDo not run toplessEscorting (bike, roller,

runner, ...) and assistance are forbidden

General Rule

A referees decision shall be final.

Or:Protests must be handed in before18:15 at

an official race referee with the provided form together with the protest fee of € 32.

Protest forms are available in the race office at Star&Co

What if...QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

If ...

You lose your timing chip, get a new one at the penalty tent in the transition area.

You need to give up, let a refereee know you give up and bring your timing chip to the Info booth at Star&Co Village. Your family might ask us at the Info point – you are obliged to tell us what happened. Also let us know if you come back to the race

area or if you‘ll be back in your hotel.

You have questions?

Before coming to Estonia:please contact us at office@tristar111estonia.com

On spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village.

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Special offers for TriStar Estonia 2011 participants

Free entry to festival’s official night club Comeback on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please present your athlete wristband.

From Friday to Monday food and drinks in Oti Pub -20%. Please present your athlete wristband. Oti Pub is located at Lipuväljak 26, Otepää.

Go have an adventure in Otepää Adventure Park! With athlete wristband -15% on all prices and the newest course of suffers for free.

Thank you!

Thank you for looking at this Race BriefingHave a safe trip to EstoniaLooking forward to see you there

Yes, you can!