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Junior briefingThursday 9 June 2022

AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsCompetition JurySchedules and TimetablesCheck-in and ProceduresThe CoursePost-Race ProceduresWeather forecasts2

Welcome and Introductions3-Gergely Markus, World Triathlon Sport Director-Alpar Nagy, World Triathlon Team Leader-Stefane Mauris (SUI), World Triathlon Technical Delegate-Esther Sanchez (ESP), World Triathlon Technical Delegate-Adina Dusa (ROU), World Triathlon Assistant Technical Delegate-Dr Angela Pedro (POR), World Triathlon Medical Delegate-Peter Thygesen (DEN), World Triathlon Head Referee Elite/U23 / Para / Mixed Relay-Radu Blaga (ROU), World Triathlon Head Referee Juniors / AG sprint / AG Standar-Viktor Klosz, LOC Director

Competition Jury4-Esther Sánchez, Chair-Alpar Negy, World Triathlon Representative-Ovidiu Burghelea, Triathlon Romania Representative

Schedule and Timetables – JuniorThursday, 9 June12:30 – 13:30 Bike familiarizationMotor RingTransportation ScheduleMedieval Castle – Transilvania Motor RingTransilvania Motor Ring – Medieval Castle11:3014:00For loading of the bike please show up at least 30 minutes before. The trip takes approx. 45min-1h5

Schedule and Timetables – JuniorThe departure inMedieval Castle isin the parking area6

Schedule and Timetables – JuniorThursday, 9 June17:00 – 18:00 Race pack distributionMedieval CastleYour race package includes:Stickers – Helmet (3x), Bike (1x), Bag (1x) StickersBody decals (4) – both arms and both legsAccreditation – gives access to access lounge on race day7

Schedule and Timetables – JuniorFriday 10 JuneTransportation ScheduleMedieval Castle – Transilvania Motor RingTransilvania Motor Ring – Medieval Castle15:4520:45For loading of the bike please show up at least 30 minutes before. The trip takes approx. 45min-1h817:15 – 18:15Athletes’ Lounge check-in Junior Men & Women17:30 – 18:30Transition Area check-in for Junior Men & Women18:35Athletes’ line up and introduction Junior Men18:45Junior Men Start18:45Athletes’ line up and introduction Junior Women18:55Junior Women Start20:15 – 20:25Medal Ceremony Junior Women - Motor Ring20:25 – 20:35Medal Ceremony Junior Men - Motor Ring

Race Pack Distribution - JuniorMedieval CasteYour package includes:-Stickers – Helmet (3x), Bike (1x), Bag (1x) Stickers-Body decals – both arms and both legs-Accreditation – gives access to access lounge on race dayPlease sign the online Athlete Agreement before the race pack distribution9

Situation Map10

Venue map11

Check-in procedures - JuniorAthletes’ Lounge-Spare wheels to the wheel-stop. You have to leave them at Team Wheel Station-Uniform & race gear check (name, country, logos, World Triathlon logo) – photos taken of eachuniform.Wearing other uniform during the race DSQ-Body marking check (both arms, both legs)-Timing chip distribution (1 for the ankle )-Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike MUST beobtained from the Head Referee up to 10 minutes after the end of the athletes’ briefing-Mechanic service available12

Check-in procedures JuniorTransition Area-Bike check-Helmet check - Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transitionThe athlete who misses to comply with this rule will receive 10 seconds time penalty in T1-13Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike

Transition Check-in Flow Junior14

Pre-start ProceduresAthlete Introduction-10 minutes before start - line-up at the pre-start area-Jog to the start line once your name is called-Select your position and stay behind the line!15

Pre-start Procedures – Line-up map16

Start ProceduresAthlete in position-Follow instructions of the start officials-When the Technical Delegate announces ”On your mark” you move to the start line-Air horn blast-The race starts17

False-start ProceduresFalse-start (many athletes)-Several horn blasts-Everyone goes back to her/his original start spotValid start with early starters-18If a few athletes start before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the falsestarter(s) will receive a 10 seconds time penalty in T1. During the time penalty, theathlete(s) may NOT touch any equipment.

The course – JuniorRun2 laps of 2.5 kmBike3 laps of 6.7 kmRun1 laps of 2.5 km19

The course20

Run course 1-2 laps (total distance of 5 km)-Aid stations:-2 per lap-For locations see the map-Water-Discard plastic bottles within the littering zones.(20m before and 80m after Aid stations)-21Timing mat at the end of each lap, but you are responsible to count for yourself

Run Course Map 1Lap CounterAid Station22Aid Station

Run Exit to Transition AreaT123

Transition Area – Junior-Individual Bike Racks – numbered-Special care on the proper placement of the bicycle on the bike rack (please check rules)-All equipment used into your box-Bags to the Athlete Lounge-Remember to fasten your helmet before taking your bike.-Mount line on the end of the Transition area-Helmets must be fastened before unracking your bike-Mount line is green. / Dismount line is red.24

Transition 1 Flow Junior25

Bike course – Junior-3 laps (total distance of 20 km)-2 Wheel Stations-1 Neutral wheel station-1 Team wheel station-For locations see the map-Littering Zones in Wheel stations-Timing mat at the end of each lap, but you are responsible to count for yourself-Dismount line on the begining of the «pin line»-Lapped athletes are NOT out of the race-Different gender athletes cannot draft each other26

Access Bike Course27

Bike Course Map28

Bike Course Map29

Draft Zones30

Wheel Stations & Lap counterNeutral Wheel StationNeutral Wheel StationLap CounterTeam Wheel StationTeam Wheel Station31

CautionCaution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags32

Transition 2 Flow Junior33

Bike Exit to Run Entrance34

Run course 2 Junior-1 laps (total distance of 2.5km)-Aid stations:-2 per lap-For locations see the map-Sealed Water-Discard plastic bottles within the littering zones.(20m before and 80m after Aid stations)-Photo finish-Congestion in finish area:- Go to mixed zone / recovery area35

Run Course 2 MapLap CounterRun Penalty BoxAid StationAid Station36

Access Run to FinishFINISH37

Run Penalty Box-For infringements in Run1, T1, Bike, T2 and Run2 Infringements will be served in Run-Location:-Information: White board to show race numbers and letters to indicate violations-(Athletes need to read the board – coaches are advised to check and inform their athletes)-Procedure: 10 seconds time penalty served on any lap of the runsee the mapPenalties must be posted prior to the last lap on the run. Any penalties following that point will beserved on the spot.Athletes have the option to decide whether to stop at the penalty box and serve the penalty orcontinue to the finish. Not stopping will result in DSQ on crossing the finish line. The athletemay then appeal the penalty. Evidence will only be made available if anappeal is filed.38

Run Penalty BoxRule interpretation-Mount after the mount line: An athlete’s foot must contact the ground past the mount line,before the athlete mounts the bike. If this contact doesn’t occur, it is considered aninfringement of the rules (M).-Dismount before the dismount line: An athlete’s foot must contact the ground before thedismount line after the athlete dismounts the bike. If this contact doesn’t occur, it isconsidered an infringement of the rules (D).-Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: Leaving the equipment(swim cap, goggles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. If leaving the equipment outside thebox, it is considered an infringement of the rules (E).39

Run Penalty BoxIf you incur a penalty, you will find your number plus a letter code indicating the nature of the infraction:Violations Abbreviations:LitteringLEDEquipment outsidethe boxDismount LineMount LineMOther violationsVFor example:4012 Dathlete #12 received a time penalty for a dismount line violation12x2 MEathlete #12 received 2-time penalties for mount line and equipmentoutside the box violations

Finish Area Map23415411Finish Line2Recovery Area3Medical Area4Athlete Lounge5Podium

Post-race ProceduresAnti-Doping Control-Photo ID is needed for every athlete to have ready for Doping ControlMedical-42Only accredited team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after the LOCDoctor’s permission.

Medal Ceremonies20:15 – 20:25Medal Ceremony Junior Women - Motor Ring20:25 – 20:35Medal Ceremony Junior Men - Motor RingAs per the World Triathlon Competition rules:-2.8 c.) (i) Athletes must wear the uniform during the entire competition and awardceremony. Long sleeves and long pants are allowed for the award ceremony-Elite/U23/Junior athletes are not allowed to carry their country flag on the podium; therewill be flags raising with the playing of the national anthem of the winner.43

Ambush Marketing Rules-For ceremony awards, please dress up with race uniform (or country uniform)Ambush marketing rules apply.-Race caps/visors are allowed at the podium-Please follow the Ambush marketing rules. Ambush marketing is defined as:“Deliberately using the opportunity of live television and media photographers to acquireadditional exposure for your sponsor product, apparel or brand.”-44The consequence for this behavior is: The athlete will immediately forfeit their prize moneyfor that event.

Coaches AreaAccreditation-All coaches have to collect accreditation to be able to enter the venue.-Only Coaches who have been registered from their NF into the World Triathlon onlinesystem are entitled for an accreditationCoaches’ areas45-Behind Penalty box-Between transition and bike course

Medical procedures-Only LOC Medical Staff area allowed in the medical area.-The NF accredited doctor is allowed in the medical area only when an athlete from theircountry is in the area.46

Results - live timing - esults.evochip.hu/results/result.php?lang es47

Weather forecasts48

2 x 2 Mixed Relay briefingThursday 9 June 2022

Team Composition-The Team Coaches will nominate the team members (to the Head Referee)-Race pack distribution-Saturday 11, 18:00 – 18:30 Medieval Castle. Same place where pick upthe race pack distribution50

Schedule and TimetablesSUNDAY 12 June13:15 – 13:30Team member change at Athletes’ Lounge14:00 – 14:45Athletes’ Lounge check-in14:30 – 15:15Transition Area check-in15:20Athletes’ Introduction15:30Elite 2X2 Mixed Relay Start15:35Junior 2X2 Mixed Relay Start20:00– 20:15Medal ceremony51

Map Athletes’ Lounge - situationMedieval CastleAthlete Lounge52

Map Athletes’ Lounge - Check-in proceduresAthletes’ Lounge53

Check-in proceduresAthletes’ Lounge-All Team members must check in together-Uniform & race gear check (name, country, logos, World Triathlon logo) – photos taken of eachuniform. Wearing other uniform during the race DSQ-Body marking check (both arms, both legs)-Timing chip distribution (1 for the ankle)-Athletes MUST be in the relay check-in zone in time to collect chip and be ready.54

Check-in proceduresTransition Area-All Team member must check-in together-Helmet check - Don’t leave your helmet fastened in the transitionThe athlete who misses to comply with this rule will receive a 10 seconds ime penalty in T1.-Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike-The bike must be racked in the 1st transition by the rear wheel and in the 2nd transition by eitherwheel.-To add any equipment to the bike, you must obtain approval from the Head Referee up until 10minutes after the end of the Athletes‘ Briefing.55

Pre-start ProceduresAthlete Introduction-10 minutes before start - line-up-Team will be introduced together-1st athlete-Jog to the start platform-Select your position and stay behind the line!Athlete blocking more than one place could result in DSQ-562nd athlete stop

Pre-start Procedures – Line-up map571A2A1B2B

Start ProceduresAthlete in position-When the Technical Delegate announces ”On your mark” you move to the start line-Air horn blast-The race startsAthletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty in TA1.58