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ATHLETES INFORMATION GUIDE

AG OLYMPIC DISTANCE

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Mercedes-Benz 2017 Kitzbühel

ETU Triathlon European Championships

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Welcome to the Mercedes‐Benz 2017 Kitzbühel ETU Triathlon European Championships

This Athlete Handbook provides athletes and team managers with key information required for competing in the Mercedes‐Benz 2017 Kitzbühel ETU Triathlon European Championships. During the event, daily updated information will be available from the event website and the event Information Desk located in the Athlete Service Area inside the Event Area. Athletes are encouraged to check daily event updates by following us on Facebook and by regularly visiting the website. For all the information you need to maximise your Triathlon European Championships experience please see our website and social media outlets:

The final information will be provided at the Team Managers briefings. Event Website: http://www.triathlon‐Kitzbühel.com/de (german) http://www.triathlon‐Kitzbühel.com/en (english) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EtuKitzbühelTriathlonEuropeanChampionships2017/

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1 Tableofcontent

1 WELCOME .................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Welcome by the ITU ......................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Welcome by the ETU ......................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Welcome by the Mayor of Kitzbühel ................................................................................. 7

1.4 Welcome by the President of the Austrian Triathlon Federation ....................................... 8

2 COMPETITION SCHEDULE ............................................................................................. 9

3 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 11

3.1 CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 11

3.2 WEATHER ........................................................................................................................ 11

3.3 RACE VENUE .................................................................................................................... 12

3.4 TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION ......................................................................................... 13

3.5 VISAS ............................................................................................................................... 13

3.6 Official Hotel.................................................................................................................... 13

3.7 ARRIVING BY PLANE ........................................................................................................ 13

3.8 AIRPORT TRANSFERS ....................................................................................................... 14

3.9 ARRIVING BY TRAIN ......................................................................................................... 14

3.10 ARRIVING BY CAR .......................................................................................................... 15

3.11 CAR PARKING ................................................................................................................ 16

4 ATHLETE SERVICES ...................................................................................................... 17

4.1 ATHLETES SERVICE AREA / EVENT OFFICE ......................................................................... 17

4.2 INFO POINT...................................................................................................................... 18

4.3 ACCREDITATION .............................................................................................................. 18

4.4 BAG DROP ....................................................................................................................... 18

4.5 SHOWERS ........................................................................................................................ 18

4.6 BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE ................................................................................................. 18

4.7 MEDICAL SERVICES .......................................................................................................... 19

4.8 Photo Service ................................................................................................................... 19

4.9 Lost and Found ................................................................................................................ 19

5 THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS EXPO ..................................................................... 20

6 TRAINING ................................................................................................................... 21

6.1 TRAINING FACILITIES ........................................................................................................ 21

7 RACE REGISTRATION .................................................................................................. 22

7.1 RACE REGISTRATION AND UNIFORM CHECK .................................................................... 22

7.2 REGISTRATION CHECKLIST................................................................................................ 22

7.3 RACE BRIEFING ................................................................................................................ 23

8 TRANSITION AND CHECK‐IN/CHECK‐OUT TIMES ......................................................... 25

8.1 Race venue ...................................................................................................................... 25

8.2 Transition Check‐In/Bike Racking Process ........................................................................ 25

8.3 BODY NUMBERING .......................................................................................................... 26

8.4 CHECK IN TIMES ............................................................................................................... 26

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8.5 CHECK‐OUT ...................................................................................................................... 26

9 START PROCEDURE – RACE AND VENUE FLOW ........................................................... 27

10 AGE GROUP OLYMPIC DISTANCE COMPETITION ......................................................... 28

10.1 SWIM COURSE ............................................................................................................... 28

10.2 BIKE COURSE AND PENALTIES ........................................................................................ 29

10.3 RUN COURSE AND AID STATIONS .................................................................................. 29

10.4 START WAVE SCHEDULE (Saturday, 17th June 2017) ...................................................... 30

10.5 START WAVE SCHEDULE (Sunday, 18th June 2017) ........................................................ 31

10.6 RESULTS ........................................................................................................................ 31

10.7 MEDAL CEREMONIES ..................................................................................................... 31

11 RULES AND APPEALS .................................................................................................. 32

11.1 COMPETITION RULES ..................................................................................................... 32

11.2 APPEALS AND PROTESTS................................................................................................ 32

12 MEDAL CEREMONIES .................................................................................................. 32

13 OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES AND SIDE EVENTS................................................ 33

13.1 OPENING CEREMONY / Thursday 15th June .................................................................... 33

13.2 EC CLUBBING / Saturday 17th June ................................................................................. 33

13.3 CLOSING Party / Sunday 18th June ................................................................................. 33

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1 WELCOME

1.1 Welcome by the ITU

Marisol Casado ITU President, IOC Member Greetings and welcome to the 2017 Kitzbühel ETU European Triathlon Championships, I am extremely pleased to welcome all European triathletes once more to Kitzbühel, an extraordinary city that has a long‐time history of hosting triathlon events. You all probably know the special relationship this city has with winter sports, but is not only a destination for skiing lovers around the world. Kitzbühel has proven itself as a great set up for triathlon races, hosting a World Triathlon Series five times, and now welcoming, fort he second time in history, the top European triathletes fort he European Championship. And I am very confident that it will be, as always, a wonderful race.

The European Championships are amongst the largest and most historic continental championships on the ITU calendar, as we will be celebrating this year the 33rd edition of this championship. The race attracts the top talent year after year and I know this season it will be no different, with more than 1500 triathletes coming from 40 different countries gathering on this amazing course. The intriguing race layout has always produced exciting events, which this year will include age group races, paratriathlon, elite, junior, kids and a mixed relays European Championship to prepare our athletes fort he Hamburg Worlds. I don’t want to miss the opportunity to thank the European Triathlon Union, Austrian Triathlon Federation, the local organising committee and the city of Kitzbühel for helping us to turn, one more time, this beautiful ski resort in Austria into a triathlon town every summer. And to all the athletes, volunteers, organisers, media and stakeholders, welcome tot he beautiful city of Kitzbühel, where you will enjoy the great spectacle of triathlon at its best this summer.

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1.2 Welcome by the ETU

Renato Bertrandi ETU President Kitzbühel was magical in 2014. It was the opportunity for many Age Group athletes to race the circuit that they had previously seen on TV as part of the World Triathlon Series. The beautiful lake and the challenging bike course with the spectacular finish was now available to them. We received impressively positive feedback from the many athletes who raced there and their families, and this made it clear that the right choice had been made to hold the European Championships in this beautiful location. It is rare that we return to a venue so soon but what Kitzbühel has to offer is truly special.

This year we separated the Standard Distance and Sprint Distance Championships as the number of Age Group athletes continues to grow with more and more racers singing up each year. 2017 will see more then 800 Age Group athletes proudly wearing their national uniform. Some will be defending titles they won last year in Lisbon, some will race for the very first time. Whatever their ability, whatever their experience, I am certain that the Austrian Triathlon Federation will welcome them warmly and ensure that their racing weekend will be truly memorable. We will also see some 300 Elite, Junior and Para athletes compete for medals and, of course, the all‐important ETU Ranking Points. Furthermore, we are excited to see that this Championship weekend will also include events for 400 children, who we know will be delighted to have the chance to race and finish on the magical blue carpet. With athletes from 40 countries racing in Kitzbühel I am pleased to say that we have a truly representative European Championships, and I look forwards to seeing you there. Good luck to you all!

1.3 Welcome by the Mayor of Kitzbühel

Dr. Klaus Winkler Mayor of Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel has a long tradition of hosting triathlon events. The first races at Lake Schwarzsee were held in the 80ies and 90ies of the last century. When Kate Allen, who started her triathlon career in Kitzbühel, won Olymic gold in 2004, she kicked off a veritable triathlon craze in Tyrol, and Kitzbühel started to host more and more triathlon events.

In addiition to being a multi‐time host for the Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, Kitzbühel was also the venue for the Triathlon European Championships in 2014. As Mayor, I am proud that Kitzbühel is at the forefront of triathlon in Tyrol, and I am extremly pleased that we are again hosting European Championships, this time taking place from 15 to 18 June 2017. I would also like to thank the Organizing Committee and the countless voluntteers who toiled hard to make this event possible.

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The city of Kizbühel offers their full support for the triathlon championships, and we are excited about the opportunity to showcase Kitzbühel in the summer. On behalf of Kitzbühel, I offer the best wishes to the event organizers and all of the athletes, and an exciting race weekend at Lake Schwarzsee for the spectators.

Mit sportlichen Grüßen

1.4 Welcome by the President of the Austrian Triathlon Federation

Walter Zettinig ÖTRV Präsident

Der Triathlonsport hat spätestens seit der Aufnahme in das olympische Programm im Jahr 1994 einen weltweiten Erfolgslauf angetreten und erfreut sich auch in Österreich ständig steigender Beliebtheit. Es freut mich daher sehr, dass heuer bereits zum vierten Mal die Triathlon‐Europameisterschaft in unserem Land ausgetragen werden kann. Zur insgesamt 33. Triathlon‐EM werden in den verschiedenen Klassen rund 1700 Sportlerinnen und Sportler aus 40 Nationen erwartet.

Österreich ist mit rund 300 Athletinnen und Athleten vertreten, darunter auch etliche Kaderathleten unseres Nationalkaders die in der Elite‐ und Juniorenklasse um Topplatzierungen kämpfen werden. Besonders freue ich mich auf die Paratriathleten die mich immer wieder mit ihren Leistungen aufs Neue beeindrucken. Ich möchte mich bei allen Organisatoren, insbesondere dem Triathlonverein Kitzbühel um Ok‐Chef Wolfgang Fuchs und dem Team des ÖTRV, sowie bei den Sponsoren und Partnern für die im Vorfeld dieser Europameisterschaften geleistete Arbeit und Unterstützung herzlich bedanken.

Allen Athletinnen und Athleten wünsche ich unfallfreie und spannende Rennen in einer wunderbaren Naturkulisse. Wir sehen uns an der Rennstrecke.

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2 COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Mittwoch, 14. Juni 2017 / Wednesday 14th June 2017 16:00 ‐ 19:00 Registration Kitz Tri Games ‐ Kinder‐ und Jugend Triathlon/Kids & Juniors *** 17:00 City Triathlon ‐ Stadtzentrum / Town Center 18:00 ‐ 19:00 AGE GROUP Briefing for Coaches and Team Leaders (optional) Donnerstag, 15. Juni 2017 / Thursday 15th June 2017 08:00 ‐ 08:30 JUNIORS/ELITE: Swim Course Familiarization 08:00 ‐ 09:00 PARATRIATHLON: Swim Course Familiarization 09:00 ‐ 10:00 JUNIORS/ELITE: Bike Course Familiarization 08:00 ‐ 13:00 KITZ Tri Games ‐ Race Packet Pickup 11:00 Start Kitz Tri Games 13:00 ‐ 14:00 AGE GROUP Briefing for Coaches and Team Leaders 15:00 ‐ 16:30 PARATRIATHLON: Briefing 16:00 ‐ 19:00 AGE GROUP Registration + Uniform Check 17:00 ‐ 17:45 ELITE Briefing 18:00 ‐ 18:45 JUNIORS Briefing 18:45 Siegerehrung / Medal Ceremony KITZ Tri Games / Event Area *** 19:30 Grand Opening / Warm up / Pasta Party in the Event Area Freitag, 16. Juni 2017 / Friday 16th June 2017 08:00 PARATRIATHLON Start first wave 11:30 ‐ 12:00 check out for Paratriathlon Athletes at TA 14:00 Start JUNIOR Women 16:00 Start ELITE Women 18:00 Medal Ceremony JUNIOR & ELITE Women 18:20 Medal Ceremony PARATRIATHLON 16:00 ‐ 19:00 AGE GROUP Registration + Uniform Check 19:00 ‐ 21:00 AGE GROUP Bike Check in for Saturday

SUN 18th

06:00

08:00

09:00 Kitz Tri Games

10:00 Registration

11:00

17:00Elite

Briefing

Medals Jun/Elite Medals Jun/Elite

Medals AG Saturday Races

20:00

21:00

15:00

17:00Kitzbühel City

Triathlon

Medal CeremonyJunior/Elite Team

12:00

14:00 START Junior Woman

FRI 16th

Para Athletes Check-In

08:00 STARTPARA TRIATHLON

11:30 last finisher

2017 Kitzbühel ETU Mercedes Benz Triathlon European Championships | Event Schedule 14. - 18. June 2017

14:00 START Junior Mixed Relay

SAT 17th

07:30 STARTAG M18 - M59

11:30 last finisher

13:00

07:00

14:00

THU 15th

AG Check-Infor Saturday

AG Check-Infor Sunday

12:30 Medal Ceremony AG Sunday Races

WED 14th

AG Registration+ Uniform

Check

swim familiarization

AG Coaches Briefing

13:30 START Junior Men

16:00 START Elite Men

Para Briefing

AG Registration+ Uniform Check

Medals Para

bike familiarization

07:30 STARTAG F18 - F79AG M60 - M89

11:30 last finisher

11:00 STARTKitz Tri Games

(Kids)

JuniorsBriefing

18:45Medals Kids

19:00

21:00, EM-CLUBBINGat the Sportpark Kitzbühel

Mixed Relay Briefing

18:00 AG Coaches

Briefing

Kitz Tri GamesRegistration

21:00, After Race Party19:30

Grand Opening /Warm-up Pastaparty

16:00 STARTElite Woman AG Registration

+ Uniform Check

16:00

16:30 START Elite Mixed Relay

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Samstag, 17. Juni 2017 / Saturday 17th June 2017 07:30 ‐ 11:30 AGE GROUP: Category F18 ‐ F79 und M60 ‐ M89 (race cut off: 11:30) 13:30 Start JUNIOR Men 16:00 Start ELITE Men 18:00 Medal Ceremony JUNIORS & ELITE Men 18:20 Medal Ceremony AGE GROUP Saturday Races 19:00 Briefing Mixed Relay JUNIORS & ELITE 16:00 ‐ 19:00 AGE GROUP Registration + Uniform Check 19:00 ‐ 21:00 AGE GROUP Bike Check in for Sunday *** 21:00 EM Clubbing at Sportpark Kitzbühel with live music by OVERAGED Sonntag, 18. Juni 2017 / Sunday 18th June 2017 07:30 ‐ 11:30 AGE GROUP Men: M18 ‐ M59 (race cut off: 11:30) 12:30 ‐ 13:30 Medal Ceremony Age Group Sunday races 14:00 ‐ 15:15 JUNIORs Mixed Relay 16:30 ‐ 18:30 ELITE Mixed Relay 18:15 Siegerehrung / Medal Ceremony Junior/Elite Mixed Relay *** 21:00 After Race Party at Sportpark Kitzbühel

*) subject to change

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3 GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Kitzbühel! The town Kitzbühel and the villages Aurach, Jochberg and Reith are among the most popular venues for sporting events in Tyrol and the Kitzbühel Alps. The area offers an extensive range of sports facilities, making Kitzbühel a top spot for international events. Many visitors extended their stay in our region, and some decide to remain here permanently. The combination of friendly people and stunning mountain scenery give Kitzbühel a distinct advantage when competing for the “Best of the Alps” title that is awarded each year. Inside this Competitor Information Guide you will find all the information you need to know about the event, including all available athlete services and all race specific information. Read this information carefully and formulate your pre‐event, race week plan. For any further questions, please see our event website or visit the Athlete Info Point at the Event Area.

3.1 CONTACT INFORMATION

Local Organising Committee: Triathlonverein Kitzbühel Event Director: Wolfgang Fuchs Address: Leitnerwald 24, 6370 Kitzbühel, Austria Event Website: http://www.triathlon‐Kitzbühel.com/de (german) http://www.triathlon‐Kitzbühel.com/en (english) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EtuKitzbühelTriathlonEuropeanChampionships2017/

Email / Helpdesk: [email protected]

ETU TD´s: Laura Patti (ITA) & Alpar Nagy (HUN)

Assistant TDs: Florian Weismann (AUT) & Oliver Laaber (AUT)

ETU Medical Delegate: Jan Verstuyft (BEL)

ETU Race Referee: NN

3.2 WEATHER

Most important information first: The Weather. The answer is easy and straightforward: The Austrian weather is unpredictable, and it is recommended that all athletes should prepare for all weather conditions: warm, sunny, cloudy, cold, wind and rain! The water temperature is likely to be somewhere in the area of 18‐24°c, therefore wetsuits will most likely be optional during the swim.

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3.3 RACE VENUE

The European Championships will take place in Kitzbühel and the Schwarzsee area ,with the swim being held in the Lake Schwarzsee. The Age Group Registration will be at the Mercedes‐Benz Sportpark in Kitzbühel and is the one‐stop shop for all event and race information. An Info Point is located in the Event Area. Event participants are encouraged to spend time at the Event Venue familiarising themselves with the venue and the Expo.

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3.4 TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

For all Travel & Accommodation enquiries please contact our partner Kitzbühel Tourismus. Local Partner in Kitzbühel:

Kitzbühel Tourismus, Hinterstadt 18, 6370 Kitzbühel Phone: +43 5356 66660 Mail: info@Kitzbühel.com

Online Booking: https://www.Kitzbühel.com/de/unterkuenfte/online‐buchen (DE) https://www.Kitzbühel.com/en/accomodations/online‐booking (EN)

3.5 VISAS

If you require a letter of invitation to apply for a visa, please contact office@triathlon‐austria.at and provide the following details: Full name as in passport, Date of Birth, Capacity/Role in which you come to the Grand Final (Athlete, Coach, Official), Passport Number, Date of Arrival, Date of Departure.

3.6 Official Hotel

The Official Host Hotel will be Hotel Kitzhof. The ETU Presidential Congress will also be held at Hotel Kitzhof. The ETU Office will be in the Hotel Kitzhof as well.

3.7 ARRIVING BY PLANE

Three airports are located near Kitzbühel:

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Situated in Western Austria in the middle of the Tyrolean Alps, Kitzbühel is within easy reach of

three international airports, and enjoys convenient direct train links with Innsbruck airport.

Alternatively, the resort is less than a 2‐hours’ drive from Salzburg (80km), Innsbruck (95km) or

Munich (165km) away.

Munich ‐ approx. 2 hrs

There are a number of airlines operating direct flights to Munich – easyJet, Lufthansa, British

Airways, Singapore Airlines, Ryan Air – from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City,

Edinburgh and Manchester. For full flight schedules and the latest information, visit www.munich‐

airport.de

Innsbruck ‐ approx. 1 hrs

easyJet, FlyBe, Thomsonfly and Viking Airlines all fly direct to Innsbruck from the following

destinations: Birmingham, London, Exeter, Leeds‐Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle. For full flight

schedules and the latest information, visit http://www.innsbruck‐airport.com/

Salzburg ‐ approx. 1 hrs

Both British Airways and Ryan Air fly four times a week to Salzburg. For full flight schedules and the

latest information, visit www.salzburg‐airport.com

3.8 AIRPORT TRANSFERS

If you need a transfer from or to the airport, please send an email to our partner Kitzbühel tourism

at info@Kitzbühel.com. The team of the tourism board will organize the best option for your needs.

3.9 ARRIVING BY TRAIN

Forget the traffic jams and the sat‐nav. Why drive around in circles when you can arrive in style on a

train? Hop abroad a train from anywhere in Europe and sit back and admire the breath‐taking

landscape.

All international express trains stop in Kitzbühel. Your hotel will be happy to arrange pickup service

from the station.

Austrian Railways run a network of trains, which stop several times daily in Kitzbühel. All

international express trains stop in Kitzbühel.

Austrian Railway Website: http://www.oebb.at/de/

Night train

Night trains are an ideal way to arrive at your hotel refreshed and full of energy. DB Nachtzug,

CityNightLine, EuroNight, D‐Nacht and UrlaubsExpress all operate overnight trains to Kitzbühel.

Travellers can enjoy all the modern rail comforts.

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3.10 ARRIVING BY CAR

From the North (D, NL, B, GB,...)

A8 towards Salzburg Inntal‐Dreieck towards Kufstein A93 Exit Kufstein Süd Loferer Bundesstraße B178 towards St. Johann in Tirol Pass Thurn Bundesstraße B161 towards Kitzbühel Travelling time from Munich approx. 2 h

From the West (CH)

Inntalautobahn A12 Exit Wörgl Ost Loferer Bundesstraße B178 towards St. Johann in Tirol Pass Thurn Bundesstraße B161 towards Kitzbühel Travelling time from Innsbruck: approx. 1,5 h

From the East

Westautobahn A1 towards Salzburg A8 towards München First exit to Bad Reichenhall B20 towards Lofer Loferer Bundesstraße B178 towards St. Johann in Tirol Pass Thurn Bundesstraße B161 towards Kitzbühel Travelling time from Salzburg: approx. 1 h

From the South

A22 towards Brenner / Innsbruck Inntalautobahn A12 Exit Wörgl Ost Loferer Bundesstraße B178 towards St. Johann in Tirol Pass Thurn Bundesstraße B161 towards Kitzbühel Travelling time from Milan: approx. 5.5 hrs

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3.11 CAR PARKING

There is no parking available at the Race Venue. Please note that capacity around the race venue is very limited.

your way to the event area

Pfarrau

Reither Kreuzung TA

8 min.

8 min.

6 min.

VIP ‐ EUROTORS

Kellerwiese

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4 ATHLETE SERVICES

During the event the central hub of information is the Info Point in the Event Area at Lake Schwarzsee. The Age Group registration and Uniform Check will take place at the Mercedes Sport Park Kitzbühel.

4.1 ATHLETES SERVICE AREA / EVENT OFFICE

In the Event Area you can find the following services and facilities: Info Point, ETU Office, LOC Main Office. The Age Group Registration Office at the Mercedes‐Benz Sportpark (1st floor) is open 4‐am – 7pm from Thursday, 15th JUNE to Saturday 17th JUNE 2017 for Registration and Uniform Check only. Address: Mercedes‐Benz Sportpark Sportfeld 1 A‐6370 Kitzbühel

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Info Point Opening Hours:

Opening Hours

Info Point

Wednesday, 14.6.2017 Thursday, 15.6.2017 Friday, 16.06.2017 Saturday, 17.06.2017 Sunday, 18.06.2017

16:00 to 19:00 07:30 to 19:00 07:00 to 19:00 07:00 to 19:00 07:00 to 17:00

4.2 INFO POINT

We aim to answer all questions in this Athletes Handbook. Should you have further queries that are not answered in this document or to which you can’t find the answer then please feel free to visit the Information Point at the Event Area. The Info Desk will also be the location where lost property will be collected and distributed.

4.3 ACCREDITATION

All Athletes and Staff Members require accreditation to access training facilities, and the Opening & Closing Ceremony. All Athletes and Team Members will receive an Accreditation Card, which identifies them as an athlete.

4.4 BAG DROP

At Registration you will receive a sticker for your bag. On race days you can leave your bag with your personal sticker at the Bag Drop Tent in the event area. We assume no liability for lost objects. Athletes are reminded that baggage CANNOT be left in transition. Any non competition equipment left in transition can be removed by a technical official.

4.5 SHOWERS

We operate a limited number of showers on site. These showers are available on race days only to those participants competing on that day.

4.6 BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE

Bike stores in Kitzbühel:

Radsport Stanger (Raimund Stanger, +43 5356 62549‐11, [email protected] )

Team Comp (Martin Comploi, +43 650 9403617, info@team‐comp.at )

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4.7 MEDICAL SERVICES

First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available to anyone requiring medical assistance at the venue before and during competition hours (24hrs). Medical and paramedic personnel will be available throughout competition times. Several ambulances will be available to provide emergency transfer to a hospital. A Medical Tent will also be provided on site in the finish area.

Medical Emergency Number: +43/699/14414611 Emergency Service during the European Championships: http://www.Kitzbühel.com/Kitzbühel/pdf/bereitschaftsdienste.pdf

4.8 Photo Service

A photo service is available during the event – more information can be found in a brochure attached to the starter package. Within a view days after the event the photos can be downloaded from the Race Result timing homepage: http://my.raceresult.com/details/index.php?eventid=68935

4.9 Lost and Found

The Lost and Found will be located at the Info Point.

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5 THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS EXPO

A sport and lifestyle Expo experience is not to be missed! A few of the best brands will be on display with all their products and services linked to sport and fitness. The following partners will be exhibiting at the race venue: European Championship Expo

P3 TRISPORTS

JOL Sports Official JOL Sport Merchandising Shop

OSP22

Promotion Tent EC Glasgow 2018

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6 TRAINING

6.1 TRAINING FACILITIES

Swimming Pool

The swimming pool is located in the center of Kitzbühel. Age Group Athletes must show their

accreditation at the reception. Access to the pools is free for EC Athletes during the published

periods. The maximum number of swimmers per lane is six. Pool tickets are available on a “first

come first serve” basis.

Lanes cannot be reserved in advance!

Swimming Pool – Opening Hours

Swimming Pool (entire pool is reserved for EC

Athletes)

Wednesday, 14th June, 09:00 to 11:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 Thursday, 15th June, 09:00 to 11:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 Friday, 16th June, 09:00 to 11:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 Saturday, 17th June, 09:00 to 11:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 Sunday, 18th June, 09:00 to 11:00 and 16:00 to 18:00

Lake Schwarzsee

Lake Schwarzsee is closed to the public during race times. Swimming is allowed before and after the

races.

Bike and Run Course:

The Bike and Run Course is closed to traffic during the races. No individual training allowed. Bike and

run training is allowed before and after the races. Roads are not closed to traffic for training

sessions. Please keep to the right and ride carefully.

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7 RACE REGISTRATION

7.1 RACE REGISTRATION AND UNIFORM CHECK

To take part in the Mercedes‐Benz ETU 2017 Kitzbühel European Championships all athletes are

required to register in person on site at the Mercedes‐Benz Sportpark and collect their race package.

Dedicated registration slots have been allocated to athletes from Great Britain.

OPERATING HOURS:

Thursday 15th June

16:00 to 17:00 Registration & Uniform check / Race Packet Pickup Team GB

17:00 to 19:00 Registration & Uniform check / Race Packet Pickup

Friday 16th June

16:00 to 17:00 Registration & Uniform check / Race Packet Pickup Team GB


Saturday 17th June


7.2 REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

Prior to registration, all athletes must have photographic Identification – in order to collect your race packet you must present your photographic identification to a registration official. Failure to do so will result in you not being able to register for the event. . The following identification documents are permitted:

‐ passport ‐ driver’s license ‐ triathlon license or similar.

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST register in person. If you are unable to attend registration you must inform the LOC. Team managers can register for athletes if arranged with the LOC. Athlete Waiver must be signed at race packet pickup. The waiver form can be download from our website. Athletes who arrive late for registration should proceed to the Information Desk in the Event Area. Upon exiting registration all athletes should check if they have the race materials required for their event, which includes:

Swim cap

Timing Chip

Race number incl. Opening Ceremony voucher

Safety pins

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Sticker sheet (3 helmet stickers, bike seat post sticker, bag sticker)

Accreditation card incl. lanyards (for access to transition)

Athlete’s gift (voucher to pick up Athletes Gift at JOL Sport Shop) All Athletes receive a gift from the LOC. The gift voucher, located is inside the race packet, is redeemable at JOL Sport shop.

7.3 RACE BRIEFING

It is the responsibility of the team managers and coaches to attending briefings and to communicate and distribute all relevant information to their athletes. The briefing notes will be uploaded to the ETU website immediately after they have been delivered to team managers and/or coaches.

Race Briefing

Wednesday, 14th June 2017

18:00 Age Group Team Managers/Coaches Briefing (optional)

Host‐Hotel Kitzhof

Thursday, 15th June 2017

13:00 to 14:00 Age Group Team Managers/Coaches Briefing NMS School Kitzbühel

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Address Host Hotel Kitzhof: Schwarzseestrasse 8 A‐6370 Kitzbühel

Address NMS (school building secondary school) Kitzbühel: Traunsteinerweg 13 A‐6370 Kitzbühel

Mercedes Sportpark Kitzbühel Sportfeld 1

A‐6370 Kitzbühel

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8 TRANSITION AND CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES 8.1 Race venue

8.2 Transition Check‐In/Bike Racking Process

Athletes are asked to make their way to the Age‐Group Transition Area in line with their scheduled timeslot (please see schedule below, section 8.4). On entering the Age‐Group Transition Area, athletes must have the following items:

Bike incl. saddle sticker

Helmet with stickers in place – must be worn and fastened as you enter transition

Race number

Uniform

Accreditation

Additional race equipment All athletes will have their helmets, bike, uniform, and race number checked by a technical official on entering the transition area. We therefore ask all competitors to be wearing their helmets and have their race number clearly showing as they enter the transition area. All helmets and bikes must be stickered up with the correct stickers distributed in the race packs during registration. Athletes are asked to set up their transition space so that it does not infringe on any other competitors space besides them. Small sized equipment boxes will be made available by the LOC. Attention: These boxes are the property of the LOC and MUST STAY in the Transition Area. Your uniform will be checked by technical officials to ensure it conforms with ITU uniform rules. Athletes are only permitted to race in the national federations approved uniforms.

AnmeldungRegistrationInfo PointPublikums Zelt

Public Area

Cafe‘Lucca

Public Area

Bike & Bag Drop‐off & Pick–upArea

Age Group Race Course

2nd Lap Run

Aid Station

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8.3 BODY NUMBERING

No body numbering will be required. Instead, athletes will be required to wear their race number on their front during the run and on their back during the bike. Age group categories will be clearly displayed on the race numbers.

8.4 CHECK IN TIMES

Age‐Group athletes competing on Saturday (AG F18‐F79 and AG M60‐M89) will need to check their bikes into transition on Friday 16th June; Age Group Athletes competing on Sunday (AG M18‐M59) will need to check their bikes to into transition on Saturday 17th June at the allocated times stated in accordance with your wave number. Please see schedule below.

Age‐Group European Championship Transition Check‐In/Bike Racking Schedule (Saturday Races)

Friday 16th June 19:00 to 19:30 Wave 1 + 2 Age‐Group Transition

Friday 16th June 19:30 to 20:00 Wave 3 Age‐Group Transition

Friday 16th June 20:00 to 20:30 Wave 4 Age‐Group Transition

Friday 16th June 20:30 to 21:00 Wave 5 + 6 Age‐Group Transition

Age‐Group European Championship Transition Check‐In/Bike Racking Schedule (Sunday Races)

Saturday 17th June 19:00 to 19:30 Wave 1 + 2 Age‐Group Transition



Saturday 17th June 20:30 to 21:00 Wave 7 Age‐Group Transition

There will be no transition check‐in/bike racking on the day of the race. No coverings for your bike will be provided by the organisers. On the day of competition all athletes will be granted brief access to the transition area from 06:00 to 07:00 in order to finish setting up the remainder of their equipment.

8.5 CHECK‐OUT

Transition check out will take place after the final athlete has completed their bike discipline. This is likely to begin at 11:30. Latest check‐out time is 12:15.

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9 START PROCEDURE – RACE AND VENUE FLOW

The pre‐start area is located between the Strandbad Building and the swim exit ramp next to the swim start pontoon. At the start of each race, athletes will be called forward by technical officials and briefed. Athletes will be called into the pre‐start area 20 minute before the start of their wave. No swim warm up will be available for Age‐Group competitors. Once athletes have made their way to the swim assembly / pre start area, they will be under the control of the technical officials who will instruct athletes on how to line up on the pontoon/ access the water. Athletes will need to step over the timing mat on access to the pontoon in order to gain access to the water.

AnmeldungRegistrationInfo PointPublikums Zelt

Public Area

Cafe‘Lucca

Public Area

Bike & Bag Drop‐off & Pick–upArea


2nd Lap Run

Aid Station

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10 AGE GROUP OLYMPIC DISTANCE COMPETITION

10.1 SWIM COURSE

Athletes will start in the water and follow the instructions of the race starter. The swim course is a single 1500m lap. Athletes will swim in an anti‐clockwise direction, keeping all yellow buoys on their left shoulder (excl. the final buoy). At the end of the swim, athletes will leave the water using the swim exit ramp attached to the pontoon. At the swim exit, athletes turn right and run 300m on a carpet way in order to access the Age‐Group transition zone. Athletes will follow instruction from technical officials in order to flow through the transition area in the correct way. You can find the athletes line‐up area on the venue map (Page 27, START AREA)

The 1.5K swim is followed by a spectacular bike course. After exiting the TA in the direction of Reith/Going, a very fast section is awaiting the racers. With the breath‐taking "Wilder Kaiser" massif always in view, the first uphill section starts after about 7K. The nearly 130‐meter climb is followed by a technically difficult downhill part back to the event area. The bike leg consists of three 13.6‐kilometer loops. The race concludes with two 5K loops run around pristine Lake Schwarzsee. The Age‐Group Olympic Distance European Championship will be as follows: 1.5K swim (1 lap), 42K bike (3 laps), 10K run (2 lap).

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10.2 BIKE COURSE AND PENALTIES

The bike course heads from Lake Schwarzsee to Reith, climbs to the top of Astberg, and leads back to Kitzbühel. If an athlete incurs a time penalty, they must take it during the bike session. This is to be taken in the bike penalty box in Kitzbühel (after approx. 13k) just before the Transition Zone. Three laps need to be completed. Athletes are instructed to ride on the right and overtake on the left hand side. Note: drafting is prohibited Official Age Group Bike Course Video: https://youtu.be/SuiyE25lDX8

10.3 RUN COURSE AND AID STATIONS

The run course starts with a few short climbs around Lake Schwarzsee before the final 1.5k on the Elite course bring the athletes back to the finish. The run consists of two laps. There is a total of four Aid Stations on the run route, with two Aid Stations per lap. There will be designated litter zones on the cycle and run courses where athletes will be able to dispose of litter. The litter zones start 20 meters before an Aid Station and end 80 meters after an Aid Station. Large signs mark the start and end of the littering zones. Official Age Group RUN Course Video: https://youtu.be/pBYmYal9zKY


Bike 42 km | 3 Lap

x3CLIMB | ALT. LAP

195m13.6 km | LAP

Penalty Box

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10.4 START WAVE SCHEDULE (Saturday, 17th June 2017)

Wave Category Start Time Swim Cap Color Bib numbers / Color

1

60‐64 Male AG

07:30:00 1101‐1199

65‐69 Male AG

70‐74 Male AG

75‐79 Male AG

80‐84 Male AG

2

55‐59 Female AG

07:35:00 1201‐1299 60‐64 Female AG

65‐69 Female AG

70‐74 Female AG

3 45‐49 Female AG

07:40:00 1301‐1399 50‐54 Female AG

4 35‐39 Female AG

07:45:00 1401‐1499 40‐44 Female AG

5 30‐34 Female AG 07:50:00 1501‐1599

6

18‐19 Female AG

07:55:00 1601‐1699 20‐24 Female AG

25‐29 Female AG

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10.5 START WAVE SCHEDULE (Sunday, 18th June 2017)

Wave Category Start Time Swim Cap Color Bib numbers / Color

1 55‐59 Male AG 07:30:00 2101‐2199

2 50‐54 Male AG 07:35:00 2201‐2299

3 45‐49 Male AG 07:40:00 2301‐2399

4 40‐44 Male AG 07:50:00 2401‐2499

5 35‐39 Male AG 07:55:00 2501‐2599

6 30‐34 Male AG 08:00:00 2601‐2699

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18‐19 Male AG 08:05:00

2701‐2799 20‐24 Male AG 08:05:00

25‐29 Male AG 08:05:00

10.6 RESULTS

Results will be uploaded live at the events official website. All the results information will be available to the Team Managers at the Information Desk. Results will also be on display after the race at the Information Desk in the Athlete Service Area. Our official timing partner will be RACE RESULT Timing, which offer live timing for all races.

http://my.raceresult.com/details/index.php?eventid=68935

10.7 MEDAL CEREMONIES

The medal ceremony for the Age Group Olympic Distance European Championships will take place at

the Race Venue (Please see Schedule on page 34). We ask all top three athletes from each category

to arrive in time at the medal ceremony meeting point, which will be on the stage in the big Event

Tent.

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11 RULES AND APPEALS

11.1 COMPETITION RULES

The Mercedes‐Benz ETU 2017 Kitzbühel Triathlon European Championships will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the ITU. The ITU competition rules can be found using the following web link: http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itusport_competition‐rules_2017.pdf

11.2 APPEALS AND PROTESTS

The race referee will post penalties at the post finish/ recovery area. For either a protest or an

appeal, ITU rules will be followed. The appeal or protest has to be submitted to the Race referee and

the ITU Competition Jury will meet to discuss.

The full rules for appeal can be found using the following web link:

http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/ITU_Disciplinary_Procedures_Rules_20160708.pdf

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Medal Ceremonies Saturday Races

Day Location Time

Saturday, 17th June 2017 Event Area

Lake Schwarzsee 18:20

Medal Ceremonies Sunday Races

Day Location Time

Sunday, 18th June 2017 Event Area

Lake Schwarzsee 12:30

A full list of Age‐Group medal winners will be posted in the Athlete Services area as soon as possible after your event, and also posted online. Competitors are asked to check this list to find out if they have won a medal. Age‐Group medal winning athletes are asked to meet 15 minutes before the Medal Ceremony will start. Any athlete who is unable to attend is asked to inform their team manager who can collect their medal after the ceremony.

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13 OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES AND SIDE EVENTS

13.1 OPENING CEREMONY / Thursday 15th June

All athletes and team officials are invited to take part in the European Championship Opening Ceremony in Kitzbühel on Thursday, June 15th. Taking place in the breath‐taking scenery of Lake Schwarzsee. The Opening Ceremony will mark the grand opening of the 2017 Mercedes‐Benz Kitzbühel ETU Triathlon European Championships. There will be a Parade of Nations in which all athletes are asked to participate. Meet up for the parade is 7pm at the Triathlon swim start near the boat rental station. All participating nations will be represented by local children who will carry the flags of 27 countries. The Parade will be accompanied by a traditional Tyrolean brass band. Besides official introductions from ETU officials and members of the organizing committee, there will be an authentic Tyrolean show act guaranteed to make the Opening Ceremony an unforgettable experience for all athletes. At the bottom of your bib‐number there is a tear‐off coupon that gives free access to the Pasta Party and includes one free beverage. Additional coupons for the Pasta Party can be purchased at the Athletes Service Area (Sportpark Kitzbühel) for € 10 per person.

13.2 EC CLUBBING / Saturday 17th June

The EC Clubbing starts at 8pm with chill lounge music on the large sundeck overlooking the Hahnenkamm mountain. Friends of guitar music will not want to miss the concert of OVERAGED starting at 9pm (one of the band members is a triathlete who needs to get into the water early the next morning).

13.3 CLOSING Party / Sunday 18th June

The Closing Party on Sunday will be held at the same venue as Saturday’s EC Clubbing. All athletes, coaches, friends, volunteers, and media members are invited to join this get together for a night of DJ music, drinks and celebrations. The party starts at 8pm. A tear‐off beverage voucher at the bottom of each bib number includes one free drink for the first 200 guests.

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AND WISH YOU UNFORGETABLE

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