Version 3.0* Updated on Thursday Sept 10Th 2020 *Major Changes Are Shown in GREEN. a Word from the Organizing Comittee Welco
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Version 3.0* Updated on Thursday Sept 10th 2020 *Major changes are shown in GREEN. A word from the organizing comittee Welcome to the 36th edition of the Esprit Triathlon. It is with great pleasure that we welcome you on September 12th and 13th for a weekend filled with activities and personal achievements for you all to enjoy. Over the past few months, our team has worked very hard to offer you with a high-quality event that meets all of the health standards set by the government. Please know that the safety of our participants is our top priority and that we will do everything possible to ensure compliance with health standards and the safety of our participants and volunteers. UnfortuInatly, in light of some some last minute changes imposed by the public health authorities, the organizing committee has been forced to cancel the following distances: Esprit Long Distance, Esprit Half, Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Duathlon and all Team events. All of these races have been converted to a Sprint Triathlon. All participants impacted by such a decision have been contacted by email and will have the choice to transfer their event to a sprint triathlon, be reimbursed 100% of the race registration fee or postpone their registration to 2021. Obviously, the 2020 edition will be very different from previous years. So, whether you have participated in the Esprit Triathlon in the past or if you are beginner, we ask you to read this Athlete's Guide very carefully in order to be aware of the measures put in place to ensure your safety. The safety of the participants is a shared responsibility and we are counting on your cooperation to ensure that the event runs smoothly! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected] Thank you and have a good race! The organizing committee Table of Contents SATURDAY SEPT 12TH SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................... 4 SUNDAY SEPT 13th SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................... 4 MANDATORY HEALTH RULES ................................................................................................................................ 5 RACE KIT DISTRIBUTION ....................................................................................................................................... 6 The week before the event : ..................................................................................................................................... 6 During the event : ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 LATE REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................................. 7 PRE-RACE INFORMATION MEETING AND Q&A ..................................................................................................... 7 ACCESSING THE VENUE ......................................................................................................................................... 8 SWIMMING PRACTICE .......................................................................................................................................... 9 To avoid unnecessary gatherings, there will be no open water swimming practice prior to the event. In addition, it will be impossible to warm up for swimming before your start. ........................................................................ 9 TIMING ................................................................................................................................................................. 9 T AVEC SPORTSTATS ............................................................................................................................................. 9 SPECTAT0RS ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 PARTICIPANT SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................... 10 TOILETS AND SHOWERS ......................................................................................................................................... 10 EXPO AREA ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 CLUB ZONE ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 FOOD ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 OVERNIGHT PARKING PROHIBITED ........................................................................................................................ 11 MEDALS AND T-SHIRT ............................................................................................................................................ 11 AWARD CEREMONY ............................................................................................................................................... 11 ARRIVAL PROCEDURE ON THE DAY OF YOUR EVENT ........................................................................................... 11 ARRIVAL TIME (IF YOU DID NOT PICK UP YOUR RACE KIT BEFORE THE EVENT) ..................................................... 11 ARRIVAL TIME FOR ENTRY INTO THE TRANSITION ZONE ....................................................................................... 11 TIMING CHIP AND BODY MARKING .................................................................................................................... 11 Body Marking ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 TIMING CHIP ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 TRANSITION ZONE .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Toilets: .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Changing Tents: ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 START PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................. 13 DUATHLON START PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................... 13 STARTING AREA SET UP AND PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................... 14 SWIMMING ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 BIKE .................................................................................................................................................................... 16 RUN COURSE ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 END OF THE EVENT AND TIME LIMIT ................................................................................................................... 18 FOOD ................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Medical .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS ......................................................................................................................... 19 SATURDAY SEPT 12TH SCHEDULE SUNDAY SEPT 13th SCHEDULE *The Esprit Triathlon reserves the right to change the schedule at any time. MANDATORY HEALTH RULES In order to hold this event in a safe and secure manner following public health recommendations, it will be essential to follow these mandatory health rules : 1. Before leaving your house for the event or before coming to pick up your participant kit: complete the COVID Symptoms Questionnaire available here: https://ca.thrive.health/covid19/en. If you answered yes to any of the questions on the questionnaire, do not show up to the event. 2. The face mask is mandatory at all times (indoor and outdoor) and for everyone (participants, volunteers, etc.) while on the site of the Triathlon Esprit (zone 1 and 2-see information below). Please put on your mask as soon as you get out of your car and keep it on until you leave. The only time a mask is not mandatory is when you are competing. You will therefore be allowed to remove your mask in the swim start area approximately 45 seconds before taking the start. At this time, you will have