Athlete Guide Europe Triathlon Junior Cup / Wels 2021 CONTENT
03 PREFACE Mayor Dr. Rabl
04 GENERAL INFORMATION Key facts
06 VENUE Overview
09 ACCOMODATION - HOTEL HAUSER Designated Triathlon Hotel
10 GASTRONOMY - RESTAURANT OLIVI The Italien restaurant in Wels
11 TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT Airport - Train - Bus
12 ATHLETE‘S SERVICE Training, medical and bike service
13 COMPETITION SCHEDULE Schedule, Rules, Briefing, etc.
14 ACCREDITION For athlete‘s, coaches, etc.
15 USEFUL INFORMATION Language, currency, time, etc.
16 COURSE MAPS Swim, bike, run course
18 COVID-19 MEASUREMENTS ITU and national detailed prevention concept Athlete Guide / Page 03
DEBUT: JUNIOR EUROPEAN CUP IN WELS FOR THE FIRST TIME
This year, for the first time, Wels joins the Wels not only offers the right setting for ranks of top-class international junior com- mass sports, but also for top-class sports. petitions after Vienna and Kitzbühel with Numerous sporting events have already ta- a Junior European Cup. We are very proud ken place in Wels, from the Wels Half Ma- that Europe‘s triathlon elite is coming to rathon to the Cycling Tour of Austria and our city. The organisation at this special the inner-city cycling criterium to the Wels time will certainly be a challenge, but we Teamplayer Cross Run or the Business Run. are confident and can draw on many years Even the tennis Davis Cup has already been of experience in hosting major sporting held in Wels. Just as top athletes beco- events. me ambassadors for their clubs, sporting events are figureheads for the host city. It is the best of the best who will compete With the Junior European Cup, we have in this event. They say triathlon is a com- once again gained a new figurehead for petition against yourself and against the our city. Congratulations! clock. You can‘t just do it on the side like any recreational sport, it‘s a lifestyle. The- I would like to thank all the organisers, re is a saying that triathletes are not born, sponsors, clubs and volunteers who helped but made. This sport demands a lot of di- with their commitment to make this event scipline, mental strength and a positive at- unforgettable and to continue Wels‘ good titude from the athletes. reputation as a sports city. I keep my fin- gers crossed for all athletes on their way The race starts on the 300m² SilberHolz- into the future of top-class sport and wish Floating dock in the Traun, then it‘s on to them every success. Toi, toi, toi! the bike course in the style of a cycling cri- terium, followed by a run through the city centre of Wels. In addition to the elite ra- ces, there will also be an „Open Race“ of the „starlim City Triathlon Austria Wels“ for all beginners and hobby triathletes.
Sport with its social component is an es- sential building block of our society. We Foto: Hermann Wakolbinger are proud to have been awarded the Ju- nior European Cup by the European Triath- Dr. Andreas Rabl lon Federation. This shows once again that Mayor of the City of Wels Athlete Guide / Page 04
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Athlete’s Guide is to ensure that all athletes, coaches and Team Leaders are well 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 date. However, athletes, coaches and Team Leaders are advised to check with the event office regarding any changes in information included in this guide. KEY DATES
Briefing:
Because of COVID-19, the briefing will take place online. The presentation will be avai- lable from 18:00 on Friday 25.06.2021 on the ETU - Organiser website under Documents and on. the website of the LOC.
Registration:
The Registration will take place on Saturday, 26.06.2021 from 16:45 staggered by nati- ons: The classification will be available in the week before the race on the ETU - Organi- ser website under Documents and on the website of the LOC.
Adress: Rosenauerstraße 70, 4600 Wels
Course familiarization
Swim familiarization: The Swim familiarization will take place on Saturday, 26.06.2021 from 16:00 - 18:15 staggered by nations: The classification will be available in the wekk before the race on the ETU - Organiser website under Documents and on the website of the LOC.
Adress: Rosenauerstraße 70, 4600 Wels
Bike familiarization: Due to COVID-19, the bike familiarization does not take place. Athlete Guide / Page 05
RACE START: Male: Sunday, 27.06.2021 at 10:00 Female: Sunday, 27.06.2021 at 10:45
KEY CONTACTS CONTACT DETAILS Race director: LOC: Thomas Alt Thomas Alt [email protected] Postfach 3, 4601 Wels Austria +43 660 144 112 7 [email protected] +43 660 144 112 7 Technical delegate: Michael Wüst [email protected] +49 1577 4128 851
Europe Triathlon office: [email protected]. +32 4788 254 56. Athlete Guide / Page 06
VENUE
RACE VENUE
Swim start: Transition Area: Finish: Rosenauerstraße 70 Volksgartenstraße 24 Weliosplatz 1 4600 Wels 4600 Wels 4600 Wels Athlete Guide / Page 07
VENUE MAP Athlete Guide / Page 08
COURSE DOPING ATHLETE’S FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL LOUNGE
Swim: Adress: Due to COVID-19, an Athle- Date: Saturday, 26.06.2021 Rosenauerstr. 70 tes Lounge is not permitted. Time: 16:00 - 18:00 4600 Wels
Adress: Doping tests will be con- Rosenauerstr. 70 ducted according to ITU/ 4600 Wels WADA rules.
Due to COVID-19, the swim The athletes must carry familiarization will be stag- their identification to the gered by nations: The clas- doping control facilities. sification will be available in the wekk before the race on the ETU - Organiser website under Documents and on the website of the LOC.
It is not allowed to swim upstream behind the pontoon.
It is not allowed to climb out of the water onto the pontoon. The pool ladders must be used.
Bike: Due to COVID-19, the bike familiarization does not take place. Athlete Guide / Page 09
ACCOMODATION
BOUTIQUE HOTEL HAUSER The new triathlon hotel in Wels
600m to the event area the city with sauna, fitness point for great tours and equipment and sun terraces. above all our special service. Modern, air-conditioned Urban cosiness meets ho- rooms and junior suites are spitality that comes from It is obvious that we are located in the unique histo- the heart. The personal now also expanding our ser- ric building of a Wels town commitment of director So- vices for triathletes, such house. phie Schick and the staff, as breakfast for athletes, The sportsman‘s break- the attention to individual bike room with tools, return fast guarantees a suc- needs and the unique atmo- service, washing area etc. cessful start to the day. sphere inspire our guests. Hauser porridge or muesli, The city of Wels is perfect jams, spreads (also vegan), The Boutique Hotel Hauser for triathletes. The starlim egg dishes, cakes - regio- is already well known as a City TRIATHLON AUSTRIA nal ingredients, homema- road bike hotel. Several ra- Wels will take place for the de and prepared with love. cing bike world champions 4th time. Therefore, in the We are happy to accom- have chosen our hotel in future we will also offer joint modate special requests. the heart of Wels city cen- training camps with the tri- Our tip: Have break- tre, such as the two world athlon team of the 1. Welser fast on the terrace! champions Mario Cipollini Schwimmklub. If you are in- and Mark Cavendish, or local terested, please contact us. For that special feeling of hero Felix Großschartner. We are looking forward to well-being, we offer a leisu- They all appreciate the per- welcoming triathletes at re area above the roofs of fect location as a starting Boutique Hotel Hauser!
SPECIAL OFFER AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOC
From 44 to 54 EUR / night / person incl. breakfast (Double room)
For a direct booking at these conditions use the booking code „WELS TRIATHLON“ at Hotel Hauser.
For further questions send an e-mail to Sophie Schick. Sophie Schick Hotel Director Athlete Guide / Page 10
GASTRONOMY
ITALIAN RESTAURANT OLIVI The traditional restaurant in Wels
In the centre of Wels As an enthusiastic racing an atmospheric ambience. A cyclist and long-time res- perfect setting and the ideal The Italian restaurant Olivi taurant manager, Astrid Pö- refreshment for an exciting stands for modern Italian cherstorfer knows only too triathlon weekend. dishes. Whether pasta, fish well what it means to pre- or a traditional wood stove pare a nutritious meal. The The COVID-19 pandemic pizza, a sportsman-friendly Olivi Wels puts a smile on currently allows for service lunch or dinner awaits you every guest‘s face. No one under certain conditions. here. goes home hungry here. The However, just in case, the The colourful menu features quick and friendly staff are Olivi also offers a take-away well-known classics alongsi- happy to accommodate spe- service. In any case, please de fancy creations with dif- cial requests. make reservations and con- ferent seasonal focuses. tact Astrid. The beautiful dining room Pasta and pizza fans are just in the style of a sun parlour We look forward to welco- as much in the right place at and, in fine weather, the ming you at the Italian res- Olivi Wels as lovers of Itali- outdoor dining area on the taurant Olivi Wels. an seafood and fish specia- town square right next to lities. There is definitely a the running course of the Adress: Hafergasse 3 meal for every taste at Olivi. starlim City Triathlon create Phone: +43 676 920 333 5
Astrid Pöcherstorfer Restaurant Manager Athlete Guide / Page 11
TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT Due to COVID-19, it is currently only possible to travel by plane from Vienna-Schwechat airport. We recommend that you use the train station directly inside the Vienna-Schwe- chat airport for transport from Vienna-Schwechat to Wels. Many trains go directly to Wels. From Wels train station it is only 700m to the city centre and to our partner hotel „Hotel Hauser“. You can also take the bus directly from the station to the city centre.
The links to the departure times and tickets are listed below. Please enter „Vien- na international airport“ for „dep - City or station“ and „Wels Hbf“ for „arr - City or station“.
Please note: You have to book the bike transport in advance. You do this in the second step by clicking on the button „Who is going“ and and enter the number of bicycles to be transported by clicking on the bicycle icon accordingly.
ATTENTION: Please note that there are two companies in Austria for the trains.“ÖBB“ and „Westbahn“. If you get on the wrong train, you have to pay the ticket a second time. You can find the designation in the railway timetable and directly on the track.
AIRPORT:
Airport Linz - Hörsching: Airport Salzburg: Approx. 20 Km away from Host City approx. 115 Km away from Host City Website Website Transport options to and from the airport: Transport options to and from the airport: Website Website (Informations are in the footer)
Airport Vienna - Schwechat: Approx. 225 Km away from Host City Website Arrival Departure: Website
TRAIN:
Departure Times and tickets
Train station „Hörsching Airport“: Approx. 1,6 Km away from airport Linz - Hörsching. Free shuttle service from the airport to the train station: +43 7221 6000 Free shuttle service from the train station to the airport: +43 800 206 600
Train station „Salzburg Hbf“: Approx. 11,4 Km away from airport Salzburg. Bus connection from the airport to the train station and back for a fee.
Train station „Vienna International Airport“: The train station is located directly inside the airport Vienna - Schwechat.
BUS CONNECTION: Almost every bus line runs from Monday to Saturday from the Host City Wels train station to the „Kaiser Josef Platz“ bus terminal in the city centre, which is only about 700m away from the train station. Bus timetables Athlete Guide / Page 12
ATHLETE’S SERVICE
TRAINING FACILITIES
Due to COVID-19, training opportunities in sports facilities are not possible.
MEDICAL SERVICE First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available at the Registration area befo- re and during the training sessions and during the race. There will be First Aid and Emer- gency Medical Services at the Race Village on competition day. Medical and Paramedical personnel will be available throughout the race. Several ambu- lances will be available to provide emergency transfers to a nearby hospital. A medical area will be provided on site at the finish area. Medical services at the venue are free of charge. Treatment in private hospitals are to be paid by participants. Athletes / teams should make sure that they have appropriate medical insurance Closest Hospital: Name: Klinikum Wels-Grießkirchen Adress: Grieskirchnerstr. 42 Phone: +43 7242 4150 4600 Wels
BIKE MECHANICAL SERVICE Bikepalast Wels: Bike&Wheels:
Adress: Linzer Straße 226 Adress: Dragonerstraße 67 4600 Wels 4600 Wels Phone: +43 7242 350 805 Phone: +43 7242 77703
Opening hours: Opening hours:
Mo - Tu: 09:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 18:00 Mo - Fr: 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00 Wednesday: 15:00 - 20:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00 Th - Fr: 09:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 18:00 Website Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00 Website Athlete Guide / Page 13
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
JUNIOR WOMEN
DAY START END ACTIVITY LOCATION 25.06.21 18:00 ∞ Athlete‘s Briefing Online 26.06.21 16:45 18:45 Athlete Registration Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 09:00 09:45 TA check in Volksgartenst. 24, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 10:05 10:25 Swim warm up Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 10:35 Athlete‘s Introduction Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 10:45 Start Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 12:30 Award Ceremony Weliosplatz 1, 4600 Wels
JUNIOR MEN
DAY START END ACTIVITY LOCATION 25.06.21 18:00 ∞ Athlete‘s Briefing Online 26.06.21 16:45 18:45 Athlete Registration Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 08:15 09:00 TA check in Volksgartenst. 24, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 09:00 09:40 Swim warm up Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 09:50 Athlete‘s Introduction Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 10:00 Start Rosenauerstr. 70, 4600 Wels 27.06.21 12:30 Award Ceremony Weliosplatz 1, 4600 Wels Athlete Guide / Page 14
TIMING CHIPS ATHLETE’S COMPETITION AND RESULTS BRIEFING RULES
On race day athletes will Because of COVID-19, the The event will follow the be given a timing chip, to briefing will take place on- latest published Competi- be worn on the athlete‘s line. The presentation will tion Rules of the Interna- ankle. Athletes will pick up be available from 18:00 on tional Triathlon Union. the timing chips before the Friday 25.06.2021 on the competitions, during their ETU - Organiser website Protest and Appeals: check-in procedure. under Documents and on Standard procedures will the website of the LOC be followed according to Results will be uploaded the ITU Competition Rules. live at the ITU website.
ACCREDITATION
The LOC will provide all the Organizing Committee Members, ITU Technical Officials, Athletes, VIPs, media, technical staff, court personnel, volunteers, etc. with an official Accreditation Card. The accreditations will be distributed at the swim familiarization and registration. Only accredited people will be allowed to access certain venue areas. Accreditation Cards provide 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.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Language: Time: Water: German Europe/Berlin (CET/MEZ) Drinking water quality
Currency: Electricity: Telephone Connections: EUR 230 Volt +43 (0)
Population: 62.625 Athlete Guide / Page 15
COURSE MAPS
SWIM COURSE
Swim start: Start procedure: Rosenauerstraße 70 Pontoon 4600 Wels 60m wide
Average water The Race Referee with as- temperature: sistance of Technical Offi- 19 degrees Celsius cials, who are assigned to the start, will start each Number of laps: race. One way Athlete Guide / Page 16
TRANSITION AREA 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. Athle- tes‘ names and/or numbers are displayed on the top of each bike rack. After the helmet is secured, athletes unrack the bike by moving forward into the centre lane and towards the mount line.
BIKE COURSE
Distance: 20 Km flat
Laps: 5
Team wheel station: Directly after the transition area on the right-hand side. Athlete Guide / Page 17
RUN COURSE
Distance: 5 Km flat
Laps: 3
Ground Conditions: Mainly asphalt, except for a short section in the Castle Garden next to Adlerstraße, which consists of a pavement with a bit of gravel.
Aid station: 200m after the transition area on the left-hand side.
Penalty Box: Approx. 30m before the finish chut on the left-hand side. Athlete Guide / Page 18
COVID-19 MEASUREMENTS
TRAVEL
For arrival into country please check the most up to date information here: Website
Status 18.03.21 Top athletes are exempt from the general quarantine obligation when ent- ering Austria if they are travelling in the course of their professional practi- ce, top sport, the following documents can be presented when crossing the border and the reason for entry can be made credible to the control bodies:
1. Online registration Pre-travel clearance must be made in advance. The link to the forms, exemptions from regis- tration and other helpful information can be found on the website of the Ministry of Health.
Important: For top athletes the exemption of § 4 (3) or § 5 (5) of the COVID-19 entry re- gulation applies.
2. Confirmation of the status of top athlete This confirmation must be presented for each person travelling. It is issued by the re- sponsible federal sports association.
3. Negative COVID-19 test Antigen test not older than 48 hours; PCR test not older than 72 hours. AIRPORT TRANSFER
The following provisions apply to the use of public transport: Website
ACCOMODATION
Please contact the respective accommodation about the COVID-19 measures. Athlete Guide / Page 19
TRAINING SITES
Athletes are recommended to keep distance of 2m during their training sessions. Over- all recommendation is to try to have those sessions in the morning to avoid peak times. For the public 50m swimming pool (Welldorado) find out about the COVID-19 measures directly at Welldorado: Website
TESTING PROTOCOL AND HEALTH SCREENING
All individuals (except for the LOC, its volunteers and contractors) applying for an accre- ditation to World Triathlon and Continental Triathlon events must respect the following conditions:
• Fill in the online pre-event questionnaire through the Europe Triathlon website.
• Perform an Antigenic or PCR swap pre- travel test 72 hours before the athletes’ travel to the event or no later than 6 days before the event for local athletes/team support and NTOs. Tests that must currently be taken to gain entry to a country are valid as pre-travel tests
• Additionally to this, all junior triathletes must submit a pre-travel medical certificate according to the requirements above
• Finally all junior triathletes, coaches, team medical and support NF personnel must perform an Antigenic pre-race test at the arrival in the hosting city. In case of a positive result, a PCR swab test must follow.
FREE LOCAL ANTI-GEN TEST:
Online registration is absolutely necessary for the free tests. The negative test report will be sent to you by e-mail and must be presented when collecting the race package including your passport:
Appointment: Sat, 26.06.21 between 08:00 - 12:00 Address: Pharmacy „Adler-Apotheke“ Stadtplatz 12, 4600 Wels, Austria Registration: Register here Athlete Guide / Page 20
PERSONS PRE-EVENT COVID-19 TEST BE- MEDICAL COVID-19 TEST DAILY HEALTH CONCERNED QUESTIONNAIRE FORE TRAVELLING CERTIFICATE AT EVENT SCREENING Athletes yes yes yes yes yes Coaches yes yes yes yes yes Team Medical yes yes yes yes yes NF personnel yes yes yes yes yes TD‘s yes yes yes yes yes ETO‘s yes yes yes yes yes NTO‘s yes yes yes yes yes IF staff yes yes yes yes yes LOC no no no yes no
ATHLETE‘S BRIEFING
Athletes briefing will be pre-recorded and available from 18:00 on Friday 25.06.2021 on the ETU - Organiser website under Documents and on the website of the LOC
RACE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION
Race package to be collected from 16:45 staggered by nations local time on Saturday, 26.06.2021 at Weliosplatz 1, 4600 Wels by the athlete. The classification will be availa- ble in the week before the race on the ETU - Organiser website under Documents and on the website of the LOC. The use of FFP2 mask and social distancing is mandatory. Athlete Guide / Page 21
COMPETITION ACTIVITIES
Athlete‘s introduction The mask should be worn until the last minute before athletes’ introduction. Please make sure that you will wear your mask after the warm-up.
Wheel stations: At the team wheel station, the volunteers and TOs present at that location must not have any contact with the team wheels. The team representatives are responsible for disinfecting the wheels prior to depositing them at the wheel station. An athlete in need of a spare wheel will be directed by the TO to the proper wheel which can be picked up by the athlete.
In both cases, the wheel that is left behind by the athlete will be disinfected by the TO before being deposited at the station.
Technical officials will wear masks/mouth-nose face covering and rubber/disposable gloves
Finish Area Timing chip removal must be done by the athlete, who must deposit the timing chip to a specific bin close to the exit of the post-finish area.
Medalist photo at the post-finish area is not allowed.
All recovery stations will be self-served.
Food provided will be individually wrapped.
Massage facilities will not be provided. Athlete Guide / Page 22
Athletes must avoid lying or sitting down on the blue carpet, without any medical need/ problems. A minimum number of volunteers will be available to support the athletes and make sure that the athletes are not congregating at the post finish area. These volun- teers will wear rubber/disposable gloves and masks/mouth-nose face covering.
Masks will be distributed to the athletes to wear at their earliest convenience.
Medal Ceremonies Medal ceremonies will be performed according to the COVID-19 guidelines for medal ceremonies that can be found on the World Triathlon COVID-19 Guidelines for Event Organizers.
Spectators’ access Due to COVID-19, spectators are not allowed at the following designated venues: Pre- start area, Start area, Transition area, Finish area and Media area. These areas will be closed off to the public space, where all will be subject to the public COVID-19 requirements.
Accreditation Per team are only one accreditation for coach and one for medical allowed.
Disinfection All facilities used by the athletes will be cleaned and disinfected by the LOC through the day.
COVID-19 medical protocols COVID-19 emergency contact details: Please contact the COVID-19 Comissioner of the LOC in case of COVID-19 symptoms: Werner Michalicka, +43 664 806 605 20
Protocols to be followed in case of a positive case: Please contact the COVID-19 Comissioner of the LOC above
Regional COVID-19 detail prevention concept The regional COVID-19 detail prevention concept from the LOC is available here and must be followed without exception in addition to the ETU measures mentioned above.