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V A L S E S I A, Italy 2011 ITU Winter Tria t h lon European Cup Event and contact Information Name of Event: 2011 Valsesia ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup ITA Winter Triathlon Team Relay National Championships Race Date: 22-23th January 2011 Event Organizer: Marco Zaffaroni Mobile Phone: +39.335.354958 Fax: +39. 02.96457364 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.friesianteam.com National Federation: Italian Triathlon Federation Contact: Gabriella Lorenzi International Technical Area – Athletes/Nfs Team Support E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fitri.it Phone: +39.6.36856734 Fax: +39.6.36856744 National Technical Delegate: Maurizio Zurma – for the Italian National Championship Event regulations: ITU Triathlon Competition Rules apply Official Results: published after the race on the official web-sites: www.triathlon.org - www.fitri.it –www.friesianteam.com Race Location: Scopello/Valsesia: Italy Valsesia is a group of valleys in north-east of “Regione Piemonte” in the Province of Vercelli. The major cities are Varallo Sesia, Borgosesia, Serravalle Sesia; important touristic villages include Alagna Valsesia, Rima, Carcoforo and Scopello where will be held the Winter Triathlon European Cup. - 1 - Local Map - 2 - Scopello: Race Location Il “Comune of Scopello” is located in the Valsesia Region of the Italian Pennine Alps, in the Piedmontese Province of Vercelli. The municipality covers an area of 18.62 km² and ranges in elevation from 640 to 1,930 metres above sea level. Its main centre of population, and the capoluogo of the com- mune, is the small town of Scopello which stands on the river Sesia at an elevation of 659 m. Other centres include Casa Pareti, Chioso, Frasso, Villabella, and Alpe di Mera. Due to the ski resorts of Mera and the relating developments of hotels and second houses, this is the most important touristy centre of the middle valley. The Alpe di Mera ( 1500 meters), which during win- ter can be reached through a chair lift, offers several ski tows and slopes, both for beginners and for ex- perienced skiers. In summer it is possible to reach the Trogo by car and from here carry on by feet or with a mountain bike along the several foot paths available. It is possible to arrive as far as Monte O- metto, Alpe Meggiana di Piode, Ramello, Frasso, Scopa, Piode and along the right bank of the river, Micciolo. The cross country sky track, in the hamlet of Chioso, guarantees snow until late in the years since it is equipped with a artificial snow and night light systems. The sixteenth hundred parish church is dedicated to the Assumption and in its interior there are precious works: titianesque paintings; woo- den carved pulpit, choir and confessional, statues and marbles. HOW TO REACH SCOPELLO: Airports Milano – Malpensa 86km far away from Scopello Milano – Linate 119km “ “ “ Torino – Caselle 152km “ “ “ Genova - C. Colombo 219km “ “ “ TRAIN The Valsesia is connected from the railway line Novara-Varallo. To Novara coincidences for Milan, Turin, Mortara, Pavia, Alexandria, Genoa. To Romagnano (on the line Varallo-Novara) coincidences for Arona - Sempione, Connecting rod, San- thià-Turin. Schedule Railroads of the State: www.trenitalia.com CAR from Milan: highway A4 Novara Ovest or A26 Biandrate, direction Gravellona Toce, EXIT Romagnano- Ghemme, to continue along the provincial road 299 for Alagna. from Torino: highway A4 exit Greggio or A26 Biandrate, direction Gravellona Toce, EXIT Romagnano- Ghemme, to continue along the provincial road 299 for Alagna. from Genova: highway A26 Genova Voltri Sempione, exit Romagnano – Ghemme, to continuealong the provincial road 299 for Alagna - 3 - Event Schedule provisional: updated 15th december 2010 SATURDAY 22th January 09h30 – 13h00 Race Office: Athletes Registrations 14h00 - 19h00 13h00 Race Start: Run/Ski/Run 13h30 Pasta Party 14h00 Award Ceremony 18h00 Technical Briefing: ITA Winter Triathlon Team Relay National Championships ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup SUNDAY 23th January 09h00 – 10h00 Race Office: Athletes Registrations 10h30 MEN RACE START: ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup ITA Winter Triathlon Team Relay National Champs 10h40 WOMEN RACE START: ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup ITA Winter Triathlon Team Relay National Champs 10h50 Race Start: team relay open race 12h30 Pasta Party and Award Ceremony - 4 - Event Details SATURDAY 22th January 13h00 Race Start: Run/Ski/Run – Open race Open Race Run Ski Run Distances 3km 5km 1,5km SUNDAY 23th January 10h30 MEN RACE START: ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup ITA Winter Triathlon Team Relay National Champs 10h40 WOMEN RACE START: ITU Winter Triathlon European Cup ITA Winter Triathlon Team Relay National Champs Winter Triathlon Run Mountain Bike Cross Country Ski Distances 6km 12km 10km RUN Course: 2 laps – 3km each lap – the ring run course is developed on as- phalt with only 300mt on snow. Uphill (start)- Downhill (return) MTB Course 4 laps – 3km each lap – MTB course slightly undulated, it is devel- oped partly on dirty roads (strade interpoderali) and partly on cross country ski track Ski Course: 4 laps – 2,5km each lap – technical track, slightly undulated SUNDAY 23th January 10h50 Race Start: Team Relay Open Race Open Race Run Mountain Bike Cross Country Ski Team Relay 6km 12km 10km Team competiton based on the individual results: The total team time is the addition of the 3 best times of the athletes from the same nation and gender. In case of a tie, the time of the third team member will determine the team result - 5 - Race Venue RUN Course - 1 - MOUNTAIN BIKE Course - 2 - CROSS COUNTRY SKI Course - 3 - Competition Conduct ITU Competition Rules: Art.17 “WINTER TRIATHLON”: 17.1. Definition: a.) Winter Triathlon consists of running, mountain biking and cross country skiing. All segments of the race will be on snow depending on the natural conditions. 17.2. Official Training and Familiarisation: a.) Official training and familiarisation sessions will be conducted by the Technical Delegate and the LOC. Athletes and coaches may attend these official training and familiarisation sessions. b.) Conduct on race days: Athletes are not allowed to warm up or do any familiarization on the course while a race is in progress. 17.3. Running Conduct: a.) Running shoes are mandatory on the running segment. This rule is not applicable to age groupers; b.) Running shoes with spikes are allowed. 17.4. Mountain Biking Conduct: a.) The minimal tyre dimension is 26x1.5 inches (599-40), which means that the smallest part of the tyre should not be less than 40mm; b.) Cleated and/or slick tyres are allowed; c.) The bike segment of the Winter Triathlon Competitions is laid out as a cross-country course over snow, and may follow normal roads or paths; d.) Athletes are allowed to push or carry the bike over the course; e.) Drafting is allowed; for safety reasons it may be forbidden to pass other athletes before entering the Transition Area. Lapped athletes will be not removed from the race; f.) Athletes must bring their own tools and parts, and must carry out their own repairs; g.) Bike shoes are mandatory in the bike segment. This rule is not applicable to age group athletes; 17.6. Skiing Conduct: a.) Testing of equipment (skis) is allowed prior to the race on specially marked tracks, or on the race- course, if announced by the Technical Officials; b.) During the race, athletes cannot be accompanied by team members, team managers or other pacemak- ers on the course; c.) Athletes are allowed to change one ski and both poles; d.) Athletes may ski using their preferred technique; e.) Certain zones may have restrictions to classic style or double poling; f.) Wearing the bike helmet during the ski segment is not allowed. Due to the effect of cold temperatures on mobility, wearing a helmet could be authorised by the TD; g.) Once a request to pass is made by a athlete, the athlete being passed must move to the side as soon as possible; h.) In the finish chute (30-50m), skiing freestyle may be forbidden. Double poling may be required. Pre- pared tracks must then be used; i.) Athletes cannot remove their skis until at least 10 metres past the finish line. The last ski check will take place after this line; j.) Ski shoes are mandatory in the cross country ski segment. This rule is not applicable to age group athletes. 17.7. Transition Area Conduct: a.) Skiing inside the transition area is forbidden; b.) In the Transition Area, Technical Officials may assist athletes by receiving and placing their bikes and handing out their equipment. This service must be the same for all athletes. 17.8. Finish Definition: a.) A athlete will be judged as "finished," the moment the tip of the front ski boot crosses the finish line. - 4 - Registrations REGISTRATION-PAYMENT DEADLINE: 16th January 2011 REGISTRATION FEES: €uro ITU WT European Cup : 30,00€uro ITA WT Team Relay National Championships: 30,00€uro Run/Ski/Run Open Race: 15,00€uro Team Relay Open Race: 75,00€uro per Team PAYMENT conditions: Online by Credit Card Please send your online registration/payment through the LOC website www.friesianteam.com Bank transfer which copy has to be sent – with your request of registration to the LOC – by fax number or e-mailed to [email protected] Holder of the account: GLOBAL SPORT LOGISTIC SAS Corso della Vittoria 1034, 21042 Caronno Pertusella (VA) Bank name: Banca Popolare Di Bergamo - Credito Varesino Ag. Caronno Pertusella (Va) Iban Code: IT 84 N 05428 50090 0000 0001 2071 Swift code: BEPOIT21 (Via BLOPIT22) ONLY FOR THE ITU WINTER TRIATHLON EUROPEAN CUP REGISTRATION: The entries have to be submitted to the ITU on line entries system. Only the National Federations can enter the athletes, therefore the athletes have to enter the races via their National Federation.