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ITU WORLD TRIATHLON HAMBURG 12 ./ 13 . JULY 201 4

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the ITU World Triathlon Hamburg 2014!

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of the Elite Athletes Guide is to ensure that all Elite Athletes and Team Leaders are well informed about all procedures concerning the ITU World Triathlon Series - Hamburg 2014.

1.1 KEY DATES

What/Where? Date? Time? Elite Athletes Briefing Thursday, 10 July 18:00 – 18:30 h Sprint Distance Race / Marriott Hotel Elite Athletes Dinner Thursday, 10 July 19:30 – 21:00 h Marriott Hotel Swim Familiarization Friday, 11 July 15:00 – 18:00 h Inner Alster Lake Saturday, 12 July 13:00 – 15:00 h Elite Women Sprint Race Saturday, 12 July 16:18 h Venue Elite Men Sprint Race Saturday, 12 July 18:18 h Venue Coaches Briefing Saturday, 12 July 20:00 – 21:00 h Mixed Team Relay Triathlon / Marriott Hotel Elite Mixed Team Relay Triathlon Sunday, 13 July 16:36 h Venue Closing Party (& watching FIFA world cup final) Sunday, 13 July from 20:00 h Café Prüsse / Outer Alster Lake

1.2 KEY CONTACTS

ITU Team Leader Gergely Markus [email protected]

ITU Technical Delegate Lorand Kalotai [email protected]

ITU Medical Delegate Dr. Carsten Damm [email protected]

Chief Race Official Wolfgang Krawczyk [email protected]

LOC Senior Event Director Christin Ellefsen Phone +49 40 88 18 00-17 [email protected] LOC Office Coordinator Maja Janzen Phone +49 176 62699 660 [email protected]

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1.3 CONTACT DETAILS

Lagardère Unlimited Events Germany GmbH - Mrs. Christin Ellefsen (Senior Event Director) Friesenweg 7, 22763 Hamburg, Germany Phone: +49 40 88 18 00-17, Fax: + 49 40 88 18 00-66 [email protected], www.hamburg-triathlon.org

1.4 TV LIVE COVERAGE

Elite Sprint Distance Race – Men Saturday, 12.07. 18:00 to 19:15 h ARD Sportschau live

Elite Mixed Team Relay - Triathlon World Championships Sunday, 13.07. 16:30 to 18:00 h ARD Sportschau live

2. VENUE

2.1 VENUE

The venue is located in the city centre of Hamburg at the “Rathausmarkt” (city hall market). The swimming will take place in the “Binnenalster” - the central lake.

2.2 ELITE ATHLETES LOUNGE

Facilities including athletes’ lounge and toilets are provided to the athletes at the finish area “Rathausmarkt”. Sealed bottles of water, fruit and energy bars will be offered to the athletes before and after the race in the athletes’ lounge.

2.3 DOPING CONTROL

Doping Control will be performed according to the ITU/WADA rules.

2.4 MEDICAL SERVICES

First Aid and Emergency Medical Services will be available at the venue on July 12 and July 13 before and during the competition hours and during the open water swim training to everyone requiring medical assistance.

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Medical and paramedical personnel from Red Cross will be available throughout competition times. Several ambulances will be available to provide emergency transfer to hospital. A Medical Tent will be provided on site at the finish area.

Possible medical services at the venue are free of charge. Any ambulance transport to or treatment in clinics and practices is to be paid by the participants. Athletes / teams should ensure that they have appropriate medical insurance.

2.5 BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE

Our Bike Partner “ CANYON ” will offer a comprehensive Bike Mechanic Support from July 10 until July 13 and is also available in case of emergency.

Tuesday 10:00 – 19:00 h -> CANYON expo booth on Gänsemarkt Friday 10:00 – 19:00 h -> CANYON expo booth on Gänsemarkt Saturday 08:00 – 12:15 h -> CANYON service booth at Alstertor (Check-in area age grouper) 14:15 – 17:45 h -> Elite athletes check-in at Rathausmarkt Sunday 06:30 – 11:45 h -> CANYON service booth at Alstertor (Check-in area age grouper) 14:30 – 16:00 h -> Elite athletes check-in at Rathausmarkt

In case of emergency the local bike shop “Radsport Zentrum Hamburg” will offer a comprehensive bike mechanic support from July 10 until July 13:

Shop: Radsport Zentrum Hamburg Kuhmühle 4 22087 Hamburg Monday-Friday 10:00 – 19:00 h Saturday 10:00 – 14:00 h

2.6 INFORMATION CENTER / LOC OFFICE

The LOC Information Office is located at the official hotel - Hamburg Marriott Hotel - and is open daily from Thursday, 10 July until Sunday, 13 July 2014.

Address: ABC-Strasse 52, 20354 Hamburg (600 m away from the venue / city centre) Room: “Elbchaussee/Esplanade” Phone: LOC Office: +49 40 35 05-1611 (only during office hours!) ITU Office: +49 40 35 05-1617 Contact: Maja Janzen +49 176 62699 660

Opening hours:

Thursday, 10 July 11:00 – 20:00 h

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Friday, 11 July 10:00 – 12:00 h and 18:00 – 19:00 h Saturday, 12 July 10:00 – 12:00 h Sunday, 13 July 10:00 – 11:00 h

2.7 SECURITY

A private security company will be responsible for the venue security and Community Police and Field of Play (FOP) Marshals will patrol around the Field of Play. Police and a certified Traffic Management Company will manage the Road Closures and the traffic around the course.

3. ACCOMMODATION

The official hotel of the ITU World Triathlon Hamburg 2014 is the Hamburg Marriott Hotel (600 m away from the venue / city centre). If you are interested in bookings you are welcome to book online via: http://cwp.marriott.com/hamdt/triathlon2014/

3.1 POST OFFICE

The nearest post office is located at Gerhofstrasse 40 (400 m away from the Official Hotel).

3.2 BANK

The nearest banks are located at ABC-Strasse 38 (Sparda Bank, 50 m away from the Official Hotel) and at Jungfernstieg 22 (Commerzbank, 350 m away from the Official Hotel).

4. TRANSPORTATION

The LOC will provide free transportation for all Elite Athletes and their Team Officials from airport – hotel - airport.

You find the online booking form on: http://hamburg.triathlon.org/elite_rennen/elite_services/shuttle_service

Please notice: Please provide us with detailed flight information via online registration not later than July 4, 2014.

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5. TRAINING

5.1 TRAINING SESSIONS IN THE SWIMMING POOL (ALSTERSCHWIMMHALLE)

Training in Alsterschwimmhalle (Ifflandstraße 21, 22087 Hamburg) Pre-competition swimming training will take place at the “Alsterschwimmhalle”, which is located 3.400 m from Hamburg Marriott Hotel (notice: there also is a small pool at the Marriott Hotel Hamburg).

Public Transportation to Alsterschwimmhalle Alsterschwimmhalle can be reached by public transportation with the subway lines U1 (Destination “Lübecker Straße”):

• Start at subway station Jungfernstieg: Using U1 from Jungfernstieg the destination Lübecker Straße can be reached in 8 minutes. OR • Start at subway station Gänsemarkt: Using U2 (Gänsemarkt destination Jungfernstieg), change subway at Jungfernstieg to U1 (destination Lübecker Straße) is reached in 10 minutes.

Free entrance for athletes / coaches only with accreditation card! If Athletes and Coaches like to use the swimming pool “Alsterschwimmhalle” earlier than Thursday evening, please ask for accreditation card before the official accreditation at the LOC office. Athletes can practise in the swimming pool at their own risk.

Please note: There are no pre-reservations at the “Alsterschwimmhalle” available. If you wish to book individual swimming training at your own costs, we may give you a special offer by a two weeks in advance deadline. Please contact: [email protected]

Training hours Alsterschwimmhalle / one reserved lane / 50 m pool: • Thursday, 10 July / Friday, 11 July 9:00 – 12:00 h and 14:00 – 18:00 h • Saturday, 12 July / Sunday, 13 July 9:00 – 12:00 h and 18:00 – 22:00 h

5.2 BIKE TRAINING

A 45 km training route will be signposted by July, 9. Starting point is at the Official Hotel and/or Swimming Pool Alsterschwimmhalle . You will find a map in the LOC Office.

The route is not closed to traffic. You are cycling at your own risk.

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5.3 RUN TRAINING

You will find a 7,4 km on circuit route along the Outer Alster 500 m from the Official Hotel. -> The route is not closed to traffic.

5.4 COURSE FAMILIARISATION FOR SPRINT AND TEAM RELAY

SWIM You will be able to have a swimming course familiarization in the Lake Alster on Friday, July 11 from 15:00 to 18:00 h and on Saturday, July 12 from 13:00 – 15:00 h. The location is at “Lombardsbrücke” / corner “Ballindamm”. During the swimming course familiarization there will be lifeguards and medical service available. Changing tents and cold water-shower are provided. You are swimming at your own risk.

Please note: It is forbidden to swim outside the test swimming zone or at the start area or in other areas in the Lake Alster at any time – because of safety reasons and shipping traffic!

BIKE/ RUN Please note, that the official race courses are not open for training or familiarization before the races. The race courses are in general NOT suitable for training.

6. COMPETITION INFORMATION

6.1 Competition Schedule

Thursday, 10 July 09:00 – 12:00 Swimming Pool / Training in the Swimming Pool 14:00 – 18:00 Alsterschwimmhalle CANYON expo booth Bike Mechanic Service 10:00 – 19:00 Gänsemarkt Official Hotel / Marriott LOC Information Office 11:00 – 20:00 Hamburg Official Hotel / Marriott Hand-Out LOC Information 11:00 – 19:00 Hamburg Race Briefing Elite Athletes - Sprint Official Hotel / Marriott 18:00 – 18:30 Race Hamburg Official Accreditation Athletes & Official Hotel / Marriott after race briefing Coaches Hamburg Official Hotel / Marriott Athletes Dinner 19:30 – 21:00 Hamburg

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Friday, 11 July 09:00 – 12:00 Swimming Pool / Training in the Swimming Pool 14:00 – 18:00 Alsterschwimmhalle CANYON expo booth Bike Mechanic Service 10:00 – 19:00 Gänsemarkt 10:00 – 12:00 Official Hotel / Marriott LOC Information Office 18:00 – 19:00 Hamburg Lake Alster Test Swimming Lake Alster 15:00 – 18:00 /Lombardsbrücke

Saturday, 12 July 09:00 – 12:00 Swimming Pool / Training in the Swimming Pool 18:00 – 22:00 Alsterschwimmhalle Age group starts inividuals sprint from 09:00 Start Area / Lake Alster Age group starts relays sprint from 12:20 Official Hotel / Marriott LOC Information Office 10:00 – 11:00 Hamburg CANYON service booth / Bike Mechanic Service 08:00 – 12:15 Alstertor Lake Alster / Test Swimming Lake Alster 13:00 – 15:00 Lombardsbrücke Elite athletes check-in / Bike Mechanic Service 14:15 – 17:45 Rathausmarkt Athletes’ Lounge / City Athletes’ Lounge Check-In WOMEN 14:20 – 15:50 Hall Square Transition Area / City Hall Transition Area Open WOMEN 15:20 – 16:05 Square Swim Warm-Up WOMEN 15:40 – 16:10 Start Area / Lake Alster Pre-Start Line-Up & Athletes 16:10 Start Area / Lake Alster Presentation WOMEN Race Start Elite WOMEN 16:18 Start Area / Lake Alster Finish Area / City Hall Medal ceremony WOMEN following race Square Athletes’ Lounge / City Athletes’ Lounge Check-In MEN 16:10 – 17:40 Hall Square Transition Area / City Hall Transition Area Open MEN 17:00 – 17:45 Square Swim Warm-Up MEN 17:40 – 18:10 Start Area / Lake Alster Pre-Start Line-Up & Athletes 18:10 Start Area / Lake Alster Presentation MEN Race Start Elite MEN 18:18 Start Area / Lake Alster Finish Area / City Hall Medal ceremony MEN Following Race Square

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Press Conference / Medalists MEN and Following Media Center / WOMEN Ceremony Handelskammer Race Briefing Elite Athletes - Mixed Official Hotel / Marriott 20:00 Team Realy (Coaches only) Hamburg

Sunday, 13 July starts age group individuals Olympic from 07:30 Start Area / Lake Alster starts age group relays Olympic from 11:20 09:00 – 12:00 Swimming Pool / Training in the Swimming Pool 18:00 – 22:00 Alsterschwimmhalle CANYON service booth / Bike Mechanic Service 06:30 – 11:45 Alstertor Official Hotel / Marriott LOC Information Office 10:00 – 11:00 Hamburg Elite athletes check-in / Bike Mechanic Service 14:30 – 16:00 Rathausmarkt Transition Area / City Hall Athletes’ Lounge Check-In Mixed Teams 14:30 – 16:00 Square Transition Area / City Hall Transition Area Open Mixed Teams 15:00 – 16:00 Square Swim Warm-Up 15:30 – 16:20 Start Area / Kleine Alster Finish chute / City Hall Walk-in of nations 16:15 Square Pre-Start Line-Up & Athletes 16:25 Start Area / Kleine Alster Presentation Mixed Teams Race Start Mixed Team Relay World 16:36 Start Area / Kleine Alster Championships Finish Area / City Hall Medal ceremony Mixed Teams Following race Square Press conference / Medalists Mixed Following Media Center / Teams Ceremony Handelskammer Café Prüsse / Outer Alster Closing party 20:00 - open Lake

6.2 COMPETITION RULES

The ITU World Triathlon Series - Hamburg 2014 will follow the latest published Competitions Rules of the International Triathlon Union. http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/rules 6.3 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOP

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6.3.1 COURSE SPRINT DISTANCE RACES ON SATURDAY

START The start area is at “Jungfernstieg”. Athletes will start from the quay along Jungfernstieg and stand in a starting position approximately 75cm wide. The Race Referee with the assistance of ITU Technical Officials, who are assigned to the start, will start each race.

SWIM COURSE There is one lap to swim. The first turn is in about 270m distance. There is a rather dark tunnel about 40m long and 6 m wide, which has to be swum through once.

The athletes are required to leave their last minute gear at the swim start inside a dedicated box and the LOC will carry those bags back to Athletes’ Lounge. The average water temperature in the “Alster” at the mid of July is 18.8°C and may vary between 15°C and 22°C. You will find actual information about the water quality and temperature on the homepage: www.hamburg-triathlon.org

BIKE COURSE Generally flat profile with no noteworthy climbs. There are six laps of 3.33 km to ride in total 20km. The route is technically demanding, due to many changes of direction and tight turns. Very good tarmac surface. First runner - last biker scenario might accure, therefore athletes might be taken out by ITU Technical Officials according to ITU Rules.

WHEEL STATIONS One wheel station will be located on the bike course – shortly after the exit transition area on “Mönckebergstrasse”. The second wheel station will be located at the bus stop “Gänsemarkt”. Team wheels need to be checked during the bike check in before.

• Wheel station “Mönckebergstrasse”: Please bring your own/team wheels! • Wheel station “Gänsemarkt ”: Wheels will be provided by LOC

RUN COURSE Generally flat course. There are two laps of 2.5km to run in total 4970m. Two 180° turns per lap. Very good tarmac surface.

AID STATIONS The aid stations are located on the run course at km 0.2 and km 1.25. Sealed 0.5 litre bottles of water will be handed out.

LITTERING ZONE

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Please note that we have placed a refuse container directly after the aid stations where you have to dispose of your used bottles and waste!

PENALTY BOX Penalty Box is located left-hand side around 50m before Transitions Area.

6.3.2. COURSE MIXED TEAM RELAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ON SUNDAY

START The start area is at “Kleine Alster”. Athletes will start from a ponton at “Kleine Alster” and stand in a starting position approximately 75cm wide. The Race Referee with the assistance of ITU Technical Officials, who are assigned to the start, will start the race.

SWIM COURSE There is one lap to swim. The first turn is in about 145 m distance. There is a rather dark tunnel about 40m long and 6 m wide, which has to be swum through once. Swim exit is at “Kleine Alster” too.

BIKE COURSE Generally flat profile with no noteworthy climbs. There are two laps of 3.3km to ride; in total 6600m. The route is technically demanding, due to many changes of direction and tight turns. Very good tarmac surface.

WHEEL STATIONS One wheel station will be located on the bike course – shortly after the exit transition area on “Mönckebergstrasse”. The second wheel station will be located at the bus stop “Gänsemarkt” – half way of the bike course. Team wheels need to be checked during the bike check in before.

• Wheel station “Mönckebergstrasse”: Please bring your own/team wheels! • Wheel station “Gänsemarkt”: Wheels will be provided by LOC

RUN COURSE

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Generally flat course. There are two laps to run; 1st lap - 848 m & 2nd lap - 766m. One 180° turns per lap. Very good tarmac surface. Any athlete lapped will be removed along with the rest of the team.

AID STATIONS The aid stations are located on the run course at km 0.2 and km 1.25. Sealed 0.5 litre bottles of water will be handed out.

LIITTERING ZONE Please note that we have placed a refuse container directly after the aid stations where you have to dispose of your used bottles and waste!

PENALTY BOX Penalty Box is located left-hand side around 50m before Transitions Area.

RELAY ZONE NEW: The relay zone is located at the finish chute. Please see “relay zone” map at page 15.

6.4 WEATHER CONDITIONS

Thanks to maritime influence, the climate in Hamburg is moister and milder than Germany´s inland regions. Average daily high temperature in July is around 21°C, the low around 12°C.

6.5 RESULTS

Results will be uploaded live at the ITU’s official website: www.triathlon.org All the results information will be distributed to the team leaders at the LOC Information Office.

6.6 PROTEST & APPEALS

Standard procedures will be followed according to the ITU Competition Rules.

7. ACCREDITATION

LOC will provide all Athletes, Coaches, Team Medical, Technical Officials, Journalists, etc. with an official accreditation card according to the ITU Event Operational and Technical Requirements.

Accreditation cards for Athletes, Coaches and Team Medical doctors will be handed out during the official registration on July 10 after the Race Briefing at the Hamburg Marriott Hotel .

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If Athletes and Coaches like to use the swimming pool “Alsterschwimmhalle” earlier this day, please ask for accreditation card before the official accreditation at the LOC office.

Only accredited persons will be allowed to access certain venue areas. Accreditation cards are number- coded and provide access to specific areas of the competition areas. All accredited persons are requested to carry their accreditation cards with them at all times and to show them upon request.

7.1 TRAINING FACILITIES ACCESS

In order to enter the swimming pool “Alsterschwimmhalle” athletes and coaches should carry and show their accreditation cards.

7.2 ACCREDITATION CARD REQUEST

National Federation representatives and observers apply for accreditation by sending their request to ITU.

8. VISA PROCEDURE

Please mail all the required information (Visa Support Letter Information), if required for your entrance to the country of Germany, to the ITU: [email protected]

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9. COURSE MAP

SATURDAY: SPRINT DISTANCE RACES (WOMEN AND MEN)

SUNDAY: MIXED TEAM RELAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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SUNDAY: FLOWS AT RELAY ZONE

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