XXIX ITU Congress Congress: 11 December, 2016 Pre-Congress: 9, 10 December, 2016 Madrid, Spain President Marisol Casado IOC Member Av. de Rhodanie 54, Lausanne, 1007,

Madrid, November 11, 2016

Dear ITU Members and Colleagues, Our Election Congress will be held in a few short weeks in Madrid. This has been a very important year for all of us, with the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. I will be extremely pleased to welcome you all to my historical hometown, the city of Madrid. This Congress will close this four years term, which has gone very quickly for all of us. During this time we have seen the sport of Triathlon grow a lot, which has only been possible thanks to the work that all of you are doing within your own territories. We had a very busy year with increased activities, as well as, some challenges we had to face. It was a year in which ITU successfully managed the Olympic Triathlon events in a complicated environment, as well as our debut in the Paralympic Games. I must acknowledge the work of our technical officials and staff in the preparation for and delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Triathlons. The Triathlon and Paratriathlon events were some of the most successful events of the entire Games. We also must sincerely thank our athletes for their outstanding performances that brought a new era to our sport.

Since the last Congress in Chicago, September 2015, many important events have taken place for the benefit of our sport. Please let me mention some of them:

 Anti-Doping / McLaren report. Our capabilities to manage the issues raised in the McLaren report and the challenges we faced to organize the best possible event for our athletes, the triathlon community and for the Olympic Family, showed the strength of ITU and showcased that we have the global interest of the sport at the center of our activities. The IOC Session in Rio had to deal with very difficult issues for the world of sport, with a substantial amount of external pressure. We learned again that we all have to work together for the best interest of the sport in general.

 Paralympics. This year we celebrated the debut of Paratriathlon in the Paralympic Games. The events in Rio de Janeiro were a big success, thanks to the outstanding performance of our Paratriathletes. The success of our debut enables us to work, and if needed, to argue with the International Paralympic Committee to increase the medal events at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

 Development. The development of the sport in all 5 continents is something that can make all of us proud. We had 42 flags present at the Rio Olympic Games, the highest number ever. Our member National Federations has grown to 164, plus 5 awaiting Congress’ approval. This is an all-time high. In the past we were only able to dream about this number. Triathlon has become a real global sport as ITU´s investment in development programmes within the Continental Confederations continues to be a reason behind this growth.

. . / 2  Dr. Sarah Springman and Bill Walker. Two of our dear fellow Vice-Presidents, Dr. Sarah Springman and Bill Walker, are retiring from their positions after many years of contributions to ITU. I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank both of them for the important role they have played in the development of Triathlon, and ITU itself, for so many years. For sure, without them we wouldn´t have been able to reach the level that ITU enjoys today.

 Global Partnership. One of the most important challenges we faced this year was WTC (IRONMAN)’s acquisition of Lagardere Unlimited (former Upsolut) and IEC. Ironman organizes 5 of the World Triathlon Series (WTS) events and they have acquired the international TV rights for the WTS until 2020. This is a new situation for ITU and has opened new opportunities for a better and clearer relationships with private organisers. We have developed an “ITU sanctioning event policy”, which we are keen to launch in the near future.

 Governance. ITU made important steps forward on good governance policies by publishing all annual audited financial statements, creating new internal procedures, embracing a Code of Ethics and proposing changes to the ITU Constitution and increasing transparency in all ITU decision making process.

 Multisport World Festival. The addition of the newly developed ITU Multisport World Championships Festival is a very positive development and is being endorsed by all stakeholders. The first edition will take place in the city of Penticton, Canada, in August 2017.

 1st Event Organisers Conference. We are very pleased to announce the first-ever Event Organisers Conference, which will take place in Budapest, in February next year, while the 4th edition of the Science and Triathlon Conference will also be hosted later in the year in Edmonton, where we can discuss the future for our sport. Over the next four years’ we will face important challenges as there is much to do to secure the Mixed Team Relay on the programme of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. We also have to work together to integrate our global private organisers under the ITU umbrella and achieve our goals for the benefit of all National Federations, the members of ITU. In this regard, the “Pre-Congress Sessions” organized in Madrid, will directly address our common goals and help define the best strategic directions for ITU for the next period 2017-2021. As you know, I am running for re-election as the President of ITU for another 4-year term and I am seeking to have your confidence to lead our International Federation, which for me is the best in the world. With your help and contribution, we will be able to make our sport bigger and better. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the ITU staff, in case you need any information or assistance from us. I wish you a safe trip and I am looking forward to seeing all of you soon and to having a fruitful Congress in Madrid, where we will have important discussions. Best regards,

Marisol Casado, ITU President, IOC Member

XXIX ITU CONGRESS 09-11 December, 2016 Madrid, Spain PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Roll-call of NFs (1)

2. Admission of new member NFs(1)

3. Appointment of three (3) scrutineers (1)

4. Appointment of three (3) tellers(1)

5. Minutes of the last Congress(1)

6. Report of the Audit Committee(1)

7. Adoption of the Vice President’s Financial Report, the Annual Budget and the audited Financial Statements(1)

8. President’s Report

9. Report on World Championships and World Cups

10. Resolutions from the Executive Board

11. Reports from Committees and Commissions

12. Resolutions from member NFs

13. Elections

14. Appeals

15. Election of Honorary Member(s)

16. Old Business

17. New Business

18. Adjournment

Note(1) These agenda items will apply to either or both of the ITU Congress and the Annual General Assembly of the ITU Canadian Entity or only the Canadian Entity.

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ITU EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 25 - 27 April, 2015 Cape Town, South Africa

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ITU CONGRESS AGENDA Programme: 7 al 12 de DECEMBER 2016 Madrid

WEDNESDAY, 7 DECEMBER, 2016

All day Executive Board Members arrival

THRUSDAY, 8 DECEMBER, 2016

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All Day NF Delegates arrival

FRIDAY, 9 DECEMBER, 2016

09:00 – 15:00 ITU Congress Registration Hotel Meliá Castilla Hotel Meliá Castilla 07:00 – 08:00 ETU Develoment Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 09:00 Continental Confederation President’s breakfast

08:00 – 12:00 Technical Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Credentials Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Coaches Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Multisport Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Audit Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 10:00 – 12:00 Franophonie Triathlon EB Hotel Meliá Castilla 10:30 – 12:00 ITU Development Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 Commonwealth Triathlon Association Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 Iberoamerican Triathlon Assciation Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 Francophonie Triathlon Association Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 South Asia Triathlon Association Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 International Licence working group Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 14:00 – 15:00 ETU Development Meeting

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15:00 – 18:30 Pre-Congress Hotel Melía Castilla Hotel Meliá Castilla 18:30 – 19:00 Welcome Reception hosted by Japan Embassy

SATURDAY, 10 DECEMBER, 2016

Hotel Meliá Castilla 07:00 – 08:00 ETU Development Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Women’s Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Medical and Anti-Doping Committee Meeting

Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Constitution Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Paratriathlon Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:00 – 12:00 Athletes Committee Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:30 – 11:30 ASTC EB Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 08:30 – 10:30 Caribbean NFs Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 Confederación Americana de Triatlón Congress Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 Africa Triathlon Union Congress Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 European Triathlon Union Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 Asia Triathlon Confederation Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 12:00 – 14:00 Oceania Triathlon Union Congress Hotel Meliá Castilla 14:00 – 15:00 ETU Development Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla 15:00 – 18:30 Pre-Congress Hotel Meliá Castilla 20:00 Hall of Fame – Gala Dinner

SUNDAY, 11 DECEMBER, 2016

07:00 – 08:00 ETU Development Meeting Hotel Meliá Castilla

09:00 – 13:00 ITU Congress Hotel Meliá Castilla

13:00 Lunch Hotel Meliá Castilla

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XXVIII ITU CONGRESS Wednesday, 16 September, 2015 Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 ITU President Marisol Casado (IOC) welcomed and thanked all the National Federations for travelling so long to attend Congress and the Grand Final event. She called the XXVIII ITU Congress to order at 11:10am. The following ITU Board Members were also present: ITU President: Board Members: Athlete’s Representative: Marisol Casado (IOC), ESP Debbie Alexander, RSA Jessica Harrison, FRA ITU Secretary General: Shin Otsuka, JPN Continental Confederation Loreen Barnett, CAN Ahmed Nasser, EGY Representatives: ITU Vice President: Barry Siff, USA (See below 3. Roll Call of Bill Walker, AUS Members)

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: 2.1 ITU Secretary General, Loreen Barnett asked members to note the numbers beside some of the agenda items explaining that although ITU’s headquarters is in Switzerland, we still have the Canadian entity so we need to meet the requirement of holding an annual Congress for members for both entities. MOTION: Moved Canada, seconded , that the agenda be approved as circulated. 2.2 Chicago’s Deputy Mayor, Steve Koch said that it was a huge honour to welcome the ITU Delegates to Chicago on behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who is himself an active triathlete. Deputy Mayor Koch also said the Grand Final would be an extraordinary event on the shore of a great lake which is 3,000 square miles in size. The Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan provides 18 miles of public parkland which has never been industrialised. 2.3 USA Triathlon President, Barry Siff thanked everyone and welcomed them after expressing how thrilled he was to be able to host the pinnacle event of triathlon in partnership with ITU.

3. ROLL-CALL OF NFs:(1) 3.1 Sheila O’Kelly, Chair of the Credentials Committee, confirmed the following Continental Confederation members, National Federation members and Athletes’ Committee members present. Continental Confederation Members: (2 votes each) Africa: Ahmed Nasser Asia: Justin Park Oceania: Terry Sheldrake Europe: Renato Bertrandi

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Athletes’ Representative Member: (1 vote): Jessica Harrison, FRA

National Federation Members: (1 vote each) Reinhold Haußlein Argentina Korea Juan Manual Geny Wang Jianguo Ki, Wookyong Carlos Osvaldo Huai Ningning Lim, Seungjun Ghana Gonzalez Tarek Mouganie Lithuania Chinese Taipei Armenia Dainius Kopustas Liou Yuh-Feng Gibraltar Hrachya Avetisyan Saulius Skaburskis Mao Nian Zu Chris Walker Armine Antonyan Edgar Harper Luxembourg Colombia Aruba Eugene Kraus Javier Gutierrez Great Britain Nicolaas E. Robert Jimenez Ian Howard Macau Glenda I. Croes- Jack Buckner Peng Iu, Mac Tromp Costa Rica Helen Wyeth Kenta, Ando Maria Cristina Australia Jane Moncrieff Gonzalez David Ferrier Greece Peter Lau Kong David Tabernacle Croatia George Yerolimpos Yew Michelle Cooper Zeljko Bijuk Emmanouela Maria Bowden Jane Roads Pontida Denmark Mexico Austria Mads Freund Grenada Gerardo Gutierrez Herwig Grabner Morten Fenger Dr. Jane Noel Zetina Robert Michlmayr Dominican Guatemala Eligio Cervantes Bahrain Republic Gerson Herrarte Nelly Becerra Dr. Saqer Al Khalifa Luis Antonio Lopez Honduras Mongolia Suarez Bangladesh Leslie Poujol Davaasambuu Mahmudul Karim Robert Nunez Brown Jargalsaikhan Byambaa Barbados Ecuador Tsagaanbaatar Derek Wilson Julio Ramirez Mora Ian Brownlee Darren Treasure Fenella NG Morocco CHAU Chiu Nam BENNANI Rachid Belarus General Mohamed Maryia Abdewannis Hungary Nepal Charkouskaya- Dr. Ashraf Samir Tibor Lehmann Nilendra Raj Tarasevich Elmidani Shrestha Lamia Nabil Ireland Lochlann Walsh New Zealand Dr. Abeer Bedair Johan Druwe Darren Coombes Garry Boon Werner Taveirne El Salvador Aoife Nash Adonay Osmin Bermuda Italy Kari Uglem Mancia Aguirre Aaron Smith Luigi Bianchi Panama Julia Hawley Aldo Lucarini Estonia Eladio Quintero Margus Lepik Japan Pablo Quintero Jose Renato Lima Hideki Yamane Ivette Bourette Roberto Menescal Tomoko Wada Elsie Licona Toni Niiranen Noriko Yamakura Canada Paraguay France Kiryo Suzuki Luc Landriault Edgar Leon Denis Jaeger Sheila O'Kelly Kazakhstan Dominique Frizza Peru Yuriy Solovyev Cayman Islands Antonio Alarco Danil Solovyev Justine Plenkiewicz Matthias Zöll Tatyana Solovyeva

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Philippines Senegal Sweden Ukraine Anthony Lozada Boubacar GAYE Ola Silvdahl Eduard Panarin Soledad Macalalad Beth Friberg Serbia United States Portugal Zoran Zivlak Switzerland Rob Urbach Fernando Christoph Susan Haag Slovakia Henriques Feijao Hubacher Gale Bernhardt Jozef Jurasek Bruno Salvador Steffen Grosse Uruguay Singapore Puerto Rico Tahiti Liber Garcia Daniel Sng Peng Freddie Sanchez Bernard COSTA Yeow Venezuela Romania The Netherlands Pablo Rafael South Africa Klosz Peter Martin Breedijk Machillanda Pinto Neil McPherson Marius Gligor Sharon Oakley Trinidad/Tobago Virgin Islands Dusa Adina Andreas Stuven Scott Fricks Spain Saint Kitts Jose Hidalgo Turkey Zimbabwe Winston Crooke Jorge Garcia Hamdi Gunes Ian Duncan Zafer Peker

Committee Members: (no vote)

Constitution Committee: Multisport Committee: Technical Committee: Bernard Saint Jean, FRA, Chair Chris Kitchen, IRE Jaime Cadaval, MEX, Chair Patrice Brunet, CAN Paralympic Committee: Observers and LOC: Coaches Committee: Grant Darby, CAN Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Philippe Fattori, FRA, Chair Richard Women’s Committee: S3 Winter Triathlon: Francois Medical Committee: Tomoko Wada, JPN Calletta, CAN Dr. Sergio Migliorini, ITA, Chair

MOTION: Moved New Zealand, seconded Malaysia that the report of the Credentials Committee be accepted. CARRIED: Unanimously

4. ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBER NFS(1); 4.1 Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, presented Armenia and Senegal as two (2) new National Federations to be approved for full membership by congress. She also reported that both proposed member federations were approved by the Credential Committee and the ITU Executive Board. MOTION: Moved Egypt, seconded Tahiti that Armenia and Senegal be admitted as full member National Federations of ITU. CARRIED: Unanimously 4.2 Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, presented 14 African National Federation that are close to affiliation and on behalf of the ITU Executive Board proposed that Congress temporarily approved their admission pending payment of affiliation fees and receipt of any outstanding

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documents before the next Executive Board meeting 28 November, 2015. If the federations fail to complete the requirements by this date, their temporary membership will be removed. MOTION: Moved Egypt, seconded Ghana that the ITU Executive Board meeting on 28 November, 2015 approve the African National Federations listed above pending receipt of outstanding documents and affiliation fee payments. DISCUSSION: ITU President, Marisol Casado (IOC) commented on the speed of growth of triathlon and how it is a new situation for ITU. She noted that by admitting the developing federations, we can support them to grow as well by assisting with their projects. Ms. Casado made note that she will work closely with all these countries to really organize the development system so everyone feels comfortable and that they belong to a good organization. She thanked everyone for their support and for helping the new members in the Triathlon family. CARRIED: Unanimously

5. Appointment of three (3) scrutineers(1): 5.1 Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, said that as per the ITU Constitution, the following were appointed as scrutineers: Tatyana Soleveya, KAZ, Sharon Oakley, RSA, Winston Cook, SKN.

6. Appointment of three (3) tellers(1): 6.1 Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, said that as per the ITU Constitution, the following were appointed as tellers: Christina Gonzalez, CRC, Gerardo Zetina, MEX, Denis Jaeger, FRA.

7. Minutes of the last Congress(1): MOTION: Moved Ireland, seconded Canada that the minutes of the 2014 Congress be approved. DISCUSSION: Johan Druwé, BEL pointed and error that needs to be corrected before the final version is published. CARRIED: Unanimously, pending amendment.

8. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS: 8.1 Audit Committee Report:(1) Denis Jaeger, chair of the Audit Committee summarised the written report from the Audit Committee: a) The committee reviewed and agreed that the audited Financial Statements, as prepared by PWC, are a fair representation of the situation of ITU. b) The committee has no objections to the 2016 budget as presented for Congress approval. c) 2 audit companies had been asked to submit audit proposal from 2015 and the committee is satisfied with PWC and propose to continue with them for the 2016 and 2017 audit. d) The committee has 2 recommendation:

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 Change the role of the Audit Committee within the ITU Constitution. This will have to be discussed with the Constitution Committee.  Prepare the procedural document that the auditors requested. The investment policy and staff employment policy have already been drafted. Loreen Barnett, Secretary General said that these policies will be approved by the Executive Board before the next Congress.

MOTION: Motion from the Netherlands, seconded by South Africa that the report of the Audit Committee be accepted including the appointment of PWC as auditors for 2015 and 2016. CARRIED: Unanimously

9. VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE REPORT: 9.1 Financial Statements: Bill Walker reported: a) He thanked the Audit Committee for their diligent work during the year b) The first two pages of the audited Financial Statement represent the audit report, which is based on a combination of ITU’s two Not for Profit (NFP) organizations combined financial reports. 9.2 2016 Budget: Bill Walker reported: a) The statements are in USD and Swiss Francs. b) Budget planning is done over the four year period between Olympic Games. c) $1 millionUSD of $14 millionUSD from the Olympics is in a reserve. d) The 4 year goal, after reaching the Rio $15 millionUSD is projected. e) The loss is due to the strength of the US dollar against the Euro, as many of our receipts are in USD. We need to hold our Euros as much as possible. DISCUSSION:

 Ian Howard, GBR - how we are doing in terms of this year’s report against budget?  Bill Walker, Vice President Finance, responding saying that we are doing well and need to thank Antonio F. Arimany, ITU Director General, as he is being frugal. He also said that it was very difficult to be accurate with event fees as the calendar is set 18 months in advance so when we set the budget we don’t know how many events we will get. In the end the revenue is less than projected because events drop off the calendar or need financial support to be sustainable.  Ian Howard. GBR, asked if the $6 million USD in short term deposits have they been affected by the fluctuations in the market during the past year.

 Bill Walker, Vice President Finance responded, no, not at all. We only have cash or cash equivalent assets.

 Marisol Casado, ITU President said she would like to comment on something that has been important to her since the beginning which is that we have almost 1 million USD in our reserve which is great news.

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MOTION: Moved Great Britain, seconded Canada that the report of the Financial Vice President and the appointment of PWC for the 2016 and 2017 audit be approved. CARRIED: Unanimous. MOTION: Moved Trinidad and Tobago, seconded Peru, that the 2016 budget be approved. CARRIED: Unanimous

10. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Marisol Casado reported: 10.1 Constitution Booklet: President Casado asked delegates to take note of the small booklet which contains the ITU Constitution saying that it is good to have on paper as the constitution is something that should be on our minds as it is what drives the organisation. 10.2 ITU Strategic Plan: Since 2013 a great deal of time has been spent on the ITU Strategic plan so this report will be based on it. 10.3 Chicago Grand Final: ITU is very fortunate to be able to have its Congress and Grand final in a place like Chicago. 10.4 ITU Executive Board: For the first time we were sorry to report that three important Executive Board members, Vice Presidents Sarah Springman and Antonio Alvarez, and Board member Ria Damgren Nilsson were unable to attend Congress this year. New members of the Board were introduced. New CAMTri President Carlos Froes and Board representative from the Americas and Justin Park, new President of ASTC and Board representative for Asia. 10.5 Avignon 25th Anniversary Celebration: The French Triathlon Federation (FFTri) was thanked for hosting the inaugural congress and the successful 25th Anniversary. 10.6 Paratriathlon: a) The Paratriathlon Committee, plus EBoard liaison to the committee, Dr. Sarah Springman and Dr. Debbie Alexander, as well as Eric Angstad, Paratriathlon and Multisport Manager were thanked for their efforts and for getting the sport ready for its debut at the Rio Paralympic Games. b) The IPC has said they are very proud of the effort ITU is making to make a success of Paratriathlon and I need to thank the city of Yokohama and the city of Tokyo for requesting to host Paralympic events. 10.7 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Triathlon venue: a) Tokyo Bay has been chosen as the location for triathlon. Shin Otsuka, ITU EBoard will be able to provide us with more information. b) Yokohama proposed having the Olympic Triathlon venue there, but it was clear for everyone that the best place was the center of Tokyo as we will be the only water sport held inside the city. c) Mixed relay: The bid process will start in October. The 2015 Mixed Relay World Championships in Hamburg was really fantastic. We need to have the team event when our sport is individual. Furthermore it promotes women into the sport. The 6 International SPORT IN Paralympic THE OLYMPIC Sports PROGRAMME Federation

President emphasised the importance of the event next year in Hamburg as it will be monitored by the IOC. Because of this, she asked for all NFs’ to work very hard to qualify a team for Hamburg, if at all possible. This will ensure we have the best field of play present. 10.8 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games: The event will be very challenging for us but it will also be very beautiful as the National Olympic Committee (NOC) is taking advantage of the opportunity to make big improvements to sport. Our sport, with gender equity, 50% men and 50% women will be a very important message. 10.9 Olympic Solidary: We have close relations with NOCs and will be able to take advantage of ITU’s capacity to organize sport/event. Olympic Solidarity, the NOCs and ITU will work together to help the athletes grow and increase participation. We are taking a lot of care of our athletes and we need to work all together. We are growing a lot, but are still young so need to try everything so we learn and can make the right choices. We have to compete as it is the core of our federation. 10.10 Ironman (WTC): Discussions with Ironman are ongoing and we are building a legacy from the Beijing Olympic Games. They organise good events in China, which is important to both organizations. We recognise that WTC are good organisers and would like them to recognize ITU as the world governing body. We are in a good place for this - it is simple - the organisation in charge of the sport should be in charge. 10.11 Multisport World Championship Festival: The bid process was very successful with several good bids. The 1st Multisport World Championship Festival in 2017 was awarded to Penticton, Canada and the 2nd Multisport World Championship Festival in 2018 was awarded to Odense, Denmark. For the 2016 Winter Triathlon World Championships, we all need to push for to establish an event. 10.12 WTS: It was a dream to think we would have this series, but now it has been a reality for 8 years. We used to wonder if it was possible to have these events in the middle of global cities with the best athletes competing week after week with good prize money and live TV. We accomplished what we wanted to from the strategic plan. This year we renovated the agreement with our partners from Lagardere Limited for an additional 4 years. This will guarantee the existence of the WTS until 2020. In the new model we are providing the LOCs with more sponsorship rights in order to make the WTS more sustainable. 10.13 Nepal: This was an important act of solidarity and could be a good step for other projects to help our family members who are suffering. 10.14 Development: We have more and more new federations. The Continental Confederation Congresses are very important and this is a time to work with Olympic Solidarity to get much needed funding for athletes. The President asked NFs to contact their NOC to request Olympic Solidarity funds, as ITU has as its main responsibility to develop the events. 10.15 Sportaccord: We have be working with ASOIF to restructure the organisation.

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10.16 WADA: We have quite a good relationship and we are supporting the idea of clean athletes. But, we do not agree that Ironman is one of the signatories and are working with WTC to change the situation. 10.17 ASOIF: Antonio F. Arimany, ITU Director General has been made part of the Legal Affairs Group and has been praised for his role with the group. 10.18 The President said that she is pleased to announce that the 2016 ITU Congress will be in Madrid in December. 10.19 IOC Commission: Pleased to report that Dr. Sarah Springman, ITU Vice President has been appointed to the Sustainability and Legacy Commission, while Marisol herself will be on the Public Affairs and Social Development through Sport Commission and the Women in Sport Commission. The President’s report concluded with a video highlighting the year in ITU. Click here. 11. RESOLUTIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD: RESOLUTION 1: Arbitration Tribunal: Moved ITU Executive Board, seconded the Netherlands, that ITU approves the establishment of an Arbitration Panel as outlined by the ITU Constitution Committee; And further that the changes to the ITU Constitution as outlined in Appendix 1 attached to these minutes has been approved in order to make the Arbitration Panel part of the Constitution. DISUSSION: Bernard Saint Jean (FRA), chair of the ITU Constitution Committee and Antonio F. Arimany, ITU Director General outlined the chart with changes required to the ITU Constitution. CARRIED: Unanimous RESOLUTION 2: Secretary General: Moved ITU Executive Board, seconded Panama that ITU approve removal of the Secretary General from the officers to be elected by Congress every four years and make the position an appointment by the ITU Executive Board; And further be it resolved that a 4th Vice President be added to the list of ITU officers to be elected by Congress; And further be it resolved that the changes to the ITU Constitution as outlined in Appendix 2 attached to these minutes is approved to amend all clauses of the ITU Constitution which refer to the Secretary General and Vice Presidents. DISCUSSION:

 Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, said that the Executive Board was in complete concurrence with the resolution but wanted to move two amendments to the proposal to amend Article 16.1 of the constitution proposal with the following motion: MOTION: Moved ITU Executive Board, seconded France that the amendments to 16.1 be further amended as: The Table Officers shall consist of The President, The Secretary General, and 4 Vice Presidents, including at least one two persons of the opposite 8 International SPORT IN Paralympic THE OLYMPIC Sports PROGRAMME Federation

gender, one of the Vice Presidents shall be assigned the financial roles. a) Candidates, except the Secretary General, will be nominated by the NF and elected by Congress. The Secretary General will be appointed by the Executive Board. b) No more than two Officers can be elected from any one (1) of the five (5) Continental Confederations. This will not apply if one of the Officers is from the opposite gender. DISCUSSION:

 Loreen Barnett, Secretary General said that as the current Secretary General she wanted to speak in favour of the motion. She said the sport has evolved and needs to ensure the Secretary General has a great deal of legal, administration and financial skill. These are not things that an organisation can leave to an election process. She thanked Antonio F. Arimany, who in his current role as Director General has demonstrated this skill set is really advantageous to ITU. CARRIED: Unanimous CARRIED: MAIN MOTION: Unanimous 12. ITU WOMEN’S AWARD: Tomoko Wada, Chair ITU Women’s Committee announced Kathy Sheldrake of New Zealand as the recipient of the 2015 Women’s Award. She said Kathy is someone who touched all of us, but worked in a quiet and invisible way. In her acceptance address, Kathy praised the work that Les McDonald did in the early days of the ITU and his passion for ensuring equality for women in Triathlon whether there were 10 women in the field or 200. She also credited Erin Baker, 2014 ITU Hall of Fame Inductee, for being such a huge advocate for equality, both in New Zealand and globally. Noting the number of women on the ITU Executive Board, she commented on how well ITU is doing with a woman at the helm. She also mentioned how difficult it is for women from countries where equality is not the norm, and wondered how we can help them going forward.

13. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS; 13.1 Women’s Committee: Tomoko Wada (JPN), Chair, reported: a) Variety of activities and diversified categories. b) Skype meeting monthly. 13.2 Athlete’s Committee: Jessica Harrison (FRA), Chair, reported: a) The purpose of the Committee is to be a mouthpiece for the athletes - to communicate, to inform through the ITU Newsletter, Pre-race briefings, Email contact. b) The purpose is also to provide feedback to ITU and to collaborate with the Executive Board, Coaches Committee and ITU Sports Department. c) Laurent Vidal (FRA), a two time Olympian is now a coach and he is the Vice Chairperson of the Committee. d) The Athletes’ Committee is working to make athletes an integral part of the decision- making process with other ITU stakeholders. 13.3 Coaches’ Committee: Philippe Fattori (FRA), Chair, reported: a) Thanking all of the members of the Committee. b) The “Terms of Reference” have been updated with a focus on higher profile games. c) Primary achievements have been contributing to the “post-race report” after each WTS event and a committee representative attended meetings in London, Rio and Chicago this year. 9 International SPORT IN Paralympic THE OLYMPIC Sports PROGRAMME Federation

d) The Committee has a close working relationship with the ITU Sport Department on rules, venue and course design and safety. e) Started athletes.com f) He also encourage everyone to attend the 3rd ITU Science and Triathlon Conference 26, 27 November in Paris. 13.4 Medical Committee: Dr. Sergio Migliorini (ITA), Chair, reported: a) Good cooperation with FINA Medical Committee re: water quality rules and with FIMS, FINA and ASPETAR about a joint paper on water safety during the swim. Sudden cardiac death in endurance sports is a common challenge with PPE ITU health screening proposal being one proactive measure. There is limited research about lower water temperatures. b) Rio Olympic Games: working on the medical plan with updates on ITU water quality rules for the Rio LOCOG – monitored water quality test for the test event c) Prepared an Athlete’s Questionnaire… d) The Next focus is the ITU Science and Triathlon Conference in Paris in November. 13.5 Multisport Committee: Chris Kitchen (IRE), Chair reported: a) Multisport Festival: the concept is creating a great deal of interest. 2017 will be in Penticton with 2018 in Odense, Denmark. The bid process for 2019 will open soon. b) Winter triathlon: The S3 (snowshoe/skate/ski) is still a focus, but the standard format World Championships will still take place – venue for 2016 still being finalised. c) Aquabike, a tri without the run – finishes at the start of the run is getting interest. 13.6 Paratriathlon Committee: Grant Darby (CAN), Chair reported: a) The committee has a culture of supporting one another. He thanked the committee members and the Executive Board and staff liaison. b) The ranking points in place in term of depth of field and full event schedules has expanded due to the number of classifiers at the national level based on international training. c) The Rio event was successful and was very exciting with close finishes. There were some classification changes which will happen again post Rio. d) The research group is working to ensure a fair field of play. ITU has received 20,000 euros grant to work on scientific projects e) Next steps: push forward towards having all categories in Tokyo 2020. 13.7 Technical Committee: Jaime Cadaval (MEX), Chair, reported: a) There is a real need for global harmonization of the competition rules as there are different interpretation of rules in different countries. To achieve this we need support from all National Federations. b) Extensive updates have been made to the ITU Competition Rules. We have been liaising with the ITU Executive Board and have been reaching out to National Federations with regard to Long Distance races (Ironman approach). 13.8 Constitution Committee: Bernard Saint Jean (FRA), Chair reported: a) The committee has a lot to do in the next two months to prepare for the next ITU Executive Board meeting in November. b) The main focus will be the disciplinary procedures for implementation in time for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. c) A big “thank you” was extended to all of his colleagues on the Constitution Committee for the extensive work they have done to achieve the many changes to governance.

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14. RESOLUTIONS FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS: RESOLUTION 3. From the Belgian Federation: Uniformity of Membership Card. Moved Belgian Federation, seconded Netherland Federation: Whereas to prevent any misunderstanding when an athlete is a member of an ITU recognized NF and to help the organizers and athletes with the registration, Be it resolved that an ITU membership card be created that includes: The name of the national federation, the logo of the International Triathlon Union (ITU); No difference in participation conditions of athletes of the organizing NF and athletes of an ITU recognized NF; And further that a unique membership card number should have the following characteristics:  Start with the country code (for example: FRA)  Followed by W (woman) or M (man) Further be it resolved that a decision should be taken on the formation of an ITU working group that investigates this proposal from the Belgian Triathlon and Duathlon Federation (and others) to standardise an ITU membership card and the participation conditions for competitions within the ITU. DISCUSSION:  Loreen Barnett, Secretary General reported that the ITU Executive Board agreed with the intent of the resolution but the resolution needs a stronger proposal which requires a working group to explore the viability of a global concept. After the working group has explored the concept further, the resolution should return to Congress for approval.  Johan Druwé (BEL) stated that this was an idea from the French Triathlon Federation (FFTri) to harmonize the athlete system and was not a desire to oblige everyone to one registration system. He agreed to withdraw the resolution in favour of establishing a working group to work on such a system.

RESOLUTION 4. From the Belgian Federation: The role and responsibilities of the Continental Confederation (CC). Moved Belgian Federation, seconded Peru Federation: Whereas Triathlon Ireland proposed a resolution (see hereunder) at the Congress in Auckland 2012 that was proposed a review and further define the role and responsibilities of the Continental Confederations. And whereas the resolution was approved by the ITU Congress with the provision that the implementation was delayed for a year. An whereas the Constitution Committee has changed Art 19 of the constitution but did not propose anything to Congress to further define the role and responsibilities of the Continental Confederations. Therefore be it resolved that the Constitution Committee does what was approved by the Congress in 2012 and thus further define the role and responsibilities of the CC. DISCUSSION:

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 Loreen Barnett, Secretary General stated that the Executive Board voted non- concurrence with this resolution because, through ITU Development and personal work of ITU President Marisol Casado with the Presidents of the Continental Confederations, a great deal of work has already been done in this area. A legally binding agreement is signed each year with the Continental Confederation outlining required athlete and event development activities. Because of the unique economic, cultural and geographic conditions of each Continental Confederation it would very difficult to craft language for the constitution.  Bill Walker, Vice President Finance, said it is a very unusual situation to have the Continental Confederations as members as they don’t pay fees, meet the other requirements of member, and there is no other example of a member having two votes. And, there is no legal standing. The Constitution Committee has not been able to find a solution and something needs to be drafted to assist the Executive Board with this decision.  Marisol Casado, President, said she agreed that there is a need to clearly define the Continental Confederations. In the past years a huge step to empowerment has been made, but we still don’t have the best wording for all the work that we are doing. She noted that the Executive Board is working closely with the Continental Confederations to improve and define the relationship and asked for more time to clearly understand the situation.  Johan Druwé, President Belgian Federation said that something should be written down and said the Constitution Committee proposed something but it did not go to vote. He agreed that the matter should go back to the Committee for further work.  Antonio F. Arimany, Director General, said the Constitution Committee proposed a recommendation to Executive Board, but the board did not agree with the recommendation. ACTION: It was agreed that the matter should be referred back to Constitution Committee.

RESOLUTION 5. From the Belgian Federation: Executive Board Term Limits. Whereas, at the 2012 ITU Congress in Auckland, Triathlon Ireland proposed a resolution (see hereunder) to introduce term limits for ITU Executive Board members. The resolution was not approved by the ITU Congress but the Executive Board suggested that the Resolution needed to be referred to the ITU Constitution Committee to report back to the next Congress. And whereas the 2013 and 2014 ITU Constitution Committee report did not mention anything about a proposal for term limits for ITU Executive Board members to Congress. And whereas elections are to be held in 2016, and if the ITU Constitution Committee does not propose anything for term limits to Congress in 2015 the Belgian Triathlon and Duathlon Federation hereby put forward Resolution 10 from Triathlon Ireland to the Congress 2012 back on the table. Therefore be it resolved an additional clause to be added to 17.4 (c) to read: No member of the ITU Executive Board shall be allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms of 12 International SPORT IN Paralympic THE OLYMPIC Sports PROGRAMME Federation

Office, with the exception of the Table Officers who can serve up to three consecutive terms of office. And further be it resolved that this amendment apply to all current TU Executive Board members for whom the start of the first term may be the date this resolution. DISCUSSION:  Loreen Barnett, Secretary General said that the Executive Board had voted non- concurrence with the resolution because the IOC has released Agenda 202) which contains a clear mandate on governance and has partnered with ASOIF to establish best practice and the principles of governance. Terms for officers will be part of that document so it is much better to wait and align with the IOC and ASOIF. The Executive Board would like to ask Congress to be patient until this document is release. She also said that the text of the resolution is still unclear with some elements, i.e., terms for Continental Confederation representatives, for example.

 Johan Druwé said the Belgian Federation would withdraw the resolution but urged the Board take action on this sooner than later.

 Marisol Casado, President, thanked the Belgian Federation for bringing the different issues to the table and for accepting Executive Board’s proposal on each of the matters. ACTION: Resolution withdrawn. 15. ELECTIONS: 15.1 Amendment to the agenda: Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, asked if anyone objected to amending the agenda to have LOC presentations after each election while the ballets were being counted. There were none. 15.2 Executive Board (one position): Dr. Sager Al Khalifa, (BAH) stood to announce that he was withdrawing from the election and gave his full support to Barry Siff, USA. a) Siff, Barry, USA – Elected by acclamation 15.3 Audit Committee (3 to be elected): a) Alarco, Antonio, PER – Elected b) Beckford, Alan, JAM – Elected c) Farnan, Elizabeth, USA – Not elected d) Ferrier, David, AUS – Not elected e) Taveirne, Werner, BEL – Elected 15.4 Women’s Committee: a) Smet, Kathleen, BEL – Elected by acclamation 15.5 Constitution Committee: a) Ferrier, David, AUS – Elected b) NASH, Aoife, IRE – Not elected 15.6 Multisport Committee: a) Hinton, Brian, AUS – Elected b) Iskin, Alp, TUR – Not Elected c) Yount, Tim, USA - Withdrawn 13 International SPORT IN Paralympic THE OLYMPIC Sports PROGRAMME Federation

16. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Reports and presentations 16.1 2015 Adelaide Duathlon World Championships: presentation by David Ferrier, Past President Triathlon Australia. 16.2 2016 Cozumel Grand Final: presentation by Jaime Cadaval, President of the Mexican Triathlon Federation. 16.3 2017 Penticton Multisport World Championship Festival: presentation by Sheila O’Kelly. 16.4 2016 RIO Olympic Games Triathlon: Presentation by

17. ITU 2016 CALENDARS: Gergely Markus, Sport Director reported: 17.1 Richard XXX from RIO 2016 received a big thank you for his effort during the 2015 .test event, which was very successful. There are still some improvements to be made, but Gergely expressed confidence that these would happen by Games time. 17.2 Gergely also extended a huge thanks to the Technical Officials (TO) and the National Federations who play such a big role in supporting the development pathway of TO worldwide. 17.3 2016 Calendar: He presented the WTS, and Continental Championship Calendar – see attached Appendix 3.

18. OLD BUSINESS: 18.1 Update on the future of the ITU Canada Not for Profit entity(1): a) Antonio F. Arimany said that because of tax implications in Switzerland we need to retain the entity in Canada but from an operative point of view the headquarters is in Lausanne.

19. NEW BUSINESS; 19.1 Mediterranean Games: George Yerolimpos, President of the Greek Federation reported on the agreement between Mediterranean Games Federation and the ITU President in order to join North of Africa and South of Europe. The most recent Games were a huge success. Thanks Marisol Casado, ITU Presidents and Renato Bertrandi, President of ETU, for their support. 19.2 Barry Siff, USA announced the successful partnership with the African Triathlon Union (ATU) and President Ahmed Nasser in collecting articles of Triathlon gear. Athletes have been asked to leave some gear behind and all will be shipped to Ahmed in Egypt where he will distribute it amongst the African nations. The name of the project is “One World Triathlon.”

20. ADJOURNMENT: Marisol Casado, President, thanked everyone for their assistance with the success of the 2015 Congress. She expressed how happy she was with the reports, especially the athletes, as our organisation is able to open up to everyone who is with us - most importantly the athletes and the environment of the athletes. Ms. Casado said she

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was happy to hear they feel they are part of the decision making process. She said we should be very happy that we are free to enjoy the rest of the week and the wonderful competitions, which is the most important part.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Moved Canada that the 2015 Congress be adjourned.

Note(1) These items will apply to either both the ITU Congress and the Annual General Assembly of the ITU Canadian Entity or only the Canadian Entity.

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International Triathlon Union Lausanne

Report of the statutory auditor to the General Meeting on the combined financial statements 2015

Report of the statutory auditor to the General Meeting of International Triathlon Union Lausanne

Report of the statutory auditor on the combined financial statements As statutory auditor, we have audited the accompanying combined financial statements of International Triathlon Union, which comprise the combined balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in Net Assets, statement of cash flows and notes, for the year ended 31 December 2015.

Board’s responsibility The Board is responsible for the preparation of the combined financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Swiss law and the association’s articles of incorporation. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining an internal control system relevant to the preparation of combined financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The Board is further responsible for selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the combined financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the combined financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers the internal control system relevant to the entity’s preparation of the combined financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control system. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the combined financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion In our opinion, the combined financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015 comply with Swiss law and the association’s articles of incorporation.

Report on other legal requirements We confirm that we meet the legal requirements on licensing according to the Auditor Oversight Act (AOA) and independence (article 69b paragraph 3 CC in connection with article 728 CO) and that there are no circumstances incompatible with our independence.

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In accordance with article 69b paragraph 3 CC in connection with article 728a paragraph 1 item 3 CO and Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an internal control system exists which has been designed for the preparation of combined financial statements according to the instructions of the Association Board. We recommend that the combined financial statements submitted to you be approved.

PricewaterhouseCoopers SA

Marc Ausoni Lionel Gross Audit expert Audit expert Auditor in charge

Lausanne, 20 May 2016

Enclosure: - Combined financial statements (combined balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in Net Assets, statement of cash flow and notes)

International Triathlon Union

Combined Balance sheet as at 31 December (in USD)

Assets Note 2015 2014

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 1'193'237 553'707 Short-term investments with a quoted market price 4 2'499'377 5'800'000 Trade receivables due from third parties 1'400'115 1'845'998 Other current receivables due from third parties 11'710 76'101 Accrued income and prepaid expenses 238'793 92'749

Total current assets 5'343'232 8'368'555

Non-current assets Financial assets Loans to group companies 8 278'496 256'315 Other financial assets 228'362 390'561 Investments 1'690 1'690

Property, plant and equipment 5 406'296 426'484 Total non-current assets 914'844 1'075'050

Total assets 6'258'076 9'443'605

Liabilities Note 2015 2014

Short-term liabilities Trade payables due from third parties 233'616 284'922 Other short-term liabilities due from third parties 161'361 142'779 Accrued expenses and deferred income 6 533'937 7'500 Short-term provisions - 26'769

Total short-term liabilities 928'914 461'970

Long-term liabilities Long-term provisions - 520'000

Total long-term liabilities - 520'000 Total liabilities 928'914 981'970

Shareholders’ equity Invested in capital assets 406'296 426'484 Cumulated (deficiency) surplus of revenue over expenses 4'922'866 8'035'151

Total shareholders' equity 5'329'162 8'461'635

Total liabilities 6'258'076 9'443'605 International Triathlon Union

Combined Profit and loss statement for the financial year ended 31 December (in USD)

Note 2015 2014

Revenue Olympic games - - Sponsorships 301'498 2'053'042 Television and event fees 1'515'000 743'000 Grants and contributions 102'660 172'786 Prize money received 410'000 - Affiliation fees 29'146 28'500 Video and photo sales 54'954 325 2'413'258 2'997'653 Expenses Administrative expenses -208'658 -325'120 Amortization of capital assets -27'625 -25'935 Anti-doping related expenses -235'056 -240'482 Bad debt -147'914 -10'000 Committee -72'080 -87'935 Competitions and Events -1'324'522 -1'769'835 Development -1'013'875 -1'057'505 Dues and Subscriptions -12'363 -5'997 Executive Board -106'797 -155'874 Legal and Accounting -100'835 -77'506 Media and Television -374'757 -527'750 Olympic Games expenses - -69'897 President's Honoarium -185'462 -193'382 Salaries -1'539'682 -1'744'434 Website -63'124 -64'357 -5'412'750 -6'356'009 Earnings before interest and taxes -2'999'492 -3'358'356

Financial income 9'045 160'194 Financial expenses -142'025 -320'792 Earnings before taxes -3'132'472 -3'518'954

Non-operating income - - Profit/loss for the year/period -3'132'472 -3'518'954 Direct taxes - -

Profit/loss for the year/period -3'132'472 -3'518'954 International Triathlon Union

Combined statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31 (in USD)

2015 2014

Cash from operating activities (deficiency) surplus of revenue over expenses for the year -3'132'472 -3'518'955 Non cash items Ammortization of capital assets 27'625 25'935 Bad debt expense 147'914 10'000 -2'956'933 -3'483'020 Change in non-cash operating working capital Accounts receivable 297'969 -801'241 Loans receivable -22'181 -12'562 Other current receivables 64'391 -76'101 Prepaid expenses and deposits -146'043 -8'100 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities -552'724 -18'051 Short-term provisions -26'769 26'769 Deferred revenue 526'437 -16'000 -2'815'853 -4'388'306

Cash from investing activities Purchase of capital investments -7'439 -14'536 Purchase of investments 162'199 379'019 Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments 3'300'623 3'450'000 3'455'383 3'814'483

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 639'530 -573'823

Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of year 553'707 1'127'530

Cash and cash equivalents - End of year 1'193'237 553'707 International Triathlon Union

Combined statement of changes in Net Assets for the year ended December 31 (in USD)

2015 2014

Invested capital assets Unrestricted Total Total

Balance - Beginning of year 426'484 8'035'151 8'461'635 11'980'590 (Deficiency) surplus of revenue 27'625 -3'160'099 -3'132'472 -3'518'955 over expenses for the year Invested in capital assets -47'814 47'814 - - Balance - End of year 406'296 4'922'866 5'329'162 8'461'635 International Triathlon Union

Notes to combined Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 (expressed in USD and CHF equivalent)

1 Purpose of the organization

The Organization's purpose is to develop, promote and generally advance the world-wide sport of Triathlon, Duathlon and its other related multi-sports.

2 Principles of combination

These combined financial statements have been prepared from the financial statements of International Triathlon Union and other contractually related entities. All balances and transactions between these entities have been eliminated. Entities included in the combined financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014 and 2015 for the organization are summarized as follows : ITU office of Vancouver ITU office of Madrid ITU headquarter in Lausanne

3 Significant accounting policies

The International Triathlon Union (the Organization) is a not for profit association governed by the provisions of the Swiss Civil Code. The significant accounting policies are summarized below:

Revenue recognition

The Organization follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are initially deferred and recognized as revenue when the related expenses are incurred or the restrictions have been met. Revenue for services provided is recorded when earned and collection is reasonably assured. Sponsorship revenue is recorded in the period the amounts relate to or the sponsorship requirements are met.

The contribution received every four years from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is based on a formula determined by the IOC for sharing television rights revenue from the Olympic Games. This contribution is unrestricted. In 2013, the Organization received USD 1,354,024 (CHF 1'205'352) in addition to USD 14,020,985 (CHF 12'805'366) received in 2012 from the IOC related to the London Olympics.

Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with terms to maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition, such as a money market fund. International Triathlon Union

Notes to combined Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 (expressed in USD and CHF equivalent)

Other financial assets

Other financial assets are recorded at fair value based on quoted market price.

Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue represents advance receipt of sponsorship revenue, event and affiliation fees. The revenue from event and affiliation fees is recognized in the year in which the event is held or to which the fees relate. Sponsorship revenue is restricted for specific use and is recognized in the year the related expenses are incurred, as required under the agreement.

Property, Plant and equipment

Land and building comprise a strata title in a multi-unit commercial complex. Property, Plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Betterments that extend or enhance the estimated life or service potential of an asset are capitalized. When a capitalized asset no longer contributes to the Organization's ability to provide services, its carrying amount is written down to its residual value.

Property , Plant and equipment are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following periods:

Building 30 years Furniture and fixtures 5 years Computer and TV equipment 3 years

Contributed services

A number of volunteers contribute a significant amount of time to the Organization each year. The value of certain services donated to the Organization by its members and others is not recognized or disclosed in the financial statements and related notes due to the difficulty of determining the fair value.

Foreign currency

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other than US dollars are translated at the rate in effect at the date of the balance sheet. Transactions in currencies other than US dollars are translated at the rate in effect at the transaction date. Gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in the exchange rate associated with these transactions are recorded in the period they arise. Non-monetary assets are recorded at the historical rate of exchange in effect at the date of acquisition. International Triathlon Union

Notes to combined Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 (expressed in USD and CHF equivalent)

Use of estimates

The preparation of combined financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates include valuation of accounts receivable and the determination of the useful lives of capital assets for purposes of amortization. Actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates.

Financial instruments

Cash and cash equivalents and Other financial assets are measured at fair value.

Declaration to the fact that the number of full-time equivalents, averaged over the year, did not exceed 10, 50 or 250. The number of full-time equivalents did not exceed 50 on an annual average basis.'

4 Short-term investments and Other financial assets

Short-term investments of USD 2,499,377 (CHF 2,495,628) consist of mutual funds, denominated in US dollars, held with a Canadian chartered bank. The mutual funds comprise a US dollar managed income portfolio that is focused on maximizing interest income while attempting to preserve capital.

5 Property, Plant and Equipment 2015 2014 Accumulated Cost Net Net amortization USD CHF USD CHF USD CHF USD CHF Land 298'580 298'132 0 0 298'580 298'132 298'580 295'415 Building 140'508 140'297 50'739 50'662 89'769 89'635 94'453 93'452 Furniture and fixtures 20'396 20'365 18'568 18'540 1'828 1'825 4'724 4'674 Computer equipment 80'711 80'589 67'573 67'471 13'138 13'118 20'620 20'401 TV equipment 67'444 67'343 64'463 64'366 2'981 2'977 8'107 8'021 607'639 606'726 201'343 201'039 406'296 405'687 426'484 421'963

6 Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue consists of USD 516,152 (CHF 515,378) in advance event fees. International Triathlon Union

Notes to combined Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 (expressed in USD and CHF equivalent)

7 Financial instruments

Foreign currency risk

The Organization faces foreign currency risk on its cash and cash equivalents and Other financial assets denominated in currencies other than US dollars. These foreign currency balances are as follows:

2015 2014 USD USD Canadian dollars (CA$17,094; 2014 - CA$21,899; ) 12'328 18'849 Euros (€56,561; 2014 - €155,1411) 61'795 192'463 Swiss francs (CHF 48,388; 2014 -CHF 528,616) 48'823 534'802 122'946 746'114

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. It arises primarily on interest-bearing financial instruments held in the mutual funds account. The Organization does not use derivative financial instruments to manage the effects of this risk.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Organization is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties in connection with its accounts receivable.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Organization cannot meet the demand for cash or fund its obligations as they become due. Management minimizes its exposure to liquidity risk by regularly monitoring cash flows. The Organization is not exposed to significant liquidity risk.

8 Investment in World Triathlon Stockholm AB and loans receivable

The Organization purchased an 11% interest in a newly formed entity, World Triathlon Stockholm AB (WTS) in 2012 for 11,000 SEK (USD 1,690 / CHF 1,672). The Organization has a minority position and does not have a significant influence and as a result, the investment is recorded at cost. As part of this agreement, the Organization is committed to fund their proportionate share of the initial losses incurred by WTS. The Organization increased its capital share to SEK 77,000 (USD 9,173/ CHF 9,088) during 2015 as the increase was proportionnal between the different shareholders the share vote remained at 11%. International Triathlon Union

Notes to combined Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 (expressed in USD and CHF equivalent)

The Swedish Triathlon Federation (STF) is a 34% shareholder of WTS AB. The Organization has signed loan agreements to fund 34% of STF's proportionate contribution to the losses incurred by WTS. The loan generates interest and is payable only when WTS AB has distributable profits. The Organization has loaned SEK 94,500 (USD 10,859/CHF 10,843 (2014 - SEK 37.500 (USD 5,034 / CHF 4,980) to STF to cover STF's proportionate contribution to the losses incurred by WTS.

2015 2015 2014 2014 USD CHF USD CHF Loan receivable from World Triathlon Stockholm AB 128'403 128'210 117'081 116'578 Loan receivable from Swedish Triathlon Federation 146'305 146'085 135'446 137'019 Interest 3'788 3'783 3'788 3'748 278'496 278'078 256'315 253'598

9 Commitments

Lease payments - Lausanne

The Organization is committed to making minimum annual rental payments for their leased premise in Lausanne, Switzerland. The lease payments are as follows:

USD CHF 2015 50'807 50'268 2016 12'702 12'683 63'509 62'951

Commitments are in Swiss francs; however, the table presents the commitments in US dollar equivalents at the December 31, 2015 year-end date.

Agreement with Lagardère Unlimited

The Organization has an ongoing agreement with Lagardère Unlimited until 2016 in which a minimum of seven events which comprise the ITU Triathlon World Championship Series (WCS), are organized under the governance of the Organization. Under the terms of the agreement, Lagardère Unlimited is appointed to manage certain aspects of the WCS and to market certain contractual rights to the WCS. International Triathlon Union

Notes to combined Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 (expressed in USD and CHF equivalent)

10 Conversion rate

The following exchange rates have been used in order to convert the combined financial statements from USD to CHF :

2012: 0.9133 2013: 0.8902 2014: 0.9894 2015: 0.9985 International Triathlon Union 0.9985 1 Combined Balance sheet as at 31 December (in CHF)

Assets Note 2015 2014

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 1'191'447 547'838 Short-term investments with a quoted market price 4 2'495'628 5'738'520 Trade receivables due from third parties 1'398'015 1'826'430 Other current receivables due from third parties 11'693 75'294 Accrued income and prepaid expenses 238'434 91'766

Total current assets 5'335'217 8'279'848

Non-current assets Financial assets Loans to group companies 8 278'078 253'598 Other financial assets 228'019 386'421 Investments 1'688 1'672

Property, plant and equipment 5 405'687 421'963 Total non-current assets 913'472 1'063'654

Total assets 6'248'689 9'343'503

Liabilities Note 2015 2014

Short-term liabilities Trade payables due from third parties 233'266 281'901 Other short-term liabilities due from third parties 161'119 141'265 Accrued expenses and deferred income 6 533'136 7'421 Unrealized gain 1'265'475 1'188'475 Short-term provisions - 26'485

Total short-term liabilities 2'192'996 1'645'547

Long-term liabilities Long-term provisions - 514'488

Total long-term liabilities - 514'488 Total liabilities 2'192'996 2'160'035

Shareholders’ equity Invested in capital assets 405'687 421'963 Cumulated (deficiency) surplus of revenue over expenses 3'650'006 6'761'504

Total shareholders' equity 4'055'693 7'183'467

Total liabilities 6'248'689 9'343'503 International Triathlon Union 11 Combined Profit and loss statement for the financial year ended 31 December (in CHF)

Note 2015 2014

Revenue Olympic games - - Sponsorships 301'046 2'031'280 Television and event fees 1'512'728 735'124 Grants and contributions 102'506 170'955 Prize money received 409'385 - Affiliation fees 29'102 28'198 Video and photo sales 54'871 321 2'409'638 2'965'877 Expenses Administrative expenses -208'345 -321'674 Amortization of capital assets -27'584 -25'660 Anti-doping related expenses -234'703 -237'933 Bad debtg -147'692 -9'894 Committee -71'972 -87'003 Competitions and Events -1'322'535 -1'751'075 Development -1'012'354 -1'046'295 Dues and Subscriptions -12'345 -5'934 Executive Board -106'637 -154'222 Legal and Accounting -100'684 -76'684 Media and Television -374'195 -522'156 Olympic Games expenses - -69'156 President's Honoarium -185'184 -191'332 Salaries -1'537'372 -1'725'943 Website -63'029 -63'675 -5'404'631 -6'288'635 Earnings before interest and taxes -2'994'993 -3'322'758

Financial income 9'031 158'496 Financial expenses -141'812 -317'392 Earnings before taxes -3'127'774 -3'481'654

Non-operating income - - Profit/loss for the year/period -3'127'774 -3'481'654 Direct taxes - -

Profit/loss for the year/period -3'127'774 -3'481'654

International Triathlon Union 0.9985 Combined statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31 (in CHF)

2015 2014

Cash from operating activities (deficiency) surplus of revenue over expenses for the year -3'127'774 -3'481'654 Non cash items Non cash revenue Ammortization of capital assets 27'584 25'660 Bad debt expense 147'692 9'894 -2'952'498 -3'446'100 Change in non-cash operating working capital Accounts receivable 297'522 -792'748 Loans receivable -22'148 -12'429 Other current receivables 64'294 -75'294 Prepaid expenses and deposits -145'824 -8'014 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities -551'895 -17'860 Short-term provisions -26'729 26'485 Deferred revenue 525'648 -15'830 -2'811'630 -4'341'790

Cash from investing activities Purchase of capital investments -7'428 -14'382 Purchase of investments 161'956 375'001 Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments 3'295'672 3'413'430 3'450'200 3'774'049

Foreign exchange conversion 5'039 111'852

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 643'609 -455'889

Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of year 547'838 1'003'727

Cash and cash equivalents - End of year 1'191'447 547'837 International Triathlon Union

Combined statement of changes in Net Assets for the year ended December 31 (in CHF) 0.9894 0.8902

2015 2014

Invested capital assets Unrestricted Total Total

Balance - Beginning of year 421'963 6'761'504 7'183'467 10'665'121 (Deficiency) surplus of revenue -27'584 -3'100'190 -3'127'774 -3'481'654 over expenses for the year Invested in capital assets 11'308 -11'308 0 0 Balance - End of year 405'687 3'650'006 4'055'693 7'183'467 ITU BUDGET 2017

ITU 2017 budget for Congress approval in Madrid Budget Approved by Congress for 2016 INCOME USD USD Afiliation Fees 30.000 30.000 Event Fees 1.266.000 1.522.000 Event Fees-Media 300.000 225.000 Grants & Contributions 88.000 88.000 Prize Money 2.435.000 2.255.000 Sponsorship 726.490 250.000 Other Income 20.000 20.000 Olympic Games 3.500.000 14.000.000 TOTAL INCOME 8.365.490 18.390.000 EXPENSES Administration 786.595 685.950 Sport Department 1.283.531 1.191.471 Prize Money 2.610.000 2.610.000 Sport Development 1.315.000 1.254.520 Comunications 1.045.092 885.990 Antidoping 375.060 322.310 President Honorarium 184.923 179.375 President & EB expenses 215.135 214.100 Congress 65.000 260.000 Committees 40.000 40.000 Marketing 179.250 179.250 Olympic Games - 250.000 TOTAL 8.099.586 8.072.966 RESULT 265.904 10.317.034

Audit Committee Annual Report for the XXVIII ITU Congress Sunday, 11 December 2016, Madrid , Spain

Objectives Comments 1. Review of the ITU Audited  The Committee reviewed the audited statements and believe the Financial Statements dated statements are a fair reflection of the financial position of the 31 December,2015 ITU.

2. Review of the 2016 Budget  The Audit Committee had no objections to the budget as presented by the ITU Director presented. General

3. Ongoing analysis of the year  First & second quarter unaudited financials were reviewed and to date financials for 2016 discussed with the Director General . All questions were answered satisfactorily 4. External Auditor were elected  ITU will utilize the services of PWC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers). for a three year period (2015 We had a meeting with them to agree in some forms, 2016 2017 Financial Years) presentations and conditions and we also had a Skype meeting with them and ITU Director General  Also a role distribution between the External Auditors and the Audit Committee has been discussed. It was agreed that the External Auditors would concentrate on pure accounting rules and practices, while the Audit Committee would concentrate on internal control practices. 5. Foreign Exchange policy  The policy was send for our review & recommendations. Our changes & recommendations where included in the new policy & send for approval of the board

6. Investment policy  Proposed changes & recommendations were included in the policy 7. Staff Handbook  Recommendations were proposed, still under review

8. General recommendations  The role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee should be amended. It was recommended that the matter be discussed at the Constitution Committee meeting so that the proposal may brought to Congress in 2015  The Director General should formalize policy documents for the financial management of the ITU.  Also the Audit Committee is very satisfied with the quality of the reports PWC has produced over the financial statements 2015

Report prepared by: Antonio Alarco, Audit Committee Chair, Alan Beckford, Werner Taveirne, Committee Members

International Triathlon Union  Annual Report to the ITU Congress  11-12-2016 1 Staff Report Sport Department XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

2016 Key Performance Achievements & Pending Issues Objective from ITU Strategic (1st January – December 2016) Plan

1. Profile within Olympic  Rio 2016: and Paralympic Games o Successful triathlon events held on the Olympic and Paralympic 1.1. Increase medal and Games. Close collaboration with ROCOG, IOC, IPC and all distribution of medals relevant stakeholders. Challenging conditions leading up to the by region games, which were held internal and mostly “invisible” for the 1.2. Multisport Games: athletes and spectator/TV viewers. ensure a high profile o TD team of Juliet Fahey, Enrique Quesada and Thanos 1.3. Demonstrate Nikopoulos did an outstanding job along with the support from excellence in all areas the Executive Board, various ITU committees, ITU Staff and of Olympic Movement. Technical Officials team. o The Technical Officials team 28 international and 10 national for both Olympic and Paralympic Games were selected through a transparent process that took in consideration their certification level, national federations selection, gender equity and geographical distribution.  Buenos Aires 2018: o First official site visit has been conducted, venue and course proposals provisionally agreed. Qualification document has been confirmed to the IOC. Technical Delegate was approved by the ITU Executive Board: Miguel Fernandez from Spain.  Tokyo 2020: o Site visits connected with ITU events in Japan. Work in progress regarding the course, venue and schedule options.  Various meetings with the IOC on the process for the inclusion of the Mixed Relay for the 2020 program. Official visit by IOC Sports Department representative on the ITU Mixed Relay World Championships in Hamburg, Germany.  Various face to face meetings with the bidding cities for the 2024 Olympic Games: Budapest, Los Angeles, Paris, Rome and site visits in Budapest, Los Angeles and Paris.  Increased Sport Grant received from the IPC.  Pan American Games 2019: The inclusion of the mixed relay, the paratriathlon program and the increase of quota has been requested.  Commonwealth Games – sprint individual, mixed relay and paratriathlon PT1 (PTHC) have been confirmed. The course and venue options are

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain getting finalized with the test event as the 2017 WTS. The qualification criteria for the PT1(PTHC) has been developed. TD has been appointed: Shanelle Barrett from New Zealand.  Mediterranean Games: program and dates have been fixed, TD has been appointed: Andreas Galanos from Greece.

2. WTS  Direct assignments of Race Referees for the World Triathlon Series 2.1. Consolidate the WTS events to ensure consistencies in rule enforcement. 2.2. Maximise marketing  An ITU Technical Delegate agreed with the host National Fedetations, exposure. has been added to the technical teams for each of the WTS events for 2.3. Consolidate cities for overseeing the AG events. the WTS  Management of the bidding process and evaluation for new 2017 events – WTS GF 2019-2020, WTS 2017, World Cup 2017.  Monitoring, reporting and transfer of knowledge system for the technical aspects  Calendar coordination for 2017  Project management and quality control coordination for all ITU events has been linked with ITU Technical Operations. WTS and WPE have remained with the senior management and two ITU staff have been added to this project for following up ITU World Cups and ITU Multisport championships with a reporting line to ITU Technical Operations.

3. Focus in additional core  New World Cup events in 2016 – Cagliari, Montreal, Salinas, Miyazaki business.  Management of bidding process for World Cups – 17 events in 2017 – 3.1. Be at the front line on new/returned events in Madrid, Merida, Karlovy Vary, Huelva, Weihai, the fight against doping Sarasota, Buenos Aires 3.2. Maximise the profile  Multisport Festival – contract and contractual aspects finalized for and value of the WC Penticton 2017 and in process for Odense 2018 and Pontevedra 2019. 3.3. Maximise the profile Site visit in Penticton in preparation of the technical aspects, test event and value of the was held as Canadian Championships. multisport World  Addition of a new level of high-profile series for Paratriathlon – World Championships. Paratriathlon Series, and the previous WPE will now be named 3.4. Maximise the profile Paratriathlon World Cup. and value of the  New MOU with Powerman was signed for the collaboration on the Paratriathlon events. Middle and Long Distance Duathlon events. 3.5. Maximise television,  Monitoring, reporting and transfer of knowledge system for the social and traditional technical aspects. media exposure.  A new format was developed and launched in Kitzbuhel with a time trial 3.6. Integrate other qualification heat and a final held as a Junior European Cup. triathlon organisers  VI Working Group meeting in Lisbon/POR with participation of athletes, under the ITU umbrella coaches, team managers, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, researchers, IBSA/IPC Classifiers and ITU staff for future considerations for the PT5 category.  Classification research group meetings in Rotterdam and Rio for the preparation of the updated classification rules for 2017.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain  Project management and quality control coordination for all ITU events has been linked with ITU Technical Operations. Two ITU staff have been added to this project for following up ITU World Cups and ITU Multisport championships with a reporting line to ITU Technical Operations

4. Development. Global  Organising the inaugural Event Organisers Conference on 24-26 participation, February 2017, in Budapest, Hungary. competitiveness and  New EOM has been released after an extensive revision. Small event quality. amendments will be released in 2017, with the next major revision 4.1. Maintain global planned for 2018 after the completion of the debut of the 1st ITU standards for technical Multisport World Championships Festival. officials (TOs), event  Annual rule revision process coordination – input from various sources management, coach  Entries, results, rankings and invitation process management and facilitator  Olympic and Paralympic qualification simulations and statistical services education.  Event prize money information and free accommodation management 4.2. Collaborate with  Inventory, ITU team travel, accommodation management for ITU events Continental  Technical Officials assessment process coordination, documentation and Confederations, to evaluation for all ITU and Continental events. The new step that has increase the number been added is the review of the evaluation forms with the assessed and competiveness of officials and the preparation of a specific development pathway for the athletes at the national specific official. and continental level.  Event reporting coordination – all ITU events 4.3. Provide expertise to  Organizing classification opportunities for new athletes and for athletes Continental with review status. Confederations and member National Federations to enable them to establish multisport clubs, school/community events. 4.4. Develop Grassroots Initiative to increase participation at amateur level

5. Administration: Strong  Participation on the SportAccord Convention in Lausanne. and effective Global  Liaison work with various committees from the Sport Department – leadership. Technical (Enrique Quesada, Thanos Nikopoulos), Medical and Anti- 5.1. Effective Doping (Thanos Nikopoulos, Leslie Buchanan), Paratriathlon (Eric communication with Angstadt, Thanos Nikopoulos), Multisport (Eric Angstadt, Gergely stakeholders. Markus), Athletes (Gergely Markus, Kris Gemmell), Coaches (Thanos 5.2. Risk management Nikopoulos, Rolf Ebeling), Women’s (Eriketti Margari). 5.3. Staff issues/wellness  MOU signed with FISU regarding the roles and responsibilities around 5.4. Contingency fund the University World Championships.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 3 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain  Working with UCI and adopted their program to prevent technological fraud for bikes.  Lower temperature study has been carried out in the joint project of IOC/FINA/ITU and the limits have been modified.  Participation at the IPC Rio Sport Debrief meetings in Bonn November 2017

6. Other  Management of the cleaning of the duplications in the ITU database (athletes’/coaches’ entries) – National Federations contacted and feedback has been incorporated already in the system.  Database updates - athletes, technical officials, medical delegates, violation reports, prize money, event participation  Inventory management  Close collaboration with various event organizing companies – focus on rules harmonization and technological fraud for bikes  Technical Officials’ newsletter – monthly basis  Admin support to AFL on contract management for World Cups, World Paratriathlon Events, Multisport World Championships  Providing technical inputs on the various ongoing legal cases

Report prepared by: Gergely Markus, Sport Director with input from the Sport Department members:  Eric Angstadt  Eriketti Margari  David Bonilla  Alpar Nagy  Zita Csovelyak  Thanos Nikopoulos  Rolf Ebeling  Enrique Quesada  Risa Kusunoki  Johanne Suss-Burckel

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 4 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain Staff Report Administration, Finance and Legal XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

2016 Key Performance Objective Achievements & Pending Issues from ITU Strategic Plan (1st January – December 2016)

1. Profile within Olympic and Rio 2016: Paralympic Games  Management of ticketing and accommodation for ITU Staff and 1.1. Increase medal and distribution EBoard of medals by region  Management of all staff and TO travel and accommodation 1.2. Multisport Games: ensure a high subsidy payments with Rio Organizing committee profile 1.3. Demonstrate excellence in all areas of Olympic Movement.

2. WTS 2.1. Consolidate the WTS  ITU successfully negotiated with NTT and JTU regarding the 2.2. Maximise marketing exposure. opportunity to have a Global sponsor. 2.3. Consolidate cities for the WTS  All 2016 Agreements signed and where applicable, multi-year contracts negotiated  ITU will have a small investment (4%) in the Leeds Event in order to be part of the Executive Council of the event and to be aware of the situation in the UK.  Worked with Sport Department on 2017 event bid process and evaluation

3. Focus in additional core business.  Worked closely with Sport Department regarding definition of 3.1. Be at the front line on the fight naming and branding guidelines for the ITU World against doping Championships Multisport Festival. 3.2. Maximise the profile and value  Connected with all World Championships LOC’s regarding of the WC agreements and follow up of payments. 3.3. Maximise the profile and value of the multisport World Championships. 3.4. Maximise the profile and value of the Paratriathlon events. 3.5. Maximise television, social and traditional media exposure. 3.6. Integrate other triathlon organisers under the ITU umbrella

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain 4. Development. Global participation, competitiveness and event quality. 4.1. Maintain global standards for technical officials (TOs), event management, coach and facilitator education. 4.2. Collaborate with Continental Confederations, to increase the number and competiveness of athletes at the national and continental level. 4.3. Provide expertise to Continental Confederations and member National Federations to enable them to establish multisport clubs, school/community events. 4.4. Develop Grassroots Initiative to increase participation at amateur level

5. Administration: Strong and STAKEHOLDERS: effective Global leadership. National Federations: 5.1. Effective communication with  Ensuring NF Affiliation is up to date on a yearly basis remains and stakeholders. important focus for AFL. We are working with the ITU IT 5.2. Risk management department to develop more streamlined and digital ways to 5.3. Staff issues/wellness manage our NF data and Affiliation documents. 5.4. Contingency fund  Ensuring that NF’s are regularly updating and managing their contact details on the ITU Website is key.  Focus has also been on providing support, along with the assistance of the ITU Sport Department and Continental Coordinators, to new and emerging Nations wherever possible Continental Confederations:  Working closely with the ITU SD department and Continental Coordinators to ensure accurate reporting and management of the Continental agreement budgets has been a big focus.  Where necessary, ITU AFL manages payments on behalf of the Region  It is ITU’s goal to ensure each Continent has autonomy and feels empowered to make decisions while also providing resources and knowledge as required. It is important that a collaborative effort is made. Risk Management:  Operating in the global arena as ITU does, it is crucial that we are prudent in terms of foreign exchange exposure. Collaboration with the ITU Audit Committee and input from PWC is necessary to

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain create a policy whereby this risk can be mitigated. With the uncertainty of the global economy however it is not possible to completely irradiate this risk.  Event contracts, MOU’s and sponsorship agreements are negotiated to ensure ITU’s legal risk is low. Diligence in ensuring all contracts are signed and in place remains an important focus  Regular and consistent follow up on all outstanding Accounts Receivables to ensure timely payments Staff issues/wellness:  Being an international governing body, spanning two continents, staff wellness and creating a cohesive team could be a challenge. A soon to be completed Employee handbook will aim to provide consistent policies regarding holidays, travel, work hours as well as channels for conflict management. ITU encourages continuing education and will work with each employee on their individual avenues for growth as well as provide monetary assistance. Contingency fund:  AFL is pleased to confirm that the goal of achieving a post 2012 Olympic cycle contingency of 1,000,000 has been achieved. Thank you goes to the ITU departments for diligent management of their respective budgets and prudent monitoring of the overall ITU Budget and investment portfolio.

6. Other  2015 YE audit was completed by PWC in Lausanne. ITU DG, Antonio Arimany has been working very closely with the ITU Audit Committee in order to update/amend the ITU payment policies/guidelines. This was one of the few areas the Auditors from PWC noted could be improved upon. Recommendations from PWC have already been put in place for 2016. Thank you to the ITU Audit committee for the time they have invested in this.  With recommendations from PWC and in consult with other IF’s, it has been decided that the Olympic revenue from RIO will be deferred over the next 4 years rather than recognised 100% in the year it is received. 25% of one year ($875,000) will be recognised in 2016, ¼ of the total amount in each of the years 2017/2018/2019 with the remaining 25% in 2020. This will allow ITU’s YE financials to reflect a positive outcome for the 3 years following the Olympics rather than a deficit.  Assisted Sport department with ITU inventory shipment and management as necessary

Report prepared by: Adrienne Proseilo, Senior Manager AFL: [email protected]

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 3 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain Staff Report Anti-Doping Department XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

2016 Key Performance Objective from ITU Achievements & Pending Issues Strategic Plan (1st January –September 30, 2016)

1. Profile within Olympic and Paralympic Games 1.The ITU Anti-doping Department worked with the Rio 1.1. Increase medal and distribution of medals Technical Delegates and Rio 2016 to ensure that the anti- by region doping strategies used at the Olympic and Paralympic 1.2. Multisport Games: ensure a high profile Games were of the highest standard with regards to 1.3. Demonstrate excellence in all areas of effectiveness. Olympic Movement.

2. WTS 2.The ITU Anti-doping Department worked with the ITU 2.1. Consolidate the WTS Technical Delegates, ITU staff and the LOC of the WTS to 2.2. Maximise marketing exposure. ensure that testing was done according to the World 2.3. Consolidate cities for the WTS Anti-doping Code and ITU Rules.

3. Focus in additional core business. 3.1 The ITU Anti-doping Department has been asked to 3.1. Be at the front line on the fight against speak at the iNADO conference in November, 2016 in doping Newmarket, . This is exciting as only four other 3.2. Maximise the profile and value of the WC IFs have even been invited to attend the conference and 3.3. Maximise the profile and value of the only one other one, IAAF, is speaking. multisport World Championships. 3.4. Maximise the profile and value of the The ITU Anti-doping Department met with WADA in June Paratriathlon events. to go over all aspects of our AD program in conjunction 3.5. Maximise television, social and traditional with their Partnership in Quality. Based on the feedback media exposure. from that meeting, ITU is making improvements to their 3.6. Integrate other triathlon organisers under program to make it as effective as possible. the ITU umbrella

4. Development. Global participation, 4.Challenges: Not all Continental Confederations make it competitiveness and event quality. mandatory that all of the events under their umbrella 4.1. Maintain global standards for technical have in competition testing. The testing that is done does officials (TOs), event management, coach not adhere to the TDSSA requirements as they do not and facilitator education. test for all of the prohibited substances and methods. 4.2. Collaborate with Continental This makes it impossible for ITU to meet their TDSSA Confederations, to increase the number and percentages even though our out of competition testing competiveness of athletes at the national does. This will be a big problem when we complete the and continental level. Compliance Survey in 2017.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain 4.3. Provide expertise to Continental Another challenge is that we do not always receive the Confederations and member National information about anti-doping in a timely manner. This Federations to enable them to establish includes but is on limited to testing results, doping multisport clubs, school/community events. control forms, and the lack of testing being planned for 4.4. Develop Grassroots Initiative to increase an event. participation at amateur level 4.1 Anti-doping Education is planned in every online course that ITU offers. It is also included in education given by the ITU facilitators.

5. Administration: Strong and effective Global As a requirement of the Code, we have to conduct a risk leadership. assessment with regards to anti-doping on an annual 5.1. Effective communication with stakeholders. basis. 5.2. Risk management 5.3. Staff issues/wellness We submit an article for every NF newsletter and host an 5.4. Contingency fund Outreach booth at our Grand Final (and at this year’s Paratriathlon Championships as it was held separately.)

We work closely with the Medical and Anti-doping Committee, including having them act as our Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee.

This year, the Anti-doping Department doubled in size when they hired Eriketti Margari, as a contractor to be an anti-doping assistant. Eriketti has been doing a lot of work in the area of TUEs, DCFs, preparing presentations and working with the LOCs in the area of anti-doping. Eriketti has been a huge asset. In addition, ITU hires a legal consultant when needed and uses the NADOs of CCES and SAIDS for various tasks.

6. Other 6.1 Out of Competition Year-to-Date Summary (as of September 30, 2016)

• The Out of Competition (OOC) testing program was carried out according to the approved test distribution plan and within the established budget; • 241 blood, urine, or passport samples were collected from a total of 127 tests; • Athletes from 29 different countries have been tested; • 73.2% of tests have been conducted on athletes while they were living or training outside their home country; • There were two unsuccessful attempts during the third quarter. Neither of these attempts took place during the athlete’s 60-minute slot; • The minimum levels of analysis under TDSSA requirements is projected to be met for our OOC coordinated tests; • Pre-competition has taken place in Abu Dhabi, Cape Town, Edmonton, Hamburg, Yokohama, Montreal, Rotterdam, and Stockholm;

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain • Testing strategies were varied to increase unpredictability.

6.2 Future Plan / Recommendations

• The fourth quarter of 2016 will focus testing resources on athletes in the ABP target group and according to the Risk Assessment.

6.3 Test Numbers by Quarter Samples Samples Samples Passport Samples Unsuccessfu Cancelled Quarter Tests1 Urine Blood 2 Total Missions l Attempts Tests3 Q1 29 32 0 29 61 14 1 7 Q2 42 43 1 37 81 28 4 5 Q3 56 51 9 39 99 29 2 7 Q4 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TOTAL 127 126 10 105 241 71 7 19

1 Tests are defined as any number of samples collected on an athlete during a single test session. 2 Blood samples collected in support of the Athlete Biological Passport. 3 Cancelled tests mainly occur due to whereabouts updates, unexpected cost increases, or re-prioritization.

Test Attempt Numbers by Type and Location

Intelligent and effective testing should be unpredictable. The location of test attempts has varied in order to strengthen this unpredictability. The below graph demonstrates the percentage of attempts made at an athlete’s overnight location, training location, and pre-competition location.

Attempt Attempts Inside 60- Unsuccessful Location Attempts % Min. Slot Attempts Overnight1 50 37.3% 30 7 Training2 36 26.9% 1 0 Pre-Comp3 45 33.6% 0 0 In Competition 3 2.2% 0 0 TOTAL 134 100.0% 31 7

1 The athlete’s overnight residence or hotel. 2 The athlete’s training facility or camp location. 3 An attempt made at the same location, and immediately preceding, a competition.

Test Numbers by Analysis Type WADA’s Technical Document for Sport Specific Analysis (TDSSA) came into effect on January 1, 2015. This document requires the ITU to analyze samples for certain substances a prescribed percentage of the time. The below chart compares the number and types of analysis on our OOC tests against the MLA as outlined in the TDSSA.

It is important to note that compliance with the TDSSA will be determined by analysis performed by the lab on all ITU tests. This means the above numbers do not reflect analysis performed at the discretion of the lab, requested

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 3 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain retroactively by the ITU, or on In Competition testing.

MLA MLA GH/GHR TDSSA ESAs F GHR HBOC Insuli ABP Discipline (%) (%) Tests1 ESAs (%) GH F (%) s BT 2 n 3 Triathlon 60 10 114 78 68 7 9 14 0 0 0 105 Para 30 10 13 4 31 3 0 23 0 0 0 0 Triathlon TOTAL 127 82 10 9 0 0 0 105

1 Tests are defined as any number of samples collected on an athlete during a single test session. 2 Blood transfusions. 3 Blood samples analyzed in support of the Athlete Biological Passport.

ABP Target Group The ITU identified twenty (20) athletes in which samples should be collected consistently throughout the year for the purpose of the Athlete Biological Passport.

Costs

Mission costs can significantly vary according to the location of the testing, type of sample, number of samples per athlete (eg. dilutes), and type of analysis.

ITU endeavours to save costs, where possible, by exploring different opportunities with the relevant Sample Collection Authority, or combining other testing opportunities coordinated by other agencies.

Outside of Anti-doping In addition to working in Ant-doping, the department’s director, also helps ITU in other ways by acting as a Technical Official and Facilitator, and sometimes as an editor for various documents in a number of departments.

Report prepared by: Leslie Buchanan, Anti-doping Director [email protected]

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 4 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain Staff Report Communications XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2017 • Madrid, Spain

2016 Key Performance Objective Achievements & Pending Issues from ITU Strategic Plan (1st January – December 2016)

1. Profile within Olympic and 1 Paralympic Games Directed triathlon.org web traffic to the ROCOG website during the 1.1. Increase medal and Olympics and gave the IOC original content to share on their social distribution of medals by media outlets, as well as tag them in all Olympic triathlon posts. region 1.2. Multisport Games: ensure a - Implemented social media campaign #ThisIsTriathlon ahead of high profile Olympics and Paralympics that generated more than 4000 unique pieces 1.3. Demonstrate excellence in all of content inside four weeks, which all directed traffic back to areas of Olympic Movement. ROCOG/IOC platforms.

Produced special Rio Preview Magazine Show for broadcasters. Edited and Distributed pieces to social media platforms. Showcased athletes and event.

Produced six Olympic/Paralympic feature videos, resulting in a combined reach of 1.4 million.

Pitched BBC Worldwide on featuring Fabienne St Louis, which they did. We that we shared with IOC, garnering more than five million views online in two days and a reach of half a million on ITU’s accounts.

Created & distributed Olympic media guide both in Olympic press center and via email.

Offset costs of two major sports media outlets to come to Hamburg to see Mixed Relay.

After signing MOU with Olympic Channel earlier in the year, they’ve completed several videos of triathlon, as well as taken the Madrid European Cup and Cagliari World Cup, and sent a crew to the Grand Final for unique footage.

Worked with IPC on plan to share content & cover all WPE events, plus additional features on paratriathletes.

Close working relationship and consultnacy with Rio Sport Presentation. All plans and material approved by ITU.

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Provided headshots and data for Olympic material for all Olympic athletes.

Provided several in house video material for use on site as the ITU Anti Doping feature.

1.3 - Engaged multiple media outlets to conduct interviews with ITU President on good government. - Engaged with OBS on planning and interface. Proactive engagement for improvements after the initial race.

2. WTS 2.1 2.1. Consolidate the WTS Meetings with IM/InFront/HBS in both Leeds and Switzerland on 2.2. Maximise marketing establishing a working relationship, improving communications and exposure. future planning. Hindered by IM lack of decision making and general 2.3. Consolidate cities for the WTS internal confusion. - Coordinated TV & Sponsor reporting for major ITU/JTU sponsor NTT. - TriathlonLive continuing to grow and positive revenue stream for both ITU and IM. Growth at 25% for this year. 2.2 - Secured Google Grant for $10,000USD for advertising and software. Continuous campaigns and free advertising for ITU core business. - Distributed triathlon’s most successful video, (1st truely Viral Video) which garnered more than six million views on Facebook in 48 hours with an engagement of 23 million. It was as the BBC’s most popular online video in history. - Facebook growth: Reach of more than 70 million users who engaged with content on the page in the last year (October 2015-November 1 2016). Current fan base is 242,000 (+59000). - Instagram growth: 35% growth – current users are 122, 000 up from 90,000 followers in May. - Twitter Growth: @Worldtriathlon – 10% growth (actually quite strong, as twitter has stalled) for a total of 84.9k @Triathlonlive – - Chinese Weibo – 45% increase in traffic - Activated new social media outlet – Snapchat to engage it’s more youthful following. - Have added feature articles on unique athletes on triathlon.org - World Triathlon/ITU consistently placed in more than 1,000 online articles per annum. - Coordinated Live Timing from each WTS.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain 2.3 Team Lead for Montreal World Cup delivering a hugely successful first time event with WTS credentials.

3. Focus in additional core 3.1 business. - Swiftly handled any inquiries in regards to controversial antidoping 3.1. Be at the front line on the decisions by IOC and IPC ahead of Olympics/Paralympics resulting in no fight against doping negative press for ITU. 3.2. Maximise the profile and - Worked with Anti-doping director to create messaging for future value of the WC inquiries. 3.3. Maximise the profile and 3.2 value of the multisport World - Provided operational support to LOC, as well as distributed Championships. international press releases before and after each Multisport & World 3.4. Maximise the profile and Cup race. value of the Paratriathlon - Ensure National Broadcaster for each World Cup along with LOC. events. - MOU with Olympic Channel for World Cup footage, News and Features 3.5. Maximise television, social - Announcement of World Cup bids & Championship locations was and traditional media published in the IOC newsletter, Inside the Games, Around the Rings, as exposure. well as triathlon and non-triathlon media publications. 3.6. Integrate other triathlon - Covered each race on social media outlets with live updates. organisers under the ITU - Coordinated Live Timing from each World Cup. umbrella 3.3 - Monthly updates with communications staff with Penticton LOC, which has resulted in numerous press events more than a year out from the event. 3.4 - Posted pre- and post-WPE recaps for every World Paratriathlon Event held, which has never been done before. - Produced two Paralympic feature videos ahead of Paralympics, and included Paratriathlon in Olympic communication plan, which had a combined reach of nearly half a million on Facebook. - Worked with IPC to create an educational video on paratriathlon prior to Paralympics - created Paralympics media guide, sent out to all media lists. 3.5 - TV news and highlights distribution form WCups to major agencies plus sell in to podium athlete’s national broadcasters & NF media contacts. - Translations of highlights to Spanish and Italian. - Distribution of WCup Magazine shows and News to the Olympic Channel. 3.6 Continued conversation with IM to integrate properties into TriathlonLive platform thereby garnering a new audience and potential additiaonal revenue stream.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 3 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain 4. Development. Global 4.3 participation, competitiveness Provide assistance to ETU and MultiSport Worlds on Broadcast and TV and event quality. News delivery and Sport Presentation. 4.1. Maintain global standards for technical officials (TOs), event management, coach and facilitator education. 4.2. Collaborate with Continental Confederations, to increase the number and competiveness of athletes at the national and continental level. 4.3. Provide expertise to Continental Confederations and member National Federations to enable them to establish multisport clubs, school/community events. 4.4. Develop Grassroots Initiative to increase participation at amateur level

5. Administration: Strong and 5.1 effective Global leadership. Attended Sportel conference to meet with major WTS stakeholders BBC 5.1. Effective communication with and others. stakeholders. New technological concepts and publication and marketing of ITU, 5.2. Risk management properties and capabilities. 5.3. Staff issues/wellness Excellent feedback from WorlCup takers for a high-quality product. EBU, 5.4. Contingency fund SNTV etc (news Mag Shows)

Report prepared by:

Erin Greene Fergus Murray Snr Media Manager Snr Manager TV [email protected] [email protected]

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 4 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain Staff Report Sport Department - Development XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

2016 Key Performance Achievements & Pending Issues Objective from ITU (1st January – December 2016) Strategic Plan

1. Profile within ITU Development EADP projects (Team ITU, Team Continent, and Camps) were held Olympic and to increase the number of the potential athletes to be qualified for Rio 2016 and Paralympic Games beyond from developing nations. 1.1. Increase medal and Five (5) Team ITU projects on 3 continents: Chengdu (CHIN), Huatulco (MEX), Cagliari distribution of (ITA)*, Salinas (ECU)**, Tongyeong (KOR)** medals by region * The project had been modified due to the low number of the applicants, only 1.2. Multisport Games: travel stipend were granted to two athletes. ensure a high profile ** The last two projects were dedicated to the creation of the Tokyo 2020 Team 1.3. Demonstrate ITU. excellence in all areas of Olympic Nine (9) athletes qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games who took part in Team Movement. ITU/ITU Development projects in the past 4 years: Men: Ron Darmon (ISR), Jason Wilson (BAR) – ITU Scholarship athlete, Leonardo Chacon (CRC), Lawrence Fanous (JOR) – ITU Scholarship athlete, Manuel Huerta (PUR). Women: Mateja Simic (SLO), Kaidi Kivioja (EST)– ITU Scholarship athlete, Fabienne St. Louis (MRI), Elizabeth Bravo (ECU).

Azerbaijan, Barbados, Estonia (female), , Jordan, Norway, Puerto Rico were new flags at the Olympic Games:

Former ITU Development athletes qualified first time for the Olympic Games: Sarah Vilic (AUT) – former CRO athlete was part of ETU-ITU Development Projects from 2009 to 2012, Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) was part of ETU-ITU Development Projects from 2011 to 2013. Special function was held with the Team ITU athletes and their coaches in Rio during the Triathlon Party. ITU Development named Jason Wilson (BAR), Ron Darmon (ISR) and Kaidi Kivioja (EST) as a member of Team Tokyo 2020.

ITU Development World Camp was held from 18th to 31st July in Rio Maior, Portugal with qualified athletes for Rio 2016 and future potentials. Based on the results of the Team ITU athletes and their need, ITU advertised an ITU Development Coach position for the next Olympic Cycle.

Continental Camps/Continental Teams: Africa: - ATU hosted a development camp in Sharm-El Sheikh from 3rd to 7th April with 16 participants from 4 nations. No Team ATU programme in place.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain America: - CAMTRI will host two camps with potential athletes for the Buenos Aires YOG 2018 in December (ARG) and in January 2017 (Mexico). No Team CAMTRI programme in place this year. Asia: - Team ASTC: Asia started a new programme for coach and athlete development with more control and follow-up with athletes and their coaches. Team ASTC composed by 11 athletes from 7 NFs. Specific Team ITU – Team ASTC programme was held in Tonygeong. - ASTC hold already three Development Continental Camps: Rayong, (25-31 January): Team ASTC Selection Camp: 24 athletes from 9 NFs. Guwahati, (6-11 February): in conjunction with the South Asian Games (first time triathlon was on the programme of the SAG): 17 athletes from 3 nations. Jincheon, Korea (21-27 April): with Team ASTC athletes: 7 athletes from 4 countries. Aqaba, Jordan – upcoming camp in November for West-Asia Europe: - Europe selected 28 athletes from 8 countries to be part of Team ETU and to be assigned for 1 (one) of 4 (four) ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cups (Holten, Rotterdam, Malmö, Tonsberg) in 2016. - ETU hosted 4 development continental camps in Alicante, Spain from 19 to 23 March. 23 athletes participated from 8 nations, Rio Maior, Portugal (17-24 May), Tiszaujvaros, Hungary (5-8 July), and in Bled, Slovenia. The camp in Hungary was dedicated to the youth category and was a huge success. Oceania: - Oceania reviewed its athlete’s and coach’s development programme and restructured the Team OTU with the 2nd tier – emerging athletes. In total of 8 athletes (6 male/2 female) from 4 countries compose the team. - Oceania hosted the development continental camp from 4th to 11th March in Sydney, Australia with 9 athletes, 3 coaches from 4 NFs. This was the first time that Asian athletes (2 from TPE) and their coach (PHI did not receive the visa on time) were invited to a joint camp with Asia and Oceania. - OTU athlete’s and coach’s development programme of the assigned agreement has been revised and more projects (follow-up visits to Island Nations, ITU Level 1 Coaches Course and equipment support) have been added due to the savings on the continental development camp.

2. WTS 2.1. Consolidate the WTS 2.2. Maximise marketing exposure. 2.3. Consolidate cities for the WTS

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain 3. Focus in additional Salinas, Ecuador hosted an ITU Triathlon World Cup as the only Developing National core business. Federation among the WC LOCs in 2016. Salinas and its event development can be 3.1. Be at the front line role model for all the developing nations. on the fight against doping 3.2. Maximise the profile and value of the WC 3.3. Maximise the profile and value of the multisport World Championships. 3.4. Maximise the profile and value of the Paratriathlon events. 3.5. Maximise television, social and traditional media exposure. 3.6. Integrate other triathlon organisers under the ITU umbrella

4. Development. Global Continuous development of the ITU Education Qualifications for Technical Officials, participation, Event Organizers, Coaches, Paratriathlon classifiers, Facilitators and National competitiveness and Federations with the support of the ITU Online Education Hub (Moodle) > event quality. https://education.triathlon.org/ 4.1. Maintain global standards for The ITU Development Calendar 2016 ( technical officials http://www.triathlon.org/development/schedule): (TOs), event management, coach ITU Development Projects Afric Americ Asi Oceani Europe Total and facilitator 2016 a a a a education. Community 1 1 4.2. Collaborate with Level 1 (re- Continental validation 9 Confederations, to online) increase the number Level 1 2 4 4 7 17 and competiveness of athletes at the Technical Level 2 1 3 1 2 7 national and Officials Level 1 (ATOEP) 2 4 2 4 12 continental level. Paratriathlon 2 1 2 4 2 11 4.3. Provide expertise to TOs Continental Paratriathlon Confederations and Rules & Event 1 1 member National Management Federations to

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 3 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain enable them to Community Activator 8 1 9 establish multisport Combo Course clubs, Level 1 5 3 1 1 10 Coaches school/community Level 2 1 1 2 events. World Camp 1 1 4.4. Develop Grassroots Initiative to increase Team ITU 2 2 1 5 Continental participation at Athletes 1 1 4 4 1 11 amateur level Camps Continental 1 4 1 6 Team Project Facilitator TO, Coach, 1 1 s Classifier 14 18 23 30 9 103

New National Federation Development: - ITU Activator Community Seminar was launched and piloted in Africa (Gambia, Niger, Tunis, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Guinea) and in Europe (1-4 December, ). - The course consists of the following main areas: technical officiating, event organizing, coaching, administration & governance. - The full content has been translated in French, thanks to the partnership agreement between ITU & French Triathlon Federation. - Governance & Administration part of the course for NF’s Management to be developed in the upcoming months National Federation Classification: - New criteria system has been developed to set standards to all the continents in the NFs classification. ITU worked closely with ETU on this project and it will be introduced to the NFs in Madrid. Coaches Education and Certification: - BTF-ITU Partnership Agreement on coaches’ education had been extended for 2016. The agreement is focusing on Level 2, Level 2+ coaching courses, coaching qualifications re-validation and the accreditation process for National Federation Coaches Education Program. - Level 1 Coaches Education: Some major amendments according to the annual review and pilot courses.: schedule (full 5 days) and additional topics to the curriculum: program planning, nutrition) The Level 1 Coaching Education materials have been translated in Spanish. Moodle to be updated by the end of the year with Spanish content. - Since the launch of the new ITU Coaches Education Pathway twelve (12) courses had been conducted with 150 successful assessments (119 men & 31 women). By the end of 2016 further six (6) courses will have been held. The certified ITU Level 1 Triathlon Coaches list can be found here: http://triathlon.org/about/download_file/itu_development_certified_itu_le vel_1_coaches - Level 2 Coaches Education: Progress meeting was held in Rio Maior, Portugal on 27-28 January then on

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 4 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain 27th May in Lisbon, Portugal. The course is ready to be delivered on two (2) pilot courses in November (Europe, Asia) - The partnership agreement has been renewed with Swim Smooth and a swimming content specific meeting was held in Manchester, Great-Britain on 22-23 March. - Triathlon + Science Conferences have been added to the Moodle - ITU – ICCE MoU to be signed regarding the use of the ICCE Quality in Coaching materials by ITU and its members

Technical Officials Education & Certification: - Annual certification (2015): TOTAL 2012 2013 2014 2011- 201 201 201 201 201 201 - - - 2012 0 1 2 3 4 5 2013 2014 2015 % % % % Local 123 210 320 402 487 553 52% 26% 21% 14% TOs 9 8 2 6 2 5 ITU Level 109 447 563 753 780 892 34% 4% 14% 22% 1 0 ITU Level 96 130 161 153 176 204 24% -5% 15% 16% 2 ITU Level 22 34 37 37 43 47 9% 0% 16% 9% 3

AST CAMT 2015 ATU ETU OTU TOTAL C RI 127 Local TOs 468 1686 1727 376 5535 8 ITU Level 1 227 49 309 459 46 1090 ITU Level 2 61 13 45 73 12 204 ITU Level 3 5 1 11 22 8 47

- Technical Officials Seminar at community, Level 1 and Level 2 levels (no Level 3 course in 2016), - Updated TO Level 1 educational materials (PPT presentations) in Spanish, - ITU Technical Officials Level 1 Re-validation E-seminar had been developed and piloted on the ITU Education Hub. It has been translated in Spanish and will be running in English and is Spanish in 2017. - Kick off meeting for the ITU Technical Officials Level 2 Re-validation E-seminar course planner was held on July 26/27 In Lausanne, The course will and piloted be launched in March 2017 - Recorded webinar has been developed for Technical Officials Education on Paratriathlon Rules

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 5 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain - ITU Paratriathlon Rules and Event Management Course (1 day) / pilot course was delivered on 12 March in the Netherlands Further development required in order to be finalized and launched in 2017. - Competence and performance review programme developed for any ITU assigned officials (facilitator, TD, aTD, Technical Official) with the possibility of providing constructive feedback. ATOEP: - The following NFs accredited their Technical Officials Education Programme in 2016: The Netherlands, South Korea and Ireland. In progress: Germany and Switzerland.

Facilitator Education: - From 7th to 10th April the ITU Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland hosted the ITU Facilitator Course with 14 TO, Coach and Paratriathlon Classifier participants from Europe, Asia and America. - Review of the ITU Facilitator Education Program led by Norman Brook

5. Administration: Olympic Solidarity Strong and effective Close collaboration with Olympic Solidarity (OS) on Technical Courses for Coaches. In Global leadership. 2016 eight (8) National Federations have been granted by OS. That’s a new yearly 5.1. Effective record in the history of ITU Development: communication with OS granted courses in 2016 (73 425 USD in total): stakeholders. 2016 Taipei City OS – ITU Level 1 Coaches Course (Chinese Taipei) / 10 000 USD 5.2. Risk management 2016 Lechería OS - ITU Level 1 Coaches Course (Venezuela) / 12 000 USD 5.3. Staff issues/wellness 2016 La Paz OS - ITU Level 1 Coaches Course (Bolivia) / 6300 USD 5.4. Contingency fund 2016 Conakry OS - ITU Activator Community Seminar (Guinea) / 12 000 USD 2016 San José OS - ITU Level 1 Coaches Course (Costa Rica) / 6540 USD 2016 Tehran OS-ITU Level 1 Coaches Course (I.R.) / 11 585 USD 2016 St. Croix OS - ITU Level 1 Coaches Course (USVI) / 10 000 USD 2016 Buenos Aires OS - ITU Level 1 Coaches Course (Argentina) / 5000 USD

Olympic Solidarity Scholarship holder athletes at the Rio Olympic Games: Men: Richard Varga (SVK), Irving Perez (MEX), Gonzalo Tellechea (ARG), Diogo Sclebin (BRA), Bryan Keane (IRL), Ron Darmon (ISR), Lawrence Fanous (JOR), Jason Wilson (BAR). Women: Barbara Riveros (CHI), Flora Duffy (BER), Vendula Frintova (CZE), Mateja Simic (SLO, Sarah-Anne Brault (CAN), Fabienne St. Louis (MRI), Elizabeth Bravo (ECU).

ITU was granted 70 000 USD by International Olympic Committee as part of the 2013- 2016 International Federation Development Programme. Both the 2015 evaluation and 2016 application forms were submitted to IOC.

Continental Confederations: Close collaboration with the Continental Staff, Development Coordinators and Development Committees where applicable. ATU: 3rd continental coordinator assigned (Mohamed Essam Ashour) this year after two previous coordinators’ resignation (Samar Salah, Yasmin Khaled) CAMTRI: terminated its contract with Ana Maria Lecumberri (CHI) on athlete’s and

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 6 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain coach’s development by the end of March and assigned Javier Mon (ESP) in August. Since November a new administrative person, Agustin Botta (UR) has been hired on administration tasks as a replacement of Elizabeth Lopez (URU) ASTC: Peter Clifford (AUS) has been working with Ki and Team ASTC on athletes’ and coaches development since April. Oceania: advertised an OTU Development Coach position

Partnership Programs with National Federations: - ITU – British Triathlon Federation (coaches education) - ITU – French Triathlon Federation (education in French speaking NFs)

National Federations Continuous conversation and collaboration with the Developing / Emerging / Newly Affiliated National Federations to be established on regular basis.

Attendance: - ETU Presidents Meeting and ETU Gala and ETU F2F Meetings with National Federations (Category 2-3) in Paris, France from 15th to 17th January, - ASTC Congress and ASTC Triathlon Championships in Hatsukaichi, Japan from 29th April to 1st May. - ETU Congress and ETU Development Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal on 26th May - ETU Development Meeting in Brussels, Belgium from 5th to 6th November - Meetings during the Grand Final in Cozumel with Oceania, CAMTRI and Triathlon University of Mexico

6. Other 2017 Continental Confederations’ development planning: The Continental Confederations have to submit their proposal for development projects until 15th November. The 2017 ITU-Continental Confederation agreement should be signed during the ITU Congress in Madrid. Oceania has already submitted its plan.

Report prepared by: Zita Csovelyak, Senior Manager, Development with input from the members of the Sport Department

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 7 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain Staff Report Marketing Department XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

2016 Key Performance Objective Achievements & Pending Issues from ITU Strategic Plan (1st January – December 2016)

1. Profile within Olympic and  Successfully delivered ITU customized Jabra headphones to Paralympic Games Olympic Athletes, Officials and the ITU Executive Board in Rio 1.1. Demonstrate excellence in all de Janeiro after securing Jabra as a VIK sponsor for the gift. areas of Olympic Movement.  We hosted individuals from the NTT holdings board and also ITU global partners in attendance at the Rio Olympics.

2. WTS as a core business  At the end of the WTS season, saw a total growth in 2.1. TriathlonLIVE TriathlonLIVE profit of 25% with over 182,200 euros is total 2.2. Sponsorship revenue for the 2016 season. 2.3. Merchandising and Licensing  Completed the successful 2016 partnership with NTT by providing them with a year-end recap video of their presence at the respective WTS events including statistics, photos and videos. Antonio presented this in Japan this October and it was well received by NTT and other brands interested in partnering with ITU in the near future.  Already in communication with LOC’s regarding NTT’s sponsorship for 2017. Ensuring there are no competing brands at NTT’s selected events and making sure all LOC’s have been briefed on production requirements and how the branding should be distributed. We are working hard to ensure increased value for NTT in 2017.  Continuing to work in conjunction with the global merchandising partner Tribe Solutions to assist them in all matters of daily business, promotion of their online store and approvals as it relates to their ITU properties.  Continued talks with the agency managing sponsorship options for a global automotive brand interested in a global partnership for ITU. Finally, the brand has decided on a different strategic direction to promote their new line.  Continuing talks with our global logistics partner, SEL, in order to solidify a VIK deal for 2017. The objective being to drastically reduce shipment and logistics expenses for both the WTS and WC.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain  Working closely with a designer to prepare an updated 2016 version of the sponsorship deck we are used to present sponsorship opportunities to new companies.  Currently working on three different sponsorship presentations for potential partners as well as continuing discussions after various positive meetings Antonio had in Japan.  Working with a designer to create a style guide and folder to increase consistency of the WTS brand across the series and with each individual LOC.  Approvals of branding and signage.  Created branding inventory for NTT’s Global partnership  Started investigating the process of trademarking the WTS and ITU brand.  We are trying to bridge the gap of look and feel around the WC versus the WTS. Performance wise the systems are in place. Overhaul WC branding guidelines over winter break.

3. Focus in additional core  The entire brand of ITU and its properties needs to be discussed business. and re-evaluated. The evaluation and rebrand still remains a 3.1. Maximise the profile and priority for the marketing department although this would require value of the multisport World significant resources to implement. Championships.  Have been in contact with three marketing agencies interested in 3.2. Brand Evaluation and Review working on the possible rebrand of ITU and we will be working on updating the RFP to present to them in early 2017 for a proof of concept.  Working with a designer to build an ITU style guide for internal stakeholder use.  In contact with the multisport festival marketing director so ITU can support her during the planning and preparation stages of the event.

4. Global Participation,  Preparation of decks for sponsor presentations and bid competiveness and event documents for key events. quality.

Report prepared by: Kris Gemmell Laura Blackwell WTS Manager Marketing Assistant [email protected] [email protected]

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Staff Report to the ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

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RESOLUTIONS FROM ITU EXECUTIVE BOARD

RESOLUTION 1: PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ITU CONSTITUTION Whereas the ITU Constitution needs to be modified to reflect resolutions approved at the 2015 Congress;

And whereas advice from both the ITU Executive Board and Constitution Committee require some modifications;

Therefore be it resolved that the following changes to the ITU Constitution, outlined in the table below be approved. Changes related the introduction of the ITU Disciplinary Body Nº Existing Text Proposed text Comments 1 Article . 15.1 The Table Officers Article . 15.1 The Table Officers Exclusion of the shall consist of The President, shall consist of the President, Sec. General in the The Secretary General, and 4 the Secretary General, and 4 gender limitation as Vice Presidents, including at Vice Presidents, including at it is not an elected least two persons of the least two persons of the position. opposite gender. One of the opposite gender, excluding the Introduction of Vice Presidents shall be Secretary General . One of the term limits for the assigned with the financial Vice Presidents shall be Presidents. roles. assigned with the financial a) Candidates, except the roles. Secretary General, will be a) Candidates, except the nominated by the NF and Secretary General, will be elected by Congress . The nominated by the NF and Secretary General will be elected by Congress . The appointed by the Executive Secretary General will be Board. appointed by the Executive b) No more than two Officers Board. can be elected from any b) No more than two Officers one (1) of the five (5) can be elected from any Continental one (1) of the five (5) Confederations. Continental c) The assignment of roles Confederations. and responsibilities of the c) The assignment of roles Vice Presidents shall be at and responsibilities of the the discretion of the Vice Presidents shall be at President, including the the discretion of the appointment of “First Vice President, including the President” and the appointment of “First Vice Financial Vice President. President” and the d) The “First Vice President” Financial Vice President. shall assume the role of d) The “First Vice President” President in the absence of shall assume the role of the President. President in the absence of the President. e) The President shall be elected for a maximum of three (3) terms.

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2 Article 17.1 The Executive 17.1 The Executive Board Clarification of the Board consists of the Table consists of: the Table Officers; gender Officers, five (5) Presidents of five (5) Presidents of the requirement within the Continental Continental Confederations; the entire elected Confederations, one (1) Athlete one (1) Athlete Representative EB Members Representative (chair of the (chair of the Athletes´ Athletes´ Committee) and four Committee); and four (4) (4) Executive Board members, Executive Board members, elected by the Congress, from elected by the Congress, from which no more than two (2) which no more than two (2) from the same Continent, two from the same Continent, two of whom, at least, shall be from of whom, at least, shall be from the opposite gender. the opposite gender. a) No more than two (2) a) No more than two (2) representatives from the representatives from the same member NF shall be same member NF shall be elected to the Executive elected to the Executive Board. Board. b) All candidates for the b) At least four elected Executive Board may prepare members of the Executive their personal records and Board, shall be from the goals they want to achieve for opposite gender. ITU . ITU will forward this c) All candidates for the document to all Members Executive Board shall prior to Congress. prepare their personal c) Executive Board members records and goals they want shall be ex-officio members to achieve for ITU . ITU will of their NF Executive Board, forward this document to voting rights will be specified all Members prior to by the NF . They may also Congress. take part in the General d) Executive Board members Assembly, Congress, or shall be ex-officio members Annual General Meeting of of their NF Executive Board, their NF. voting rights will be specified by the NF . They may also take part in the General Assembly, Congress, or Annual General Meeting of their NF. 3 27. 4 The election procedures 27. 4 The election procedures Delete point b), to for the other positions are that: for the other positions are that: eliminate a) A simple majority will be a) A simple majority will be contradiction with required to be elected. required to be elected. first paragraph of b) All positions will be voted on b) All positions will be voted on article 23. at the same time. at the same time. c) Candidates with the most c) Candidates with the most Adaptation of letter votes will be elected until all votes will be elected until all e) and f) to the positions are covered, with an positions are covered, with an reality of ITU exception when the regional exception when the regional elections, when the and gender requirements are and gender requirements are number to be

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not covered . In these cases, not covered . In these cases, elected is greater the elected candidate will be the elected candidate will be than candidates the one with the most votes, those with the most votes who nominated. who fulfils the regional and/or also fulfil the regional and/or gender requirements. gender requirements. d) Each Member will have one d) Each Member will have one vote for the election of each vote for the election of each position, and will have the position, and will have the same number of votes as same number of votes as positions to be elected. positions to be elected. e) A vote with less names than e) A vote with less names than the ones to be elected will not the ones to be elected will not be valid. be valid, except when there are f) In case of a tie with the less candidates than positions candidates with the least to be filled. number of votes in a round f) In the case of a tie with the where the number of candidates with the least candidates is in excess of the number of votes in a round number of available positions, where the number of all candidates with more than candidates is in excess of the 50% votes shall be elected and number of available positions, a second round of voting shall all candidates with more than take place only between those 50% votes shall be elected and tied. a second round of voting shall take place only between those tied. 4 27.6 All other Parliamentary 27.6 . An Election Congress will Introduction of new questions not contained in the be chaired by one of the Vice rule to specify who Constitution shall be decided Presidents, if she/he is not Chairs an election by Robert’s Rules of Order, running for any position, or by Congress. Newly Revised the Secretary General . 27.7 All other Parliamentary questions not contained in the Constitution shall be decided by Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised

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Annual Report Athletes Committee XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2017 • Madrid, Spain

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season

1. During 2016 we started a regular, informative To maintain the key goals of the newsletter Ie. athletes’ newsletter Interesting and relevant information going out when needed in a clear, concise format. To post some articles from the newsletter on triathlon.org to increase the coverage of the information.

2. Collect feedback from key athletes after each To increase the number of athletes feeding back and WTS race to aid the Sports Dept in improving also have more face-to-face feedback at races. course safety etc.

3. Maintain efficient collaboration with the Keep this healthy working environment going and Sports Dept. and coaches committee. Open create more solid ties to the paratri committee through better liaisons with the Paratri committee our 3 elite paratriathlete committee members.

4. Organize full and fair athletes’ committee To maintain the good momentum attached to this new elections for the next 2 year term. For the committee and apportion roles and responsibilities to first time we now have a full 10 person each member so that the committee functions committee, with members from 4 regions. efficiently and usefully over it’s 2 year term.

5. The chair of the committee attended the IOC Education in sports administration issues is a vital role athletes’ forum in October 2015 and will of the committee to aid senior and former elite attend a seminar on sports governance in triathletes to continue to contribute to triathlon in roles November of this year. This leads to better other than racing – so their vital pool of energy and inter-sport relations helping to promote ITU knowledge is not lost to our sport. So any opportunities and it’s central role for athletes and also for members of the committee to learn new skills will increases education on governance issues. be gratefully taken (ie. using the Laurent Vidal invitation seat on the eboard).

6. Nominating a former elite triathlete to the To continue this process as and when possible. IOC arbitration panel. Elizabeth May (LUX) was nominated early in the year.

The committee would like to acknowledge the huge input of knowledge, energy and good humor made by our friend Laurent Vidal, who we tragically lost a year ago not long after the 2015 congress in Chicago. He is and will be greatly missed.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 Report prepared by: Athletes Committee Chair: Jessica Harrison

Committee Members  Clare Cunningham  Ai Ueda  Shen Yen Hsieh  Jonathan Goerlach  Yannick Bourseaux  Lisa Norden  Rachel Klamer  Francisco Serrano  Tamas Toth

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Annual Report Coaches Committee XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2017 • Madrid, Spain

MISSION of the Committee: To represent coaches of the National Federations within the ITU and to contribute to the betterment of the sport of Triathlon and its athletes on matters concerning high performance. PURPOSES: The Coaches Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the ITU Executive Board and Sport Department on matters related to Triathlon and Paratriathlon coaching and athlete development best practice.

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season

1. M eetings  Next meeting in Madrid (2016 ITU - 4 conference calls Congress) - In person meetings: Chicago 2015/ Leeds/  Invite other advisers with different profile Hamburg/ Cozumel with committee advisers (international squad and personal coaches) invited

1.2. Gave2 input to the Technical Committee on  Continuous process Competition. rules revision: October 2015 and during the competition season.

3. Gave input and feedback to prepare and  Give advises on next major games events improve Rio Olympic Games event from the 2015 test event to the Olympic competition.

4. Held shared meetings with the Sport  Continuous process department and made proposals to help building  Promote the team relay and work with the and improving the ITU competition system (2017- sport department on the calendar and new 2020) formats

5. Worked on the junior/U23/Elite pathway by  To be continued organizing workshops and presentations (Lisbon  Educate coaches around the world Europeans, Cozumel…)

6. Gave input and feedback on races medical provisions and procedures to improve athletes safety

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 7. Made and shared post-race reports for all WTS  Continue to help improve ITU events races  Play a more pro-active role specially around the WTS events  Develop a coaches’ network to get more feedback

8. Assigned coaches and sport scientists to measure run courses. Shared data and helped understand the sport’s demand and athletes’ pacing

9. Helped the organization of the Science and  Help the organization of the next 2017 Triathlon Conference in Paris (November 2015) conference in Edmonton

Report prepared by: Coaches Committee Chair: Philippe Fattori (Fra)

Committee Members  Ben Bright (GBR) Advisers:  Eligio Cervantes (Mex)  Bernard Savage (Aus)  Jul Clonen(Bel / NZ)  Ana Maria Lecumberri (Chi)  Joan Mayol (Sp)  Andy Schmitz (USA)  Lindsey Parry (RSA)  Thomas Moeller (Ger)  Hideki Yamane (Jap)  Graeme Maw (NZ) ..

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Annual Report Constitution Committee XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season

1. Introduced key propositions for consideration by To be discussed with the newly elected members of the EB, to enhance good governing principles, the Committee at the occasion of ITU Madrid including term limits for board members and Congress. President.

2. Drafted and proposed a Code of Ethics, Election procedures and Disciplinary rules (which were also reviewed by the technical committee)

3. Saw to the establishment of an Arbitration Tribunal to enforce the code of ethics, with the nomination of 5 independent arbitrators. This Tribunal is currently established and in action.

4. Proposed General Procedures for the Committees Proposed Change of the Constitution Committee into a Legal & Governance Committee Change the Woman’s committee into an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Change the duties and role of the Audit Committee Creation of a Development committee

Report prepared by: Committee Chair: Bernard St-Jean.

Committee Members: Patrice Brunet, secretary, Gale Bernhardt, Johan Druwé, David Ferrier, Stephen Holmes, Aoife Nash.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 ITU Annual Report Medical and Anti-doping Committee XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season

1. Collaboration with ITU Sport Department  Courses and Surveys 1.1 Assigned WTS and WC MDs for 2016  Organization of a course “The 1.2 Control of the Water Quality and of the Medical Plan interpretation of athlete’s ECG” for of the races NFs doctors. 1.3 Evaluation of the heat index statistics of the WTS  Organization of a survey about the races with WBGT use. injury and illness. 1.4 Introduction of the ITU PPE rules  Organization of a survey about the 1.5 Introduction of the ITU Transgender Policy SCD. 1.6 ITU Water Quality Statement Update

2. RIO OG and Paralympics  Medical Meetings and Conferences 2.1 Evaluation of the Medical Plan  Participation at the IOC IFs Medical 2.2 Evaluation of the Water Quality tests and the Commission Chairperson Monaco monitoring programme 2017. 2.3 ITU Water Quality Information Flow and Decision  Participation at the FIMS Matrix Interfederal Medical Commission 2.4 MD Olympic Games Dr. S.Migliorini Lausanne 2017. 2.5 MD Paralympics Games Dr.D.Hiller  Participation at the WADA Conference Lausanne 2017.  Organization of ITU Science +Triathlon Conference Edmonton 2017.

3. Collaboration with IOC Medical and Scientific Department.  ITU Competition Rules: Update of the 3.1 IF Med Com Chairs Meeting on Water Quality RIO Medical and Anti-doping control 2016 management in ITU event. 3.2 IOC Female Athlete Health e-learning tool  ITU PPE Rules update.  ITU Health and Science page on ITU web site. To improve the chapters of the medical matters and to update the page in line with the expansion of the knowledge in the field.

4. Collaboration with IFs Medical Committee 4.1 Contact with FISA, FINA, ISAF Med Chairs about the Water Quality Rio 2016 4.2 Cooperation with Prof. David Gerrard (FINA) about a joint paper on Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 “Testing the water: highlighting the safety of open water swimmers.” 4.3 Participation at the FIMS IFs Medical Commission in Lubiana

5. Cooperation with ITU/ETU Medical Committee 5.1 Organization of a Meeting about the PPE (Lisbon EC 2016) 5.2 Lecture of Prof. S.Sharma about the SCD in athletes (Lisbon EC 2016). 5.3 Evaluation of the ITU PPE rules. 5.4 Evaluation of the ITU Transgender Policy

6. WADA and ITU Anti-doping Committee  Continue to work with Leslie on 6.1 Close collaboration with ITU Anti-Doping director following up on recommendations Leslie Buchanan from WADA’s Partnership in Quality 6.2 Continue to act as a TUE Committee document. 6.3 Dr. Migliorini attended WADA Conference in  Help complete WADA’s 2017 Lausanne 2016 Compliance Survey.

Report prepared by: Medical Committee Chair: Dr. Sergio Migliorini

Committee Members  Dr. Humberto Aguilar  Dr. Bo Berglund  Dr. Lanre Glover  Dr. Doug Hiller  Dr. Toshito Katsumura  Dr. Lothar Schwarz

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Annual Report Multisport Committee XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2017 • Madrid, Spain

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season/Quadrennial

1. Committee Overview New Committee Tim Yount appointed by the Board for 2015-2016 – Hopefully all elected will be active and contribute very positive contribution Elect Chair and Secretary Brian Hinton – leading on Du and key part of 2016 Set up regular call dates – min 4 call per annum Cross tri Championships with interim calls as and when required Barry Siff – very positive contribution as Board Meeting papers 7 days before committee Liaison Minutes to be completes 7days post meeting in Eugene Kraus and Tom Pryde also active on draft committee Fund Committee members to attend key events Staff support from Eric has been great for improved understanding at delivery level Non active: Lourdes Mata and Cornelio Serrano as they never participated in a single call nor attended any meeting nor events.

1. Multisport Festival Monitor and analyse the development and delivery of the 1st Multisport Festival Spread across two weekends an opportunity to Post event MS Meeting to review take the Multisport Challenge with four World TD Report, Championships Staff Feedback, 1st Edition Penticton Canada 2017 plans going well Age Group Survey, 2018 Odense Denmark- contract progressing LOC Report Multisport Committee analysed in detail all the What worked well and what can be improved? bids received and interacted with the sports Review bid candidates for 2020 and 2021 department to layout all the pros and cons from each location to make a formal recommendation to the EB on the potential host cities for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 editions.

2. Individual World Championshiops 2016 Cross Duathlon still needs a Championships as part Duathlon of the development of the Festival. Zofingen ITU Long Distance Continue monitoring the association with Sprint and Standard Duathlon in Avilés, Powerman and the new Duathlon Middle Distance were a big success. WCHs. Activation of a New MOU with POWERMAN until 2020, feedback from the MC. LD Tri – Oklahoma – some issues with weather but

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 a positive Age group experience Cross Tri – Snowy Mountains Nov 2016 No Winter Triathlon WCHs – traditional format hosted in 2016.

4. Aquabike – The MultiSPort Committee have Review after Penticton to see how the discipline monitored different Aquabike events during 2016 worked and could be improved. in order to understand the viability to include at the 2017 Festival. ITU Sports Department and Executive level pushed for the LOC to include with success, and will be part at the 2017 event. Test event in Penticton August 2016 was successful.

5. Winter Triathlon Comprehensive review of all key partners to develop Traditional format and new S3 not developing as a sustainable Winter triathlon. Exploring WCHs fast as hoped with very poor interest from event options for S3 Winter Triathlon and a robust plan organisers. Lack of races and lack of numbers for the Traditional Format WCHs to be hosted. competing remains a challenge. An S3 World Cup was hosted in Quebec, and will be hosted again in 2017.

6. Bonus Pool Money Prizes. 2017 – 20 Budget These provisions were removed from Duathlon 2017 detailed bid to be prepared for substantial and Long Distance Triathlon as the scope of events increase in funding to help the development of the were not meeting the purpose of the awards. Multisport Events. Clearly define in the Strategic Plan what allocation is set for Multisport.

7. Overall Athlete experience and participation Age Group Participation The MS Committee should be fully involved in setting strategies and initiative to maximise Age Group Participation, assisting where possible to help as many NFs as possible to send a National Age Group Team For e.g. Creation of an athletes guide that can answer questions that are often repeated. Paratriathletes Participation Continue the promotion and participation of paratriathletes in the different Multisport disciplines.

6. Definition of LOC Requirements Multisport Specific - Event Organizers Manual Feedback from MC on the proposed documents by There are some fantastic resources available for the sport department for defining the LOCs but these are primarily aimed at running WTS requirements for the different disciplines in and World Cup Sprint and Standard Distance races. multisport

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Many of the requirements in the EOM are either not applicable or are too demanding for multisport events. For example, Cross Triathlon has very different requirements.

MS Committee to work with the Sport Department to review and create an extract of the EOM for Multisport

Report prepared by: Multisport Committee Chair: Chris Kitchen Committee Members

Brian Hinton Australia

Chris Kitchen (C) Great Britain

Eugène Kraus Luxembourg

Lourdes Mata Mexico

Tom Pryde New Zealand

Cornelio Serrano Ecuador

Tim Yount United States

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 3 Annual Report Paratriathlon Committee XXIX ITU Congress •09-11 December, 2017 • Madrid, Spain

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season

1. The successful debut of Paratriathlon at the Continue to prepare for Tokyo 2020 and lobby Paralympic Games in Rio with 3 men’s classes PT1, PT2 for a complete number of medals for all and PT4; and 3 women’s classes PT2, PT4 and PT5. paratriathlon classes for both men and women. Allowing for the crowning of six Paralympic Paratriathlon Champions.

2. The Scientific Research Group continued to analyze Evaluate the implementation of the refined data throughout the year and met for a meeting in classification system and tweak it if necessary, Rotterdam and Rio. The meeting facilitated the to ensure the system that will be used for the development of an enhanced Functional Abilities Tokyo qualification period is the best possible Profile used to refine our classification system. evidence based system available for Paratriathlon.

3. Meeting of a VI (Visually Impaired) experts group to Continue to utilize this working group in develop a more robust classification system for PT5 conjunction with resources through IPC and and further develop and enhance Paratriathlon for other sports to enhance VI classification prior these athletes. The VI working group has provided a to Tokyo. large pool of information following their face-to-face meeting to assist with this Paratriathlon class.

4. Explored the need for a factor/interval start system for Evaluate the effectiveness of a factored class wheelchair paratriathletes similar to PT5. This would for wheelchair paratriathletes. Communicate help level the playing field and further grow and this enhancement to athletes through NFs and develop this sport class. The committee endorses a NPCs to further develop this sport class. factored system based on the same methodology used for the PT5 class in the last years and in Rio.

5. Through feedback from athletes, and NF Further analyze the system to ensure that representatives, the proposal of World Paratriathlon initial opportunities exist for athletes to obtain Series events. These events would have ranking points points, so worthy athletes may get on a start less than the World Championship but greater than list. the Continental Championships. These additional opportunities for points will provide for a more robust ranking system for our athletes.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 6. Working groups reviewed, updated and modified: a) Continue to assess the rules is ongoing the competition rules and b) the classification rules. throughout the year.

7. Liaised with members of the IPC at the debut of Continue to liaise with IPC to assist with the Paratriathlon in Rio. further development of Paratriathlon as a member of the Paralympic Family.

8. Endorsed the appointments of classifiers for the Assist with planning a meeting for key classification opportunities throughout the 2015 classifiers which will facilitate a consistent Paratriathlon schedule. implementation of the enhanced Functional Abilities Profile and classification system.

Report prepared by: Paratriathlon Committee Chair: Grant Darby CAN

Committee Members Executive Board, Staff and HoC:  Jon Beeson USA  Debbie Alexander ITU Executive Board  Alicia Garcia ESP  Sarah Springman ITU Executive Board  Alfred Lipp GER  Eric Angstadt Staff  Neil MacLeod ITA  Marguerite Christophers NZL, Head of  Rob Noordzij NED Classification  Murray Hilder AUS

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 2 Annual Report ITU TECHNICAL COMMITTEE XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2017 • Madrid, Spain

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season (New TC)

1. TD, TOs Assignments Global Rules Harmonization

2. Competition Rules revision (annually) / Innovation / Progress Clarification and Interpretation of rules

3. Dealing with specific rule exceptions / Safety and fairness as principles for all ITU Communication with other ITU Committees rules and manuals. (coaches, athletes, medical, multisport, EB)

4. Revision assignment policies / Consistency

5. TOs Certification and Education pathway

6. Discussion and update of Event Organizers Manual (EOM)

Report prepared by:

Technical Committee Chair

• Jaime Cadaval/MEX

Committee Members

• Dirk Bogaert/BEL • Joyce Donaldson/USA • Dominique Frizza/FRA • Jorge Garcia/ESP • Bela Varga/HUN • Howard Vine/GBR

I N T E R N A T I O N A L T R I A T H L O N U N I O N 1 Annual Report ITU Women’s Committee XXIX ITU Congress • 09-11 December, 2016 • Madrid, Spain

Key Projects & Achievements Targets For Upcoming Season

1. Identifying and sharing responsibilities among More participation in Skype calls members

2. Seeking opportunities to introduce ITU Women’s More efficient manner of inviting nominations for Committee activities at regional Award of Excellence Triathlon/Paratriathlon events by members

3. Planning and organizing the Committee function Coordination with the overall schedule at GF to at Cozumel Grand Final: Triathlon workshop with present Women’s Com function in most appropriate Emma Carney as an instructor manner

4. Contribution to ITU newsletter, etc. More regional/continental activities hoped to promote women involvement

5. Attendance at international conferences Planning to increase number of woman coaches; representing ITU Women’s Committee: coordination is required with Continental “EWS Conference on women in April in Confederations and Sport Development Stockholm”, U Commission

6. Regular and ad-hoc meetings on SKYPE More articles required to raise awareness

7. Invitation to Award of Excellence nomination

Report prepared by: Women’s Committee Chair: WADA, Tomoko

Committee Members (in alphabetical order)  BECERRA, Nelly  HAAG, Susan  Joson, Ting  OAKLEY, Sharon  SMET, Kathleen  WILLIAMS, Marie Fatay

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XXIX ITU Congress, Madrid, Spain Saturday, 12 December, 2016

RESOLUTIONS FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS

RESOLUTION 1. FROM THE BELGIAN FEDERATION –Grand Final Age Group Entry Fee Whereas Grand Final entry fee for age groupers has increased to an undemocratic level. And further whereas golf and other sports are doing everything to democratize their sport while triathlon is becoming more and more a managers’ sport, for example In Cozumel the prize for an OD was 380 dollars and in Rotterdam it will be 345 euros. And further whereas lower fees would attract more athletes and this is what most host cities want as they are interested in city marketing and return on investment through lodging, meals, transport, etc.. And whereas more athletes mean more companions, more public. And whereas to shut down a part of the city for an event with 10.000 athletes is more acceptable than for an event of 4000 athletes. And, quality has a price. If we double the number of participants we could cut the fee by at least a third. Therefore be it resolved that a working group should look in how ITU can lower the fees for age groupers to a more democratic level.

RESOLUTION 2. FROM THE NETHERLAND FEDERATION: Elite Paratriathletes Prize Money Whereas to show that ITU regards Paratriathlon as fully accepted within the triathlon family. And whereas the ITU is known for its emphasis on gender equality from the very first beginning, expressed for example by the equal price money for women and men in the World Triathlon Series. And whereas the Paratriathletes competing at the World Championships should be seen as elite sports(wo)men who dedicate a great deal of their life to their sport. Be it resolved that ITU will consider giving price money to Paratriathletes in the near future. The price money will be rewarded at least at the Paratriathlon World Championships and preferably also at World Paratriathlon Events. In doing so, the ITU will express its emphasis on inclusion and equality and send out a signal to both the Paratriathletes as well to the whole sport community. And further be it resolved that a decision should be taken on the formation of an ITU working group that will come up with an implementation plan. This plan will be presented to ITU Congress 2017 to make it possible to decide in a careful way on this item

RESOLUTION 3. FROM THE IRISH AND BELGIAN FEDERATIONS: Term Limits for ITU Executive Board Whereas the limiting of terms of office is a simple principle which ensure the strategic personnel of the organisation remain fresh and management/direction remains current with the development of the sport.

And whereas if directors are in office a very long time this prevents new ideas/fresh eyes which may have much to offer / greater experience / qualification being involved and hence making a positive contribution to the development of the sport.

XXIX ITU Congress, Madrid, Spain Saturday, 12 December, 2016 Be it resolved that an additional clause be added at 17.4 c) of the ITU Constitution to read:

No member of the Executive Board shall be allowed to serve any more than four consecutive terms of office as an executive board member of which no more than three consecutive terms of office be in the same position, with the exception of the President who can serve no more than six terms of office, of which no more than three consecutive terms of office can be in the same position. When an Executive Board member is elected as a Table Officer, they cannot serve as an ordinary member in a subsequent term.

This amend will apply to all current serving Board members whose start of first term may predate this resolution.

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

PRESIDENT CASADO, Marisol ESP (1 to be elected)

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

ALVAREZ, Antonio MEX

BARNETT, Loreen CAN

VICE PRESIDENT DAMGREN NILSSON, Ria SWE (4 to be elected)

KITCHEN, Chris IRL

OTSUKA, Shin JPN

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

ALEXANDER, Debbie RSA

BECKFORD, Alan JAM

HOWARD, Ian GBR

EXECUTIVE BOARD RAJ SHRESTHA, Nilendra NPL

(4 to be elected)

SHELDRAKE, Terry NZL

SIFF, Barry USA

SKAMEN, Julius AUT

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE BARRETT, Shanelle NZL (7 to be elected)

BOGAERT, Dirk BEL

CADAVAL, Jaime MEX

DONALDSON, Joyce USA

GARCIA, Jorge ESP

GOUDARZI, Mahdi IRN

KI, Woo Kyong KOR

MARKHAM, David CAN

MENESCAL, Roberto BRA

McATAMNEY, Hugh IRL

SCHWARZ, Fritz AUT

SUZUKI, Kiriyo JPN

VARGA, Béla HUN

VINE, Howard GBR

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

ELMIDANY, Ashraf EGY

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE GARCIA, Alicia ESP (3 to be elected)

ZETINA, Gerardo MEX

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

ARENAL, Iñaki ESP

BRIGHT, Ben GBR

CERVANTES, Eligio MEX

CLONEN, Julien NZL

EVANS, Tommy IRL

FATTORI, Philippe FRA

COACHES’ COMMITTEE (7 to be elected) MacPHERSON, Neil RSA

MANSOURZADEH, Mohammad IRN

MOELLER, Thomas GER

SCHMITZ, Andy USA

VAN SCHUYLENBERGH, Reinout BEL

YAMANE, Hideki JPN

CV CV FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY (EN) (SP)

ABD ELRAHMAN, Dr. Yasir EGY

AGUILAR LÓPEZ, Dr. MEX Humberto

BERLUNG, Dr. Bo SWE

GÁLYÁSZ, Dr. András HUN

MEDICAL AND ANTI-DOPING COMMITTEE HILLER, Dr. Doug USA (7 to be elected)

JAGUN, Dr. Sikuade NGA

KATSUMURA, Dr. Toshihito JPN

MARBLE, Dr. Claude FRA

MIGLIORINI, Dr. Sergio ITA

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

ARAUJO, Karen TTO

BECERRA, Nelly MEX

BIDIOUANE, Neuzha MAR

HAAG, Susan USA

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE (7 to be elected) HUSSEINJAMAL, Mehrangiz IRN

OAKLEY, Sharon RSA

O’KELLY, Sheila CAN

WADA, Tomoko JPN

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

BERNHARDT, Gale USA

DRUWE, Johan BEL

FERRIER, David AUS

CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE JONG MOON, Hee KOR (7 to be elected)

NASH, Aoife IRL

SABOUR, Ali IRN

SAINT-JEAN, Bernard FRA

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

DIAS, Sergio POR

HINTON, Brian AUS

HOUGH, Duncan GBR

KITCHEN, Chris IRL

MARTIN, Daniel AUT

MULTISPORT COMMITTEE NAKAJIMA, Yasuhiro JPN (7 to be elected)

PEKER, Zafer TUR

SABOUR, Ali IRN

SALAZAR VALDEZ, Mario MEX

TRIQUET, Christian CAN

YOUNT, Tim USA

FUNCTION FAMILY NAME / GIVEN NAME COUNTRY CV (EN) CV (SP)

BEESON, Jon USA

BRISEÑO PEREZYERA Jose Israel MEX

DARBY, Grant CAN

LAABER, Oliver AUT

LIPP, Alfred GER

MacLEOD, Neil ITA

PARATRIATHLON COMMITTEE (7 to be elected) MURRAY, Carolyn CAN

NOORDZIJ, Rob NED

PEKER, Zafer TUR

PEÑALOZA, Philip HKG

TOMIKAWA, Masamitsu JPN

ZIV, Michael ISR