RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR111 NEVIS 2011

WELCOMETO THE FIRST TRISTAR111 NEVIS

TriStar Philosophy

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the Pink Lily Cancer Care FoundationJoin us and…Donate to this charity at the Pink Lily booth in

the Star&Co VillageShow you care and

wear the Livestrong wrist bandwww.tristar111nevis.com

Briefing contents

Before the RaceRace DayAfter the FinishRegulations

Before coming to Nevis

Don’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDValid License from your FederationOr 10 USD for your Day Licence

WEDNESDAYTHE RACE WEEKEND BEGINS

In Nevis

Star&Co VillageRegistrationCheck-in Relax and meet friends

Star&Co Village

It takes place at the Artisan VillageOpening hours:

Wednesday 09:00 – 16:30 Thursday 09:00 – 16:30 Friday 09:00 – 16:30Saturday 09:00 – 16:30

RegistrationIn the Star&Co VillageKnow your start numberShow your photo IDShow your triathlon yearly

licence or buy a day licenceCheck your dataYou will receive your athlete wristbandPick up your Starter pack + Gift

1 swim cap2 start numbers2 transition bags - BIKE & RUN1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker and 3 for the helmet 1 Athlete guide

Starter Pack Contents

Options during RegistrationYou will receive extra prepaid Tickets for Star

Night or Energy party program if you purchased them during online-registration

Additional Tickets for the Star Night or Energy party program will be available

from the Information

booth

Check In (all events)Friday 15:00 – 18:00No check in on SaturdayBIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA

Check In InfoFriday

Check in is obligatory for all athletes!You must check in your bike and your

transition bags. Otherwise those items will not be available on Race Day

Non-checked material can not be used in the Race

Check-in closes at 18:00 on Friday

Preparations for Check InFriday

Put the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in front an on both sides)

Put the remaining sticker on your bikePut the 3 large

stickers on your Transition Bags

Check In ProcessFriday

Bring your Bike, Bike bag and Run bagCome to the Bike Park EntranceWith your helmet on your head, chinstrap closedBrakes will be checkedHelmet will be checkedRack your bike (you can have you shoes

clipped onto your bike – nothing else!)

Deposit BIKE & RUN bagsDo not bring your STREETWEAR bag on Friday

Check In Schedule13h00 – 18h00

Bike | Helmet | 2 bags Transition Bike and Run

13h00 to 18h00 : All Events

CHECK IN Saturday morning 06h30 – 07h30: STREETWEAR bag

The Streetwear area is located next to the bike park

Transition Bag BIKEFriday

Contains everything you need for the BIKERace number + BeltHelmetGlassesBike Shoes (if not clipped on the bike)

Nutrition (first Energy Station at km 17)

Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels in Belt

Transition Bag RUNFriday

ATTENTION

You do not have

access to your bags

on Race Day morning!

Energy Party Race briefing

Friday 19:00LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED

AT COCONUT GROOVE RESTAURANT

Race DaySaturday 02 Apr 2011

BEFORE THE RACE

DURING THE RACE

AFTER THE FINISH

Thank you!FOR CHOOSING TRISTAR111 NEVIS!

Before the race

Have a good breakfastBring along the things you need for the

swimDon‘t forget your STREETWEAR bagDon‘t forget your timing chip

06:30 – 07:30Bike Park is openEnter the Bike Park Pump your tyresGet readyToilets in the Bike Park You must exit the Bike Park at 07:30Do not leave anything on the ground

in the Bike Park

Before Start Hand in your STREETWEAR bag from 06:30

to 07:30Go to the Start AreaWear your Swimcap Place yourself in the Start section

corresponding with your swim level (Pros ahead in the first row)

Warmup in front of the start. End: 07:30Sandals / Shoes are not allowed in the Start

Area

08:00 Start Swim 0.1km

Start 0.1km of Swimming1 Loop

Start 1km of Swimming1 LoopCut Off time: 00h45 race time (09:00)

08:15 Start Swim 1km

08:45 Start Swim 0.3km

Start 0.3km of Swimming1 Loop

1km SWIM map

0.3km SWIM map

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Pickup your BIKE bagChange in the tentYou must put your wet items

in your BIKE bag yourselfWhen leaving the tent, DROPOFF your

bag with the wet items in the DROPOFF zone

Transition 1 Swim Bike

Close the chinstrap of your helmetPickup your BikePush it to the ExitMount your Bike

once you left the bike park

BIKE 10km

RIDE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!

1 loop1 Energy StationNo personal aid stationBike Service car

BIKE 100km

RIDE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!

3 loops6 Energy StationsNo personal aid stationBike Service carCut Off time:

05h30 race time (13:45)

BIKE 30km

RIDE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!

1 loop2 Energy StationNo personal aid stationBike Service car

100km BIKE map

30km BIKE map

BIKE Energy Stations

WaterCokeEnergy Bars and GelsFruitsBretzel

ECOZONES

Throw your bottles and packaging away only in the ECOZONES at the beginning and the end of each Energy Station

Otherwise you‘ll be disqualified

Transition 2 Bike Run

Dismount your bike before entering the Bike Park

Push your bike to the volunteer waiting for you in front of an empty rack – he will rack it for you in order of arrival

Pickup your RUN bag, change in the tentPut your Bike gear in the RUN bag and

DROPOFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the Run

10km RUN map

3km RUN map

You RUN bag is not there?

If your bag is not on the rack you received a penalty during the BIKE

Go to the PRISON and wait until the end of your penalty (countdown starts once you stop arguing with the referees)

The prison is located at the exit of the transition tent

After the penalty: change & start the run!

Run 1km

1 lap1 Energy StationEach KM will be marked on the ground

Run 10km

3 laps2 Energy Stations passed 3 timesGet a wristband at the end of each loop (2

wristbands)Each KM will be marked on the ground Cut Off time Swim + Bike + Run:

07h00 race time (15:15)

Run 3km

1 lap2 Energy StationsEach KM will be marked on the ground

RUN Energy Stations

WaterCokeEnergy Bars and GelsFruitsBretzels

Finishline

Enjoy your last metres

on the Finishline!

Yes, you can!

Relaxing Zone

Get your medalGet your Finisher T-Shirt Enjoy MassagesEat at the Energy Station For your comfort and your security, no friends

& family in the Relaxing Zone, only Finishers!

Check OutSaturday 14:00 – 16:30

BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA

ALL EVENTS

Check Out Process

You need your Start Number + Athletes Wristband to check out

At the Transition Area Entrance, check your bike arrival time

Pickup your Transition Bags firstThen get your Bike (racked in order of arrival!) When leaving the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip = No Bike!

Star NightSaturday 19:00

LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED

Star Night

Doors open 19:00STAR NIGHT at OccasionsBuffet, AnimationsPrizes for the top 3 in each age groupCelebrate your success with family and

friends (get tickets at Star&Co village for them – yours is included in your entry!)

Rules & Regulations

FOR A SAFE & FAIR RACE

General Rules

It is forbidden to:Cut or fold your start numberGet help from third partiesGet race provisions outside of the official

Energy Stations

SWIM Rules

It is mandatory to swim without your race number

The wet items must be taken to the transition area

BIKE rules

Drafting is forbiddenThe helmet must be worn at all

times with the chinstrap closed The race number must be

visibly worn on your lower backRespect the rules of the roadKeep on the left and Do not cut cornersEscorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance

is forbidden

No Drafting

The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 3x7m (front tyre to back tyre)

If you enter in this zone, you willreceive a black card

You are responsible for going to the prison upon your return to the Transition Area

If you do not go to the prison you are disqualified

Penalties / Cards

= warning (get back into conformity)

= 3 minutes penalty in Prison

= 6 minutes penalty

= disqualification =

RUN rules

Wear the race number visibly on your frontIf you use a start number belt, wear it on

your waistlineYou must not run toplessEscorting (bike, roller,

runner, ...) and assistance is forbidden

General Rule

A referees decision shall be final.

Or:

Protests must be handed before 17h00 to an official race referee with the provided form together with the protest fee of € 50.

What if...QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

If...

You lose your timing chip, get a new one at the penalty tent in the transition area

You have to give up, let a refereee know you give up. Your family might ask us at the Info point – you are obliged to tell us what happenedAlso let us know if you return to the race area

or if you‘ll be back at your hotel

You have questions?

Before coming to Nevis:please contact us at office@tristar111nevis.com

On spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village

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Thank you!

Thank you for looking at this Race BriefingHave a safe trip to NevisLooking forward to seeing you there

Yes, you can!