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ATHLETE’S GUIDE 2019 ETU Triathlon Youth European
Championships and Festival
KITZBÜHEL, AUSTRIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. KEY DATES
1.2. KEY CONTACTS
2. VENUE
2.1. RACE VENUE
2.2. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION
2.3. ATHLETES LOUNGE
2.4. ATHLETES RACE PACKAGE
2.5. LOC OFFICE AND INFO POINT
2.6. SECURITY
3. ACCOMMODATION
4. TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT
5. ATHLETES SERVICES
5.1. SWIM AND BIKE TRAINING
5.2. MEDICAL SERVICES
5.3. BIKE MECHANICAL SERVICE
6. COMPETITION SCHEDULE
6.1. COMPETITION RULES
6.2 SEMI FINALS – FINALS – QUALIFICATION MODUS
6.3. ATHLETES BRIEFING
6.4. TIMING CHIPS
6.5. RESULTS
6.6. PROTEST & APPEALS
7. ACCREDITATION
8. COURSE MAPS
1.GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Athletes, On behalf of our entire team, we welcome you to the 2019 ETU Triathlon Youth European Championships in Kitzbühel, one of the most popular venues for sporting events in Tyrol and the Kitzbühel Alps. This area offers an extensive range of sports facilities, making Kitzbuehel a top spot for international events. The combination of friendly people and a stunning mountain scenery gives Kitzbuehel a distinct advantage when competing for the “Best of the Alps” title that is awarded each year. Here, you are an essential part of the the annual Triathlon weekend in Kitzbühel and our entire efforts will be dedicated to our athletes. With those many exciting races we aspire to bring together the best talents all across Europe to see great action and fair sportsmanship from all athletes. 1.1. KEY DATES - The 2019 Kitzbühel Triathlon Weekend at a glance
1.2. KEY CONTACTS
LOC: Triathlonverein Kitzbühel, Leitnerwald 24, A-6370 Kitzbühel
EVENT DIRECTOR: Wolfgang Fuchs [email protected] (+436642237297)
RACE DIRECTOR: Roman Swidrak [email protected] (+43664808332067)
ETU TD: Györgyi Bodnár [email protected] (+44 (0)7 449-30-20-72)
EVENT WEBSITE: http://www.triathlon-kitzbuehel.com/de
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Triathlon.Kitzbuehel/
Host Hotel: Hotel Rasmushof, https://www.rasmushof.at/ 05356 652520
2. VENUE
2.1. RACE VENUE
The lake Schwarzsee and the race venue is about 15 min (walking distance) away from the town
centre of Kitzbühel. During the event, the central hub for information is the Info Point in the event
area.
Please use the dedicated parking areas around the Schwarzsee, as there is no parking directly at the venue.
2.2 COURSE FAMILIARIZATION
Wednesday, June 19th,
14:30-15:00: Bike course familiarization
Athletes are asked to gather at the TA by the Schwarzsee. You will be escorted by the
police for two laps on the bike course.
For your own safety – for all bike training activities - roads are not closed and open to
traffic, therefore the local traffic regulations must be strictly followed at all times.
15:00-16:00: Swim course familiarization
The location will be the same as the start of the race at the lake Schwarzsee.
2.3. ATHLETES’ LOUNGE
Facilities including the athlete’s lounge and toilets are provided to the athletes right behind the finish
line, next to the recovery area.
2.4. ATHLETES’ RACE PACKAGE AND REGISTRATION
Registration and briefings will take place at the Venue/Schwarzsee on Wednesday, June 19th,
Athletes Registration 15:30 – 17:00
Athletes Briefing 17:00
Race package pick-up 18:00
It is required to show up in person with photo ID (passport, driving licence).
The entry fee (€ 75,00 Individual, € 120,00 Mixed Relay Team) should be paid at the registration
desk. (cash only, no cards!)
The fee includes:
• Well prepared Youth races (semi-finals and finals, mixed relay) incl. completely closed race courses, full medical and safety coverage, all refresh stations ect.
• Pasta Party incl. one drink on Wednesday after the race briefing • Race package incl. swim cap, accreditation and lanyard, giveaways, athletes’ gift ect. • SIDE EVENT for Friday TBA
2.5. LOC OFFICE AND INFO POINT
We are happy to assist from Wednesday afternoon till Sunday afternoon right at the venue.
2.6 SECURITY
A security company will be responsible for the venue security. (limited to TA and Athletes Lounge
during open hours) Field of Play Marshals will be present around the Field of Play. Also, the police
will manage the Road Closures.
3. ACCOMMODATION
With Kitzbühel Tourism we have managed to collect a range of attractive offerings for you. You can
find anything from convenient guest houses up to comfortable hotels. Please make your choice and
directly get in contact with them or contact our tourism office [email protected], they are
happy to assist on all your inquiries. You will find this list of selected offerings on the ETU web page.
For all other Travel & Accommodation enquiries please contact our partner Kitzbühel Tourismus. Kitzbühel Tourismus, Hinterstadt 18, 6370 Kitzbühel Phone: +43 5356 66660 Mail: [email protected] Booking: https://www.kitzbuehel.com/en/accomodations/online-booking (EN)
4. TRANSFER AND TRANSPORT
Situated in Western Austria in the middle of the Tyrolean Alps, Kitzbuehel is within easy reach of three
international airports, and enjoys convenient direct train links with Innsbruck airport. Alternatively,
the resort is less than a 2-hours’ drive from Salzburg (80km), Innsbruck (95km) or Munich (165km).
Airport Transfer: https://www.tirol-taxi.at/en-home
5. ATHELETE’S SERVICES
5.1. TRAINING FACILITIES
SWIM
Pre-competition swim training can be done at the local 25m indoor pool at the “Aquarena” in Kitzbühel. (“first come first serve” basis for lap smimming)
https://www.kitzski.at/en/companyinfo/swimmingpool-aquarena/aquarena-kitzbuehel.html
Additionally, there is an olympic 50m outdoor pool “Panorama Bad St. Johann in Tirol” ( 8km away from Kitzbühel), (no free admission) http://www.badewelt.at/de/default.asp?ID=7
For open water swimming, the lake Schwarzsee is open to the public.
BIKE
For your own safety - roads are not closed to traffic for training sessions therefore the local traffic
regulations must be strictly followed at all times
RUN
For track workouts, Kitzbühel provides a 400m Track and Athletic Facility “Sportplatz Langau”, which
is open to the public.
Address: Jochberger Straße 120
5.2. MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical and Paramedical personnel will be available throughout the race. Several ambulances will be
available to provide emergency transfers to a nearby hospital. A medical area will be provided on site
at the finish area.
Medical services at the venue are free of charge. Treatment in private hospitals are to be paid by
participants. Athletes / teams should make sure that they have appropriate medical insurance.
Closest hospital: Krankenhaus St. Johann, Bahnhofstraße 14, 6380 St. Johann in Tirol
Emergency telephone +43 699 14414611
5.3. BIKE MECHANIC SERVICE
Bike stores in Kitzbühel:
• Radsport Stanger (Raimund Stanger, +43 5356 62549-11, [email protected] )
• Team Comp (Martin Comploi, +43 650 9403617, [email protected] )
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6. COMPETITION SCHEDULE
14:30
15:00 - 16:00
15:30
17:00
18:00 Race package pick-up
19:00
10:00
11:30 - 12:15
12:30
13:20
14:10
15:00 - 15:15
15:15 - 16:00
16:15
17:05
17:55
18:45
07:45 - 08:45
08:15- 08:45
9:00
9:45
10:30 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:15
13:15
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:15
14:30 - 15:15
15:30
17:15 Award Ceremony venue / central tent
Bike Check-out |Woman transition area
venue / athletes lounge
17:00 Bike Check-out |Teams transition area
Bike Check-in |Men transition area
athletes lounge
Sunday, June 23
Bike Check-in | Teams transition area
Start Mixed Team Relay
Athlete Lounge & registration Open (Bike Check)
13:00 - 13:15 Bike Check-out |Men transition area
Award Ceremony
Mixed relay race pack-pick up
Bike Check-in |Woman transition area
Bike Check-in |Men transition area
Start Semifinal Men 1
Bike Check-out |Woman transition area
Start Semifinal Woman 2
Start Semifinal Woman 1
11:30 Start B Final Men
12:15 Start A Final Men
Athlete Lounge & registration Open (Bike Check) athletes lounge
Start B Final Women
Start A Final Women
Athlete Lounge & registration Open (Bike Check)
Registration Finalist
Bike Check-in |Woman
athletes lounge
transition area
Bike Check-out |Teams transition area
Start Semifinal Woman 3
venue / athletes lounge
Saturday, June 22
Start Semifinal Men 2
Start Semifinal Men 3
20:00
2019 ETU Triathlon
Youth European Championships & Festival
Competition Schedule, June 19-23
start at mount line
Wednesady, June 19
venue / central tent
Thursday, June 20
Bike familiarisation
Swim familiarisation
Athletes registration prior to briefing
Race briefing
at the swim start
venue / athletes lounge
venue / central tent
venue / athletes lounge
Grand Opening and Parade of the Nations
6.1. COMPETITION RULES
The event will follow the latest published Competitions Rules of the International Triathlon Union.
https://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/competition_rules 6.2 SEMI FINALS – FINALS – QUALIFICATION MODUS Please see the “COMPETITION IN QUALIFYING ROUND FORMAT” section on the Competition Rules of the International Triathlon Union for further information. 6.3. ATHLETE’S BRIEFING
Wednesday, June 19th, 17:00 at the venue/Schwarzsee
6.4. TIMING CHIPS
On race day athletes will be given a timing chip, to be worn on the athletes’ ankle. Athletes will pick up the timing chips before the competitions, during their check-in procedure.
6.5. RESULTS
Results will be uploaded live at the ITU official website www.triathlon.org. All the Results information will be distributed to the Team Leaders at the Athletes Lounge 6.6. PROTEST & APPEALS
Standard procedures will be followed according to the ITU Competition Rules.
7. ACCREDITATION
The LOC will provide accreditations to all the athletes and coaches. Such accreditations will be
distributed at the race briefing on Wednesday. Only accredited people will be allowed to access
certain venue areas. Accreditation cards provide access to specific areas of the competition areas.
All accredited people are requested to carry their accreditation cards with them at all times and to
show them upon request. Accreditation cards are mandatory to enter the venue.
The LOC and all volunteers wish you good luck, a safe and fair race and hope you will enjoy your stay
in Kitzbühel!
8. COURSE AND COURSE MAPS
SWIM COURSE – SEMI FINALS
2 laps (each 250m) with exiting the water between the laps, anti-clockwise direction, keeping all the red buoys on their left shoulder. The distance to the first buoy is 120m.
BIKE COURSE – SEMI FINALS
4 laps each 3km, hilly, technical course with sharp turns and a narrow “forward-back” section.
The team wheel station is located 1km after the TA at the bottom of the “Seebichl”.
RUN COURSE – SEMI FINALS
1 and a half lap, flat with a small uphill section right at the first turn point. There will be one aid
station which will be passed 2 times in a lap. The penalty box is located close to TA
SWIM COURSE – FINALS
1 lap (250m), anti-clockwise direction, keeping all red buoys on their left shoulder. The distance to the first buoy is 120m.
BIKE COURSE – FINALS
3 laps each 3km, hilly, technical course with sharp turns and a narrow “forward-back” section. The
team wheel station is located 1km after the TA at the bottom of the “Seebichl”.
RUN COURSE – FINALS
2 laps (each 1km), with one aid station. The penalty box is located close to the TA.
SWIM COURSE – MIXED RELAY TEAM
1 Lap (250m), anti-clockwise direction, keeping all red buoys on their left shoulder. The distance to the first buoy is 120m.
BIKE COURSE – MIXED RELAY TEAM
2 Laps each 3km, hilly, technical course with sharp turns and a narrow “forward-back” section,.The
team wheel station is located 1km after the TA at the bottom of the “Seebichl”.
RUN COURSE – MIXED RELAY TEAM
1 lap + 100m to handover zone. There will be one aid station, and the penalty box is located close to
the TA.