Athletes Guide 1/4
Triathlon Vlaanderen 2010
1/4 triatlon
27 juni, 2010 Brasschaat, ANTWERP,BELGIUM
BTDF competition rules apply
Remise, Gemeentepark 10, Brasschaat
Program
Vrijdag 25 Juni
11.00u
Official Opening and Press conference.
14.00u
Clinic Performance testing in triathlon and duathlon
Sportoase Elshoutbaan
Zaterdag 26 Juni
08.00-10.00u
Familiarization swim track
E-10 lake, Schoten
14.30-16.00u
Registration
Race Office, "Ons Middelheem" Bredabaan 423
Zondag 27 Juni
06.45-11.00u
Registration
Race Office, "Ons Middelheem" Bredabaan 423
12.00-13.15u
Registration
Race Office, "Ons Middelheem" Bredabaan 423
12.30u
Transition Area 2 open
Kerkcentrum
13.15u
Group departure to swim venue
Wisselzone 2 "Verwater-Meeting point"
13.30u
Transition Area 1 open
E-10 lake Schoten
14.45u
Start race Women
15.00u
Start race Men
15.40u
End Swim
17.00u
End Bike
17.10u
Medal Presentation at finish area
Women and Men
18.00u
End of race
16.00-19.30u
Pasta Party
Race Office, "Ons Middelheem"
19.00u
Prize money distribution
Race Office, "Ons Middelheem"
Administration
Please go and register in the race office (at Ons Middelheem, Bredabaan 423 +/- 100 m behind church).
- it is open:
- On Saturday 2.30 – 4 pm
- On Sunday 06.45-11 am and 12-1.15 pm
You will need to show your national license during registration. If you do have a license, your ID card is needed.
Athletes who have registered but from whom we did not receive a payment will not be admitted to the start. In case you would have paid, but you are not on the list of participants, please contact harry@triathlonbrasschaat.com .
As a competitor, you will be given an envelope containing:
- A plastic bag, marked with your race number (please check that the number is correct).
You need to bring this bag to transition zone 1. The bag is large enough to contain all your sportswear for the swim (also for a wetsuit). - Swimming cap, marked with your race number (please check that the number is correct).
The official race swimming cap must be worn during the swim .You can keep your cap as a souvenir to the race. - An identification strip with your race number (please check that the number is correct).
You have to fix the strip to the seat post of your bike. It should still be there when you pick-up your bike after the race. - Race number, (please check that the number is correct).
Must always be completely visible (including sponsor name): during the bicycle race on your back, and, during the run, on your chest.
With your race number being the title, you can collect your bike and sports outfit, in transition zone 2, after the race. - A time registration chip to be attached to your ankle. All athletes have to use the chip supplied by the organization
- You also get two stickers with your race number, which should be stuck to the left and the right hand side of your helmet.
- A ticket for the pasta party which will take place on race day at the race office. Open from 4.30 to 7.30 pm (additional tickets can be bought at the entrance of the pasta party itself : 7 Euro pp).
- Ticket for your participants’ prize: The prize will be distributed at the time of registration.
After the race:
- Your sports outfit and bike can be collected after thye race in TA 2. your bike should still have the identification strip at the seat post. At the entrance of the area you should turn in the time registration chip.
Electronic Time Registration
- All athletes will get a chip from the organization. The use of it is mandatory. These chips should be restituted when you pick-up your bike. If you left the race before the run, you should restitute your chip at the race office.
Race Day Preparations
- Your race number will be marked on your hands at the entrance of transition area 2.
- Put your running shoes/outfit in transition zone 2, between 12.30 and 1.15 pm.
- Cycling to the swimming area at the E-10 Lake, will be a police guided group trip, leaving at 1.15 pm . Assembling point is the “ Verwater Meeting Point” at transition area 2. If you would be late for this group departure, follow the signs to start.
- Put your bike and cycling gear in the correct spot (marked with your race number) in transition zone 1 between 1.30 and 2.30 pm. Apply your identification strip with your race number to your seat post, and 2 stickers with your race number to your helmet.
- A bike technician will be available nearby transition zone 1, for small repairs to your bike.
- Please proceed in due course to the swim start ( between 2.25 and 2.35 pm)
- Transition areas are restricted areas, only accessible for participating athletes.
- Only the bag with running gear can be brought along into transition zone 2. When you leave transition area 2, you cannot take anything out
Race
Swim
- 1500 m in lake (1 lap).
- You need to register before entering the starting area
- For the rules about wearing a wetsuit we refer to the ITU rules .The official decision on the wetsuit will be displayed in the race office and transition area 1.
- The start procedure will be as follows:
- º Women
·2.35 pm athletes in the water
·2.40 pm athletes at the start
. 2.45 pm swim start ( gun shot) - º Men
·2.50 pm athletes in the water
.2.55 pm athletes at the start
·3.00 pm swim start ( gun shot)
- º Women
- The start will take place at the edge of a floating pontoon.
- Cut off time for the swim:
- maximum swimming time is 55 minutes after the start of the female athletes
- all participants leaving the water after 3.40 pm will not be allowed to continue the race.
Note : Wetsuits can be rented from the VTDL shop ( please contact www.vtdl.triathlon.be)
Transition Area 1
- swim/cycling.
- Open from : 1.30 pm.
- This area will only be open to competitors, marshals and officials.
- Put your wetsuit, goggles etc in the big plastic bag and leave it in the transition zone. This will be transported to the race office by the organization.
- Sanitary equipment is available.
- Cycling is not allowed in the transition area.
- Your helmet must be tightened before leaving the TA.
Cycling
- 40 km on flat track.
- The bicycle, your equipment and outfit need to comply with ITU regulations. An approved and strapped-on helmet is compulsory.
- The cycle race is flat.
- You’ll have completed a junction track of 2 km. Before passing the entrance of transition area 2 for the first time, you’ll have 11 km on your computer. Subsequently you have to complete 3 more laps of 10 km.
- On all crossroads, marshals together with police will take care of your safety.
- Competitors need to obey traffic regulations at all times.
- No technical assistance is permitted during the bike race.
- A penalty box is provided as well ( see ITU rules).
- Cut off time bike:
- 2.15 h after the start of the women.
- Athletes finishing the cycle race after 5.00 pm will not be allowed to continue the race.
Transition Area 2
- bike/run.
- Get off your bicycle before the transition line. Put your bicycle in your numbered spot (the same spot where you left your running gear in the morning).
- Sanitary equipment is provided in the transition area.
- Only participating athletes and officials are permitted in the transition area (no assistants).
Run
- 10 km on flat and shady track (2 laps).
- The run takes place in the centre of Brasschaat on a paved trail track.
- Each lap, at the extremity of the course, your run is registered by passing an electronic rug.
- No outside assistance is permitted.
- Supply zones with, water and sponges are available every 2.5 km on the course.
- Supply at any other place is not allowed.
- First aid posts are also available on the course and at the finish area.
- In the neutral zone at the finish, only competitors are allowed.
- Cut off time run is 6 pm. Those who have not arrived at 6.00 pm do not qualify.
After The Race
- In the recovery area behind the finish a first aid post will be set up.
- Also there will be a signboard, showing the athletes that have to perform a doping test. All athletes should read these instructions.
- Showers and dressing rooms are located nearby the special large parking lot.
- Collect your bike at transition area 2; you have to sign for receipt. Your bike should still have the sticker with the race number attached to your seat post. Here you also have to turn in your time registration chip. Please do so as soon as possible after your finish, but not later than 6.30 pm .
How To Reach Brasschaat
- To travel to Brasschaat by car, drive to Antwerp.
- Take motorway E19 to Breda, the Netherlands.
- Take junction 5 “Brasschaat”. ( don’t leave at exit 4 : road will be closed).
- After exiting the motorway, take a right and follow the road called “Bredabaan” until you reach the centre of Brasschaat.
- Follow the signposts for the triathlon.
- Park your car on the large car park just after entering the park of Brasschaat, and follow the directions given by the security team.
- To go to the swim start, your fans, family and friends can use the free shuttle busses provided from 10 am onwards.
- You cannot drive by car to the E10-lake (swimming-area), so leave your car at the park during the whole day.
