ATHLETE GUIDE Half, Relay, AquaBike, Standard Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

CONTENTS Welcome to Penticton Schedule of Events Important Locations Pre Race Information Personal Safety Training in Penticton Volunteers Parking Athlete Check-In & Package Pick-Up Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-In Athlete Briefing Cut Off Times Timing Information Anti-Doping Policy Race Rules & Penalties Spectator Information Race Day Information Transition Opens Inclement Weather Start/Swim Transition 1 (Swim to Bike) Bike

Transition 2 (Bike to Run) AquaBike Finish Run/Finish Post Race Information Bike and Gear Pick-Up Results Post Race Food Awards Additional Relay Information

WELCOME TO PENTICTON Welcome to Challenge Penticton 2017! On behalf of the entire team, welcome to Challenge Penticton. We are thrilled that you have chosen to race with us, thank you for putting us into your race plans for this year. Challenge Penticton requires countless hours of preparation from our organizing committee as well as hours of work from our amazing volunteers. Our organizing committee, sponsors, the City of Penticton and volunteers are integral to the success of the event and we wholeheartedly thank them for working with us. When you see our hardworking volunteers be sure to thank them for their help, Challenge Penticton cannot function without them. We look forward to seeing many of you racing, cheering or volunteering at the inaugural Penticton 2017 ITU Multisport World Championships Festival from August 18-27. It’s not too late to get involved, check www.penticton2017.com for details on how you can get involved. Thank you for choosing to race with us, and congratulations on the work you’ve put in to training. Have fun, be safe and enjoy the race. We'll see you at the finish line.

Michael Brown Executive Director Challenge Penticton ITU Multisport World Championship Festival 2017

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JULY 22ND 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Package Pickup 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Athlete Briefing SUNDAY, JULY 23RD 5:30 am - Transition opens 6:30 am - Pro Men and Women Half Distance Triathlon Start 6:40 am - Age Group Half Distance Triathlon Start 8:00 am - Standard Race Start 3:00 pm - Awards

IMPORTANT LOCATIONS

Transition Area

Lakeside Resort

Swim Start

Awards & Celebrations

PRE RACE INFORMATION PERSONAL SAFETY Prior to departing for Penticton, be sure to establish a communications plan with family and friends back home. Even if you are in Penticton with family and friends, it is essential that you have a plan for contacting or reuniting with your group following the race. Swimming: You should always swim with at least one other person. While in the water, please wear brightly coloured swim caps,and inform someone of your whereabouts and timing. Swimming in the Lakes outside of race periods is undertaken at your own risk. Safety: When cycling, please remain single file. Cyclists are reminded that they must obey all traffic regulations and rules of the road. Be aware that you practice or train at your own risk on the courses. Drive the course: When you first arrive at the race site, drive the course (when possible) to become more familiar with the terrain. This way there should be no surprises on race day in regards to what you should expect. Medical: During the races, injured or ill athletes will be assessed and admitted into the Medical Tent should the medical staff deem it appropriate. In the event that an athlete is sent to the Penticton Regional Hospital, or another neighbouring hospital, the related medical costs will be charged directly to the athlete. The medical staff will do their best to keep all athletes out of the hospital and get you back on your feet as soon as possible. Wildfires: The Okanagan Valley can be known for wildfires and the race is in the height of wildfire season. Please be fire smart. Do Not Panic. Our staff and volunteers are very well trained to keep athletes safe, however it is good to be aware that if you are in a treed area and find yourself in a situation that you need to get away from a forest fire move downhill. Fire travels uphill. Please make way for emergency vehicles at all times!! If an official in a BC Wildfire uniform orders you out of the area, please abide immediately.

If you are camping, there may be a fire ban restricting you from having open flames, campfires or outdoor candles. Please check current Fire Bans at http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans. asp. If there is no campfire ban in effect please consider these fire safety tips: -Choose a safe area with no flammable materials and a proper fireplace or a ring of rocks to light your campfire. -Do not have a campfire when it is windy. -Never leave a campfire unattended. -Keep a bucket of at least 8 litres of water nearby the fire at all times. -Completely extinguish your campfire before leaving the area. There should be no embers and the coals should be cold to the touch. Report wildfires and columns of smoke to 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phone. Wildlife: The Okanagan Valley is an area surrounded by forests, lakes, deserts and mountains. These sorts of terrain provide habitats to many wild animals. Please be aware of the possibility of wildlife encounters. Bears in the area have learned to live in close proximity to humans but can still be dangerous. To avoid a bear encounter make lots of noise and keep food in sealed containers. If you should come into contact with a bear stay calm, raise your arms to make yourself appear larger and back away slowly. Please also be aware of coyotes, poisonous rattlesnakes and the possibility of cougars. To avoid issues with coyotes keep pets and children close. Rattlesnakes are attracted to hot surfaces such as large rocks in the sun and pavement. The likeliness of a cougar encounter is lower however be alert and avoid using trails at night or alone. DO NOT FEED THE WILDLIFE! Plantlife: Watch out for poison ivy and miniature cacti if you are running or biking on off-road terrain.

TRAINING IN PENTICTON Swimming- Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake Situated between two beautiful freshwater lakes makes Penticton an easy place to find a perfect place to train for open water swimming. Both Okanagan Lake (on the North end of town) and Skaha Lake (on the south end) have beautiful, family friendly, sandy beaches. Both lakes tend to have calmer water early in the morning. This time of day also makes finding a parking spot at the busy beaches a bit easier. Athletes are advised that these beaches do not have lifeguards on duty. Please DO NOT leave bikes or other valuables unattended on the beach. Athletes swim at their own risks outside of race times. Biking- Eastside Road and Naramata Road If you’re looking for a paved road to ride on, heading either North or South out of Penticton will promise to be beautiful. Check out the east side of the lakes, riding through vineyards and orchards to either Naramata or OK Falls. Cyclists are reminded that roads will not be closed outside of race times. Please ride with caution. Running- KVR Trail, Channel Parkway and Pen-Hi Track The KVR is a beautiful trail that passes through Penticton. Runners, bikers, walkers and even horseback riders share the flat gravel trails to the North and South of the city. If you prefer to stay right in town you can run along the River Channel parkway which has a gravel and paved trail away from the road. This is an off-leash dog walking trail as well. Penticton Secondary School offers the option for lap running on the 400 metre, 8 lane track.

Bike shops and Maintenance The local bike shops in Penticton include: Bike Barn 300 Westminster Ave. W. Penticton BC (250)-492-4140 [email protected]

Freedom Bike Shop 533 Main Street Penticton BC (250)-493-0686 [email protected]

PARKING Parking will be available at the various city lots throughout the city of Penticton, as well as on the city streets. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE COURSE ON RACE DAY. See race course maps. Vehicles parked on the race course will be towed. Additional parking will be available at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre located at 273 Power St.

VOLUNTEERS If you or one of your supporters are interested in volunteering at the event please contact the volunteer coordinator at [email protected].

ATHLETE CHECK-IN & PACKAGE PICK-UP Athlete Check-In Hours are Saturday July 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for the Challenge Penticton Half Distance Triathlon, Relay, Aquabike and Standard Distance Triathlon. Package pick up is in the Lakeside Resort. Please bring the following items with you to registration: -Official Photo Identification – ex. Passport, Driver’s License -Proof of Triathlon Association Membership Race day insurance will be available for a $15 CASH ONLY on site fee. If you are a valid Triathlon Association member you do not have to pay the race day insurance fee. Triathlon associations included are: -TRIBC -ATA -SASKATCHEWAN -MANITOBA Package Pick Up Flow: 1. Confirm athlete bib number 2. Sign Waivers & verify race day insurance 3. Pick up registration envelope that contains the following items: -Race Numbers - bike frame, helmet stickers, bib numbers -Swim Cap (x1) -Athlete Wristband (x1) -Race Tattoos -Gear Bags (Morning Clothes and Run Gear Bag) 4. Swag 5. Timing Chip

Important Chip Information: -The timing chip is not provided in your race package. You must pick it up at the Chip Assignment table. -The timing chip is attached to the band. It must be worn around the ankle. -Athletes must wear their timing chip to partake in the event. -Be sure to wear the chip provided to you. Be careful not to switch with a friend by mistake, as this will affect the results. -If you lose your chip during the event, please see a volunteer when you reach transition to receive a replacement. -The timing chip must be returned. There will be volunteers to remove your chip at the Finish Line. There is a $75 fee for lost chips.

MANDATORY BIKE & GEAR CHECK-IN Mandatory Bike and Gear check-in takes place on race morning (Sunday, July 23). The transition area will open at 5:30 am and all athletes may begin check-in. Only registered athletes with ID wristbands may enter the transition zone. There is no bike inspection, so please ensure that your bike is in safe and full working condition. ONLY bike gear will be allowed on the ground next to the bicycles in transition. During athlete check-in you will receive two gear bags: Morning Gear Bag (morning clothes bag) Run Gear Bag (T2 Bike to Run Bag) Please pack the correct gear in the appropriate bag and place them in the transition area. Run bags will have a designated area in transition. Make sure you label all of your gear with your name and with the stickers provided. Be sure that all of the stickers are applied properly to avoid penalties during the race. If you lose or find any belongings, there will be a Lost and Found located in the Lakeside Resort.

ATHLETE BRIEFING The mandatory Athlete Briefing will take place at the Gyro Park Bandshell on Saturday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m.

CUT OFF TIMES HALF Swim: Athletes must finish the swim within 1 hour and 10 minutes of the start time. The final cut off for the swim will be at 8:10 am. Any athlete still in the water after this time will be disqualified and removed from the race. For Relay Teams, the second and third members of the team will not be able to continue. Bike: Athletes must be off the bike course within 5 hours and 30 minutes of the race start time. The final cut off for the bike will be at 12:00 pm. Any athlete still on the bike after this time will be disqualified and removed from the race. For Relay Teams, the third member of the team will not be able to continue. Run: Athletes must finish the run within 7 hours and 30 minutes of the race start time. The final cut off for the run will be at 2:30 pm. We will do our best to accommodate all runners still on the course after that time to have the opportunity to unofficially finish the race. STANDARD Swim: Athletes must finish the swim within 50 minutes of the start time. The final cut off for the swim will be at 8:50 am. Bike: Athletes must be off the bike course within 4 hours of the race start time. The final cut off for the bike will be at 12:00 pm. Run: Athletes must finish the run within 6 hours and 30 minutes of the race start time. The final cut off for the run will be at 2:30 pm. We will do our best to accommodate all runners still on the course after that time to have the opportunity to unofficially finish the race.

TIMING INFORMATION Results will be done by Sportstats and will be posted live to www.sportstats.ca on race day. Instructions for live tracking can be found here.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY Anti-Doping Rules, like Competition rules, are sport rules governing the conditions under which sport is played. Athletes and other Persons accept these rules as a condition of participation and shall be bound by them. All Athletes participating in a Competition or Event shall be subject to In-Competition Testing by Anti-Doping Organizations or any other organization promoting Events in the sport of triathlon. **All athletes must ensure they have access to official Identification (Photo ID)** Further review of the Anti-Doping Rules are at the following link: http://www.triathlon.org/anti-doping

TRIATHLON BC RACE RULES This event is sanctioned by Tri BC and will comply by the rules of Tri BC. Please click HERE to read the Triathlon BC Competition Rule Book.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION 1. Medical Information: The Medical Tent is highly congested and spectators will not be allowed in. The athlete’s Emergency Contact will be notified in the case of a medical incident. 2. Race Viewing: The transition area (Rotary Park), Gyro Park and Lakeshore Drive are central and ideal viewing areas for all of the race events. Please note that the bike course is on open highway and all rules of the road apply. Many of the best spectator locations are right in the downtown area along Lakeshore Drive. 3. Finish Line Policy: Friends and/or family members are permitted to cross the finish line with their participating athletes. This policy will allow each competitor the chance to celebrate their accomplishment with their greatest supporter or their inspiration. Your friend or family member will need to leave the finish chute via the designated path as soon as you have crossed the finish line. Please be courteous of other athletes.

RACE DAY INFORMATION TRANSITION OPENS Athletes may enter transition beginning at 5:30 am - NO EARLIER! Remember to bring all of your gear. Body marking: Tattoos will be provided in your race kit. Please have them on prior to entering transition on the morning of the race. Only registered athletes with ID wristbands may enter the transition zone. Athlete check-in/package pickup will NOT be offered on race day. Bike technicians and a limited number of bike pumps will be available in the transition area on race morning. If you bring your own bike pump you must give it to a family member or friend before the race start, since pumps will not be accepted with your Morning Gear Bags. All morning gear you do not need should be placed in your Morning Gear Bags and left in the designated area in Transition. Eyeglasses: Glasses must be labeled with the athletes’ race number. There will be volunteers to assist you. Glasses should be placed on the eyeglass table near the swim exit located outside of transition in the swim exit chute. You are responsible for reclaiming your glasses. Portable toilets will be available in Transition and throughout the course.

INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event that the weather isn't favourable, we will have several contingency plans in place, including: Light to Moderate Rain – race will proceed as planned once we determine the course is safe. Lightning – in the event of lightning the race will be placed on hold until we determine that it has passed over and the course is safe. The Race Organizers and the Race Officials reserve the right to cancel or change any component of the race for safety reasons. This could be canceling the swim and replacing it with an extra run or any other combination thereof that we deem safe and fair. In the unlikely event that the event must be canceled or postponed due to weather there will be no refunds or deferrals. A large proportion of your race fee will already have been allocated to resources by the time race day comes around.

START/SWIM Swim warm ups will be permitted until 10 minutes before the respective wave start as long as athletes remain in the designated warm up area. The warm up area will be west of the start line. Tinted goggles are recommended as the sun will be low in the morning and may shine in your eyes. You cannot wear your bib number during the swim. Extra swim caps will be available in the Transition Area before the race. All athletes will start on the beach. The swim will start from Okanagan Lake Beach by Rotary Park. The swim is one clockwise loop that will be marked by buoys. Athletes racing the Standard Distance will make a sharp right hand turn at the buoy after 650 m. The swim course will be marked by 5 orange buoys for the Half and 4 orange buoys for the Standard. Athletes must keep buoys on their right. ANY ATHLETES ELECTING NOT TO RACE MUST NOTIFY AN OFFICIAL AT THE SWIM START OR IN TRANSITION IMMEDIATELY. Above all, the safety of each swimmer is our primary concern. A full sweep of the course will be made directly behind the last swimmer. Visual aid will be provided by volunteers on paddle boards, kayaks, and motorized vessels. Buoys and aquatic crafts line the course.

Average water temperature on race day is 20 oC. The Head Referee will call the swim a Wetsuit Allowed or Not Allowed based on water temperatures taken 1 hour before the start of the event. HALF (Individual, Relay & AquaBike): For events 1501 m and longer the following restrictions apply: Age Group & Relay- forbidden at 24.6oC and above, mandatory at 15.9 oC and below Pro- forbidden at 22oC and above, mandatory at 15.9oC and below STANDARD: For events up to 1500m the following restrictions apply: Age Group - forbidden at 22oC and above, mandatory at 15.9oC and below The swim start will have 3 wave starts: Pro Men & Women Race Start 6:30 am Age Group Half Start 6:40 am Standard Race Start 8:00 am

TRANSITION 1 (SWIM TO BIKE) After the swim, you will be directed through the timing chutes to the swim to bike transition. Wetsuit peelers will be available to assist you in removing your wetsuit before you enter the Change Tents. We require athletes to change in their respective Change Tents. Athletes must be fully ready to race before getting on their bike. Personal nutrients are permitted if carried on you or your bike.

BIKE The Half Distance Bike is actually 93 km to keep it as close to the World Championship course as possible. The Standard is 46.5 km. The bike course is 2 laps for the Half Distance Athletes and one lap for the Standard Distance Athletes. The total elevation gain of the bike course is approximately 865 m. A more detailed elevation profile is attached below the bike course map. Technical Vans will be on the course to assist with emergency repairs whenever possible, i.e. replacement of tubes, tires, chains etc. The Bike Aid Stations are 3 aid stations indicated on the map. For Half Distance Athletes each aid station will be passed twice. Bike aid stations will have: -Water (700 ml sport cap bottles) -F2C Mango GlycoDurance in 750ml sport cap bottle – 200 calories per bottle -Bananas -Gels (PowerBar) -Bars (PowerBar) At aid stations call out your supply requirements clearly and in advance. Position yourself to ride along the closest line to the aid station. Crews are instructed not to step across the white line for hand-offs. Do NOT toss bike bottles, sponges, cups or nutrient bags on the roadside along the course. Bike bottles must be tossed toward the bottle drop at the entrance and/or exit of each station.

BIKE COURSE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION 1. Athletes will exit transition and ride East on Lakeshore Dr. 2. Turn right on Main St. 3. Turn left on E. Wade Ave. which becomes Government St. 4. Continue South on Government St. for approximately 3 km 5. Turn right on Dawson Ave. and continue West 6. Turn left onto South Main St. and continue South 7. South Main St. becomes East Side Rd. 8. Continue South on East Side Rd. for approximately 8 km. 9. Turn left on McLean Creek Rd. 11. McLean Creek Rd. becomes 10th Ave. 11. Turn right on Maple St. 12, Turn left on 7th Ave. 13. Turn left on Cedar St. 14. Turn right on 8th Ave. 15. Turn left on Railway Ln. 16. Turn right onto Highway 97 and continue North. 17. Continue North on Highway 97 18. Highway 97 veers right and becomes Skaha Lake Rd. 19. Continue East on Skaha Lake Rd. 20. Turn right on Lee Ave. 21. Turn left on South Main St. and continue North 22. Turn right on Dawson Ave. and continue East. 23. Turn left on Government St. and continue North. 24. Government St. becomes E Wade Ave. 25. Turn right onto Main St. 26. Turn left on Link Rd (not Nanaimo- course change not shown) 27. Turn right on Martin St. and continue to Lakeshore Dr. 28. STANDARD ATHLETES - Dismount your bike at the Bike Dismount Line and continue into Transition. HALF ATHLETES - Repeat steps 1-27 for the second loop of the bike course and then Dismount your bike at the Bike Dismount Line and continue into Transition.

TRANSITION 2 (BIKE TO RUN) Athletes will rack their bike then continue to the gear bag area. Volunteers will locate your bike to run gear bag. Volunteers will hand you your bag and you can continue to the change tent. Medical facilities will also be available at the Transition Medical Tent. Transition times will not be included in your bike split. *Relay Team Members must handover timing chip in the designated Relay Team location*

AQUABIKE FINISH After completing lap 2 of the bike course AquaBike Athletes will cross the timing mat 100 M from Transition. This will be your official finish time. Athletes will then enter transition to rack their bikes. Athletes can run across the finish line at their leisure to receive their finisher's medal and t-shirt. *Finish Line Policy: Friends and/or family members are permitted to cross the finish line with their participating athletes.

RUN/FINISH The entire run course is relatively flat. You must wear your Bib number on the front of your body during the run Aid stations are placed approximately every 2 kilometers. There are 4 aid stations on the course. Half Distance Athletes will complete 2 laps of the course and pass the same aid stations. There will be portable toilets located at each aid station. Run aid stations will have: -Water (in cups) -F2C Lemon Lime HydraDurance in 185ml (6oz) cups 30 calories per cup -Coke -Gels (PowerBar) All beverages available on the run course will be in cups.

RUN COURSE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION 1. Exit Transition and turn right onto Lakeshore Dr. 2. Continue West on Lakeshore Dr for approximately 1 km 3. Follow the walking path at the Rose Garden. 4. Cross the dam bridge (change not shown on map) 5. Turn left and continue South on the Channel Walking Path (on the West side of the River Channel) (change not shown on map) 6. Turn around at the W Warren Ave. Bridge and continue North on the same pathway 7. Continue under the Eckhardt Ave. bridge (HWY 97) 8. Continue along west channel path to cross the dam bridge 9. Follow path to Lakeshore Dr. 10. Continue down Lakeshore Dr. 11. STANDARD ATHLETES - Turn left at The Peach and follow the walking path around rotary park and back to Lakeshore Dr. to the Finish Line. HALF ATHLETES - Turn around at The Peach and repeat steps 1-11 to complete the second lap of the run course. Then turn left at The Peach and follow the walking path around rotary park and back to Lakeshore Dr. to the Finish Line. Once you cross the finish line a volunteer will take your timing chip off of your ankle.

POST-RACE INFORMATION BIKE & GEAR PICK UP After you have completed the race, please pick up your bike and gear from the transition zone as well as your morning gear. Challenge Penticton is not responsible for gear that is not picked up. You will be able to start checking out at 12:00 pm via Lakeshore Drive. The Bike lot closes at 2:30 pm. Please be aware that other athletes may still be racing. Double check your gear to be sure you have your own belongings. Our volunteers do their best to check that each athlete’s bib number matches the number on their bike and gear when they leave transition. Lost and Found opens at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Monday in the Cabernet Conference room of the Lakeside Resort. *Bike Claim Ticket: Give your bike claim ticket to a family member. It will allow them to pick up your bike and gear if you are unable to do so. Your family will be unable to reclaim your bike and gear bags without the claim ticket.*

RESULTS Results will be posted live to www.sportstats.ca on race day.

POST RACE FOOD Athlete Post Race Food will be available in the Finishers Tent during the day until 2:30 pm. The same quality and quantity will be available in the Finishers Tent for the first finisher to the final finisher.

AWARDS Awards will take place in Gyro Park at 3:00 pm. The top 3 athletes will be awarded in each age group division (male and female) for the Individual Half Distance Triathlon, Aquabike and Standard Distance Triathlon. Relay teams will be awarded for first place male team, first place female team and first place mixed team. Professional/Elite triathletes will compete for CAD$15,000.00 prize money, split equally to men and women, placing in the top 5.

ADDITIONAL RELAY INFORMATION There will be a Relay Team Staging Area located in Transition. Relay Team members will be able to enter and exit transition before/after their leg of the event by the Martin Street Extension (near the new Lakeside tower). Bike/Run Gear: During athlete check-in your Relay Team will receive two gear bags: Morning Gear Bag (morning clothes bag) Run Gear Bag (T2 Bike to Run Bag) You may use these gear bags however works best for your team. If you wish to leave a gear bag in transition please place it with a volunteer in the appropriate area.

Relay Swimmers: Technical Delegates will announce for Wetsuit Approved or Not Approved Swim 1 hour before the start of the event. Morning Clothes Bags will be left at the staging Area. Relay Swim to Bike Transition: Relay Members will need to hand off their timing chip to their team member in the Relay Staging Area before they are permitted to move to the Bike Racks. Relay Cyclists: Members who are waiting to start their leg of the race must wait in the relay staging area. Athletes will not be allowed to wander through transition while the race is going. Relay Bike to Run Transition: Relay Members will need to hand off their timing chip to their team member in the Relay Staging Area. Relay Runner: Members who are waiting to start their leg of the race must wait in the relay staging area. Athletes will not be allowed to wander through transition while the race is going.

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