SPORT INFORMATION GUIDE TRIATHLON ENGLISH VERSION

Transcription

1 SPORT INFORMATION GUIDE TRIATHLON ENGLISH VERSION

2 contents PRESENTATION Editorial 3 PrEsentation of Nice 4 location of VENUE 6 Introduction to the Course 9 Organising Staff 12 Regulations Categories 13 organisation 14 competition regulations 15 additional INFORMATION Award Ceremony and Medical Information 18 Useful information and phone numbers 20 About the Games 21 Sponsors 22 ANNEX annex: cycle course 24 2

3 The Mayor s word Sports, all his life As an international sports event, the European Masters Games competition has put forward a concept that perfectly meets Nice s ambition to be the European city of sports as well as a model city with a capacity to implement innovative policies for seniors. To take a lifelong leading part in one s own physical condition and fitness, this is an important message I want to share with everyone, and this is why I was determined that the city of Nice be in a position to host this competition and make it a major event in France. A sports-health showcase. Indeed, Nice also wants to initiate an ambitious program for Senior Sports in France with the aim of developping this Masters Games concept to a nation-wide level and promoting various aspects of sports practice at all ages. The stakes are important, at a time when promoting physical activities and sports towards seniors is becoming a priority, and when we have to tackle the issue of today s sedentary lifestyle. This is not a matter of fate, as sport still remains the best way to take good care of one s physical and mental health throughout life. Christian ESTROSI Member of Parliament, Mayor of Nice President of the Nice-Côte d Azur Metropolitan Area After the World Figure Skating Championships in 2012 and the Tour de France in 2013, and before the Euro 2016 football/ soccer competition, we want to make the European Masters Games an unforgettable experience for the thousands of visitors we welcome on this occasion, offering them the very best of Nice, a worldwide recognized welcoming place. Welcome everyone, welcome to Nice. 3

4 5 th largest city of France Nice la With 300 sunny days and 5 million visitors a year, Nice is the second most visited tourist destination of the country, and also possesses the second busiest international airport in France with over 11 million passengers a year. But the popularity of the fifth largest city of France reaches well beyond its postcard image: a rich heritage, a unique cuisine, a preserved language nissart and of course a worldwide famous Carnival make Nice an attractive capital with a strong identity. Nissa la bella kept growing more beautiful with the inauguration, last october, of the Promenade du Paillon, truly a green haven in the heart of the city, and the recent redevelopment of the Quai des Etats-Unis, which now offers more space for pedestrians and cyclists to get around while enjoying an unobstructed view over the Grande Bleue, the Mediterranean. An exceptional land, therefore, for great international events, for culture and for sports. Sitting between sea and mountains, the niçois landscape

5 belle (the beautiful) is an outstanding natural arena in the heart of France s largest metro area: Nice-Côte d Azur, 49 municipalities and 550,000 inhabitants. In 2013, Nice made a major leap forward in sports with the construction of Allianz Riviera, a superb, 35,000- seater sports arena, and the hosting of two major competitions: the 7th Francophonie Games and the 100th Tour de France, whose per-team time trial took place entirely in Nice. And subsequent to the cycling Tour de France, the sailing Tour de France made its great return in Nice in July 2014 for the competition s finish line. The European Masters Games will further this ambition in October 2015, prior to Nice s hosting, a few months later, of four football matches of the UEFA Euro Photo credit: Pierre Behar / A Vol d Oiseau welcome to nice!

6 location of VENUE starting zone Gare Saint AUGUSTIN aéroport aeroport NICE CÔTE D AZUR 6

7 EMG Gare de l arianela trinité centre ville Gare centrale thiers Gare saint roch Gare riquier village european masters games 7

8 general plan of the venue 8

9 introduction to the site EMG swimming 1500m Course The swimming course consist of a 1500m loop The temperature of water is around 21 degrees during that time of year 450m start 500m obligatory buoy 200m 350m 9

10 introduction to the site cycling 1 loop of 40km The race will have priority of the course Privatized road between rond-point A500 (La Turbie) and rond-point du Négron (La Trinité) exit of Nice by Jean Jaures and Risso Bd. start Bd Jean Jaurès & Risso 10

11 running EMG VOIE sud promenade des anglais finish line 10km The running course is flat It will take place on the Promenade des Anglais in 2 loops of 5km Half tour before Avenue de Verdun Half-tour before Avenue de Fabron facing Bahia residence Making 2 loops of promenade des Anglais 2x5 km = 10km 11

12 Organising Staff Executive Committee Emg NICE 2015 Games Director Laurent CIUBINI Operations Director Fabien LANTERI Competition manager Julien ARNOLD FEDERATION ITU Eugène KRAUS ASSOCIATION Support association FFTRI head of Association Dominique Sagary Endurance sports sector MANAGER Philippe BENEDETTI project manager Nicolas BARBATI french federation technical delegate Dominique SAGARY additional associations Ironman France Nice Triathlon Club CNS Triathlon 12

13 Regulations Categories and registration men men COMPeTITION age category women COMPeTITION age category women Participant s age is calculated from 31 st December 2015 NB: All regulation conditions concerning categories, venues, the running of the competition and technical aspects are applied on a provisional basis and are subject to change when and how the executive committee sees appropriate, up until the beginning of the competition. 13

14 organisation Distances Swimming: One loop 1500m Cycling: One loop 40km Swimming Running: Two loops 10km ( 5km X 2 ) race course time Start 7.45am Estimated finish of 1 st swimmer 8.05am Estimated finish of last swimmer 9.00am Opening of swimming zone 7.00am TIME FOR THE SWIMMING IS LIMITED TO 1 HOUR temperature control Obligatory Forbidden Cancelled temperature of water <16 degrees >24 degrees <12 degrees cycle course cycling time First competitor starts 8.05am Last competitor starts 9.05am 1 st competitor estimated finish 9.05am Last competitor estimated finish 11.00am rest stop: A rest stop during the cycle leg is suggested after 12.7km at Eze Details on cycle course can be found in the annexe. schedule This event will take place 4th October

15 competition regulations EMG racing rules article 1 EMG is associated with Nice All regulations put in place during the competition follow those outlined by the International Triathlon Federation for the 2015/2016 season and can be found at article 2 Competitor Bibs For the duration of the competition, participants are required to wear numbered bibs and labels provided by the committee Time Keeping During the participants should wear the electronic bracelets provided by the committee on their left wrist. They must be returned after the competition Rankings article 3 article 4 Rankings are establish according to age category as well as one overall ranking 15

16 competition regulations Time Limits article 5 Participants who finish the swim leg in a time over 1 hour will be eliminated Cyclists will be eliminated if: They reach the rond-point de La Turbie after AM They reach the transition area after 3 hours 30minutes of racing The fixed time for the end of the event is 4 hours 30 minutes after starting After time limits: Participants are required to leave the course as quickly as possible and return their bib and electronic bracelet Participants will not be ranked article 6 article 7 Security Measures You are reminded that: For the there is a minimum water temperature required in order for the race to take place. The water must be at least 16 degrees and no more than 24 degrees par Wetsuit is mandatory if the temperature is lower than 16 C and forbidden if the temperature is upper than 24 C It is obligatory to wear a helmet which is hard, approved and has a chin strap, during the full duration of the cycling course If the athlete drops out of the during the cycling leg they must signal an umpire who will come to take their bib and electronic bracelet. Vehicules will be on site to insure the quick and safe return of athletes and bicycles to the end of the course Umpire Drafting is allowed on the cycle race 16

17 EMG article 8 Supervisors For the duration of the event the executive committee ensures the safety of all participants, with vehicules at the start of the race and vehicule to transport participants who drop out of the course The executive committee will not take responsibility: For any accidents which happen outside the secured course outlined by the committee (markers for the swimming leg and pointers for the cycling and running legs) If an athlete wants to finish outside of the maximum allowed time Registering for this events means the participant has read and fully accepts these terms and conditions article 9 Bad Weather If the swimming leg is cancelled due to bad weather the race will continue as a duathlon where the swimming leg is replaced by a running leg The distance of the substitution running legs will be 4km, leaving from in front of the Verdure Theatre on the Promenade des Anglais and will continue on the normal running route for the rest of the event. 4km Running 36.2 km Cycling 10km Running 17

18 additional information Award Ceremony and Medical The Ceremony medals The official ceremonies for each category and each event will take place at the end of the competition at the Athletes Village in a venue set up for this purpose or directly at the competition venue Medals by category: For each category there will be 3 athletes awarded with a medal (gold, silver or bronze). In the event of certain categories being grouped together, each age category will have 3 medal winners. There will also be an overall ranking of all participants. 18

19 Information Hymne No national anthem will be played Handicap There will be no handicapped event organised for this sport Medical Exams Health care coverage during the European Masters Games Nice 2015, will be arranged by the Games executive committee in accordance with the specifications of the International Masters Games Association. It will come into effect from 1 st to 11 th October after being approved by the Alpes-Maritimes administrative centre. The executive committee is responsible for medical devices at the venues and the Athletes Village, the participants, the referees, the judges, the volunteers and the spectators. They will provide a high-quality, efficient and well-organized health service which respects the high standards enforced in France. During the EMG, volunteers will be there to help the Health Committee Anti-Doping Controls EMG The International Masters Games Association has put the executive committee in charge of enforcing anti-doping rules and setting up anti-doping inspections. Anti-doping inspections will take place in compliance with advice given by the International Masters Games Association taken from the World Anti-Doping Code. It is the responsibility of the athletes and others involved in the events to be aware of the anti-doping regulations and the rules regarding the substances and methods which are banned. 19

20 Annex: cycle course landmarks used roads Kilometers 1 st runner Last runner A Quai des États-Unis km 0 08h25 09h25 avenue des Phocéens Place Masséna sud boulevard Jean Jaurès boulevard Risso boulevard Jean-Baptiste Vérany boulevard Pierre Sola À gauche avenue des Diables Bleus B Intersection Avenue des km 3,3 08h30 09h14 diables Bleus boulevard de Bischoffsheim boulevard de l Observatoire grande Corniche D 2564 C Les 4 Chemins km 8,6 avenue de la Condamine grande Corniche D 2564 D Col d Eze km 12,7 08h52 10h11 E Rond Point entrée de la km 18,2 09h00 10h25 turbie (2 sens de circulation) d 2204 A vers Laghet route de Laghet F Abbaye de Laghet km 20,2 09h03 10h28 boulevard Suarez rond Point Auchan à droite G Chemin de l Olivaie (1 sens de circulation) intersection Boulevard du général de Gaulle par rond Point de la Roma boulevard Anatole France d 22024B (1 sens de circulation) d22024 B - Entrée sur pénétrante Toutes les voies 2 sens de circulation Sens de circulation H Entrée Tunnel du Paillon km 31,2 I Sortie Tunnel du Paillon km 34,1 09h24 10h57 sur Avenue des Phocéens À droite Promenade des anglais (sens de circulation) Voie Nord J Demi tour Face Rue Cronstadt km 35,2 Promenade des Anglais Voie Sud A Entrée Aire de Transition km 36,1 09h27 11h01 24

21 EMG 25

22 good competition!

23

24