Race Briefing for TriStar Nevis Relay participants.

1. RELAY RACEBRIEFING TRISTAR111 NEVIS

2. WELCOME TO THE First TriStar111 NEVIS

3. TriStar Philosophy Star Events arefocused on Fun Environmental Protection Social Responsibility

4. EnvironmentalProtection In cooperationwith the 4vita program wetake action for the environment and health Getinvolved and… Act 4vita: respect the Ecozones, reduce and sort waste... www.4vita.org

5. SocialResponsability In cooperationwithLivestrongwe support the Pink Lily Cancer Care Foundation Join us and… Donate to thischarity at the Pink Lily booth in the Star&Co Village Show you care and wear the Livestrongwrist band www.tristar111nevis.com

6. Briefing contents Before the Race Race Day After the Finish Regulations

7. Before coming to Nevis Don’t forget Everything you need for the Race Photo ID Valid License from your Federation 10 USD for your Day Licence

8. WEDNESDAY The RACE WEEKend BEGINS

10. Registration

11. Check-in

12. Relax and meet friends

14. Registration In the Star&Co Village Know your start number Show your photo ID Show your triathlon yearly licence or buy a day licence Check your data You will receive your athlete wristband Pick up your Starter pack + Gift

15. Starter Pack Contents 1 swim cap 2 start numbers 3 STREETWEAR bags 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker, 3 for the helmet 1 Athlete guide

16. Options during Registration You will receive extra prepaid Tickets for Star Night or Energy Partyif you purchased them during online-registration Additional Tickets for the Star Night and VIP program will be available from the Information booth

17. Check InFriday 15:00 – 18:00 Bike Park & Transition Area ONLY FOR CYCLIST

18. Check In InfoFriday Check in is obligatory for the cyclists! 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!

19. Preparations for Check InFriday Put the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in front an on both sides) Put the remaining sticker on your bike Put the 3 large stickers on your Transition Bags

20. Check In ProcessFriday Bring your Bike, your helmet Come to the Bike Park Entrance With your helmet on your head, chinstrap closed Brakes will be checked Helmet will be checked Rack your bike (you can have you shoes clipped onto your bike – nothing else!) Deposit BIKE & RUN bags Do not bring your STREETWEAR bag on Friday

21. Check In Schedule15h00 – 18h00 Bike | Helmet | 2 bags Transition Bike and Run 15h00 to 18h00 : All Relay Events Saturdaymorning 06h30 – 07h30: STREETWEAR bag The Streetwearareaislocated in front ofthe Transition zone

22. Energy PartyFriday 19:00 Feelthepre-racespirit!

23. Energy Party Doors open 19:00 ENERGYNIGHT room in theCoconut Grove Restaurant Meetfriendsandfellowcompetitors Feelthepre-racespiritwithyourfamilyandyourfriends (getticketsatStar&Covillageforthem – yoursisincluded in yourentry!)

24. Race DaySaturday 02 Apr 2011 Before the race During the Race After the Finish

25. Thank you! For choosing TriStar111 NEVIS!

26. Before the race Have a good breakfast Bring along the things you need for the swim Don‘t forget your STREETWEAR bag Don‘t forget your timing chip

27. 06:30 – 07:30Bike Park is open Enter the Bike Park Pump your tyres Get ready Toilets in the Bike Park You must exit the Bike Park at 07:30 Do not leave anything on the ground in the Bike Park

28. Before Start Hand in your STREETWEAR bag; from 06:30 to 07:30 Go to the Start Area Wear 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: 07:30 Sandals / Shoes are not allowed in the Start Area

29. Beforeyoursplit Forcyclistandrunner Hand in your STREETWEAR bag Go tothe Relay Area after the Transition tentandwaitforyourcompaniontoarrive

30. Start 1km of Swimming 1 Loop Cut Off time: 00h45 race time (08:45) 08:15 Start Swim 1km

31. 08:45 Start Swim 0.3km Start 0.3km of Swimming 1 Loop

32. 1km SWIM map

33. 0.3km SWIM map

34. Transition 1 Swim Bike SWIMMER Pass thetimingchiptothecyclist in the Relay Area CYCLIST Close the chinstrap of your helmet Pickup your Bike and push it to the Exit Mount your Bike only once you leftthe bike park

35. BIKE 100km RIDE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD!!! 3 loops 6 EnergyStations No personal aidstation Bike Service car Cut Off time: 05h30 race time (13:30)

36. BIKE 30km RIDE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD!!! 1 loops 2 EnergyStations No personal aidstation Bike Service car

37. 100km BIKE map

38. 30km BIKE map

39. BIKE EnergyStations Water Coke Energy Bars and Gels Fruits Bretzels

40. 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

41. Transition 2 Bike  Run Dismountyourbikebeforeenteringthe Bike Park Push yourbiketothevolunteerwaitingforyou in front of an emptyrack – he will park itforyou Pass thetimingchiptotherunner in the Relay Area RUNNER followthecourse in the Transition areaandstartthe Run

42. 10km RUN map

43. 3km RUN map

44. Your Team got a penalty? Go to the PRISON and wait until the end of your penalty (countdown starts once you stop arguing the referees) The prison is located at the exit of the Transition tent After the penalty: Pass the timing chip to the Runner

45. Run 10km 3 laps 2 EnergyStationspassed 3 times Get a wristbandatthe end ofeachloop (2 wristbands) Each KM will bemarked on theground Cut Off time Swim + Bike + Run: 07h00 race time (15:00)

46. Run 3km 1 lap 2 EnergyStations Each KM will bemarked on theground

47. RUN Energy Stations Water Coke Energy Gels andbars Fruits Bretzels

48. Finishline Enjoy your last metres on the Finishline! Yes, you can!

49. Relaxing Zone Getyourmedal GetyourFinisher T-Shirt EnjoyMassages EatattheEnergy Station Foryourcomfortandyoursecurity, nofriends & family in the Relaxing Zone, onlyFinishers!

50. Check OutSaturday 13:30 – 16:30 Bike Park & Transition Area ONLY FOR CYCLIST ALL EVENTS

51. 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 first Then get your Bike (racked in order of arrival!) When leaving the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip = No Bike!

52. Star NightSaturday 19:00 Let‘s get the party started

53. Star Night Doors open 19:00 STARNIGHT atOccasions Buffet, Animations Prizesforthe top 3 in eachagegroup Celebrateyoursuccesswithfamilyandfriends (getticketsatStar&Covillageforthem – yoursisincluded in yourentry!)

54. Rules & Regulations For a safe & Fair race

55. General Rules It is forbidden to: Cut or fold your start number Get help from third parties Get race provisions outside of the official Energy Stations

56. SWIM Rules It is mandatory to swim without your race number The wet items must be taken to the transition area

57. BIKE rules Drafting is forbidden The helmet must be worn at all times with the chinstrap closed The race number must be visibly worn on your lower back Respect the rules of the road Keep on the left and Do not cut corners Escorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance is forbidden

58. No Drafting The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is3x7m(front tyre to back tyre) If you enter in this zone, you willreceive a blackcard You are responsible for going to the prison upon your return to the Transition Area If you do not go to the prison you aredisqualified

59. Penalties / Cards = warning (get back into conformity) = 3 minutes penalty in Prison = 6 minutes penalty = disqualification =

60. RUN rules Wear the race number visibly on your front If you use a start number belt, wear it on your waistline You must not run topless Escorting (bike, roller, runner, ...) and assistance is forbidden

61. 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.

62. What if... Questions and Answers

63. If... You lose your timing chip, get a new one at the penalty tent in the transition area Youhave 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 whathappened Also let us know if you return to the race area or if you‘ll be back at your hotel

64. 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 theStar&CoVillage

65. Sponsors

66. Partners

67. Institutional Partners

68. Thank you! Thank you for looking at this Race Briefing Have a safe trip to Nevis Looking forward to seeing you there Yes, you can!