Athlete’s Guide

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There will be four starts in Nordic Cup Vantaa: two for male athletes and two for female athletes.

• Open Start: Elite athletes and juniors born between 2006 and 2008 are eligible to participate. If athlete born in 2008 wants to take part in Open start, he/she has to inform LOC about that. Otherwise he/she will start in youth category.

• Youth Start: Athletes born between 2008 and 2011 can take part in this category.

 

Nordic Cup competitors can also take part in Team relay, either in their national team or some other team.

 

Before the race:


• Confirm your participation at the race office well in advance before your own starting time.

• Attach the stickers from the envelope to your helmet and bike. Place the timing chip device you received on your left ankle.


• Take your belongings to the transition area approximately 60-75 minutes before your own starting time.
 

 

Uniforms

Athletes are permitted to wear either their National Federation uniform or their club uniform.

 

Wetsuits

The competition adheres to the World Triathlon rules concerning the use of wetsuits. Wetsuits are prohibited when the water temperature is 20 degrees Celsius or higher.

 

BIB-number

Every athlete must wear bib-number. If wetsuits are allowed, you can use number under the wetsuit.

 

Athletes´ briefing

Athletes´ briefing will be held online during the race week (date and time of briefing will be published later).

 

Bike check:


• Your bike will undergo a safety check, which may include inspecting your brakes.

• Remember to put your helmet on when you go to the bike inspection point.

 

 

Transition zone:


 

• In Nordic cup race bike shoes, cycling glasses, helmet and other cycling accessories can be left on the bike for the first transition. Helmet strap must be open in the transition area during the swim leg.

 

• All the other equipment (for example running shoes) to be used later in the race should be placed within a half meter from the box.


 

Prepare for the race:

• Swim warm up is allowed on the left side of the lake.

• Be at the waiting area near the starting area at least 10 minutes before the start.
 

 

During the Race:


• In Nordic cup race the starts will be done as a diving start.


• In T1 transition, place the race number on your back and fasten your helmet before touching the bike.

• All swimming equipment must be in the box after the transition.

• Please note that Nordic Cup race in Vantaa is a draft-legal race.

• Mount line is located approximately 50 m after the transition zone and is marked in green colour.

• Ride on the right side of the road and pass on the left; crossing over the centre line is strictly prohibited.

• Dismount line is located approximately 50 m before the transition zone and is marked in red colour.

• Push your bike to the transition area and place it on the rack. Then, remove your helmet and place it in the box before starting the running.

• Once you start running, turn the race number to the front.

• There will be water and sports drink available along the running course.

 

Penalty box:

Penalty box is located approximately 100 meters before the finish line. An athlete who commits a rule violation, is required to serve a penalty in the penalty box.

 

After the Race:


• At the finish line you will receive a sports drink and a snack to help your recovery.

• Collect your equipment at the transition area immediately after the race. You’ll need to show your race number tag for collection.





Team relay

Team relay is competed in teams of four athlete. At least 2nd and 4th leg athletes have to be female.
 


Distances:
Swim 250 m + cycling 5 km (draft-legal) + run 1.5 km


 

Categories: Elite and Juniors

In juniors all competitors must be between 15 and 19 years old (born between 2006-2011). Younger competitors are not allowed.

 

Teams: Clubs/countries can name as many teams as they wish in each category. They must be named as 1-team, 2-team, 3-team, and so forth.

 

Start:
All categories start with a diving start from the platform at the same time, preliminarily. The number of teams may affect this, and there may be multiple starts.

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