ORGANIZATION OF THE EVENT
   - Event: Europe Triathlon Winter Championships 2023 Andorra
   - Location: Sant Julià de Lòria / NATURLAND
   - Dates: 28th & 29th January 2023
   - Organiser: THE IRONMAN GROUP

COMPETITION RULES
The Europe Triathlon Winter Championships 2023 Andorra will follow the latest competition rules published by World Triathlon.
The characteristics of the MTB must comply with UCI MTB regulations. Cyclo-cross or gravel bicycles are not allowed.

CATEGORIES
   - Elite/U23: Standard Distance/2x2Mixed Team relays
   - Junior: Sprint Distance/2x2Mixed Junior Team Relays
   - Para: Sprint Distance
   - AG: Standard Distance

70+ AGE GROUP ATHLETES - RULE EXCEPTION:
Following the World Triathlon Technical Committee’s decision, a rule exception has been approved for the 70+ age group athletes. They will complete a shorter distance during the race. New distances are:
• RUN: 3 laps, total distance 4.2k (instead of 4 laps, 5.6k)
• BIKE: 2 laps, total distance 6.4k (instead of 4 laps, 12.8k)
• SKI: 2 laps, total distance 6.2k (instead of 3 laps, 9.3k)

The start for the 70+ Age Group athletes will be given 1 min after the age group start:
- 09:00 - 18-69 categories men
- 09:01 - 70+ men

- 09:10 - 18-69 categories women
- 09:11 – 70+ women

ENTRY FEES (EURO)
   - Elite/U23 – 95€
   - Juniors – 60€
   - Mixed relay – 85€
   - Para – 80€
   - AG – 90 €

REGISTRATION PROCESS
- Registration opening – November 17th
- Registration close – January 12th (Elite until 48h before the briefing)

- Age-Group athletes need to contact their National Federation (NF) for further information
- In case an athlete is not able to get in touch with his/her NF, s/he should contact agegroup@triathlon.org
- NFs must collect the entry fees from athletes. No athlete can directly pay to the LOC
- National uniform must be worn. Contact your NF.

PRIZE MONEY
Rank Elite Men       Elite Women
1st       525 EUR       525 EUR
2nd       440 EUR       440 EUR
3rd       350 EUR       350 EUR
4th       260 EUR       260 EUR
5th       175 EUR       175 EUR

EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 27th January
   10:45 - 11:30h - Elite/U23, Juniors, Para - Acreditation pick up
   13:00 - 15:00h - Elite/U23, Juniors, Para - Familiarization
   16:00 - 19:00h - AG Registration/Race Pack Distribution - Winter Triathlon ECH/SPA-FRA Cup/OPEN
   17:00 - 18:00h - Opening ceremony
   18:15 - 18:45h - Athlete Briefing - Elite/U23 + Mixed Relay - Winter Triathlon ECH - MANDATORY
   18:45 - 19:00h - Race Pack Distribution - Elite/U23 - Winter Triathlon ECH
   19:00 - 19:30h - Athlete Briefing - Juniors/Para + MR Juniors - Winter Triathlon ECH - MANDATORY
   19:30 - 20:00h - Race Pack Distribution - Juniors/Para + MR Juniors - Winter Triathlon ECH

SATURDAY 28th January
   7:30 - 15:00h - Bike Mechanic Centre/Ski assistance
   7:30 - 08:30h - Athlete Lounge check-in - Elite/U23 Men & Women - Winter Triathlon ECH
   8:00 - 08:45h - Transition Area check-in - Elite/U23 Men & Women - Winter Triathlon ECH
             08:50h - Elite/U23 Men line up - Winter Triathlon ECH
             09:00h - Start Elite/U23 Men Winter Triathlon ECH
             09:01h - Elite/U23 Women line up - Winter Triathlon ECH
             09:05h - Start Elite/U23 Women Winter Triathlon ECH
             11:15h - Flowers Ceremony Elite/U23 Men & Women Winter Triathlon ECH
   11:15-12:15h - Athlete Lounge check-in - Juniors/Para - Winter Triathlon ECH
   11:45-12:30h - Check-out Elite/U23 Men & Women Winter Triathlon ECH
   11:45-12:45h - Transition Area check-in - Juniors/Para - Winter Triathlon ECH
             12:50h - Juniors/Para line up - Winter Triathlon ECH
             13:00h - Start Junior Men Winter Triahtlon ECH
             13:05h - Start Junior Women Winter Triathlon ECH
             13:10h - Start Para Race Winter Triathlon ECH
             14:30h - Flowers Ceremony Junior/Para Men & Women Winter Triathlon ECH
   14:45-15:30h - Check-out Juniors/Para Winter Triathlon ECH
   15:00-18:00h - AG Registration/Race Pack Distribution - Winter Triathlon ECH/SPA-FRA Cup/OPEN
   15:30-16:30h - AG - Familiarization
             17:00h - Award Ceremony Elite/U23/Junior/Para
   18:00-18:30h - Age-Group Athlete Briefing - Triathlon ECH
   18:45-19:00h - 2x2 Mixed Team composition by coaches and race pack distribution to coaches

SUNDAY 29th January
   07:30-15:00h - Bike Mechanic Centre/Ski assistance
   07:30-16:30h - AG bag drop area open
   08:00-08:45h - AG Transition Check-in
             09:00h - Start 18-69 Age-Group Men - Winter Triathlon ECH/SPA-FRA Cup/OPEN
             09:01h - Start 70+ Age-Group Men - Winter Triathlon ECH/SPA-FRA Cup/OPEN
             09:10h - Start 18-69 Age-Group Women - Winter Triathlon ECH/SPA-FRA Cup/OPEN
             09:11h - Start 70+ Age-Group Women - Winter Triathlon ECH/SPA-FRA Cup/OPEN
   12:00-12:30h - 2x2 Mixed Relay: Team Modifications by Coaches
   13:00-13:30h - Age-Group Transition Check-out
   12:30-13:30h - Athlete Lounge check-in - Mixed Relay Winter Triathlon ECH
   13:00-13:45h - Transition Area check-in - Mixed Relay - Winter Triathlon ECH
             13:50h - Mixed Relay line up - Winter Triathlon ECH
             14:00h - Start Mixed Relay Winter Triathlon ECH - Elite
             14:05h - Start Mixed Relay Winter Triathlon ECH - Juniors
   15:45-16:15h - Elite/U23/Junior mixed relay Transition Check-out
             15:45h - Award Ceremony 2x2 Mixed Relay Winter Triathlon ECH - Elite
             16:00h - Award Ceremony 2x2 Mixed Relay Winter Triathlon ECH - Juniors
             17:00h - Award Ceremony Age-Group

LOC CONTACT:
Email: info@andorrawintertriathlon.com
Website: https://www.andorrawintertriathlon.com/

2023 Europe Triathlon Winter Championships Andorra