Transcript Hungary2010 Departure Presentation 1

World Triathlon Age Group
Championships 2010
Athlete & Supporter Guide
Trilogy Triathlon Club
8-13 September 2010
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Agenda
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Travel Arrangements
Accommodation Details
House Rules
Budapest - General Information
Budapest – Top 5 Things to do
Organised Group Activities
The World Championships
Sprint Distance Briefing
Olympic Distance Briefing
Supporters Guide
Final Items
Important Note
Key Contacts
Useful Links
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Travel Arrangements
• Pick-up & Transfer to Dublin Airport
– Bus Departing 11:00am
– Stops / meeting point to be agreed (tonight)
• Flight Check-in
– 1:00pm to 1:30pm
• Flight Times & Duration
– Flight departs 15:45
– EI678, Airbus A320
– Duration is just under 3 hours
• Arrival in Budapest
– Flight arrives 19:40 (local time = +1 hour)
• Collect baggage & Transfer to Hostel (45mins) to arrive
apx 9:00pm
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Travel Arrangements (return)
• Transfer to Budapest Airport
– Clear rooms by 11:00am (local time)
– Depart hostel by 3:30pm (local time)
• Flight Check-in
– Arrive Airport 4:30pm (local time)
• Flight Times & Duration
– Flight departs 8:40pm (local time)
• Arrival in Dublin
– Arrival home at 10:40pm (Irish time)
• Transfer to Home
– Apx midnight – same stops on return
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Accommodation Details
• Maverick Hostel
(www.maverickhostel.com)
• Address
– 2nd floor/16.apt,
Ferenciek tere 2,
1051 Hungary, Budapest
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Accommodation Details (cont’d)
• Facilities
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Free internet & wifi
Free coffee and tea all day long
Towels and Linen included
Laundry, hair drier and Iron available
Fully equiped kitchen
Elevator
Hostel is smoke free environment
Security lockers
Bicycle hire
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Accommodation Details (Cont’d)
• Getting Around
– Stop near the hostel
– Bus 7, 78, 8, 112, 15, 5, City Bus & Night Bus
– Subway blue line
– Tram 2
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
AccommodationDetails (Cont’d)
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Accommodation Details (Cont’d)
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Accommodation Details (Cont’d)
• Room Arrangements
– KMC to insert
• Bike Storage
– KMC to insert
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
House Rules
• Shared Accommodation
• Lock your door each time
• No noise after 10:30pm
– Children in our party
– Athletes preparing to race
• Clean as you go in the kitchen area
• Do not leave valuables around public
areas
– There may be other guests
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Budapest – General Information
• Capital of Hungary, member of EU
– Visa Requirements
• None, if EU passport holder
• Currency is the Hungarian Forint
– Not a member of Euro
– Sample Exchange Rates
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€1= 280 Forint
1000 Forint = €3.56
Rule of Thumb – Divide by 3 & move decimal 2 places
18000 Forint = 18000/3 = 6000 = €60.00 (€64.09)
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Budapest – General Information
(Cont’d)
• Typical Weather
– Temperature
• Min 10-14 degrees
• Max 20-24 degrees
• Above are Averages – right now its 30-33 degrees
– Daylight Hours
• 6am to 8pm approx
• Other Practicalities
– Mobile Networks: Vodafone, T-Mobile, Pannon
– Electricity Adaptors: Same voltage, need a Euro
Adaptor
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Budapest – Top 5 Things to do
• Margaret Island
– 1.5 mile long island park with gardens & old world feel
– Good for cycling & running
– Has a pool and ‘beach’ park
• Roman Baths
– Széchenyi Bathhouse has open air pools, saunas,
medicinal baths, and mud baths and massages
– COST?
• The Libego Cable Car / Siklo Railway
– Libego takes you high over woods, specatcular views
– Siklo is a charming railway that runs between Royal
Castle of Buda to Clark Adam Square
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Budapest – Top 5 Things to do
• DANUBE BANK AT CHAIN BRIDGE
– At the time of its construction, the bridge
counted as a wonder of the world
• Citadel
– once a loathed symbol of oppression
– underground World War II bunker with lifelike
waxworks
– sit back and relax in the cafe and enjoy the
fantastic view of Budapest
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Budapest – Public Transport
• Typical Cost - TBC
• Any Value / Discount Card
• No Bikes on trams or Subway!
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Organised Group Activities
• Thursday 9 September
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2hr Guided Walking Tour
Free, but tip apx €5 per person
Leaving 10am from hostel
6pm – Opening Ceremony (at Zold Pardon)
– Athletes:
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9am – Travel to Race Centre (registration / TA / Swim Start)
11am – Swim Course Familiarisation (short run to follow)
3pm – Bike Assembly
6pm – Opening Ceremony & parade of nations
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Organised Group Activities (Cont’d)
• Friday 10 September
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2hr Guided Walking Tour
Free, but tip apx €5 per person
Leaving 10am from hostel
7pm – Last Supper!
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9am – c.25k Bike or 2hr Walking Tour
12pm – Visit to Roman Baths
3pm – Sprint Distance Racking (before 6pm)
7pm – Last Supper!
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Organised Group Activities (Cont’d)
• Saturday 11 September
– Supporters:
• 6am – Depart Hostel to viewing point
• 6:30 am to 12 pm – Race Viewing
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5am – Depart Hostel for transition area
6am – Transition Closes
6:30am – First Wave
9:30am – Last Wave
3pm – Bike Packing
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Organised Group Activities (Cont’d)
• Sunday 11 September
– Supporters:
• 6.00am – Depart Hostel to viewing point
• 6:30am to 10am – Race Viewing
• 7pm – Last Supper part 2
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5am – Depart Hostel for transition area
6am – Transition Closes
6:55am – First Wave
8:20am – Last Wave
3pm – Bike Packing
– Celebration Meal / Drinks
• TBC – ROY – Any ideas?
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Organised Group Activities (Cont’d)
• Monday 12 September
– No activities
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
The World Championships
• 6 Major Competitions over 4 days
– World Aquathon Championships
– World Para-Triathlon Championships
– World Triathlon Series Grand Finale – Mens
– World Triathlon Series Grand Finale – Ladies
– World Age Group Sprint Triathlon
– World Age Group Olympic Triathlon
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
World Age Group Sprint Triathlon
Championships
• Saturday 11 September
– First Wave 06:55
– Last Wave 08:20
– Shut-off time 10:45 (2:25 to complete)
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750m Swim (x Lap)
20km Cycle (x Lap)
5km Run (1 Lap)
Finish is 5km from start (boat back)
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
The World Sprint Triathlon
Championships Agenda
• Swim Course:
• Cycle Course:
• Run Course:
750 m
19.88 km
5 km
1 lap
2 laps
1 lap
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
The World Sprint Triathlon
Championships Agenda
• Important Times to note
– Ireland team briefings
– Registration Times
• 9am to 11am on Thursday
• Other times:
– 11am to 6pm Thursday
– 9am to 8pm Friday
– Transition Closes
• 6pm for Racking on Friday
• 6am (or maybe earlier) on Saturday
– Time to be at start before Wave
• Suggested 45 mins before start time
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
The World Sprint Triathlon
Championships Agenda
• Starting Waves (if known)
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Trish Nicholls
Eimear Mathews
Denise Murphy
Sinead Wearen
Simon Tsang
Dave Osborne
Johnathan Robinson
Michael Dalton
Liam Byrne
Stephen O’Toole
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
World Age Group Olympic Triathlon
Championships
• Sunday 12 September
– First Wave 6:55
– Last Wave 9:50
– Shut-off time 14:00 (4:10 to complete)
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1500m Swim (1 Lap)
40km Cycle (3 Lap)
10km Run (1+2 Laps)
Finish is 5km from start (boat back)
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
The World Olympic Triathlon
Championships Agenda
• Swim Course:
• Cycle Course:
• Run Course:
1500 m
38.43 km
10 km
1 lap
3 laps
1+2 laps
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
The World Olympic Triathlon
Championships Agenda
• Important Times to note
– Ireland team briefings
– Registration Times (NB TI card)
– Transition Opens
– Transition Closes
– Time to be at start before Wave
– Any official course recce’s (Swim, bike, run)
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
The World Olympic Triathlon
Championships Agenda
• Starting Waves (if known)
– Shane Delaney
– Karl McCann
– Taco Camphuijsen
– Murt Keane
– Brian Bonham
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Supporters Guide
• Course layout
means you will
need to pick
which parts you
want to see
(start, middle or
finish)
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Final Notes
• Bike Boxing
– Boxing will take place at Murt Keanes
• Just bring your bike & box
• Saturday 3 or Sunday 4
– Un-boxing will be on Thursday 9 September
• Sprint is given preference
– Re-boxing will be after the race on Sunday 12
September
• Advice: Do not leave this until Monday!
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Important Note
• Any Outstanding Payment Now Due
• Thank you to the club & committee
– Paid for a 5th night for all
– Paid for transfer to airport
• Appeal to reduce luggage bill
– Double up & save us €60
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Important Note
• Insurance
– Club NOT paying insurance – your responsibility
– Recommend for Athletes (KMC research)
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Add your bike to your house insurance
Confirm it is covered if taken abroad (same as Jewellery or laptop)
For racing, you will be covered 3rd party as in Irish races
For everything else, buy a single travel insurance policy or annual
• Passport
– Final chance to check it is in date
– Do not forget!
• Athletes
– You will need your TI card or you won’t be able to race
– Bike Bags ARE subject to weight limit
– Pack only your bike in your box
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Key Contacts
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Before we depart
– Karl McCann
– 086-2240115
After we depart
– 1. Roy Atkinson
• +353-87-2936215 (mobile)
• +36     (hostel land line)
– 2. Karl McCann (as above)
– 3. Triathlon Ireland Manager
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Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Useful Links
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Trilogy Triathlon Budapest Page
– www.trilogy.ie/  
• Download this presentation
• All other details now updated
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Official Race Page
– www.triathlonbudapest.com
• Starting lists
• Course maps
• Late changes
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Triathlon.org
– www.triathlon.org
• Event Information
• Coverage of the Elite race
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Budapest Tourism
– www.budapestinfo.hu
• Official Site
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Appendix - Full Schedule of Events
Thursday 9th
11:30-13:00
AG and Paratriathlon Swim Course Familiarization
Race Center
12:30-13.30
AG Team Managers' Olympic and Sprint Distance Briefing
Hotel Intercontinental
18.30
Opening Ceremony and Nations' Parade
Zöld Pardon
Friday 10th
9:00-20:00
Registration - ITU Olympic & Sprint Distance World Championship Race Center
15:00-18:00
Bike Racking for Sprint Distance (Age Group) – COMPULSORY
Race Center
16:00-17:30
AG and Paratriathlon Swim Course Familiarization
Race Center
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Appendix - Full Schedule of Events
Saturday 11th (Sprint Race Day)
5:00
Age Group and Paratriathlon Transition Area Opens
Race Center
6:55
ITU AG Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championship first wave
Race Center
8:20
ITU AG Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championship last wave
Race Center
9.00am - 4.00pm
Late Registration - AG Olympic distance
Finish Area
15:30-19:30
Bike Racking for ITU Olympic distance AG- COMPULSORY
Race Center
16:45-18:15
AG Swim Course Familiarization
Race Center
12:55
Elite Men Athlete's Presentation
Race Center
13:05
Elite Men Start
Race Center
15:00
Elite Men Medal Ceremony
Race Center
15:05
U23 Men Athlete's Presentation
Race Center
15:15
U23 Men Start
Race Center
17:15
U23 Men and Women Medal Ceremony
Finish Area
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Appendix - Full Schedule of Events
Sunday 12th (Olympic Race Day)
5:00
06:30 to 09:30
Age Group Transition Area Opens
ITU Age Group Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championship
Race Center
Race Center
13:50
Elite Women Athlete's Presentation
Race Center
14:00
Elite Women Start
Race Center
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!
Full Schedule of Events
Trilogy is getting ready for Budapest,
But is Budapest ready for Trilogy!