OVERVIEW
Triathlon competitions will welcome a maximum of 750 participants and will be held over the course of a single day. The competition will include two distances: Olympic and Sprint. The course will use the Gilles-Villeneuve Formula 1 circuit in Parc Jean-Drapeau.Men and women will compete in separate divisions and have different starts. Individual and team events are also planned.

DATES
• Wednesday 2 August 2006 (registration and bike drop-off,
   between 13:00 and 17:00)
• Thursday, 3 August 2006

Athletes must present themselves with their bicycle at the registration tent on the competition site on 2 August between the hours of 13:00 and 14:30 or 18:30 and 20:00 in order to receive their participant package. Bicycles will be stored in a secure area until the start of the competition. An obligatory information session will be held after registration periods.

SANCTIONED BY
This event will be sanctioned by Triathlon Québec.

SANCTION
This event is included in the Triathlon Québec event calendar.

AFFILIATION
Participants must be members of the recognised federation in their country of origin. Non-members must purchase a temporary license from Triathlon Québec at accreditation for a fee of $12 CAD.
Participants must be members in good standing of their respective federations. Non-members must purchase a temporary license from Triathlon Québec a fee of $12 CAD.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

• Mr. Benoit De Guire, Sports Coordinator
• Ms. Colette Blain, Technical Director
• Mr. Danny McCann, Races Director
• Mr. Sylvain Barbeau, Volunteers Coordinator
• Ms. Colette Desjardins, Registrations Coordinator
• M. Romano Desantis, Basin Coordinator
• M. Ronald Reynold, Cycling Track Coordinator
• M. Michel Germain, Security Coordinator
• Mme. Martine Charbonneau, Channel race Coordinator
• Mme. Louise Dufour, Transitions Coordinator

RULES
The rules of the International Triathlon Union.

SPECIFIC COMPETITION RULES
Athletes must be familiar with course and follow it
correctly.
It is obligatory to wear the bathing cap provided.
Athletes must all wear running shoes during the running part.
It is not permitted to wear a wetsuit if the water temperature exceeds 22° Celsius, which is the normal water temperature during the month of August.
Athletes must continue to wear their swimming gear until attaining their position in the next segment of the competition.
Absolutely no outside assistance is allowed.
Headphones, portable sound equipment and other electronic devices are not permitted.
Cycling helmets must be buckled before touching the bicycle and must remain buckled until the bicycle has been returned to its place following the cycling section of the competition.
Drafting is not permitted. A distance of 5 metres behind and 2 metres on each side constitutes the drafting zone and must be respected by all cyclists. Athletes may enter the drafting zone for a maximum of 15 seconds in order to pass another competitor.
Running with a bare torso is not permitted.
Numbers must be worn on the front during the running race (refer to the Triathlon Québec web site (document available in French only).

COMPETITION FORMAT
Participants will register in one of the following divisions:

	Men	Olympic Distance
	Women	Olympic Distance
	Men	Olympic Distance Team
	Women	Olympic Distance Team
	Mixed	Olympic Distance Team (minimum one woman per team)
	Men	Sprint Distance
	Women	Sprint Distance
	Men	Team Sprint
	Women	Team Sprint
	Mixed	Team Sprint (minimum one woman per team)

Teams may be composed of two or three athletes.

Distances for the races will be: 

Age Categories
Athletes must register in their respective age groupsas determined by their age on 31 December 2006:
:

• 18 to 19
• 20 to 24
• 25 to 29
• 30 to 34
• 35 to 39
• 40 to 44
• 45 to 49
• 50 to 54
• and so on (in 5-year age brackets) up to the oldest participant registered.

Participants' ages will be determined by their age on 31 December 2006.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The Triathlon will be held on 3 August 2006.

Start times for the various competitions will be:

You must sign in one hour before your start time.All participants must arrive at the competition site by 7:00 the day of the competition, 3 August 2006.

REFEREES AND OFFICIALS
Referees and Officials are accredited by either Triathlon Québec or Triathlon Canada.

• Ms. Colette Blain, Technical Director
• Mr. Danny McCann, Races Director
• M. Roger Perreault, Head Referee
• M. Serge Boileau, Head Official
• M. Charles Dupuy, Cycling Official
• M. Jacques Forget, Running Official
• M. Ghislain Melançon, Swiming Official
• M. Pierre Lemay, Transitions Official
• M. Alain Patry, Arrivals Official
• M. Jean Bastien, Official

ACCREDITATION
During the accreditation, participants from Canada will be required to show government-issued identification with a photo. For athletes from all other countries, a passport will be the preferred form of identification. Furthermore, every participant will be required to provide his or her participant number.

Main Accreditation Centre (Salle 220C Hall Viger)
Volunteers
20 to 23 July	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
Participants - Conference
24 to 28 July	08:00 to 20:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
Participants - Sport and Culture
27 and 28 July	08:00 to 20:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
29 July	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal
30 July	08:00 to 12:00	Palais des congrès de Montréal

Late Accreditation (Limited Services)
30 July to 5 août	08:00 to 18:00	Olympic Stadium (rotonde)
30 July to 3 août	08:00 to 18:00	Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
4 August	08:00 to 14:00	Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
30 July	12:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès (5e étage)
31 July to 5 August	08:00 to 18:00	Palais des congrès (5e étage)

MEDALS
Every participant in the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 will receive a participation medal. In recognition of personal achievement in Triathlon, medals will be awarded for first, second and third place in each of the categories listed above. Medals will be awarded at the end of the Triathlon at the competition site.

COMPETITION SITE AND TRANSPORTATION

Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit and Olympic Basin

Jean-Drapeau

Metro : Jean-Drapeau
From the Jean-Drapeau metro station (yellow line), follow the directions towards the Parc Jean-Drapeau. Cross the Cosmos Bridge and turn left towards the Olympic Basin.

Note: As restrictions with regards to bicycles apply in the metro, participants are encouraged to travel to the site via the cycling paths as indicated on the Montréal cycling network maps.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
The triathlon will take place at the Olympic Basin, the Gilles-Villeneuve Formula 1 Circuit and the the path that runs along side the Saint Lawrence River.

SERVICES

• Locker Rooms
• First Aid
• Concessions
• Mechanical Repair Service by Martin Swiss Cycles

For more information :
313, avenue Victoria
Westmount (Québec)
H3Z 2N1
T. (514) 488-9717

Physiotherapy and Massotherapy

In partnership with the Fédération québécoise des massothérapeutes and Kinatex Sport Physio, the 1st World Outgames is pleased to offer physio and massotherapy services in the following locations:

• Parc Jean-Drapeau
• Centre sportif du Parc olympique
• Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard
• Viger Square (massotherapy only)

These services will also be available to volunteers and spectators at special rates.

Water Safety
The Lifesaving Society will ensure the safety of participants at the Olympic Basin during all competitions.

SPORT COORDINATOR
If you have any questions about Triathlon, email us at triathlon@montreal2006.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Frequently asked questions about Triathlon will be posted here soon.

REGISTRATION FOLLOW-UP
Visit the statistics page to see an overview of the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 participating cities.

REGISTRATION TWO GREAT LATE REGISTRATION FEE OFFERS! Go for the full package or for the à la carte – it’s up to you! Register as an individual or as a team. Bring your friends. Come play for real. The registration period for the 1st World Outgames ends very soon! To be eligible to participate, it is essential that your registration is paid in full.   Please take a few minutes to complete your profile, if needed, and pay your registration online to ensure your place in your selected activity/activities.   Hurry! Time is running out!   FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE* Sports and Culture   $325 CAD   Full Registration package for Sport and Culture participants includes: One event (sport or culture) Participation at the Opening Ceremony Participation at the Closing Ceremony One métro/bus pass A participation medal Free admission as a spectator to your selected sport/cultural activities Reduced admission fee to all other sports (as a spectator) Participant Souvenir Bag which includes: city and transit maps, official games programme, souvenir poster and Montréal and Québec tourist information brochures Rebate of $100 CAD for the International Conference 20% discount for the games' souvenir book Over a week of friendship, fun and discoveries! *Note : - Subject to change without notice. - Additional sports/cultural activity (maximum 3) at $75 CAD. - Offer valid for new registration. Subject to availability as some   events (sport or culture) may close before the deadline.  I want to register now >>  For more information, please visit the Registration page. À LA CARTE PROMOTION* Sports and Culture   $75 CAD   The À la carte Promotion* for Sport and Culture participants includes: One event (sport or culture) A participation medal Free admission as a spectator to your selected sport/cultural activities Participant Souvenir Bag which includes: city and transit maps, official games programme, souvenir poster and Montréal and Québec tourist information brochures Over a week of friendship, fun and discoveries! *Note : - Subject to change without notice. - Additional sports/cultural activity (maximum 3) at $75 CAD. - Offer valid for new registration. Subject to availability as some   events (sport or culture) may close before the deadline.  I want to register now >>  For more information, please visit the Registration page.