2017 Penticton World Championships- Athletes Guide Sprint & Standard Duathlon | Page 44

Swim exit assistance

-Swim exit handling only by the LOC Assistants.

-They will provide support to all athletes according to swim cap colour.

-No Personal Handlers allowed to assist at Swim Exit.

-PTHC athletes must transfer in a daily wheelchair from pre-transition to transition

Pre-transition area

-The pre-transition area is located on the right hand side of the swim exit

-Athletes’ registered equipment (prosthesis, crutches, day chairs) can be left there

-Folding chairs for wetsuit removal will be available

-Athletes from PTVI are not allowed to use the pre transition area

-Only PTWC handlers’ are allowed in this area

-No wetsuit removal by TOs and Volunteers