English Info

ITU Triathlon World Cup and ITU Congress:
Gamagori, Japan


Event and Contact Information:
・ Name of Event: ITU Triathlon World Cup, Gamagori
・ Date: 15th June 2003
・ Name of contact: Masao NAKAYAMA (JTU)
・ Telephone: (81.3) 5469.5401 @JTU Office
・ Mobilephone (81.90) 1691.1296
・ Fax: (81.3) 5469.5403 @JTU Office
・ Email: nakayama@jtu.or.jp (copy to jtutrihq@jtu.or.jp)
・ Postal Address: King Bldg, 2-9-10 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002, JAPAN

Event details:
・ Entry fee: Free for Elite Athletes
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・ Start times: TBA
・ Start Mechanism: Pontoon Start
・ Swim Conditions: 2 laps in man-made lake (motor boat park)
・ Water Temperature Wetsuits Likely
・ Cycle Course Flat, Technical corners, 7-8 laps
・ Run Course: Flat, 3 laps

Media Information:
・ Media Contact: Shin OTSUKA, JTU Secretary GeneralEmail: otsuka@jtu.or.jp (copy to jtutrihq@jtu.or.jp)
・ Media Centre: At race site (motor boat stadium) Open 9am-5pm (Sat. / Sun.)
・ Media kit pick-up: Media Conference: Saturday Afternoon (Media Centre)Media Briefing: Sunday after race (Media Centre)

Travel and accommodations:
・ Closest airport: Nagoya International Airport (NGO)
・ Official Travel Agent: NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY (NTA) KARIYA BRANCHContact : Ms Arisa BROWNEmail: triathlon_kariya_arisa@msn.com(copy to otsuka@jtu.or.jp)Tel: (81.90) 3456.0059 Fax: (81.566) 25.2626
・ Local transportation: Available between Airport and the HotelYour flight detail required.
・ Host hotel: Quality Inn GamagoriContact Ms Arisa BROWN for inquiry and booking.


Special Functions
・ Press conference: Pre-race Saturday afternoon (media centre)Post-race Sunday 5pm (media centre)
・ Awards celebration: Quality Inn Gamagori Restaurant on Sunday Evening

Event Schedule (Tentative)
Tue.10 June
09:00-17:00 ITU Office Open Gamagori Chamber of Commerce

Wed.11 June
09:00-17:00 ITU Office Open Gamagori Chamber of Commerce

Thu.12 June
09:00-17:00 ITU Office Open Gamagori Chamber of Commerce
09:00-17:00 ITU Committees Gamagori Chamber of Commerce

Fri.13 June
09:00-17:00 ITU Office Open Gamagori Chamber of Commerce
09:00-17:00 ITU Executive Board Meeting Gamagori Chamber of Commerce
08:00-10:00 Swim Training Swimming Pool Konami Sports Club Gamagori*Shuttle Bus Service Available
09:00-18:00 Mechanic Service Parking Pool Quality Inn GAMAGORI
12:00-21:00 Arrival check In Lobby Quality Inn GAMAGORI

Sat.14 June
09:00-17:00 ITU Office Open Gamagori Chamber of Commerce
09:00-17:00 ITU Congress Convention Hall Gamagori Chamber of Commerce
08:00-10:00 Swim Training Swimming Pool Konami Sports Club Gamagori*Shuttle Bus Service Available
09:00-18:00 Mechanic Service Parking Pool Quality Inn GAMAGORI
09:00-13:00 Arrival Check In Lobby Quality Inn GAMAGORI
13:00-13:45 Bike & Uniform Check Gamagori City Hall
14:00-14:45 Official Swim Training Race Site GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
15:00-15:45 Race BriefingIncl. Pontoon Draw Gamagori City Hall
09:00-17:00 Media Registration Gamagori City Hall
16:00-17:00 Media ConferenceMedia Briefing Gamagori City Hall
17:30-19:30 Reception Gamagori City Hall

Sun.15 June Race Day
07:15- Opening Ceremony Center Stand GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
08:00-10:00 Swim Training Swimming Pool Konami Sports Club Gamagori*Shuttle Bus Service Available
09:00-17:00 Media Room Open Media Centre GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
07:30- Age Group Competition Race Site GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
10:30- Junior Competition Race Site GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
10:30-11:30 Body Marking Women Waiting Area GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
12:00- Elite Women Competition Race Site GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
13:00-14:00 Body Marking Men Waiting Area GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
14:30- Elite Men Competition Race site GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
16:40-16:45 Medal Presentation Center Stand GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course
17:00-18:00 Media Conference Media Center GAMAGORI Motorboat Race Course

Mon.16 June
All Day Athletes/Officials Departure