[Schaatsen] Wereldbeker 2011/2012 #3

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Team Sprint demonstration event.
Team Sprint races over 3 laps are planned as demonstration events, according to the following competition format (further details to be provided):
• Inner lane demarcation defines the competition track (same track as for Team Pursuit).
• Start and finish in the middle of each of the straights (same as for Team Pursuit).
• Teams consist of 3 Skaters, each skater must be assigned a position nr 1, 2 or 3.
• Teams may be composed of skaters from different countries (mixed national teams allowed)
• Skater nr 3 must wear transponders for timekeeping, and all skaters (if so provided) numbers 1-2-3 or differently coloured armbands for easy identification.
• The first lap is skated with the Skater assigned as no. 1 leading the team, with the two other Skaters following. After one lap Skater no. 1 has to leave to the outside part of the track while the two other Skaters of the team pass. Skater no. 2 then has to lead the team through the second lap, before leaving the race in the same manner as skater no. 1. Skater no. 3 skates the last lap alone and finishes the race for the team.