MODERN PENTATHLON - VICTORIA Inc. invites athletes to participate in the:

Victorian Modern Pentathlon Championships & Multisport Festival - Ballarat

Saturday 15th February 2025

Venues:

Ballarat Grammar School 201 Forest Street, Wendouree, Ballarat.

- Swimming RG Bath Swimming Pool
- Fencing Games Gym
- Laser Run Turnbridge Oval

Ballarat Ninjas 1/15 Endeavour Way, Alfredton, Ballarat.

- Obstacles

Ballarat Pony Club Winter Street and Cedar Drive, Ballarat.

- Equestrian Show Jumping Arena

BBQ at the pony club grounds following the ride.

Depending on ENTRY numbers, the schedule including presentation times will be provided closer to the event.

Calculating age for events:

The age will be counted by subtracting the year of birth from the year of competition.

Months & days are not taken into account.

i.e. birth year 2011. 2025 – 2011 = 14 Competition Category – Under 15

Category	Year of Birth	Running Sequence	Shooting Sequence	Shooting Distance	Swim Distance	Fencing	Obstacles	Riding Heights
Under 11	2015 2016	2 x 300m	2 x 5 hits (two hands)	5m	50m	Optional	Platforms raised	65cm
Under 13	2013 2014	3 x 300m	3 x 5 hits	5m	100m	Optional	Platforms raised	75cm
Under 15	2011 2012	3 x 600m	3 x 5 hits	5m	100m	Optional		85cm
Under 17	2009 2010	4 x 600m	4 x 5 hits	10m	200m	#		85cm
Under 19	2007 2008	5 x 600m	4 x 5 hits	10m	200m	#		95cm
Juniors	2004 2006	5 x 600m	4 x 5 hits	10m	200m	#		1.00m
Seniors	2003 or earlier	5 x 600m	4 x 5 hits	10m	200m	#		1.10m
Masters 30-59	1966-1995	3 x 600m	3 x 5 hits	10m	100m	#		75cm
Masters 60+	1965 or earlier	2 x 600m	2 x 5 hits	5m	50m	#		65cm

Fencing:

U11, U13 & U15 competitors fencing is optional.

‘Novice’ fencing poule available for athletes to gain experience. Results of Novice poule will NOT be counted towards their overall MP points.

# Main Poule

Equestrian:

Victorian Competitors are expected to bring their own horse and will NOT be penalised for doing so.
Competitors will incur 30 penalty points for each 10cm, their jump height is below the set height is, for their nominated age group.
Riders must have a compulsory EA approved and tagged helmet whilst mounted. (Yellow tagged)

Riding Heights:

1.00m & 1.10m must have MPA riding licence to compete at this height.
Lower heights must have the relevant PC grading or evidence of competency for their riding height. Upload with Entry

Pool horses:

A limited number of pool horses will be available for interstate riders with an approved Riders License.
Horses will be allocated by the Organising committee.

Obstacles

May vary from the current UIPM rules

Events & Costs ($AUD):

Enter one competition per athlete

Modern Pentathlon	Swim, Fencing, Obstacles & Laser Run	$100
Pentathlon - Pool Horse	Swim, Fencing, Show Jumping & laser Run - Pool Horse	$180
Pentathlon - Own Horse	Swim, Fencing, Show Jumping & Laser Run - Own Horse	$100
Ultimate Pentathlon - Pool Horse	Swim, Fencing, Obstacles, Show Jumping & Laser Run - Pool Horse	$200
Ultimate Pentathlon - Own Horse	Swim, Fencing, Obstacles, Show Jumping & Laser Run - Own Horse	$120
Tetrathlon	Swim, Fencing & Laser Run	$80
Obstacle Laser Run	Obstacles & Laser Run	$50
Laser Run		$25
*Laser Intro	Introduction to Laser Pistol shooting & competition instruction	$20
Fencing Equipment Hire	Includes: Epee, mask, jacket, glove, chest plate, body wire	$20
Day Membership	Non-financial MP members	$15
JOIN Modern Pentathlon Victoria (MPV)	New Members joining after Oct 1 receive a 50% discount on 2024/2025 fees	MEMBERSHIP FORM

*Laser Intro

Introduction to laser pistol shooting and practice – equipment provided
Competition instruction
Suitable for ages 10+

Membership - Insurance

Competitors need to be current financial Modern Pentathlon members or,
Day Membership $15 is available, though can only be used once during the MPV financial year.

Membership is required unless you can prove personal Insurance Liability Cover of at least $10,000,000. (Must produce proof)

MPV reduced membership for New members is still available and will cover all MP events and designated MPV training sessions up until 31st March ’25 (this includes MPA State Laser Run Championships)

ENTRY DATES:

7/01/25 Entries open – Early bird discount 10% (use code: Early10)

17/01/25 Early bird discount CLOSES

3/02/25 Entries CLOSE

General Information:

1. More event information will be sent to entrants following close of entries

2. Late entries will only be considered if space permits

3. There will be limited food facilities available at the venues, we encourage you to bring your own food and refreshments.

4. Pony Club Victoria State Tetrathlon event will be on Sunday 16th Feb at the Ballarat Pony Club grounds. Come for the weekend and make the most of both events - camping facilities and yards available

5. Athletes eligible for selection for the Australian National team must have complied with the ASADA Drug testing program that required all intending representatives to be available for competition and out of competition testing for the last twelve months

Volunteers:

For the successful running of this event, we ask all families/friends to assist. This may include timekeeping, marshalling, directing or officiating. Briefing will be provided to all volunteers prior to commencement of each phase. If you or any of your group have a specific skill or area that you love to be part of, please indicate during the checkout questions.

We are looking forward to catching up with all our Pentathlon families from across the state and welcome all those new to this sport and of course our interstate athletes who regularly support our events.

“Together More Active”

Cherie Mordue

Event Director

Shooting Distance