Modern Pentathlon Victoria - Laser Run and Triathle State Championship and Obstacle Time Trial

MODERN PENTATHLON - VICTORIA Inc.

Laser Run and Triathle State Championships and Obstacle Time Trial.

Event includes Come and Try Laser Shooting, Novice events and a Team Relay

DATE: Saturday 16th November 2024

LOCATION: Kardinia International College - Bell Post Hill, Geelong. Victoria

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9.00am      Registration

9.30am      Come & Try Laser Shoot

10.00am    Laser Run Championship 

                 Novice Laser Run                 

                 Mixed Team ‘Fun’ Relay (teams put together on the day)

12.30pm    Triathle Championships

2.30pm      Presentations   

VENUE CHANGE - Geelong Ninja's, Raptor Place, South Geelong - own transport required.

4.30pm      Obstacle Time Trial         

6.00pm      Celebrate – Informal Dinner                                                                 

This schedule is an estimate and subject to change given ENTRY numbers. A more accurate schedule will be provided closer to the event.

What is Laser Run?

Simply, Laser Run combines shooting and running in a continuous format. Depending on the age group, athletes run a lap or run into the shooting range where they are required to hit 5 bullseyes, on an electronic target, or 50 seconds elapses as they try. Then run, shoot, repeat (depending on age) and finish with a run lap.

Why try Laser Run?

Laser Run is a fun sport of strategy and skill to run fast then compose yourself to shoot. It also is a great test of aerobic and anaerobic fitness and add some variety to your running training.

Within the Laser Run the shooting takes place with a completely safe and environmentally friendly laser pistol, fired at a target from 10m or 5m, depending on age.

Laser Run is the final phase of a Modern Pentathlon (MP) competition and as an individual competition, it is one of the pathway sports of MP and keenly contested across the world.

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 2010. 2024 – 2010 = 14 Competition Category – Under 15

Laser Run Format

How does a laser run work?

1. Start off as a pack, lined up in number order

2. Run directly to your shooting bay for most age groups, for U19-Senior, run a 600m lap then go to your shooting bay.

3. Shoot until all lights on your target start flashing (either after you get 5hits or 50seconds). Make sure you touch the table as you reload after each shot!

4. Run! As soon as all 5 lights flash, go run a lap, then come back to your shooting bay.

5. Number of laps is shown in the table below, after your final lap, you cross the finish and celebrate!

What to wear for laser run?

State, Club or hub uniform encouraged. National uniforms should not be worn for competition.

One piece or two piece allowed. The upper body must be covered, competitors may not run stripped to the waist. Running singlets may be worn.

Athletic shoes must be worn. The surface for this Laser Run is grass and spikes can be worn for the Laser Run Championship competition only.

Use of headphones, iPods, mobile phones etc are not permitted in the competition.

What is Triathle?

Triathle adds the swimming in a continuous format with the Laser Run, shoot-swim-run. Triathle is a great competition for athletes transitioning from other sports and adds a change from the ‘swim race’ of MP. Can also be run as a non-continuous event though often run in open water - beach & lakes.

Triathle Format

How does Triathle work?

1. Start off as a pack, lined up in number order, with shoes on.

2. Run directly to your shooting bay for most age groups, for U19-Senior, run designated lap then go to your shooting bay.

3. Shoot until all lights on your target start flashing (either after you get 5hits or 50seconds). Make sure you touch the table as you reload after each shot!

4. Run to the Transition Area, remove shoes and place in buckets. This area will be WALK ONLY and penalties will apply if directions are not adhered to.

5. Swim – can swim any style for the required distance before exiting the water (directions as per venue briefing prior to event warm up.)

6. Walk to Transition Area, putting shoes back on and run from the designated point. Do not throw any personal items (including goggles, water bottles and cap) away or hand them over to anyone. Penalties apply.

Go run a lap, then come back to your shooting bay.

7. Sequence is shown in the table above. After your final lap, you cross the finish and celebrate!

What to wear for Triathle?

Athletes should wear a one- or two-piece suit that is suitable to run and swim in. A ‘Pentasuit’ or Tri suit for triathlons are recommended though long-legged swimsuits are also a good option. The upper body must be covered for the running & swim phase and cannot be removed during the event. Remember it needs to be comfortable & supportive to run and swim in.

Shoes must be worn for the running and shooting phase. Due to the mixed surfaces – spikes are not permitted.

Come & Try Laser Shoot includes.

• Introduction to laser pistol shooting and practice – equipment provided
• Competition instruction
• Entry Novice Laser Run competition
• Including Mixed Team ‘Fun’ Relay Laser run
• Suitable for ages 10+

Mixed Team “FUN” Relay Laser Run

Is exactly that - “fun” – 5m shooting, 300m run laps! Aim to meet & cheer on new friends.

• Team captains will be selected, and teams allocated on the day

Note:

• Novice Laser Run competition will shoot from 5m, run distance will be as per their age group
• Competitors need to be financial Modern Pentathlon members of their home state
• Day Membership $15 is available though can only be used once during the MPV financial year

General Information:

1. Schedule will be sent to entrants following close of entries

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

3. Drysdale Leopold Pony Club are hosting a Tetrathlon event on the Sunday 17th. Come for the weekend and make the most of both events – Camping facilities for Tetrathletes at the Pony Club grounds (yards for horses but no power or showers) Event Information HERE: 

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.

Entries Close: 5pm Friday 8th November 2024 - Extended!!

Entry Fees:

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