UIPM 2015 SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Berlin, GERMANY INVITATION LETTER Dear Friends, The UIPM – Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne, together with the German Modern Pentathlon Federation, has the pleasure of inviting a delegation of your country to participate in the UIPM 2015 Senior World Championships to be held in Berlin, Germany, from 28 June to 6 July 2015 according to the following programme (timetable subject to change):
Programme: 27th June
28th June
Arrival of Delegations Arrival of Delegations 09:00-22:00
Pistols Tests for Men
NH-Hotel
14:00-16:00
Jumping Test
Olympic Park
14:00-18:00
Equipment control - Fencing
NH-Hotel
19:00
Government Reception and Dinner
Olympic Park
20:30
Technical Meeting – Men’s relay
Olympic Park
Men’s Relay Competition
29th June
09:00-22:00
Pistols Tests for Women
NH-Hotel
09:30
Fencing
Olympic Park
12:00
Swimming
Olympic Park
13:30
Fencing Bonus Round
Olympic Park
15:00
Riding
Olympic Park
17:30
Combined Event
Olympic Park
18:30
Award Ceremony
Olympic Park
19:00
Technical Meeting – Women’s relay
Olympic Park
Women’s Relay Competition
30th June
09:30
Fencing
Olympic Park
12:00
Swimming
Olympic Park
13:30
Fencing Bonus Round
Olympic Park
15:00
Riding
Olympic Park
17:30
Combined Event
Olympic Park
18:30
Award Ceremony
Olympic Park
19:00
Technical Meeting – Qualification Men
Olympic Park
Men’s Qualification Competition (3 Groups) 1st July
08:00
Fencing Group A
Olympic Park
08:00
Swimming Group B
Olympic Park
11:00
Fencing Group B
Olympic Park
11:00
Swimming Group C
Olympic Park
13:00
Fencing Group C
Olympic Park
13:00
Swimming Group A
Olympic Park
15:00
Combined Group B
Olympic Park
16:00
Combined Group C
Olympic Park
17:00
Combined Group A
Olympic Park
18:30
Technical Meeting – Women’s Qualification
Olympic Park
Women’s Qualification Competition (3 Groups)
2nd July
08:00
Fencing Group A
Olympic Park
09:30
Swimming Group B
Olympic Park
11:00
Fencing Group B
Olympic Park
11:00
Swimming Group C
Olympic Park
13:00
Fencing Group C
Olympic Park
13:00
Swimming Group A
Olympic Park
15:00
Combined Group B
Olympic Park
16:00
Combined Group C
Olympic Park
17:00
Combined Group A
Olympic Park
18:30
Technical Meeting – Men’s Final
Olympic Park
Men’s Individual Final
03rd July
09:30
Fencing Ranking Round
Olympic Park
12:30
Swimming
Olympic Park
14:00
Fencing Bonus Round
Olympic Park
15:30
Riding
Olympic Park
18:00
Combined Event
Olympic Park
18:45
Award Ceremony
Olympic Park
19:30
Technical Meeting – Women’s Final
Olympic Park
Women’s Individual Final
04rd July
09:30
Fencing Ranking Round
Olympic Park
12:30
Swimming
Olympic Park
14:00
Fencing Bonus Round
Olympic Park
15:30
Riding
Olympic Park
18:00
Combined Event
Olympic Park
18:45
Award Ceremony
Olympic Park
19:30
Technical Meeting –Mixed Relay
Olympic Park
MIxed Relay Competition
5th July
06th July
08:30
Fencing
Olympic Park
11:00
Swimming
Olympic Park
12:30
Fencing Ranking Round
Olympic Park
14:00
Riding
Olympic Park
16:30
Combined Event
Olympic Park
17:30
Award Ceremony
Olympic Park
19:00
Closing Banquet
Olympic Park
Departure of Delegations
COMPETITION RULES The competition will be carried out according to the UIPM Rules. Swimming: 50m outdoor swimming pool / 8 lanes Fencing: 9 pistes indoor / 1 piste outdoor Combined Event: 36+4 precision laser targets (Manufacturer: APEOM); grass surface, asphalt, sand. PISTOLS TESTS They will happen in the NH Hotel, guidelines will be sent to all National Federations and Coaches with all information. ALL PISTOLS MUST BE TESTED! Information will be published in the NH Hotel too. ACCOMMODATION Teams will be accommodated in NH Hotel Kleinmachnow Zehlendorfer Damm 190 14532 Kleinmachnow Tel: +49 33203490 www.nh-hotels.de
[email protected]
TRANSPORT Transportation from Tegel (TXL) and Schönefeld (SXF) Airport to the official hotel and the return journey is only guaranteed if flight information is provided in the registration system in good time and prior to the deadline. Transportation from the official hotel to the venues for athletes will be according to the competition programme.
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS o o
110 € for a double room per night per person 130 € for a single room per night per person
This price includes full board accommodation, local transportation from/to the event and shuttle from/to Berlin Airports(TXL & SXF) Delegations wishing to arrange their own accommodation must pay an accreditation fee per participant (athlete, coach or official) to the LOC. In accordance with UIPM Rule 1.15.2, the amount of the Accreditation fee is set at 75 € per day per person with a minimum payment of 4 days (300
€). For this, we will provide lunch packets for the competition days and allow access to official transportation between the competition hotel and competition sites. By 27 May 2015, a non-refundable 30 percent deposit must be sent to the LOC after which you will receive an invoice for the remainder of the total cost for your delegation. The remaining 70% can be paid in cash upon arrival or bank transfer before the arrival. If full payment on arrival is not made, then the team will not be allowed to participate.
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS Owner of account: Freundeskreis Berliner Moderner Fünfkampf e.V. Hanns-Braun-Strasse, Block 4 14053 Berlin Bank: Deutsche Kreditbank AG, Niederlassung Berlin Kronenstrasse 8/10 10117 Berlin Account: IBAN: DE67120300001020313118
BIC: BYLADEM1001
As a reminder, if on arrival for the competition, the team has fewer athletes and/or officials than submitted in the registration system and without informing the Organising Nation/LOC at least 7 days prior to their arrival, the NF will pay a fine to the Organising Nation/LOC of 200 EUR for each person not attending. DEADLINES Delegations are kindly reminded that the UIPM Online registration system is obligatory. The online system will be open from 20 April 2015. All information must be submitted, including flight information, pistol serial numbers, accommodation bookings, etc. by 25. Mai 2015. Any changes after this must be sent by email to the organiser. Following closure of the registration system on 25. Mai 2015, a NF must enter the competition with the confirmed number of athletes and officials, only names of participants could be subject to change. Any failure to take part after having sent their final entries will pay a fine of 600 EUR to the UIPM. We would appreciate early confirmation of your intention to participate or not and submit this by email to before 4 May 2015. If we do not receive complete information of your delegation prior
to closure of the registration system or we do not receive your Delegation’s deposit payment, then we will consider your delegation as non-participating. Deadlines are as follows: Participation Confirmation before 4 May 2015 Deadline to send 30% deposit 27 May 2015 Closure of Registration 25 May 2015 FULL PAYMENT upon arrival
ATHLETES’ LICENSES Athletes are only allowed to participate in UIPM sanctioned events if they are in possession of a valid Athletes License. Registration is not possible without a License Number. If an athlete does not have a license they will not be allowed to take part in the competition. You are reminded of Rule 1.12.1 ii): Pentathletes without riding ability listed in the database and without a letter from their NF confirming their ability to ride cannot compete in World Senior Championships. INSURANCE According to UIPM Rules all members of attending delegations should insure themselves in case of accidental injury or illness. The organizer will not accept any responsibility financial or other, for any loss, injury or illness of any member of the delegation. VISAS & VACCINATIONS Visiting NFs should confirm visa and vaccination requirements for entry into Germany prior travelling to the event. The LOC cannot accept responsibility for arranging visas but can provide specific letters of invitation if needed. If you need a Visa to enter Germany please contact us at
[email protected]. For information if you need a visa or vaccinations please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate. FIREARMS Firearms licenses are a legal requirement when bringing air and CO2 pistols (cylinders for the laser pistols) into Germany for competition purposes. So, please note the pistol model and serial number clearly in the registration system in order to make the necessary Entering and Exiting licenses. GENERAL INFORMATION
All athletes are kindly requested to wear their official national uniform at the competition. Please also bring a CD of your national anthem and a national flag (192 × 128cm). Weather conditions: +20º Celsius in June Voltage: 220 V
LOC CONTACT DETAILS Please contact directly the LOC for local information regarding family and friends wishing to attend the competition or for any local questions you may have. Email:
[email protected] We look forward to seeing you in Berlin 2015.
Best regards,
Dr. h.c. Klaus Schormann
Olaf Kleidon
UIPM President
DVMF President
OFFICIAL ADDRESSES International Federation: Address:
UIPM – Union Internationale de Pentathlon Modern. Stade Louis II, Entree E, 13 av. des Castelans, 98000 Monte Carlo - Monaco
Email: website: tel/fax:
[email protected] www.pentathlon.org T +377 9777 8555 | F +377 9777 8550
Organising Federation: Address:
Berlin Federation of Modern Pentathlon Hanns-Braun-Strasse, Block 4 14053 Berlin, Germany
Email: website:
[email protected] www.pentathlon2015.com