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Modern Pentathlon Australia would like to thank all the athletes, officials, volunteers, coaches and supporters for making the 2023 Australian Championships in Melbourne such a fantastic event. There were great performances, record entries and a real community spirit. Special thanks to the Victorian State Government for their support of the event. Also special thanks to Caulfield Grammar School and Willow Lane Equestrian Centre for providing top facilities, and to the wonderful horse owners. See below to recap the event.

2023 Australian Championship Results

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

EVENT INFORMATION

Competition Schedule

The Seniors, Juniors, U19, U17, U15, U13, U11 and Masters will compete in their individual events across the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The detailed proposed competition schedule is in the Invitation Letter below.

The Modern Pentathlon Australia Annual General Meeting will be held on the Saturday evening.

Competition Venues

The Caulfield Grammar School will host the Fencing, Swimming and Laser Run disciplines. The Riding will take place at Willow Lane Equestrian Centre. Special thanks to everyone involved in securing these wonderful facilities.

Caulfield Grammar School
217 Glen Eira Road, St Kilda East VIC 3183

Willow Lane Equestrian Centre
296 Pillars Rd, Bangholme VIC 3175

Competition Format

The new UIPM Competition Format for the 2024 Paris Olympic Cycle will be replicated as close as possible for the 2023 National Championships. The new rule book has just been released on the UIPM website.

Not all changes are appropriate for us to implement however there are new rules that athletes need to be aware of. Here is the summary with full details in the Invitation Letter below:

  • Changes to warm-up timing
  • Fencing Bonus Round (increase from 1 point to 2 points)
  • Riding (12 jumps / 10 obstacles)
  • Laser-Run will change to 5 X 600m with 4 X 5 green shooting series, starting with running for the U19, Juniors & Seniors (Run–Shoot–R-S-R-S-R).
    Youth categories keep shooting immediately after leaving the start line

 

  • Training Programs                                                                                       

IMPORTANT FORMS, INFORMATION and COMPETITION DETAILS (keep checking back through the competition for any updates)