About Modern Pentathlon Australia
Organisational Structure
Modern Pentathlon Australia is run by a group of experienced professionals on a voluntary basis, working closely with the state associations.
There are dedicated athletes and fantastic coaches, officials, administrators and other supporters around Australia that volunteer their time to ensure athletes get the opportunity to compete and attend training camps.
Modern Pentathlon Australia Board (all volunteers)
President – Ms Maki Takken (ACT)
Vice President – Mr Alex Watson (QLD)
Treasurer – Ms Vicki Craig (VIC)
Secretary – Ashlee Uren (ACT)
Appointed Directors – Mr John Fernon (NSW) and Ms Nicole Nicholls (VIC)
Modern Pentathlon Australia Staff
Director of High Performance and Pathways – Kim Richardson
Executive Officer – Kayt Spano
Social Media Coordinator (1 day per week) – Nicole Nicholls
State Association Presidents:
NSW – John Fernon
QLD – Mark Taylor
VIC – Cate Watt
WA – Charis Neumann

Ms Kitty Chiller AM
High Performance Director
About the UIPM
The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) is the world governing body of the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The UIPM also oversee five other multi-discipline sports – Tetrathlon, Triathle, Biathle, World Schools Biathlon and Laser-Run. The UIPM has 115 National Federation members and its headquarters has been located in Monaco since 1997.
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