Volunteering

Volunteering

Volunteers are crucial to the running of any sport, and modern pentathlon is no different. Becoming
a volunteer offers a great chance to meet new friends, develop new skills and contribute to the experience
of others taking part in sport.

Volunteering for MPA or one of its member associations or clubs can offer a fun and diverse experience,
and opportunities are available at local, regional and national levels. Volunteer roles vary widely in the
skills required, covering everything from corporate governance, event management and technical officiating
through to general volunteering (such as manning a registration desk, working in the canteen, being a timekeeper,
directing spectators or being a message runner on the day). They also vary widely in the time required, from
‘on the day’ type roles at regional and national competitions to regular support for local club training sessions
and competitions or becoming part of a State or National committee.

MPA and its member associations aim to run events all throughout the year, with competitions usually lasting 1 or 2 days and training camps up to a week.

If you are interested in hearing about volunteering opportunities near you or are keen to support our national events, please take a minute to register your interest here.

Upcoming Events

Join the team working together to make amazing events and opportunities happen.

Go to our Calendar page to see a list of upcoming national competitions and events. If you're keen to be a part of an enthusiastic team of people bringing these exciting opportunities to life, please get in touch.

John Pennell Volunteer of the Year Award

In 2023, MPA established an annual Volunteer of the Year Award in memory of the late John Pennell OAM.

John’s contribution to modern pentathlon in Australia spanned decades, generations and every level of the sport, from grassroots to the Olympics. He received one of the country’s highest honours, the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), in recognition of his services to pentathlon. John was a life member of both Modern Pentathlon Australia and Modern Pentathlon Victoria, a long-serving President of MPA, President of the Oceania Federation and a UIPM Executive Board Member.

Each year, MPA calls for nominations for the award based on the following criteria:

currently involved in the sport in a volunteer capacity

exerts a positive, unifying influence

acts as a role model for others, particularly in upholding the three values of Olympism, being excellence, respect and friendship

gives generously of their time and/or expertise

contribution/impact is wide-reaching and/or long lasting.

Past winners of the John Pennell Award are:

Kate Thompson OAM and Adam Temesi (2023)

Cherie Mordue and Brian Vagg (2024)

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