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OFF-SEASON – TIME TO REFLECT, CONSOLIDATE AND THE ADVANCE
I cannot emphasise enough that the time it takes to reach a 'performance' level happens cumulatively over months and, more importantly, years. Training for a block of time and then having an equal break does not help long term performance. So, as we have had some...
Countdown to Tokyo 2020
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Supplements Warning
Athletes and support personnel can use Global DRO (online search tool) to find out whether the most commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medicines in Australia are permitted or prohibited in their sport
Online shooting and training sessions with Bernhard ‘Pedro’ Petruschinski now available
As you are aware, we are incredibly fortunate to have Pedro here in Australia. He is currently in hotel quarantine but very much looking forward to getting out and meeting our community and being a part of the Inaugural National Triathle and Laser Run Championships....
Be prepared! Triathle and Laser Run Championships Training Program
Want to get ready for the National Triathle and Laser Run Championships next month? With a little under seven weeks until the event, MPA has put together a 6-week training program to help all our athletes compete at their best. Starting April 19, the weekly program is...
Everything you need to know about Triathle!
Never competed in a triathlon before? Here's everything you need to know! Triathle made its debut on international stage at the UIPM Biathle-Triathle World Championships 2013 in Cyprus where athletes compete in a shoot-swim-run competition. Australian athletes have...
AIS funding brings new targets to competition
Modern Pentathlon Australia is proud to continue providing support to the national community with the latest in Laser Run technology and equipment, thanks to a grant provided by the Australian Institute of Sport. Provided on loan to Modern Pentathlon Victoria for an...
Fernon and Carrier return to competition this weekend
Australia’s selected representatives for the Tokyo Olympics Games, Ed Fernon and Marina Carrier, will return to competition this weekend along with around 30 other Australian competitors including some of the sports brightest young stars. The two days of...
2021 National Championships Postponement
In light of the on-going restrictions and recently heightened risk relating to the COVID pandemic, it is with great regret that MPA has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Melbourne on 27 & 28...
2021 Season Schedule
For the latest list of upcoming events, download the season calendar via the link below: CALENDAR DOWNLOAD
Strategies to eliminate fatigue: understanding recovery post-training
Our bodies need to recover following intense bouts of work such as hard training. (reference: NSWIS news) Following exercise, we experience both muscular and mental fatigue. Various recovery methods will decrease these types of fatigue and promote...
Tokyo Olympic Merchandise Now Available
Show your supporter pride and get kitted out in the official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Merchandise range! With products specifically branded for Modern Pentathlon, there is something for everyone. Head to the modernpentathlonstore.com today!
2021 Anti-Doping Policy
The Modern Pentathlon Australia Anti-Doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants in the sport...
Training Hubs
We have had some great traction with Modern Pentathlon development over the past month or so and have consequently seen a number of Modern Pentathlon Training Hubs popping up around the country. We are all familiar with the incredibly knowledgeable Eszter and Adam in...
The Laser-Run & Competitions: Formal or Informal are all good opportunities
Athletes need to nail simple skills and techniques early and then build from there. For example, a Modern Pentathlete needs to develop the shooting fundamentals, skills and technique around shooting before jumping straight into a competitive laser run. The...
MPA Announces 2021 Australian National Championships in Melbourne
After a year filled with adversity, Modern Pentathlon Australia is excited to announce that the Australian National Championships will return to Melbourne in March 2021. Working closely with the state sporting organisation, the National Championships will see...
High Performance Team Information
Information for high performance athletes and coaches. Selection Criteria Tokyo 2020 - Modern Pentathlon Nomination Criteria - 16 August 2019Tokyo 2020 - AOC Nomination and Selection By-Law - 16 August 2019Tokyo 2020 - UIPM Qualification System - Modern...
Performance Pathways Training Programs
In order to assist both athletes and coaches in their session and competition preparations, MPA has developed training programs that can be used to develop fitness. If you have any questions or feedback regarding these programs, please contact Pathways and Performance...
Athlete Categorisation
OVERVIEW Athlete categorisation is a national framework to identify athletes with the greatest potential to contribute to the Australia’s high-performance targets. Athlete Categorisation will be used to inform the prioritisation of support to athletes in support of...
Laser Run: Shooting Fundamentals and Tips
Developing, Building and Improving your Shooting &Laser Run When beginning your journey with laser running, it is paramount that in the early stages you develop your shooting and your running separately. Shooting Set up and skill acquisition You need to ensure...
MPA Endorses New AIS Position Statement on Disorder Eating in High Performance Sport
Following months of consultation with stakeholders across the country, the Australian Institute of Sport announced its position statement for national sporting organisations to assist with the on-going development and care of their athletes. Today, Modern Pentathlon...
Modern Pentathlon Australia appoints Bernhard Petruschinski as Pathways Consultant Coach
Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is excited to announce the appointment of Bernhard Petruschinski as Pathways Consultant Coach. With more than 30 years’ experience training high performance Modern Pentathlon athletes, Petruschinski has been involved in the sport...
MPA secures performance solutions grant
Following months of hard work, Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is thrilled to announce that new grant funding has been secured to develop new and improved athlete pathways.Focused heavily on developing athlete categorisation and engagement with the national...
Sport Australia releases Return to Sport ToolKit
Via the Australian Institute of Sport Sport Australia has developed a Return to Sport Toolkit that includes a suite of resources to help sporting organisations get ready to recommence training, competitions and programs in a safe, responsible and low risk...
A conversation with Ed Fernon and Marina Carrier
Making the most of the new timeline in preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games now set for July 2021, Ed Fernon and Marina Carrier recently had a chat with Olympic rower Sarah Cook about Modern Pentathlon and their incredible experiences within the sport. Special...
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