UIPM
2015 SENIOR WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP
Berlin, GERMANY
INFORMATION LETTER
Dear Friends,
The UIPM – Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne, together with the German Modern
Pentathlon Federation, has the pleasure to inform you regarding your potential participation 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:
Programme:
th
27 June
th
28 June
Arrival of Delegations
Arrival of Delegations
14:00-16:00
Jumping Test
Olympic Park
14:00-18:00
Equipment control - Fencing
NH-Hotel
19:00
Reception government and dinner
Olympic Park
20:30
Technical Meeting – men’s relay
Olympic Park
Men’s Relay Competition
th
29 June
08:30
Fencing
Olympic Park
11:00
Swimming
Olympic Park
12:30
Fencing Bonus Round
Olympic Park
14:00
Riding
Olympic Park
16:30
Combined Event
Olympic Park
17:30
Award Ceremony
Olympic Park
18:00
Technical Meeting – Women’s relay
Olympic Park
Women’s Relay Competition
th
30 June
08:30
Fencing
Olympic Park
11:00
Swimming
Olympic Park
12:30
Fencing Bonus Round
Olympic Park
14:00
Riding
Olympic Park
16:30
Combined Event
Olympic Park
17:30
Award Ceremony
Olympic Park
18:00
Technical Meeting – Qualification Men
Olympic Park
Men’s Qualification Competition (3 Groups)
st
1 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)
nd
2 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
rd
03 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
rd
04 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
MIxed Relay Competition
th
5 July
th
06 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.
ACCOMMODATION
Teams will be accommodated in NH Hotel Kleinmachnow ****, Zehlendorfer Damm 190, 14532
Kleinmachnow
Tel. +4933203490/ www.nh-hotels.de/ mail: [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
For delegations (athletes, coaches and officials) reserving the accommodation package, the
prices are as follows:*
 3 days or less:
o 130 € for a double room per night per person
o 150 € for a single room per night per person
 4 days or more:
o 110 € for a double room per night per person
o 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. The amount of the Accreditation fee is set at
80,00 € per day per person with a minimum payment of 4 days (320,00 €). 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 May 27, 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.
No full payment means no competition for the entire team!
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
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 10th of April 2015. All information must be submitted,
including flight information, pistol serial numbers, accommodation bookings, etc. by 25 May
2015. Any changes after this must be sent by email to the organiser.
Following closure of the registration system on 25 May 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 04 May 2015. Deadlines are as follows:
Participation Confirmation before 04 May 2015
Closure of Registration 25 May 2015
Deadline to send 30% deposit 27 May 2015
FULL PAYMENT upon arrival of the first team member
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.
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 may compete at World Cup
competitions in the qualification for the Final, but if they qualify for the Final, must relinquish
their place to the next placed pentathlete qualified rider from their group.
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
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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