26 MPV Summer Challenge Pentathlon & Multisport Festival

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Sat 24 Jan 2026 10:00 - Sun 25 Jan 2026 13:00

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'26 MPV Summer Challenge Pentathlon & Multisport Festival

Choose your favourite combination of events or challenge yourself to do them all!

FENCING - OBSTACLE - SWIMMING - LASER RUN

 PARA LASER RUN INTRO SESSION

This is a GREAT opportunity for those new to Modern Pentathlon to come and get a feel for the five and for those to shake off '25 and get back out there.

Come & Try or set your benchmark for '26 in fencing, laser run, swimming & obstacle. Athletes of all levels (*minimum age) are welcome to come and get involved.   

 COACHING SESSIONS prior to each competition phase! Amp up the fun & maximise your potential.

 

  PARA ATHLETES join us for an introductory session in PARA LASER RUN, plus get a taste of this fast growing and exciting WORLD SPORT in our Come and Try Para Laser Run event!

 

☀️WARM CONDITIONS EXPECTED☀️

 

Updated Draft Schedule:

Saturday 24th January

  • 10am - Obstacle - Lyons Sports Academy, Essendon North
  • 1pm - Fencing - State Fencing Centre, North Melbourne
  • 1:30pm - Para Laser Run - State Fencing Centre, North Melbourne
  • 6pm - Dinner - Nth Melbourne TBC

Sunday 25th January

  • 8am - Swimming - North Melbourne Recreation Centre - Pool
  • 10am - Laser Run + Para Laser Run - North Melbourne Oval & Surrounds

Your choice - One, Two, a Pathway Sport Combination or challenge yourself - ALL 5 - Modern Pentathlon

Modern Pentathlon Fencing, Obstacle, Swimming, Laser Run
MP Tetrathlon Fencing, Swimming, Laser Run
Obstacle Tetrathlon Obstacle, Swimming, Laser Run
Obstacle Laser Run Obstacles & Laser Run
Laser Run Laser shooting & Running
Para Laser Run Intro Session 
Fencing  
Obstacle  
Swimming  

Athletes are only required to complete each individual discipline once.

For Pathway Sport Combinations & Modern Pentathlon, scores will be calculated by combining the points from each discipline. 

Calculating age for events: 

The age will be counted by subtracting the year of birth from the year of competition i.e. birth year 2012. 2026 – 2012 = 14 Competition Category – Under 15. *Minimum age for any one of these events is 9 years

Category

Year of Birth

Running Sequence

Shooting Sequence

Shooting Distance

Swim Distance

Fencing

Obstacles

Under 11

2016 - 2017

2 x 300m

2 x 5 hits (two hands)

5m

50m

Optional

Platforms raised

Under 13

2014 - 2015

3 x 300m

3 x 5 hits

5m

100m

Optional

As above

Under 15

2012 - 2013

3 x 600m

3 x 5 hits

5m

100m

Optional

 

Under 17

2010 - 2011

4 x 600m

4 x 5 hits

10m

200m

 

 

Under 19

2008 - 2009

5 x 600m

4 x 5 hits

10m

200m

Main Poule

 

 

Junior

2005 - 2007

5 x 600m

4 x 5 hits

10m

200m

 

Senior

2004 or earlier

5 x 600m

4 x 5 hits

10m

200m

 

Masters 30-59

1967 - 1996

3 x 600m

3 x 5 hits

10m

100m

 

Masters 60+

1966 or earlier

2 x 600m

2 x 5 hits

5m

50m

 

Fencing: For U11, U13 & U15 athletes, fencing is optional in this event. We will start with a 1hr Fencing Coaching session for ALL age groups, grouped & matched with our coaches based on ability. Depending on numbers a ‘Novice’ fencing poule with a dedicated coach for athletes to gain experience and finish with a mini competition. Results of Novice poule will NOT be counted towards overall MP points.

Para Laser Run Intro Session:  Para Laser Run, a part of Para Modern Pentathlon, combines running (or wheelchair pushing) with laser pistol shooting to create an energetic multisport event.

  •  Saturday - Introduction to safe use of lasers, shooting practice and Para Laser Run course walk (roll) through.
  •  Sunday - Come & Try - Para Laser Run - Open Competition

Venue Accessibility: State Fencing Centre - North Melbourne Recreation Centre & Surrounds

  • Accessible Car Spaces
  • Accessible Restroom/Change Space
  • Ramp access to centre
  • Ramps within the centre
  • Elevator access
  • Air Conditioning

Please reach out and let us know how we can assist you in being a part of this introductory opportunity.

All athletes must be a member of Modern Pentathlon Victoria(or another MP state association). This can be a Trialist Membership which allows you to compete/participate in most Modern Pentathlon events in Australia for 3months. (Trialist membership can be upgraded to a Full membership at the end of the 3mths)

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