MPV Development Squad #8 + Come and Try Day!

November 1st, North Melbourne

10:00am to 4:00pm

Modern Pentathlon - One Sport – 5 Disciplines - Many Pathways

MPV Development Squad Training sessions are a great way to try the pentathlon disciplines for the first time, develop skills and connect with a thriving community.

Squad Session #8 – North Melbourne

- Fencing - Laser Run - Swimming -

Athletes of all ages and genders train together. Coaches adapt for different abilities or split into groups depending on numbers.

Where will the sport of Modern Pentathlon take you?

Fencing - Coach - Gabe Spano

Our dedicated coach will support you on your fencing journey.

Fencing in Modern Pentathlon is Epee. The competition is split into two rounds: a ranking round in which each athlete competes against each other athlete in a bout lasting one minute or until the first hit. Followed by a second round of direct elimination, with each bout lasting 1 minute or up to 5 hits. Points are scored for winning each bout and points may be deducted for various infringements.  Athletes wear protective clothing and masks. - We can provide protective gear to use for the training session.

Laser Run & Precision Shooting: Tully Watt 

Laser run is a fun sport of strategy and skill to run fast then compose yourself to shoot. It also is a great test of aerobic and anaerobic fitness and add some variety to your running training.

Depending on the age group, athletes run a lap or run into the shooting range where they are required to hit 5 bullseyes, on an electronic target, or 50 seconds elapses as they try. Then run, shoot, repeat (depending on age) and finish with a run lap. The shooting takes place with a completely safe and environmentally friendly laser pistol, fired at a target from 10m or 5m, depending on age.

Laser Run is the final phase of a Modern Pentathlon (MP) competition and as an individual competition, it is one of the pathway sports of MP and keenly contested across the world. - We can provide a laser pistol and target to use for the training session.

Swimming – Coach – Tully Watt

In Modern Pentathlon, the swimming event consists of a 100-metre freestyle race (or 50m under 11) where athletes earn points based on their performance time. Pentathletes may swim and change any stroke or style.

Importance of Swimming in Modern Pentathlon

Swimming is crucial in Modern Pentathlon as it can significantly impact an athlete's overall score and ranking. A strong performance in swimming can provide a competitive edge going into the final combined event of laser-run, where points from all disciplines determine the starting positions. *All athletes must have prior swimming experince and be able to swim at a beginner level.

The structure of the day gives you a taste of the range of skills required, reflecting the original intent of the modern pentathlon to showcase a well-rounded athlete.

Equipment: For those new to the sport, equipment is available. Please indicate requirements at registration.

Current Modern Pentathlon Victoria members receive a discounted fee - this can be a Trialist Membership which allows you to compete/participate in most Modern Pentathlon events in Australia for 3 months. (Trialist membership can be upgraded to a Full membership at the end of the 3 mths)

'Come and Try' includes all the challenging and fun sessions offered on the day for a slightly higher price.

Minimum age for Squad training is 9 years (calculated as min. Birth year 2017).

Fee: $50 for MPV Members / $60 to 'Come and Try' per athlete for the day

We offer a Family discount of 10% per family member when two (2) or more Adult or Youth athletes reside at the same address and register at the same time. Please contact us for the discount code: modernpentathlonvic@gmail.com

Curious about the Sport? Come & Try it out! - Please reach out and let us know how we can assist you in being a part of this training opportunity. We can cater for various needs and abilities. Please reach out to us: modernpentathlonvic@gmail.com

Getting there:

Trams - 57 tram stop on Abbotsford Street

Trains  - Arden Station on Laurens Street & Macaulay Station on Canning Street

Street parking available (timed and non-timed), No centre specific car park

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

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

"Nothing improves you like squad sessions - Together More Active"

Modern Pentathlon Victoria