Valentine's Day Open
Pentathlon

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February 14, 2010 to February 14, 2010 - Palm Springs, California, United States

 Click Here to veiw the list of compeditors.

Note: If you have registered for this competition and your information is incorrect or missing please contact Pat Duffy at p171duffy@aol.com

Deadline alert! The deadline for entries to the Valentine's Day Open and Qualifier is Monday, February 1. Please send your entries in today.

2010 Modern Pentathlon

Valentine's Day Open

(Youth A and Junior Qualifying Competition)
-- Open to all divisions --

 

 February 14, 2010

Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage, CA

 

Invitation and registration information

 

 Hosted by

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Equestrian Centers International

 

Click here for a pdf version of the invitation and registration form.

 

Weclome!

Our Valentine's Day Open is a qualifying event for Youth A and Juniors for World Championships. However, competitors from all divisions are welcome to compete. A mini camp will precede the competition and riding camp will follow. E-mail Pat Duffy at p171duffy@aol.com for more information.

Note that all competitors must be members of USA Pentathlon. To join, visit usapentathlon.org. Please present a copy of your USAP card at registration.

SCHEDULE (tentative)

Saturday, February 13

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.               Registration and check in at hotel

2 to 4 p.m.                        Jury ride at ECI

5 to 7 p.m.                        Registration/Weapons check at hotel ballroom

7 to 8 p.m.                       Technical meeting (Please note that all registration and weapons check must be completed before the technical meeting.)

8 to 8:30 p.m.                   Volunteer info session

Sunday, February 14

6:30 a.m.                          Warm up at pool

7 to 7:30 a.m.                   Swim

8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.           Fencing

11 to 11:30                       Lunch at ECI

11:30 to noon                    Volunteer training and set up for run/shoot

Noon to 2 p.m.                   Run/shoot at ECI

2 to 4 p.m.                        Ride at ECI

4:30 p.m.                          Awards at ECI

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

We are staying at the Holiday Inn in Palm Springs. We have rooms reserved for a rate of $130 plus tax (an excellent rate for high season in the desert). Each room has two double beds and will sleep four. To obtain this special rate, call the hotel at 760-323-1711 and say you are with the Modern Pentathlon group. Competitors are responsible for making their own room arrangements.

The hotel address is:

Holiday Inn

1800 East Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264

(760) 323-1711‎

http://www.hipalmsprings.com/

TRANSPORTATION

Several airports service the Palm Springs area. The closest is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), which is just minutes away. A free hotel shuttle is available for transportation to and from this airport for Holiday Inn guests.

Athletes can also fly in to Ontario International Airport (ONT), which is an hour away, or the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is about a three-hour drive. However, participants would need to arrange their own private transportation from these airports.

A free shuttle service will also be provided for transportation between venues. This service will be limited to hotel guests only.  

FOOD

Breakfast items will be distributed to competitors upon check-in. Lunch will be provided for competitors and volunteers at the run/shoot venue. There is a grocery store across the street from the hotel and refrigerators in the rooms.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Run/Shoot

The run/shoot rules specify:

  • A pentathlete must wear athletic clothing.
  • The pentathlete must wear a top with their name clearly visible and professionally printed on the back side of the top. Below the name should be the NF (nation) code, 7 to 12 cm high and in a contrasting color to the color of their shirt.
  • Pentathletes must compete with athletics shoes, with or without spikes.

Fencing

  • Protective fencing clothing with fencer's surname and national code on the back of the jacket. We will have an armourer at the fencing venue who can do minor repairs and will have some fencing equipment and clothing for sale.

Riding

  • Breeches, jacket, shirt, and tie for men
  • Breeches, jacket, and blouse for women
  • Riding boots with heel
  • ASTM-approved helmets are mandatory

Weapons Control will check fencing jackets, masks, epees, air pistols, and riding helmets. Please bring all equipment to the competition registration.

DIVISIONS FOR COMPETITION

NOTE: Although this competition is a Youth A Junior qualifier, it is open to ALL divisions.

Divisions (age on December 31, 2010)