May 06, 2010 to May 09, 2010 - Hungary
Modern Pentathlon World Cup 4
Women & Men
Budapest, Hungary
05th May - 10th May 2010
Budapest Olympics Centre
Dear Friends,
The Hungarian Association of Modern Pentathlon has the pleasure to invite a delegation of your country to participate in the Modern Pentathlon World Cup #4 for Women and Men that is going to be held in Budapest from 05-10 May 2010 according to the following programme:
04th May Arrival of Delegations
05th May Arrival of Delegations
Technical Meeting Men & Women Qualification Competitions
06th May Women's Qualification Competition
07th May Men's Qualification Competition
Jumping Test
Technical Meeting Men & Women Finals
08th May Women's Individual Final
09th May Men's Individual Final
Technical Meeting Mix Relay
10th May Mix relay competition At least 12 teams are found on his case organizing. Max 21 teams can take part in the mix relay competition.
11th May Departure of Delegations
RULES
The competition will be carried out according to the UIPM Rules.
Swimming: 50m indoor swimming pool / 8 lanes
Fencing: 10 pistes
Combined Event: 36 electronic targets (CO2 and compressed air will be available); sand and grass surface
ECONOMICAL CONDITIONS
World Cup Circuit
In accordance with UIPM rules, the Hungarian Modern Association invites the first 10 men and women in the World Championships 2009 and World Cup Final 2009 (list attached) Rule 1.16.5. These athletes plus all participants (athletes, coaches and officials) must pay their own accommodation and meals 1.16.6.
In case an athlete and/or coach is hosted by the LOC he/she has to pay an accreditation fee of USD $125 per person.
All participants will be accommodated at Hotel (1) or Hotel (2). Please note on the Entry Form choice of hotel. The reservations for the hotels will be in first come first serve basis. The price includes full board accommodation, local transportation and entry to the competition. The cost of stay per person per night is:
|
HOTELS |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
|
1 |
150 US$ / 110 Eur |
120 US$ / 90 Eur |
120 US$ / 90 Eur |
The currency exchange rate is fixed as of today at US$ = Eur€ according to the website www.xe.com
Delegations are required to send by bank transfer at the same time as submitting the Final Entry Form, minimum 30% of the total amount of your accommodation invoice, otherwise the reservation will not be guaranteed.
After receiving Final Entry Form C and deposit (non-refundable) we will send you an Invoice for the remainder of the total cost of stay for your Delegation. This to be paid by bank transfer by 1st April 2010 or by cash (Euros or US Dollars only) at the accreditation desk on arrival. For your and our convenience we kindly ask you to make payment by transfer.
Nations wishing to arrange their own accommodation, are required to notify the hosting NF/LOC. This must be noted in Entry Forms A and B.
Nations wishing to arrange their own accommodation must pay USD $125 accreditation fee per participant which is to be sent by bank transfer with the Final Entry Form. For this, we will provide lunch packets for the competition days and allow access to official transportation between the Headquarters hotel and competition sites.
ENTRY FORMS
For all UIPM competitions (except World Cup Circuit), the deadline for receipt of Entry Form B is 4 weeks before the beginning of the competition and 2 weeks for Final Entry Form C.
For the World Cup Circuit, Final Entry Form C must be received at latest 60 days before the competition.
If we do not receive your Final Entry Form C prior to the deadline or we do not receive your Delegation's deposit payment, then we will consider your delegation as non-participating.
Delegations are reminded of the new Rule 1.15.3
If on arrival for the competition, the team has less athletes and/or officials than listed on their Final Entry Form 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 Euros for each person less.
Following confirmation of the final entries, a NF must enter the competition with at least one pentathlete. Any NF failing to take part after having sent their final entries will pay a fine of USD 750 to UIPM.
We would appreciate early confirmation of your intention to participate or not and submit this as Entry Form A.
Deadlines for the Entry Forms are as follows:-
Form A before 1st March 2010
Form B before 31stMarch 2010
Form C before 23rd April 2010
ATHLETES' LICENSES
Athletes are only allowed to participate in UIPM sanctioned events if they are in possession of a valid UIPM issued Athletes License. Entry Forms will not be accepted if any athlete is missing his/her License Number. Please contact immediately UIPM Headquarters if your athlete is missing his/her License.
Teams have to present the licenses to the LOC on their arrival.
If an athlete forgets their License, they must pay a fine of 50 Euros to the UIPM TD/NTO and this fine remains the property of UIPM.
If an athlete does not have a license and has not requested a license from UIPM they will not be allowed to take part in the competition.
You are reminded of new Rule 1.13:-
Pentathletes without riding ability listed on their License card and without a letter from their NF confirming their ability to ride:
- - cannot compete in World Senior or Junior Championships nor the World Cup Final.
- - may compete at World Cup competitions in the qualifications for the Final, but if they do qualify for the Final, they must relinquish their place to the next pentathlete who has the ability to ride.
- - at all other events, may compete in all disciplines except the Riding.
TRAINING
The LOC will offer training facilities for swimming;
- § EQUIPMENT CONTROL
- § The equipment control for fencing will be at the Airport Hotel on the 05th May 2010
- § The control for the riding headgear will be at Airport Hotel on the 05th May 2010
- § The pistol control will be at Competition Venue before the combined event.
TARGETS
- § 38 Electronic Targets TYPE A
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Transportation from the airport to the official hotels and the return journey is only guaranteed if flight information is provided in good time, and according to the deadline on Entry Form C. Transportation from the official hotels to the venue for athletes will be according to the training and competition programme.
VISAS & VACCINATIONS
Visiting nations should confirm visa and vaccination requirements for entry into Hungary prior travelling to the event. The LOC cannot accept responsibility for arranging visas but can provide specific letters of invitation if needed. For information if you need a visa or vaccinations please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate.
INSURANCE
All members of the attending Delegations must insure themselves in case of accidental injury or illness. The organiser will not accept any responsibility financial or otherwise for loss, injury or illness of any Delegation member.
FIREARMS
Firearms Licenses are / are not a legal requirement when bringing air and CO2 pistols into Hungary for competition purposes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Please contact directly the LOC to request accommodation for family and friends wishing to attend the competition
OFFICIAL ADDRESS
Hungarian Modern Pentathlon Association
Address: H-1146 Budapest, Istvánmezei út 1 - 3.
Hungary
Tel: 00-36-1-460-6885 Fax: 00-36-1-460-6886 email: hmpa@pentathlon.hu
BANK DETAILS
Name of the bank: UniCredit Bank Zrt.
Address: H - 1070 Budapest, Thököly út 4.
Account name: Magyar Öttusa Szövetség
H - 1146 Budapest, Istvánmezei út 1-3.
USD:
Swift code: BACXHUHB
Account number: 10918001-00000029-31140028
EUR:
Swift code: BACXHUHB
Account number: 10918001-00000029-31140011
ACCOMODATION INFORMATION
Hotel name: Airport Hotel Budapest
H-2220 Vecsés, Lőrinci út 130/a
Phone: 00-36-1-688-2000 Fax. 00-36-1-688-2001Web: www.airporthotel.hu
We hope to see your Delegation in Hungary.
Best regards,
Lajos Szabó Tamás Slett
President fo HMPA Competition Director of HMPA
