modern pentathlon 2013 competition rules 1. general aspects

1 GENERAL ASPECTS
PART A THE MODERN PENTATHLON SPORT
1.1 SPHERE OF APPLICATION
The following rules must be applied at all official UIPM competitions of Category “A” and “B”,
and are recommended for application as far as reasonable and feasible in Category “C”
competitions.
1.2 AGE GROUPS
When not explicitly stated otherwise, these rules relate to all age groups, which are senior,
junior, youth and masters, both for men and women.
1.2.1 The age groups are as follows:
10 and younger - Under 11 (YE)
11 – 12 years- Under 13 (YD)
13 – 14 years - Under 15 (YC)
15 – 16 years - Under 17 (YB)
17 – 18 years - Under 19 (YA)
19 – 21 years - Juniors
22 and over - Seniors
30 – 39 years - Masters 30- 39
40 – 49 years - Masters 40-49
50-59 years - Masters 50-59
60 - 69 years - Masters 60 – 69
70-79 years - Masters 70-79
80 and over - Masters 80+
1.2.2 Calculation of the age
i) The age of the pentathlete will be counted by subtracting the year of birth from the year
of the competition. Months and days will not be taken into account.
ii) Except for Masters competitions, a pentathlete has the right to compete in the age
group immediately higher than his age group. With permission from the competent
national body, a pentathlete can compete in any higher age group.
1.3 THE EVENTS
1.3.1 The five disciplines of a Modern Pentathlon competition are organized in four events:
Fencing, Swimming, Riding, Combined (Shooting and Running):
INDIVIDUAL
RELAY
“Poule unique”
FENCING
Electric epée
Team member No:
"X"1 versus "Y"1
“X"2 versus "Y"2
"X"3 versus "Y"3
Each bout in one decisive hit in 1 minute – no hit = double defeat
Number of bouts depending on the number of athletes/teams
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