Minutes UIPM Congress 2010 Riga FINAL 6 12 2010

General Information on editorial changes in the Rules
Editorial Changes:
1.4 Rule Age Groups
1.4.2 The age groups are as follows:
Age Group
10 and younger Youth E Under 11
11 – 12 years Youth D Under 13
13 – 14 years Youth C Under 15
15 – 16 years Youth B Under 17
17 – 18 years Youth A Under 19
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+
1.7 Types of Competition
1.7.1 UIPM Category “A” Competitions:
Reason: To fall in line with the UIPM’s Marketing Strategy in the last two years
iii)World Cup Circuit Series
Each year 4 – 6 World Cup competitions and a World Cup Final are organised over a period of 4 – 8
months and the whole series is called the World Cup Circuit Series. These competitions are carried
out on different continents if possible. Every NF may organise only one World Cup competition for
men and one for women each year, in addition to the World Cup Final.
1.22.Obligations of Pentathletes, Officials, NFs and Their Members and Members of LOCs
1.22.2 Clothing
Pentathletes must wear clothing and equipment as specified in the Rules for each event. Start numbers must be
visibly worn in the Combined event according to the Rules for Combined Event and in the other events as far as
provided by the LOC. Officials must be dressed properly, at a minimum by the National Federation’s tracksuit.
The members of a team in the Relay must be dressed similarly with regard to form the shape and colour of the
clothes of clothing, except the shape of the swimwear in Swimming . No pentathlete is allowed to compete with
dirty clothing or with an identical mark, flag, emblem, country or city name that belongs to another NF.
Pentathletes or officials who are dressed incorrectly undergo a penalty or disciplinary measure. In Fencing and
Riding no jewellery, or any visible body piercing are permitted. Athletes must remove or cover these in a safe
way. In Fencing, hair must be secured in a way, so as not to cover the name printed on the Fencing jacket
4.3 Inspection of course and horses
iii) This mark remains on the horse throughout the event all riding events at any UIPM Competition.
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