IN MILITARY PENTATLHON OSLO, NORWAY 24-29 June 2013 INVITATION To: Chiefs of delegations of: Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway
The Norwegian Armed Forces will host Nordic Military Championship in Military Pentathlon in Norway. The program includes the Nordic categories for men and women. On behalf of the Armed Forces of Norway, I have the honour of inviting a delegation representing your country to participate in the above mentioned Championship and competition, which will take place in Rena, 24 th to 29 th June 2013. STEINAR HØGSETH Lieutenant Colonel Chief of the Norwegian Delegation to CISM Attached you will find: Annex I Annex II Annex III Annex IV Programme and General information Informal agreement Final agreement Composition of mission and list of weapons
Annex I PROGRAMME AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1. PARTICIPATION For the Nordic Championship, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway are allowed to send two teams; twelve in men s category and eight in women s category, in total 25 persons. The total numbers of athletes are estimated to reach 100. 2. REGULATIONS The competition will be governed by the following regulations: - International Military Sports Council: Military Pentathlon 2003. - General Regulations for the Nordic Military Championships 2012. - The regulations for the Nordic Military Championship in Military Pentathlon, 2012. 3. ORGANIZERS AND TRANSPORT The Championship is hosted by the Østerdalen Garrison in Rena, situated in the middle of Hedmark, which is the eastern part of Norway. The participating countries covers the travel expenses back and forth to Norway. Participants may travel in own vehicles and arrive directly at Rena. If participants travel by plane, they are advised to arrive at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Host unit will arrange transportation to Rena. 4. CONDITIONS OF STAY During their stay in Norway, the participants will be guests of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Board and lodging is at the expense of the host unit. All participants will be accommodated in barracks. Extra members are requested to book hotel rooms. Expenses including telephone, laundry and drinks must be paid by the consumers. 5. SPORT FACILITIES Shooting will be carried out at Rena Garrison in a 200 meter shooting range with 20 targets. An electronic scoring system is used. Obstacle swimming will be performed in the Garrison, at a 25 meter indoor swimming-pool. The other disciplines will take place in, or in proximity to, the Garrison area. Exercise-grenades for warm-up and competition will be provided by host unit. 6. WEATHER CONDITIONS The average weather condition in June at Rena: - Temperature: +15 - + 25 C. Rain showers are possible. 7. PASSPORTS, VISAS For information regarding passports and visa for entering Norway, please contact the Norwegian Embassy in your country.
8. DAILY SCHEDULE DATE Monday, 24 th of June ACTIVITY Arrival of missions Preliminary meeting Tuesday, 25 th of June Wednesday, 26 th of June Thursday, 27 th of June Friday, 28 th of June Saturday, 29 th of June Training and opening ceremony Shooting Obstacle run Obstacle swimming Grenade Throwing Cross-country Closing ceremony Departure of missions 9. DATES OF APPLICATION Informal agreement, Annex II: Before the 15 th of May 2013. Final entry with composition of mission and list of weapons, Annexes III-IV: Before the 5 th of June, 2013. 10. ADDRESS DURING THE CHAMPIONSHIP Military Pentathlon Rena leir Kavaleriveien 1 2450 Rena Norway. Telephone: +47 62 40 20 80/+47 62 40 20 81 All official mails concerning the competition should be sent to: rbolstad@mil.no fax: +47 62 40 20 39. mobile phone: +47 99222081 (Ragnhild) / +47 99222080 (Hege)
Annex II INFORMAL AGREEMENT NATION: To be returned before: 15 th of May 2013 To: Att: Military Pentathlon Rena Camp e-mail: rbolstad@mil.no fax: +47 62 40 20 39 PARTICIPATION AND NUMBER OF COMPETITORS YES NO Participation Men Women Number of competitors Date: Rank/name: Annex III
FINAL AGREEMENT NATION: To be returned before: 5 th of June 2013. To: Att: Military Pentathlon Rena Camp e-mail: rbolstad@mil.no fax: +47 62 40 20 39 Day of arrival: Time of arrival: Place of arrival: Means of transport: Day of departure: Time of departure: Place of departure: Means of transport: Date: Rank/name:
Annex IV COMPOSITION OF THE MISSION LIST OF WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION NATION: To be returned before: 5 th of June 2013. Att: Military Pentathlon Rena Camp e-mail: rbolstad@mil.no,fax: +47 62 40 20 39 OFFICIALS Function Rank Surname First Name Chief of mission Team captain Coach, male Coach, female Ad libitum COMPETITORS: Men Gender (female/male) Best time in obstacle swim COMPETITORS: Women Only for Nordic countries Number and calibre of ammunition: Date: Rank/name: