UIPM 2015 YOUTH A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA INVITATION LETTER Dear Friends, The UIPM Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne, together with the Argentine Modern Pentathlon Federation, has the pleasure of inviting a delegation of your country to participate in the UIPM 2015 Youth A World Championships to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 1 September to 6 September 2015 according to the following programme (timetable subject to change): Programme: Arrival of Delegations Training. 09:00 01 Sep Pistol Test for Women 17:00 Opening ceremony- Reception 19:00 Technical Meeting Women s qualification Military Academy Military Academy 02 Sep Women s Qualification Competition 09:00 Pistol Test for Men 19:00 03 Sep Technical Meeting Men s qualification Military Academy Men s Qualification Competition Military Academy Military Academy 19:00 Technical Meeting Women s Competition Women s Competition Final 04 Sep Award Ceremony Military Academy Military Academy 18:30 Technical Meeting Men s Competition Men s Competition Final 05 Sep Award Ceremony Military Academy Military Academy 18:30 Technical Meeting Mixed Relay Mixed Relay Competition 06 Sep / 06 07 Sep Award Ceremony Military Academy Military Club 18:00 Closing Traditional Dinner Departure of Delegations Note: during the break days of women and men, cultural days were held, the LOC will provide the necessary transportation for planned activities
COMPETITION RULES The competition will be carried out according to the UIPM Rules. Facilities of Military Academy (Colegio Militar de la Nacion) Swimming: 33m indoor swimming pool / 6 lanes Fencing: 9 pistes indoor / 1 piste outdoor Combined Event: 36+4 Hybrid laser targets (Manufacturer: Simpower); grass surface. PISTOLS TESTS They will happen in the Military Academy and Hotels. All pistols will be tested. 1 September for the Women and 2 September for the Men. Information will be published in the hotels regarding the timing and location of the pistol tests. ACCOMMODATION Teams will be accommodated in Hotel Sarum Design Hotel Cristal Palace Belgrano Quesada 2370 (C1429COJ) Ciudad de la Paz 2550 Buenos Aires Argentina Buenos Aires Argentina Tel +54 11 47040039 Tel + 54 11 47861700 info@hotelsarum.com.ar info@cristalpalace.com.ar TRANSPORT Transportation from Ezeiza Airport - Ministro Pistarini Airport to the official hotel and the return journey is only guaranteed if flight information is provided in the registration system in good time and prior to the deadline. Transportation from the official hotel to the venues for athletes will be according to the competition programme. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS o 100 for a double room per night per person (or USD equivalent) o 120 for a single room per night per person This price includes full board accommodation, local transportation from/to the event and shuttle from/to Buenos Aires International Airport, Buquebus, Domestical Airport. Delegations wishing to arrange their own accommodation must pay an accreditation fee per participant (athlete, coach or official) to the LOC. In accordance with UIPM Rule 1.15.2, the amount of the Accreditation fee is set at 50 per day per person with a minimum payment of 4
days (200 ). For this, we will provide lunch packets for the competition days and allow access to official transportation between the competition hotel and competition sites. By 25 July 2015, a non- refundable 30 percent deposit must be sent to the LOC after which you will receive an invoice for the remainder of the total cost for your delegation. The remaining 70% can be paid in cash upon arrival. If full payment on arrival is not made, them the team will not be allowed to participate BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS Owner of account: Federacion Argentina de Pentathlon Moderno y Biathlon Bank: Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires San Martin 137 (zip code 1004AAC) Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires- Argentina Account: Number: 7482/9 SWIFT PRBARBAARBA CBU 0140000701100000748292 CUIT 30707982698 As a reminder, if on arrival for the competition, the team has fewer athletes and/or officials than submitted in the registration system 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 EUR for each person not attending. DEADLINES Delegations are kindly reminded that the UIPM Online registration system is obligatory. The online system will be open from 15 June 2015. All information must be submitted, including flight information, pistol serial numbers, accommodation bookings, etc. by 25 July 2015. Any changes after this must be sent by email to the organiser. Following closure of the registration system on 25 July 2015, a NF must enter the competition with the confirmed number of athletes and officials, only names of participants could be subject to change. Any failure to take part after having sent their final entries will pay a fine of 600 EUR to the UIPM. We would appreciate early confirmation of your intention to participate or not and submit this by email to before 20 June 2015. If we do not receive complete information of your delegation prior to closure of the registration system or we do not receive your Delegation s deposit payment, then we will consider your delegation as non- participating. Deadlines are as follows:
Participation Confirmation before 20 June 2015 Deadline to send 30% deposit 25 July 2015 Closure of Registration 25 July 2015 FULL PAYMENT upon arrival ATHLETES LICENSES Athletes are only allowed to participate in UIPM sanctioned events if they are in possession of a valid Athletes License. Registration is not possible without a License Number. If an athlete does not have a license they will not be allowed to take part in the competition. INSURANCE According to UIPM Rules all members of attending delegations should insure themselves in case of accidental injury or illness. The organizer will not accept any responsibility financial or other, for any loss, injury or illness of any member of the delegation. VISAS & VACCINATIONS Visiting NFs should confirm visa and vaccination requirements for entry into Argentina prior travelling to the event. The LOC cannot accept responsibility for arranging visas but can provide specific letters of invitation if needed. If you need a Visa to enter Argentina please contact us at salasjor@hotmail.com For information if you need a visa or vaccinations please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate. FIREARMS Firearms licenses are a legal requirement when bringing air and CO2 pistols (cylinders for the laser pistols) into Argentina for competition purposes. So, please note the pistol model and serial number clearly in the registration system in order to make the necessary Entering and Exiting licenses. 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 (192 128cm). Weather conditions: +23º Celsius in September Voltage: 220 V Sea level 120 mts Humidity 68% Wind 15 km/h Rain 7, overcast 9, clear sky 14.
LOC CONTACT DETAILS Please contact directly the LOC for local information regarding family and friends wishing to attend the competition or for any local questions you may have. Email: guillermofilipi@yahoo.com diegogusman@hotmail.com We look forward to seeing you in Buenos Aires 2015. Best regards, Dr. h.c. Klaus Schormann UIPM President Jorge O.J. Salas FAPMB President OFFICIAL ADDRESSES International Federation: Address: UIPM Union Internationale de Pentathlon Modern. Stade Louis II, Entree E, 13 av. des Castelans, 98000 Monte Carlo - Monaco Email: website: tel/fax: Organising Federation: Address: Email: Website: uipm@pentathlon.org www.pentathlon.org T +377 9777 8555 F +377 9777 8550 Federacion Argentina de Pentathlon Moderno y Biathlon Ayala 754 (6300) Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina salasjor@hotmail.com. guillermofilipi@yahoo.com diegogusman@hotmail.com www.pentatlonmoderno.com.ar