2015 International UNIVERSITY OPEN

Cuernavaca, MEXICO 27 July – 1 Aug 2015

INVITATION LETTER

Dear Friends, The UIPM – Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne, together with CONDDE – Mexican University Sports

Federation and the Mexican Modern Pentathlon Federation, have the pleasure to invite a delegation of your

country to participate in the 2015 International University Open to be held in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

from July 27 – Aug 1, according to the following program:

Programme: (all times to be confirmed)

27 Jul Arrival of Delegations

28 Jul

Arrival of Delegations

19:00 Technical Meeting – Men´s Individual Competition

20:30 Opening Ceremony

29 Jul Men’s Individual Competition

19:00 Technical Meeting – Women´s Individual Competition

30 Jul Women’s Individual Competition

19:00 Technical Meeting – Mixed Relay Competition

31 Jul Mixed Relay Competition

18:00 Closing Ceremony

1 Aug Departure of Delegations

ATHLETES ELIGIBILITY

Age

The competing athletes have to be born between 01 Jan 1987 and 31 December 1997;

Registered university student

Athletes are registered to the event by the NUSF, presenting an eligibility form (signed/stamped by their University) or their student card to have approval for entering the competition.

Please send the attached entry form together with a copy of your NUSFs (National University Sports Federation) eligibility form (signed/stamped by their University) or their student card to: fmpmorganizacion@gmail.com and university@pentathlon.org by July 6, 2015.

As a consequence the athlete will be registered in the UIPM database in order to obtain a valid UIPM license.

Number of participants

The maximum number per gender and country is six (6) for the individual competitions and two (2) teams per country for the Mixed Relays.

Exceptionally the host nation will have the right to enter a maximum of twelve (12) athletes per gender in the individual competitions, depending on the number of total entries.

COMPETITION RULES

The competition will be carried out according to the UIPM Rules:

Swimming – 25 metre indoor swimming pool / 6 lanes

Fencing (Ranking Round) – 10 pistes indoor

Combined Run/Shoot – Pavement surface 400m lap. All athletes need to bring their own laser pistol

(the LOC will NOT provide laser pistol for the athletes)

TRAINING

The LOC will offer training facilities for swimming, shooting and fencing from 27 July 2015. For earlier

arrangements please contact the organizer.

ACCOMODATION

RACQUET HOTEL

Address: Av. Francisco Villa No. 100, Fracc. Rancho Cortés, C.P. 62120, Cuernavaca, Morelos.

Tel: +52 (777) 1010350

Web: http://www.hotelracquet.com

TRANSPORT

Transportation from the main airport to the official hotel and the return journey is only guaranteed if flight information is provided in good time and prior to the deadline. From the official hotel to the venue for the athletes will be ACCORDING to the training and competition program.

The LOC ensures transportation from the International Airport of Mexico City (Benito Juarez) to host the event in Cuernavaca Morelos long as requested by the registration form. The LOC is not responsible of the delegations did not request in a timely manner.

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

All participants will be accommodated at Jacarandas Hotel. Availability of rooms at the hotel is limited, so the delegations will be accommodated in accordance on a first – come basis. In case of exceeding our reservation we must also use the other hotel so we please send entry forms as soon as possible.

Please note that the Technical Meeting, Accreditation Office, LOC Office etc. will be in the Headquarters Hotel.

As it is approved by FISU, all delegation members (including athletes, coaches and officials) have to pay as follows:

EUR 70 for a double room per night per person.

The price includes full board accommodation, local transportation from/to the event and shuttle from/to the International Airport Benito Juarez in Mexico City.

By 03 July, a non-refundable 30 percent deposit must be sent to the LOC after which we will send you an invoice for the remainder of the total cost for your delegation. This may be paid in cash (in Euro only) at the accreditation due on arrival, but we strongly recommend sent by bank transfer in advance.

We will provide lunch packets for the competition days and allow access to official transportation between the headquarters hotel and competition sites.

Payment DETAILS

Beneficiary: FEDERACION MEXICANA DE PENTATLON MODERNO

Beneficiary´s Bank: SCOTIABANK INVERLAT S.A.

Account: 00106436505

SWIFT: MBCOMXMM

Note: please in the reference write “INTUOPEN” and your country name.

DEADLINES

All information must be submitted, including flight information, pistol serial numbers, etc by 06 July. Any

change after this must be sent by email to the organizer.

All NUSFs or NFs must send to the Organizing Nation/LOC bye electronic bank transfer or other means, 30%

of the total amount of their accommodation invoice before 03 July, otherwise their reservation will not be

guaranteed.

Following closure of the registration system on 06 July, a country must enter the competition with at least

one pentathlete/team per confirmed gender or Relay. Any NF failing to take part after having sent their

final entries will pay a fine of 600 Euros to the UIPM.

We would appreciate early confirmation of your intention to participate or not and submit this as Entry

Form A as well as indicate the number and type of rooms to be reserved for your team.

Deadlines are as follows:

Form A before 10 June 2015.

Deadline to send 30% deposit 03 July 2015.

Closure of Registration 06 July 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 delegations as non-

participating.

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

Participating countries should confirm visa and vaccination requirements for entry in Mexico prior traveling

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 Mexico please contact us at fmpmorganizacion@gmail.com

For information if you need a visa or vaccination please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate.

FIREARMS

Firearms Licenses are not a legal requirement when brining air and CO2 pistols to Mexico for competition

purposes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All Athletes are kindly requested to wear their official national uniform at the competition.

Please contact directly the LOC to request accommodation for family and friends wishing to attend the

competition.

Altitude: 1,380 m above sea level.

Weather conditions: Summer; 28° C

We look forward to seeing your delegation in Cuernavaca.

Best regards,

Dr. h.c. Klaus Schormann UIPM President

Prof. Claude-Louis GALLIEN FISU President

Dr. Julio Cesar Guedea Delgado CONDDE Secretario General Ejecutivo

Lic. Juan Manzo Orañegui MMPF President

OFFICIAL ADDRESSES

International Federation: UIPM – Union Internationale de Pentathlon Modern. Address: Stade Louis II, Entree E, 13 av. des Castelans, 98000 Monte Carlo - Monaco Email: uipm@pentathlon.org website: www.pentathlon.org tel/fax: T +377 9777 8555 | F +377 9777 8550 Organising Committee: FEDERACION MEXICANA DE PENTATLON MODERNO Address: Av. del Conscripto y Periférico, Col. Lomas de Sotelo, C.P. 11200, México,

D.F. Email: fmpmorganizacion@gmail.com tel/fax: + 52 55 53951494

CONDDE Address: Consejo Nacional del Deporte de la Educación Tihuatlán No. 21, Col. San Jerónimo Aculco, Del. Magdalena Contreras, CP. 10400 México, D.F. Email: jcguedea@condde.org.mx | thelmap8@condde.org.mx tel/fax: + 52 55 52081533 | + 52 55 52081542