UIPM 2024 Pentathlon World Cup Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
08 - 13 May 2024

INVITATION LETTER
Dear Friends,
The UIPM – Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne, together with The Bulgarian
Modern Pentathlon Federation, have the pleasure of inviting a delegation of your country toparticipate in the UIPM 2024 PENTATHLON WORLD CUP Sofia to be held from 08 to 13 May
2024 according to the following program:
06-07
May
07 MayArrival of Delegations
20:00

Technical Meeting – Women’s
Qualification

Hotel Marinela

Women’s Qualification
08 MayFencing / Swimming / Laser Run

Diana Sports Complexand Hotel Marinela

Technical Meeting – Men’s Qualificationand Women’s Semi-final

Hotel Marinela

Men’s Qualification
9 May

Fencing / Swimming / Laser Run

Diana Sports Complex
and Hotel Marinela

Women’s Fencing Ranking RoundHotel Marinela

Technical Meeting – Men’s Semi-final

Hotel Marinela

Women’s Semi-final
10 MayFencing BR / Swimming / Laser Run

Diana Sports Complex

Jumping Test

Diana Sports Complex

Men’s Fencing Ranking RoundHotel Marinela

Men’s Semi-final
11 MayFencing BR / Swimming / Laser Run

Diana Sports Complex

Technical Meeting – Men’s and Women’sFinals

Hotel MarinelaMen’s and Women’s Finals

12 MayRiding/Fencing BR/Swimming/Laser Run

Diana Sports Complex

Award Ceremony

Diana Sports Complex

Technical Meeting – Mixed Relay

Hotel Marinela

Mixed Relay

13 May14-15
MayFencing Ranking RoundHotel Marinela

RidingDiana Sports Complex

Fencing Bonus Round

Diana Sports Complex

Swimming

Diana Sports Complex

Laser Run

Diana Sports Complex

Award Ceremony

Diana Sports Complex

Departure of Delegations

Note: Detailed time schedules are to be confirmed

Competition Rules:
The competition will be carried out according to the UIPM Rules.
CSwimming:
50 m indoor heated swimming pool/8 lanes
oFencing:
10 pistes indoor/ 1 piste outdoor for the bonus roundmLaser Run:
36+2 reserve shooting ranges with precision laser targets. Grass surface
CCompetition Venues
Swimming, Fencing BR, Riding and Laser run will be at Diana Sports Complex.
The Fencing Ranking Round will be at Hotel Marinela.
Fencing BR, Riding and Laser Run will be at Pentathlon arena in Diana sport complex.
Accommodation
All participants will be accommodated at Hotel Marinela.
Address: 1407 Sofia, 100 James Bourchier Boulevard.
The price includes full board accommodation, local transportation from/to the event andshuttle from/to Sofia International Airport.
Please note that the Technical Meeting, Accreditation Office and LOC Office will be in theHotel.

Transport
Transportation from the airport to the official hotel and the return journey is only
guaranteed if arrival information is provided in the registration system in good time andbefore the deadline. Transportation from the official hotel to the venues for athletes will beaccording to the training and competition program.
Financial Conditions
For delegations (athletes, coaches, officials, supporters) reserving full boardRegistrations fees
Single230 € per person per night
195 € per person per night
DoubleRoom Types Available
Single: 80 rooms
Double: 190 rooms
Each price includes full board accommodation Breakfast (open Buffet) Lunch packets, Dinner(open Buffet), a shuttle to the event and local transportation to Sofia International Airport.
Delegations who wish to arrange their accommodation must pay an accreditation fee perparticipant (athlete, coach, or official) to the LOC. The amount of Accreditation fee is set at75 € per day per person with a minimum payment of 5 days (375 €). In this case, we will
provide only lunch packets for the participants.
ATTENTION! All extra costs for bank transfers must be paid by the national federation.
Otherwise, the amount will be invoiced afterwards.
Paying cash upon arrival is only accepted if you have written approval from the LOC to do so
and all financial conditions (costs) will be calculated on the prices mentioned above.
Bank Account Details:
Name of bank:
Beneficiary Name:SWIFT code:
IBAN nr(EUR):DSK Bank
Bulgarian Modern Pentathlon Federation
STSABGSF
BG 37 STSA 9300 0014 8146 22As a reminder, if on arrival at the competition, teams arrive with fewer athletes, coaches
and/or officials than submitted in the registration system and without informing theOrganizing Nation/LOC at least 7 days before their arrival, the NF will have to pay a fine to
the Organizing Nation/LOC of 200 € 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 5 March 2024. All information must be submitted,
including flight information, pistol serial numbers, accommodation bookings, etc. by 15 April
2024. Any changes after this must be sent by email to the organizer office@pentathlonbg.com

Following the closure of the registration system on 15 April 2024, a NF must enter thecompetition with at least one pentathlete/team per confirmed gender or Mix Relay. Any
failure to take part having sent their final entries will pay a fine of 600 € to the UIPM.
Deadlines are as follows:
Participation Confirmation:
Hotel Registration:
Deadline to transfer total amount:
Closure of Registration:

31 March 2024
Before 15 April 2024
20 April 202415 April 2024

If we do not receive complete information about your delegation before the closure of theregistration system or do not receive your delegation's payment, confirmation then we willconsider your delegation as non-participating.
Athletes’ Licenses/ Riding Ability
Athletes are only allowed to participate in UIPM-sanctioned events if they have 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. You arereminded of Rule 1.12.1 ii): Pentathletes without riding ability listed on their License
uploaded to the UIPM portal by the competition registration deadline:b) may compete at World Cup competitions in the qualification for the Semi-final, but If they
qualify for the Semi-Final, must relinquish their place to the next pentathlete not yet
qualified with the highest score in all groups.
Such license must be uploaded on the UIPM portal before the closure of the registration andsome video footage might be asked before the event.
Note: Riders can be stopped at any time during warm-up and competition if displaying
insufficient riding ability or dangerous riding.
Insurance
According to UIPM Rules, all members of attending delegations should insure themselves incase of accidental injury or illness. We highly recommend insurance covering COVID-19 cases
as well.
The organizer will not accept any financial liability or loss, injury or illness that occurred toany participant and or member of the delegation.
Laser Pistols
Firearms licenses are not a legal requirement when bringing air and CO2 pistols (cylinders forlaser pistols) into Bulgaria for competition purposes.
VISAS & Vaccinations
The LOC can provide specific letters of invitation or invitation by name or communicate withyour embassies if needed. For information, if you need a visa or vaccinations, please contact
your nearest Embassy or Consulate. To contact LOC use office@pentathlon-bg.com
General Information
All athletes are kindly requested to wear their official national uniform at the competition.
Please also bring a track/ record of your anthem and a national flag (120 x 80 cm).
Expected Weather conditions: from +10 to +20 Celsius in May
Voltage: 220 VLOC Contact Details

Please contact directly the LOC for local information regarding family and friends wishing toattend the competition or for any local questions you may have.
Address: Bulgaria, Sofia, bul. Vasil Levski 75
Bulgarian Modern Pentathlon Federation:
Email: office@pentathlon-bg.com
Mobile: +359887508033
We look forward to seeing you in Sofia.
Best regards,UIPM President

BMPF President

Dr. h.c. Klaus Schormann

Andrey Kuzmanov