US Nationals and NORCECA Championships
West Coast Pentathlon is hosting the US Nationals and NORCECA Championships June 5 through 7 in Palm Springs. This event will be the qualifier for the World Championships for Youth A, Juniors, and Seniors as well as the NORCECA championships.
It’s a huge undertaking for our group so we need all the volunteers we can get. Please see Pat to sign up.
The entry form is posted at http://www.usapentathlon.org/.
Pat is also organizing an International Referee Clinic June 1 through 5. We expect a good turnout as everyone needs to be certified in the new run/shoot format.
Welcome to West Coast Pentathlon
If you are a pentathlete—or interested in becoming a pentathlete—this is the right place for you .
Despite our name, we have members all over the country as well as in England. We’re one of the few active pentathlon youth groups in the United States and our president stays in close contact with pentathlon organizers throughout the world.
We are a serious group—with serious goals. But we welcome beginners and will work with you to help you achieve your personal goals.
Poke around the Web site. The best place to begin is our newsletter that details all the upcoming activities. Then take a look at the competition link. Our group will be traveling (and competing) most of the summer but will return to our training regiment in September.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about the group, please feel free to e-mail us. We hope to hear from you.
Some background on our group
We know you probably have a lot of questions about us, so here’s a quick overview:
Who?
We are a youth organization of pentathletes, ages 5 to 20.
What?
Pentathlon is a demanding sport made up of five different events: running, swimming, shooting, fencing and jumping on horseback.
Where?
West Coast Pentathlon has members all over the country. We even have a member in England! We compete all over the globe, so join us and see the world!
When?
We compete regularly, attend specialized camps at least twice a year, and train every day. There is no "off-season" in pentathlon.
Why?
Good question! Pentathlon is a sport for mature kids who are self-disciplined, welcome challenge, enjoy competition, and are eager to excel. It’s for good all-round athletic kids who may not be superstars in one particular sport, but want to enjoy national and international competition – and find out if they have what it takes for a shot at the Olympics.
If this description sounds like you, then keep clicking and learn more about us!
We don’t even expect new members to have tried all five sports. But if you’re a strong runner or swimmer, we can direct you to coaches and trainers who will help you develop all the other skills. All you need is a healthy body and willing attitude.
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