Rules for Monthly Team Training
Only the competition team is eligible for monthly training.
Be on time. We will start at 0900 at Novato Horsemen’s. Athletes can meet at the Duffys earlier if they wish.
Carmelo Felix, our coach, will set the order of training and the training time for each discipline. You must follow Carmelo’s instructions at all times and not engage in any independent activies.
Each athlete needs to be attired in the proper equipment for each discipline at the appropriate time. Each athlete is responsible for having all their equipment in working order and ready to go at the appointed time.
Carpools will be arranged by the Pat Duffy for transport to the swimming pool. A parent or Carmelo will be present at the pool to oversee the training and assist the swim coach if requested.
Parents and other interested parties may observe the training but MAY NOT participate in the activity NOR may they offer individual athletes training tips. If an observer has a training tip or comment about an individual athlete please inform Carmelo, or the swim coach and let them deal directly with the athlete. We are trying to train the athletes not confuse them or take away valuable training time.
Although food and drinks will normally be provided, please bring your own water and snacks and money for lunch.
Travel tips
Always call 24 hours ahead to make sure that the flight still exists and departure times have not changed. Coordinate any changes of plans with the organizer, chaperone, or coach.
Be at the airport at least one hour before departure for domestic flights and at least two hours before departure for foreign flights. Remember it will take longer to declare your air pistol.
Always have your coaches’ cell phone numbers with you and make sure they have your cell phone number. Do the same for your chaperones, if any. Keep your cell phones turned on when possible.
At your training/competition venue, always be on time. If workouts are at 7 a.m., you should be there at 6:45. And at competitions, you should arrive 30 minutes early. Keep checking with the organizers to make sure that times and/or places have not changed.
Pentathlon Equipment Checklist
All athletes should wear their WCP outfits while away. Always be neat. You are not only representing yourself, but your team, fellow pentathletes and your country. We have a “no-skin” policy, same as Pony Club. No halter tops, no bare midriffs, no spaghetti straps.
- carry bags with equipment should have WCP tags (coming soon!) with athletes’ names
- WCP pentathlon nylon jackets
- caps (optional)
Carry-on bags
· running clothes
· swimsuit
· goggles
· swim cap
· energy bars
· $100 in cash
· one credit card
· cell phone (never have a cell phone on your body during competition)
· driver’s license (if have one) or some form of ID
· passport
Paperwork
(Athletes should keep one copy for themselves and give copies to their chaperone, travel coordinator or coach.)
- passport number
- Social Security number
- permanent address
- copy of driver’s license (if applicable)
- emergency contact numbers
- any allergies or any medications that they are adverse to, plus any medical conditions
- Copies of antidoping medication permits.
- If under age, notarized copies of permit to travel without parents and chaperone forms.
- USA Fencing cards
Personal items
- toiletries (make your own checkoff list, including extra towels, wash clothes, personal hygene, extra toothbrush)
- two casual outfits
- three white or black T-shirts with the athlete’s name on the back
- three white or black polo shirts
- 2 baseball caps (ask Pat)
- personal first-aid travel kit
· towel
· pajamas
· parka or robe
Swimming
· two swim suits (including competition suit)
· two pairs of goggles
· two swim caps (including USA)
· flip flops
Running
- track shoes or cross country shoes (depending on the venue) and trainers for warm ups and cool downs
- socks
- running bras (women)
- running shorts
- running tanks
- watch
Shooting
· khaki pants or shorts
· black shirt with name and USA on back
· flat shoes with no ankle support
Equipment
- pistol
- cloth
- pellets
- eye patch or occluder
- ear protectors
- safety glasses (preferably yellow tinted)
- chalk
- permission slip
Riding
Riding clothes
- two dress shirts
- two stock ties or dress ties (men)
- dark-blue or black hunt coat
- two pairs of dark beige, tan or khaki riding breeches (preferably Tailored Sportsmen four-way stretch or Ariat)
- belt
- long socks
- black leather gloves
- tall black field boots
Equipment
- boot hooks
- boot jack
- boot polish
- lint roll for garments
- helmet, preferably black
- one pair of spurs, not to exceed 1/2 inch in length
- one short bat
Fencing
All fencing clothing and equipment will be in the fencing bag.
Clothing
- fencing jacket with name in blue across back and American flag on arm
- fencing knickers
- underarm protector
- fencing shoes
- fencing socks (at least two pair)
- fencing glove
Equipment
- 3 epees and cords
- mask
- chest protector
- buzz box
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