HANDBOOK

Consider this entry an electronic hodgepodge of information and forms you need as a member of West Coast Pentathlon. Here are the contents, which will change as we add and delete entries:

 

  • Rules for Monthly Team Training
  • Travel Tips
  • Equipment List

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

 


THE OLYMPIC ATHLETE PLEDGE

I pledge to uphold the spirit of the U.S. Olympic Committee Code of Conduct (the “Code”), which offers a guide to my conduct as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee Team (the “Team”).  I acknowledge that I have a right to a hearing if my opportunity to compete is denied or if I am charged with a violation of this Code.

I have familiarized myself with the Code and understand that acceptance of its provisions is a condition of my selection to the Team.

As a Member of the Team, I hereby promise and agree that:

•    I will abide by all rules related to the Team selection procedures as approved by US Olympic Committee;

•    I have acted and will act in a sportsmanlike manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible conduct;

•    I will maintain a level of fitness and competitive readiness that will permit my performance to be at the maximum of my abilities;

•    I will not commit a doping violation as defined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) or the Union International De Pentathlon Modern (UIPM) rules;

•    I am not currently serving a doping violation and/or do not have a pending or unresolved doping charge;

•   I will not engage in any conduct that is criminal under any laws applicable to me, including, but not limited to laws governing the possession and use of drugs and alcohol and providing of drugs to any person and of alcohol to minors;

•    I am eligible to compete under the rules of UIPM;

•    I will refrain from conduct detracting from my ability or that of my teammates to attain peak performance;

•    I will respect the property of others whether personal or public;

•    I will respect members of my Team, other teams, spectators and officials, and engage in no form of discriminatory behavior or verbal, physical or sexual harassment or abuse;

•    I will follow my Team’s rules, including by way of example, rules regarding curfew and required attendance at team meetings;

•    I am aware that U.S. Olympic Committee sponsors, suppliers and licensees provide critical support for the Team and, in recognition of this fact, I will wear designated U.S. Olympic Committee apparel at all official Team functions and events;

•    I will not conceal or cover-up any U.S. Olympic Committee sponsor, supplier or licensee brand or other identification appearing on my U.S. Olympic Committee apparel;

•    I agree to be filmed and photographed by the official photographer(s) and network(s) of U.S. Olympic Committee under conditions authorized by US Olympic Committee and give event organizers and U.S. Olympic Committee the right to use my name, picture, likeness, and biographical information before, during and after the period of my participation in these activities to promote the activity in which I participate or to promote the success of the team on which I compete; in no event may U.S. Olympic Committee or the event organizers use or authorize the use of my name, picture, likeness, voice and biographical information for the purpose of trade, including any use in a manner that would imply an endorsement of any company, product, or service, without my written permission;

•    I will not use or authorize the use of photographs, films or videos of myself in my U.S. Olympic Committee apparel or equipment or the use of the U.S. Olympic Committee logo for the purpose of trade, without the prior written consent of the U.S. Olympic Committee (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld);

•    I will act in a way that will bring respect and honor to myself, my teammates, U.S. Olympic Committee and the United States; and

•    I will remember that at all times I am an ambassador for my sport, my country and the Olympic Movement.

West Coast Pentathlon


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