Scottish Modern Pentathlon Association   The Scottish Modern Pentathlon Association (SMPA) is a Company Limited by Guarantee incorporated in Scotland. Members agree to be bound by the Memorandum and Articles of the Association of the Company and rules and byelaws made by the Directors under its Constitution. In particular that the use of any banned substance is strictly forbidden, as defined by the SMPA, MPAGB, International Governing Body (UIPM) or the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and liable to dope testing at any time in or out of competition. Refusal or failure to comply may be treated as a positive test.

Membership   Membership to the Scottish Modern Pentathlon Association not only allows members to enjoy the sport in Scotland but also included is automatic membership to the British governing body – Modern Pentathlon Association of Great Britain (MPAGB). Scottish members may enter any competition organised by clubs or regions in the UK plus enter British Championships according to the conditions laid down on the entry forms.   Your Scottish membership number and MPAGB membership number are one of the same. Where you are required to enter your MPAGB membership number on the MPAGB entry forms please use the same one as on your Scottish membership card. If you have lost your card please contact Director, Membership.   If you have any further questions please do not hesitate in contacting Director, Membership  -  pat.chaffey@googlemail.com   Please download the appropriate membership form, complete remembering to tick the box at the end of the application conditions, enclose the correct membership fee and send Pat – details included on the application form. Membership forms available upon request to be sent by snail mail.

Membership Rates As approved by the Board  - June 2008   Category Fee Please tick        √ Age Level of Competition / Benefits   C1   £6.00     All ages Biathlon/ triathlon/ 1 come & try pentathlon Non mailing. Non voting. Rolling renewal date. Public liability insurance cover.   C2 Junior   £10.00     17 & under as of  31st Dec (year in question) & full time students All level of competition including SMPA, Scottish & British Champs.  Mailing 1 per household. Voting - 16 & over. Rolling renewal date. Public liability insurance cover.   C2  Senior   £25.00     18 & over as of  31st Dec (year in question) All level of competition including SMPA, Scottish & British Champs.  Mailing 1 per household. Voting.  Rolling renewal date. Public liability insurance cover.   Associate     £10.00     Supporters Non- competitive Mailing 1 per household. Voting. Public liability insurance cover.   Membership Benefits          Public Liability Insurance cover (subject to policy terms) up to £5,000,000;        Automatic mailing on all SMPA events and relevant membership information for C2 and above – one mailing per household;        MPAGB Newsletter as distributed by the GB Governing Body – level 2 and above;        SMPA Newsletter – new for 2008 – level 2 and above plus participating schools in Scottish Schools Biathlon;        Entitlement to compete at the appropriate level in SMPA and MPAGB competitions;        Allstar Ullman fencing kit -  10% discount – SMPA membership number required when ordering;        Other benefits – see MPAGB web site:    www.pentathlongb.org

Club Affiliation   Club Affiliation is open to any Modern Pentathlon Club, Pony Club, clubs of the individual disciplines, Schools and Universities. Maybe you would like to form your own club – please do not hesitate in contacting us for some advice on how to start. We welcome you and invite you to join the Scottish Association.     Annual Affiliation fee: £30.00     Membership Benefits for Clubs          Public Liability Insurance cover (subject to policy terms) up to £5,000,000. Cover extends to all club volunteers at club events;        Automatic mailing on all SMPA events and relevant membership information;        MPAGB Newsletter as distributed by the GB Governing Body;        SMPA Newsletter – new for 2008;        Entitlement to enter teams at the appropriate level in SMPA and MPAGB competitions.