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Performance Pathway

From May 2008 as part of its "Performance Pathway" pentathlon-scotland will be hold monthly "Evaluation Days" to help monitor the progress and development of athletes who wish to be considered for one of the three SMPA Squads.

In September 2008 as part of this “Performance Pathway” pentathlon-scotland intends to put in place three squads:-  

 

Performance: -                    Selection based on inclusion to one of the MPAGB's WCDP program by achieving the "Consideration Standard" (CS) set out by the MPAGB WCDP team.

                                               

Development: -                    Selection based on the achieving the pentathlon-scotland’s "Development Squad CS" at designated competitions and the pentathlon-scotland Evaluation days.

 

Talented Athlete: -              Selection based on the achieving the pentathlon-scotland’s "Talented Athlete Squad CS" at designated competitions and the pentathlon-scotland Evaluation days.

 

Note: - Athletes on the pentathlon-scotland Development squad who are close to the MPAGB's "CS" may also be recommended by the pentathlon-scotland Selection Team for possible inclusion to the MPAGB WCDP program.

 

Any pentathlon-scotland member wishing to be considered for one of the three pentathlon-scotland squads will be expected to:-

  • With the cooperation of the Scottish MP Coach devise a "Personal Development Plan" (PDP).
  • Achieve the competition and training targets set in their "PDP"
  • Send regular training reports to the Scottish MP Coach as agreed within the athletes PDP.
  • Attend monthly "Evaluation Days" held at the SMPA Huntly training centre.
  • Attend regular training days held at the SMPA Huntly training centre as agreed within the athletes PDP
  •  Acknowledge that Modern Pentathlon as their primary sport.

 

 

The maximum number of each SMPA squad for 2008 will be:-

 

Performance                        2             

Development                        4

Talented Athlete                  6

 

Selection for the pentathlon-scotland Squads will be based on athletes achieving the relevant “CS” standard at the Scottish National Pentathlon Championships, (19 July) the GB Pentathlon Championships (30-31 Aug) together with their recorded performances while attending the SMPA Evaluation Days held between 1st May and 31st August.  

 

The selection procedure to be administered by the SMPA Selection Team consisting of Terry Cullen Scottish MP Coach, Pat Chaffey SMPA swim coach and Rachel Caughey SMPA Director of Administration.

 

Athletes wishing to be in a part of the Scottish squads contact Terry Cullen at terry.cullen@vodafone.net

 

 Important dates for those who wish to be a part of a pentathlon-scotland squad are:

 

Evaluation Day                                                      31 May

Evaluation Day                                                      21 June

Scottish Pentathlon Championships                 19 July

British Youth Pentathlon Championships         30-31 August

 

 

Evaluation Days

 

The Evaluation Days will be held at pentathlon-scotland’s training centre at Huntly 30 miles North West of Aberdeen.

 

The Timetable will be:-

 

  9.00                      Shoot

11.00                      Run

12.30                      Fence

15.30                      Swim

 

Places to be booked in advance through Terry Cullen. Cost to be £25 per person.

 

Deadline for booking is Thursday evening prior to the Saturday.

 

 

Scottish Pentathlon Championships  - entry form available from 'Download - Competitions'

 

British Youth Pentathlon Championships

 

 

Training days

 

Training days are held most Saturdays at Huntly and are open to all pentathlon-scotland members. Places are limited so booking ahead is necessary. A normal timetable is:-

 

 8.00                       Swim

10.00                      Shoot

11.45                      Run

13.00                      Fence

 

Cost £25 per person

 

If you are interested or want more information contract Terry at terry.cullen@vodafone.net

Deadline for booking is Thursday evening prior to the Saturday.



 


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