The West Midlands Modern Pentathlon Association is always looking to develop keen athletes in the 5 pentathlon disciplines. Many of our athletes come from swimming, running and fencing clubs and most start by entering the biathlon competitions (run, swim). The aim of this programme is to develop biathletes gradually into successful triathletes (run, swim, shoot). Once this has been achieved, we look to develop skills in the the final two events, fencing and show jumping.
If you are a biathlete who would like to
enter the next triathlon competition, we would love to see you at one of our
shooting 'taster' sessions. This session instills the safety aspects of
pistol shooting and gives you the opportunity to try pistol shooting under the
guidance of qualified coaches. All equipment is provided.
If you enjoy the 'taster' session, you
will be encouraged to attend the regular coaching sessions - if you are new to
pistol shooting we ask that you attend at least two coaching sessions prior to
entering a triathlon competition. 
In addition to the monthly coaching sessions, keen members wanting more shooting practice are more than welcome to attend the West Midlands Regional Target Shooting Squad training sessions by prior arrangement. Dates and contact numbers can be found on their website - www.members.lycos.co.uk/wmrtss.
If you have mastered the shooting and would like to learn how to fence 'epee', then we suggest that you attend one of the sessions or courses listed below or click here for links to fencing clubs in your area and ask about details of their club and courses in your area.
Please check this site regularly as further sessions in other disciplines will be planned.
| 2008 Date | Event | Times | Cost | Venue | Contact |
| Weekly | Malvern Fencing Club |
Sessions run each Wednesday Beginners from 6pm to 7pm Experienced fencers from 7pm to 9pm |
Juniors (Under 20) £3 per session. Adults £5 per session |
Sport Dyson Perrins Dyson Perrins CE Sports College Yates Hay Road Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1WD |
John Haynes 01684 540594 |
| Weekly | Team Melia Fencing Academy | Sessions run each Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm | £120 per term or £10 per session. | Turves Green Boys School, Northfield, Birmingham | Lynn
Melia
07802 400116 |
| Weekly | Gloucester Fencing Club |
Sessions run each Monday evening from 7pm to 8pm |
Contact Shaun Garley for details. |
Bishop's College, Estcourt Close, Gloucester. |
Shaun
Garley
01452 725 798 07967 633067 |
| Weekly |
Birmingham Junior Epee Club |
Sessions run each Wednesday from 7pm to 8.30pm |
£45 per term or £4.50 per session. All kit supplied. |
Sports Hall, Hallfield School, Church Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3SJ |
Mike
Whitehouse
0121 443 3136 07973 632831 |
| Weekly |
Birmingham Junior Fencing Club |
Sessions run each Saturday from 9.30am to 11am |
£45 per term or £4.50 per session. All kit supplied. |
The Old Gym, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Mike
Whitehouse
0121 443 3136 07973 632831 |
| 19 January |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Sue
Hyde
07976 981139 |
| 11-14 February |
Epee Fencing Course - Spring Half Term |
09.00 - 16.30 | £20 per day - includes an hours shooting. Intensive training course geared to pentathlon fencing. Coaches are all Welsh International Seniors |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139
|
| 16 February |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 15 March |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 23 March |
Riding for Beginners - 10 Week Course - See booking form for course dates |
10.00 - 13.00 | £20 per session - to include 90 minutes riding in a menage and field. Course will include: stable management, grooming, tacking up, mount & dismount, questions to ask the groom prior to mounting, how to spend your 15 minutes warm up. |
Hollyfast Meadows, Hollyfast Lane, Corley, Coventry. CV7 8AB |
07976 981139 |
| 29 & 30 March |
Freestyle Swim Technique Workshop - FULLY BOOKED |
09.00 - 14.00 | £25 per day - need to attend both days. Numbers restricted to 8. Workshop will teach the Total Immersion drills resulting in an effortless, streamlined freestyle. |
Blue Coat School, Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. |
07976 981139 |
| 31 March - 4 April |
Riding for Beginners - Intensive 5 Day Course - click here for booking form |
10.00 - 16.00 | £25 per day - need to attend all 5 days. 2 hours riding per day in a menage and field. Course will include: stable management, grooming, tacking up, mount & dismount, questions to ask the groom prior to mounting, how to spend your 15 minutes warm up, 30 minutes run at the end of the day! |
Hollyfast Meadows, Hollyfast Lane, Corley, Coventry. CV7 8AB |
07976 981139
|
| 1 - 3 April |
Riding for those at intermediate level and above - click here for booking form |
10.00 - 16.00 | £25 per day. 2 hours riding per day in a menage and field - will give those who wish to obtain the relevant riding certificate, the opportunity to do so. Course will include: Course building and course walking, questions to ask the groom prior to mounting, how to spend your 15 minutes warm up, 30 minutes run at the end of the day! |
Hollyfast Meadows, Hollyfast Lane, Corley, Coventry. CV7 8AB |
07976 981139
|
| 12 April |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 20 April | Pentathlon Training Day- click here for booking form |
09.00 - 16.30 | £25 per individual. Pentathlon skills course. To include run, swim, strength & conditioning, fencing footwork. | Saint Martin's School for Girls, Malvern Hall, Brueton Avenue, Solihull, B81 3EN |
07976 981139 |
| 24 May |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 24 & 25 May |
Pentathlon Training Weekend - click here for booking form. |
09.30 to 16.30 | £40 per individual. Pentathlon skills course. To include run, swim, shoot, strength & conditioning, fencing training and much more - see booking form for details. Numbers limited to 16. | Saturday
- National
Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton.
WV6 9NW
Sunday - Saint Martin's School for Girls, Malvern Hall, Brueton Avenue, Solihull, B81 3EN |
07976 981139
|
| 21 June |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 21 & 22 June |
Pentathlon Training Weekend - click here for booking form. |
09.30 to 16.30 | £40 per individual. Pentathlon skills course. To include run, swim, shoot, strength & conditioning, fencing training and much more - see booking form for details. Numbers limited to 16. | Saturday
- National
Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton.
WV6 9NW
Sunday - Saint Martin's School for Girls, Malvern Hall, Brueton Avenue, Solihull, B81 3EN |
07976 981139
|
| 19 July |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
|
13 September |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 11 October |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 27 to 31 October |
Fencing - Residential Course - Click here for the booking form |
£250 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire. | Lynn
Melia
07802 400116 |
|
| 08 November |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
| 13 December |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
10.00
- 12.00
& 12.30 - 14.30
|
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. All equipment is provided. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
07976 981139 |
Check the Pentathlon GB website for development events in other Regions.
