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.
| 2010 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 9pm | £75 per term or £5 per session. | Turves Green Boys School, Northfield, Birmingham | Lynn
Melia
07802 400116 |
| Weekly | Team Melia Fencing Academy | Sessions run each Thursday | £75 per term or £5 per session. | John Kyrie High School | Lynn
Melia
07802 400116 |
| Weekly | Team Melia Fencing Academy | Sessions run each Friday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm | £75 per term or £5 per session. | Chepstow Comprehensive | 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 |
| 16 January |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW |
Trevor Haynes
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21
February (Sunday) |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | |
| 20 March |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
| 24 April |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
| 15 May |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
| 12 June |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
| 10July |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
|
11 September |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
| 16 October |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
| 20 November |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
| 11 December |
Shooting - 'taster' & coaching session |
Combined Event Training with electronic
targets 10.00 - 12.00 Traditional Precision Shooting 12.30 - 14.30 |
£3 per individual. Concessions for 3 or more family members. A small number of pistols are available for use by those who don't have their own. |
National Indoor Shooting Centre, Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton. WV6 9NW | Trevor Haynes |
Check the Pentathlon GB website for development events in other Regions.