PENTATHLON IRELAND High Performance Programme

17th January 2013

Dear Athlete,

Congratulations on your selection to the forth coming Swiss Women International Competition to be held on 15th – 17th March 2013 in Bern, Switzerland.

The following contains some information about the competition and an acceptance form that you’ll need to complete and return to me by THURSDAY 31 ST JANUARY 2013 if you wish to compete ([email protected]).

COMPETITION TIMETABLE:

Friday 15th March Until 18.00 Arrival of delegates 20.00 Technical Meeting

Saturday 16th March 07.00 Swimming 09.00 Riding 12.00 Fencing 15.00 Combined Event 20.00 Awards Ceremony

Sunday 17th March Departure of delegates

FLIGHTS:

OUTBOUND Swiss Air LX401 Friday 15th March 11.25 – 14.30 Dublin - Zurich

RETURN Swiss Air LX400 Sunday 17th March 09.30 – 10.45 Zurich - Dublin

COSTS:

Entry & Accommodation €180 per person €180 Flights €134 + Sports Bags €214 Train Zurich/Bern/Zurich €45 approx €45 Coaching Costs €400/3 athletes €134 TOTAL €573 *Flight prices as of 17th January 2013 PENTATHLON IRELAND High Performance Programme According to the 2013 HPP Funding Policy, this competition will be a ‘Non Funded’ competition. Athletes will need to cover their own Entry & Accommodation, Flights and a share of the coaches expenses. No provision will be made by the Pentathlon Ireland and/or the HPP to subsides the cost of this competition. Once the ACCEPTANCE FORM is received you are liable to a share of the coaching costs.

INSURANCE: Please make sure you have all necessary travel and personal insurance. Also please bring a current up to date E111 card – this covers you for any GP/Hosptial visits you might need. If you do not have an E111 card you can get one you can get one by applying online at www.eihc.ie. This card works throughout the EU.

ACCEPTANCE FORM:

You need to complete the 2013 Swiss Women International Acceptance Form and return it to [email protected] by THURSDAY 31 ST JANUARY at the very latest. The earlier the better, as flight costs will incresae with time!