Hello, quick question regarding the June National Championships; I know they are going to be held June 28-29th, however if I would like to be evaluated prior to the event, should I plan to arrive to Charlotte earlier? -Remin

National Level Athletes, For those National Level Athletes looking to compete at international events, the application for WC Bulgaria & Hungary discretion spot is on the USAPM website. https://www.usapentathlon.org/ Athlete Resources->Selection Procedures->2026 WC Discretionary Application It is also in the Skool Classroom: Selection Criteria Please review the selection criteria before applying: https://www.usapentathlon.org/selection-procedures/2026-senior-athlete-selection-criteria The WC Bulgaria invitation has been posted on UIPM website: https://www.uipmworld.org/sites/default/files/invitation_letter_uipm_2026wc_bulgaria_final.pdf The WC Hungary invitation has been posted on UIPM website: https://www.uipmworld.org/sites/default/files/invitation_letter_wc_budapest_2026.pdf *According to the selection criteria, for those in the top 4 of the men/women national ranking list and wish to go to Bulgaria & Hungary, send me an email of your intention to compete. dbowsher@usapentathlon.org Deadlines for the WC applications: Deadline for World Cup Bulgaria & Hungary applications: 1 Apr *Any applications received after 1 Apr may not be accepted If selected, athletes will be billed for all event costs and there may be a deposit required prior to event registration. ***USAPM will be sending a coach to WC Bulgaria & Hungary

The season is well underway with the Atlanta Peachtree Regional and Charlotte Invitational in March and 5 more events on the horizon. April 18- Alberta Provencial, Alberta, Canada April 18- New Mexico Military Institute Pentathlon, Roswell, NM May 9- Colorado Regional, Colorado Springs, CO May 30- Wolfpack Regional, San Mateo, CA June 27-28- USAPM National Championships, Kannapolis, NC To find out more information on these events visit the USAPM Website at usapentathlon.org/events

Hi everyone! If you haven't heard, Jim Gregory is now serving as the Sport Manager for Modern Pentathlon with LA28, the Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. As preparations for the Games begin, we’re working to identify members of the modern pentathlon community who may be interested in helping deliver the competition as judges and discipline directors. To make the event successful, we’ll need strong support from across our community – especially from retired athletes who truly understand the sport. Across all four disciplines, we expect to need more than 100 judges: - Fencing - Obstacle - Swimming - Laser Run Our immediate priority is identifying potential Discipline Directors, which require Level 3 judge certification, though we will also need Level 2 and Level 1 judges as we build out the full team. LA28 will cover travel and lodging for all judges during the Games. For those interested in pursuing Discipline Director roles, the general pathway will include: - Completing an online judge certification course - Serving at the U.S. National Championships in Charlotte (June 26–27, 2026) - Serving at a World Cup event in the Los Angeles area in 2027 - Potential selection to serve at the LA28 Olympic Games If this is something you’d like to learn more about, please send me a direct message rather than replying in the thread – just to avoid pinging everyone. I also know I’m missing some key former athletes – those who came along after I “retired” in 2000 and I never had the chance to connect with on Facebook. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who might be interested. I’d love to reconnect and have our community help bring modern pentathlon to the Olympic stage here in the United States. It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase our sport and set it on a path for future growth! Application form here: LA28 Modern Pentathlon NTO & SSV Application – Fill out form Jim Gregory

We are excited to host everyone at the 2026 USAPM Charlotte Invitational March 21st! The deadline to register is March 13th. Please share with athletes, coaches, and parents. Attached is the event invitation with the schedule and venue information. Register today: https://usapentathlon.redpodium.com/usapm-2026-charlotte-invitational