ABOUT US
Oxford University Modern Pentathlon Association offers one of the university's most challenging and diverse interdisciplinary sports opportunities. We cater to those of all skill levels, from complete beginners to those seeking challenging high-level competition.
Modern pentathlon as a sport consists of five disciplines designed to test the complete athlete. The events are spread between four events:
Freestyle swimming (200m)
Épée Fencing
Showjumping/ Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) (new format)
Combined Event (Running (5x600m) and Laser Pistol Shooting)
Check out the new OCR sport here
For the social athlete, OUMPA also offers regular social events with meals, crew dates and nights out being offered throughout term time. The competitions display the team's infamous ability to perform in the notorious 6th and 7th events.
This is an exciting and changing time for the sport of modern pentathlon and a great time to get involved. Watch Team GB take double gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics! We are excited to watch Team GB in the Paris Olympics this year too!
Find the Oxbridge pentathlon link here which contains links to the BUCS and varsity match websites, Old Blues website and the Varsity Vault website.
TIMETABLE
Hilary 2025
Winter Vacation sessions in red.
*please contact someone before attending asterisked sessions
Monday
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Tuesday
Combined*
07.00 - 09.00
Iffley Track
Swim
19.30 - 21.00
Rosenblatt Pool
Wednesday
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Combined
17.00 - 19.00
Cricket School
Thursday
Fencing*
07.00 - 08.00
Cricket School
Swim
21.00 - 22.30
Rosenblatt Pool
Friday
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Fence
17.00 - 19.00
Cricket School
Saturday
S&C
10.00 - 11.00
Blues' Gym
Swim
14.00 - 15.30
Rosenblatt Pool
Sunday
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Committee 2024-25
Max Cowan
President
Joanna Leadley
Women's Captain
Rob Mitchell
Men's Captain
Rachel Börger
Treasurer
Jemima White
Secretary
Anish Shah
Social Secretary
Ben Wharton
Welfare
Emma Godden
Member without position
Helena Marshall
Stash Coordinator
Ambrose Hlustik-Smith
Armourer
EVENTS
OUMPA runs and competes in several key events throughout the year, so keep your diaries open for these exciting opportunities:
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Novice Varsity Match, MT - A friendly introduction competition for pentathlon beginners to compete against those from Cambridge. Held this year in Cambridge on Saturday 23rd November 2024 [to be held in Oxford in 2025].
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Old Blues, HT - Your chance to compete with the golden oldies themselves and meet some living legends. Though the meal is by far the most famous part, the competition is a good one. Held on Saturday 25th November 2023 [to be held in 17th May 2025].
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Army Tetrathlon, HT - We invite the army (and the Tabs!) to compete, which is a chance to prove yourself for varsity selection. A friendly competition but a competition nonetheless! [Did not happen 2024-25]
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BUCS, HT - The national university competition for modern pentathlon. Your last chance to prove yourself before varsity selection. OUMPA have a history of doing Oxford proud at this one. Plus there are shiny medals up for grabs.
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Varsity, Easter Vac - The Oxford vs Cambridge showdown. Held on neutral ground in Tonbridge, Kent, this is the competition of the year. And oh boy is it a big one. This will be the highlight of your pentathlon career. To be held on the 5th April 2025.
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Cuppers, TT - Bring all your friends along for the ultimate competition to decide which college is truly the best! A friendly, open-to-all competition, which will take place in Trinity term.
Notices
Captains, Joanna and Rob, name their Blues and 2s teams
Gallery
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, queries, issues or suggestions please don't hesitate to get in contact! You can email our president or captains directly or message us on Instagram!
Contact Details for 2024/25:
President: Max Cowan
Men's captain: Robert Mitchell
robert.mitchell@merton.ox.ac.uk
Women's Captain: Joanna Leadley
Please use the following sign-up form for 2024/25.
Please note that the previous submission form has been discontinued. If you have not been contacted, please contact us via email or Instagram direct message (@oxfordmodernpent).
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