Modern Biathlon, Triathlon and Pentathlon 2024-25

Dates:

Friday 21st March 2025 - OCR (Obstacle Course Racing)

Saturday 22nd March 2025 -  Remainder of Disciplines

Venues:

Friday 21st March 2025 – University of Bath Sport Training Village 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/t92pfWi3paKsxr9e7  

Saturday 22nd March 2025 – Iffley Road Sports Centre  

https://maps.app.goo.gl/odKzKoGqyJn5r3HcA 

Addresses:

University of Bath, 

Claverton Down Road, 

Claverton Down, 

Coombe Down, 

Bath, 

BA2 7AY 

Iffley sports centre 

Iffley Road, 

Oxford, 

OX4 1EQ 

Startlists and Results will be published live on the day to:

www.oxbridgepentathlon.org.uk/bucs/livestartlists
AND
www.oxbridgepentathlon.org.uk/bucs/liveresults

The following is requested from the host:

- If likely to send a coach or bus, please provide advanced notice.

- For every 10 athletes competing, 1 volunteer is requested to help with the event. 

University of Bath

More information www.bath.ac.uk/locations/east-car-park.  The car park is advertised online as free after 5pm.  Please ensure you have checked for yourself the restrictions for where you park on arrival.

Iffley Sports Centre:

For Oxford

There is NO PARKING at the Iffley Road sports centre.  This year (2025) we have unfortunately not been able to source a nearby car park.  Drop-off will be possible.  We would advise using Thornhill park and ride to St Clements, the sports centre is a short walk from there.  Please allow time to use the park and ride and pack kit accordingly.  Important: Please note that athlete parking is not available at Iffley Road Sports Complex in Oxford (protected with ANPR system) and Oxford is almost exclusively residents parking only on side roads.  Any cars left at Iffley Road Sports Centre after 7:30pm risk being locked in overnight and fined.

Disabled parking is available at the sports centre (numberplates must be submitted in advance).
Iffley Road Sports Centre have 5 dedicated parking spaces available for those with a Blue Badge. 3 are situated along the side of the main hall but there are 2 ‘overspill’ spaces behind the Acer sports hall (access is gained by keeping to the left of the main cycle park). The access road and the 2 spaces are in a shared area with pedestrians and cyclists so any drivers parking here will need to be vigilant. Otherwise there is no parking behind the Acer hall. Access to the main hall for wheelchair users is through the double doors and via the main entrance for all other facilities.

• Oxford is almost exclusively residents parking only on side roads.  Please allow plenty of time for the park and ride.
• Please note Rail Station is on other side of Oxford City.
• For disabled parking please submit Reg. No. in advance.

Arriving by vehicle (via Thornhill Park and Ride, OX3 8DP):

Competitors competiting in the Modern Triathlon and Pentathlon disciplines will require a valid Pentathlon GB Membership. Membership numbers will be required when entering through BUCS play and will be cross references through Pentathlon GB to ensure validity.

You can become a Pentathlon GB member here

BUCS Points and Medals available are listed in Appendix 1 which should be read in conjunction with BUCS Regulation 6.     

Please note that Modern Triathlon is being run as a pilot event for this year and therefore no BUCS points will be available for this competition.

BUCS Modern Biathlon and Pentathlon Regulations

UIPM Rules & Regulations 

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite. 

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission. 

To find out more or report a concern, please click here. 

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact: 

• All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport 

• We have used local suppliers where possible 

• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use 

• We will print on demand merchandise (if applicable) 

• We are beginning to track our carbon footprint across BUCS events to identify areas of improvement. 

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas:  

• Be self-sufficient by bringing your own refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste  

• Ensure you are disposing of waste correctly – Check around the venue for specific recycling and food waste bins  

• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport  

• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information  

All questions should in the first instance should be directed to your Institution Administration

If in need of further information you can head to the Oxbridge Pentathlon website and visit their FAQ section.

Any more questions, please contact Joe O'Loughlin (Event Coordinator)