2007 - 2008 NGB Application Selection Procedures
USOC/Modern Pentathlon Proposed Timeline and Transition Plan
2007-2008
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for membership within the USOC as the new Olympic Sport Organization for the sport of modern pentathlon. Pursuant to Article X, Section 10.15 of the USOC Bylaws, application shall be made in writing to the CEO and shall be of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the applicant meets the criteria for membership as an Olympic Sports Organization. Criteria for membership as an Olympic Sport Organization, including Olympic Sport Organization responsibilities, can be found in the USOC Bylaws, Article X, Section 10.5 and Article XVII, and in the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act in Sections 220522 - 220525.
Interested parties should contact Eric J. Parthen, Director, NGB Development, via email at eric.parthen@usoc.org for a copy of the application. Completed applications are due to the USOC no later October 1, 2007 and should be submitted to:
Eric J. Parthen
Director, NGB Development
United States Olympic Committee
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5760
Phone number - (719) 866-3030
Facsimile number - (719) 866-4288
Email address - eric.parthen@usoc.org
Date Action
October 1, 2007 USOC Applications due to the United States Olympic Committee
November 1, 2007 Notice for Public Hearing #1/send notice/application to all known Modern Pentathlon
sport organizations in the United States
December 2007 Status update to UIPM at the World Congress (Cape Town, RSA)
December 3, 2007 Notice for Public Hearing #2
December 5, 2007 Public Hearing #1
January 16, 2008 Public Hearing #2
On-going (TBD) USOC Internal Review
February 15, 2008 Selection Process Recommendation to USOC BOD
March 14, 2008 USOC BOD presentation for approval of new NGB
April 1, 2008 Submission of new NGB to UIPM for approval as NFS for the United States
On-going 2008 Develop and implement transition plan in conjunction with selected NGB to include
Best Practices Training
August 8 - 24, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Final Report to UIPM at the World Congress
December 2008 Change of Command
