Dear clubs and members,

With this sixth edition, we look ahead to the start of the Belgian OCR competition season, which is now just around the corner.

The coming weeks promise many sporting highlights, starting with the Belgian Short Course Championship. This event marks the official kick-off of our Belgian OCR season.

We also briefly reflect on the FISO congress and the collaboration with World Obstacle and UIPM, where important steps were taken towards the further development and international positioning of our sport.

Finally, we once again highlight our sponsors and partners. Thanks to their support, we can continue strengthening our operations and offer attractive benefits to our members.

We wish all athletes the best of luck in the upcoming competitions and look forward to seeing many of you at the start line.

This newsletter is distributed via email, our WhatsApp groups, and our website.

Sporting regards,
The BOCRF Board

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What to Expect in This Newsletter

  • Belgian Short Course Championship
  • Sponsors
  • World Obstacle & UIPM

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Belgian Short Course Championship 2026

Only 12 days to go until the start of the Belgian OCR season 2026.

The first competition on the calendar is the Belgian Short Course Championship, organized at De Sportstal. This championship marks the start of the season and is the moment to compete with the best athletes in the country.

De Sportstal is currently building a challenging and high-quality championship course.

  • The general rulebook is already available on our website: General Rulebook Belgian OCR League
  • The competition-specific rulebook (including obstacles) will be sent by email together with the start list.

Course Try-Out

  • Friday, April 10 – 18:00 to 20:00
  • Participation: €5 per person
  • No reservation required – everything is handled on-site

Everyone is welcome, both for the try-out and the championship itself.

Whether you participate or come to support our athletes:
See you at De Sportstal – April 10 & 12!

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World Obstacle & UIPM

On March 15, an important international congress took place in Nice, organized by World Obstacle and UIPM (Modern Pentathlon). With representation from 53 countries, the required quorum was easily reached.

The day before the congress, all delegations gathered, creating a strong networking opportunity. This allowed existing collaborations—particularly with neighboring countries—to be strengthened, and new connections were established with countries such as the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Italy.

Vote on Dissolution of FISO

The congress mainly focused on a key vote: the possible dissolution of FISO with the aim of integration into UIPM.

  • At least 43 out of 53 countries needed to vote in favor
  • With only two abstentions, the vote was nearly unanimous
  • 96.2% of countries supported integration into modern pentathlon

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Situation in Belgium

The situation in Belgium remains unique. The Belgian Modern Pentathlon Federation (BMPF) is currently inactive, which means this activity will be integrated into our federation.

The documents for transferring responsibilities from BMPF to our federation are ready and will be signed by both parties early next week.

Next Steps

  • Publication of updated statutes in the Belgian Official Gazette
  • Name change to Belgian Modern Pentathlon & Obstacle Sports Federation
  • Official communication to UIPM confirming representation of Belgian interests
  • Start of recognition procedure with the BOIC
  • Continued follow-up with Sport Vlaanderen (initial contacts already made)

There is still an important administrative process ahead, but the first and most crucial steps have already been taken.

We will keep you informed of further developments.

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Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners

Our federation continues to grow thanks to the support of our sponsors and partners. These collaborations allow us to offer additional benefits to our members.

KLIMBER

BOCRF members receive 7.5% discount on equipment and gear.

Sanas

Through our partnership with Sanas, we offer sports nutrition and supplements:

  • 40% discount via group purchase (from €200)
  • Orders until Thursday, April 2
  • 20% discount on direct purchases with code BELGIANOCR20

Group orders can be collected at the Belgian Championship (De Sportstal), ideal for testing products ahead of the European and World Championships.

6D Sports Nutrition

We also organize group purchases:

  • 30% discount from €750
  • 40% discount from €1500
  • Current total: €407 — €350 more needed to reach 30%

We continue to actively look for new partners and sponsors.

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Conclusion

Together, we continue building a strong, professional, and future-oriented OCR structure in Belgium.

See you all at the start line!