“Magic Numbers” There are four “magic” numbers pole vault athletes need to know before they are ready for competition. Where they start their approach run Where they takeoff from Where they usually set their standards Where they want to start the competition For example, Alonzo, a 13’ sophomore boy Abigail, a 10’ sophomore girl – startsContinue reading “Numbers and Pole Vault”
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Pole Vault Paperwork
Jpeg versions of the paperwork Officials need to run the Pole Vault. Generic Meet Pole Vault Check-in Card (can be used on a 3×5 Index Card) and a Jump Competition scoring sheet If you want to put them on “Waterproof Paper” (it’s real) click here for Rite in the Rain
Liability and Officiating the Pole Vault
Note – I am not a lawyer (though I have advised attorneys on Pole Vault liability cases). This is commonsense advice for officiating the pole vault, but does not substitute for legal advice!! Need a PV Official – call me. Need a lawyer – call them!! In our current society, people bring lawsuits for almostContinue reading “Liability and Officiating the Pole Vault”
Old Coaches – New Rules
So you know all about coaching pole vaulting – but you haven’t coached high school/middle school for a while. Here’s some things that might have changed – 2022
Ohio Pole Vault Safety 