Reach for the Stars
Wimborne AC's Pole Vaulting coach Dave Pearson (one of the only Pole Vaulting Coaches in the County) has successfully set up a pole vault bank and the use of the poles is extended to Dorset vaulters.
One of the conditions of use is that all athletes must attend at least one Pole vault event day recognised by the bank. You must be a member of a club that is also a member of the Pole Bank - and there is no charge to use the bank provided the pole borrowed is used to represent that club. Personal membership is available for a very small fee and this enables the use of the pole for weekly training sessions and open meetings.
Pole vault event days will be held through Dorset's clubs throughout the year. For more information contact Dave on 01258 837057.
Affiliated clubs are:
Dorchester AC
Weymouth St Paul's AC
Wimborne AC
Coaching Sessions
Dave Pearson says - Run faster, jump higher......
A brief history
Types of poles used:
Bamboo |
1900 - 1948 |
Dominated by American vaulters. |
Metal |
1948 - 1960 |
Steel and alloy poles were introduced and the Americans still dominated the scene. |
Fibreglass |
1948 - |
Although the fibreglass pole was introduced in 1948 it never made an impact until the '60s. |
Types of poles
Training Poles |
These are very strong and durable. They recoil more slowly than competition poles giving the athlete more time to create the right body position on the pole. The disadvantage is that they tend to be heavier than the competition poles. |
Competition Poles |
These poles come in any length and for any weight athlete. They have a soft side to one edge of the pole and come pre-bent with this soft side to the outside of the bend. |
Training Tips
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