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tsorenson wrote:.... Only masters vaulters have that luxury!
Tom

That may be so, but I am fighting a different clock. When you have a few more years under your belt you will appreciate what I'm saying.

Congratulations on the weight loss. That will have many advantages for fitness, health and vaulting. Welcome back to vaulting and I hope it is a life-long and enjoyable endeavor for you.

Question: Is use of a cell phone on the field during a competition allowed? I thought all electronic devices were banned. I'm asking that as a separate question for high school and college competitions. Thanks.

Corrections: 1. Sara Sasaki 12'8 2000 North Clackamas Christian 2. Lindsay Beard 12'7 2008 South Eugene 3. Corrie Drakulich 12'2 2000 Clackamas High School 4. Ashley Schnapp 11'10 2010 Central Catholic 5. Jill Doyle 11'6.25 2012 Jesuit 6. Annie Sidor 11'6 2012 Summit 6. Sammie Clark 11'6 2009 N. Be...

I attempted to make an ordered list like 73-vaulter's but it didn't work. Please feel free if anyone has the inclination. Also please update if there are any marks I missed. Good luck to everyone this season Tom Oregon Girls Indoor PV All-time List 1. Sara Sasaki 12'8 2000 Clackamas 2. Corrie Draku...

Maybe I'm missing something but it appears to me there is quite a significant difference between mids. Walker's is furthest out, with Borges then Lavillenie being almost the same, and Otto being closest to the pit. It seems about 5 feet difference between Walker and Otto.

Congratulations Charlie. 30 years is a long time to maintain a high level of performance.

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On the third attempt, he cleared the bar, landed in the pit where his fall was cushioned by fiberglass shavings. Then, pandemonium ensued.

... cushioned by fiberglass shavings. ... ??? I've never heard of that. Hopefully someone can explain for me.

the nfhs handbook does not specify a minimum thickness in the handbook To my surprise, it appears you are correct. At least in my 2010 rule book, Rule 7-5 Art 7 states, "The material in the system shall be high enough and of a composition that will decelerate the landing." Although the wo...

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/TF12.pdf Page 42, Section 6, Article 6 Looks like helmets certified by the ASTM standard are only "recommended". Better print this out if you have vaulters wearing helmets, because an official will probably say something about it and you ne...

After many attempts to obtain information about borrowing poles, it has been posted in the December newsletter of these championships. Be sure to scroll down to see the full list. Equipments Vaulting poles List of vaulting poles that can be borrowed during the competition: Length Weight Flex Brand 3...