Pole Vault Camp in the Virgin Islands a Success
No shirt, no shoes, no problem was the theme behind Pole Vault City traveling to St. John in the US Virgin Islands for a pole vault camp held at the Gifft Hill School. Thanks to Jeff and Kim Mayfield, Pole Vault City was able to perform a two day clinic for 5 athletes in St. John. Staton and Rains Mayfield, along with their friends Jeannie, Xavier, and Weston rounded out the group of vaulters for the camp. The island was beautiful and the pole vault setting was breathtaking. Gifft Hill School is located on top of one of the local mountain ranges and had a magnificent view of the surrounding mountain ranges. The field was a synthetic turf field, much like that at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. This was the first time we have ever held a camp on a non track surface, which was truly an experience. The highlight of the experience was getting to meet Brion Morrisette, the only pole vaulter from the Virgin Islands to ever compete in an Olympic Games. Brion cleared 5.20 in the 1984 Olympics held in LA. It was an honor be able to work alongside such a notable figure in the history of the vault. Brion provided us with a trip to his place in Lavongo, a small island near St. John. It was truly one of the most breathtaking views of anywhere in the world. Thank you Brion for your hospitality and the use of the facility. Pole Vault City will try to post updates as we get them from the newest Caribbean vault group. Thanks again to all who participated and supported the camp. We hope to be able to return one day.
2010 Elite Summer Pole Vault Camp
A training opportunity that has never before been offered from Pole Vault City. Train for 5 days with coach Bobby Haeck. Camp dates are set for June 28th thru July 2nd. Sessions include pole vaulting sessions, gymnastics training, weight training, paddleboarding/surfing, year long training development, and video review. Athletes will be housed with Coach Haeck for 3 nights and will spend the entire 5 days learning from one of the best high school vault coaches in the country. The cost of the camp is $1000 and includes all instruction, housing, meals, and all equipment. This camp is intended for serious athletes only. Only 5 athletes will be admitted to this camp, so act quickly before all the spots fill up. Transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport is also available by request. Please contact Coach Haeck at 352.348.5930 or email at nolevault@gmail.com to reserve a spot. A non refundable deposit of $250 is required to retain a spot in the camp.
Spring Break Pole Vault Camp Set for March 27th and 28th
Pole Vault City will be having a Spring Break Camp at Merritt Island High School on Saturday and Sunday, March 27th and 28th. Spaces are limited so make sure to contact Coach Haeck at 352.348.5930 or at nolevault@gmail.com as soon as possible to reserve a spot. The cost of the camp is $250 per vaulter and the hours of camp are from 10am to 3pm each day.
Pole Vault City Winter Camp Dates Set
Pole Vault City will be hosting 2 pole vault camps this winter at Merritt Island High School. The camp dates will be Saturday and Sunday, December 19th and 20, for camp 1 and January 2nd and 3rd for camp 2. Both camps will begin at 10:00 am and run through 3:00 pm on each day. The cost for each camp will be $250. This cost includes insurance, camp t-shirt, booklet, instruction, lunch, and equipment usage. If you have any questions regarding camp, please contact Bobby Haeck at nolevault@gmail.com or at 352.348.5930.
Next Pole Vault Camp Set For September 19th and 20th
The next Pole Vault City pole vault camp will be held on September 19th and 20th at Titusville Astronaut High School. The summer vault camps were very successful and it was great meeting new vaulters from all over the country. With campers coming from as far away as Missouri and Massachussetts, it’s clear the Pole Vault City is back up and running. We look forward to the 2009 - 2010 school year being one of the biggest and best to date. To register for the vault camp click Pole Vault City Vault Camp Registration.
April Pole Vault City Camp Was A Huge Success
Sorry this post took so long to get up, but it’s better late than never. I can’t tell everyone how excited I was to see all the vaulters at the April pole vault camp held at Titusville Astronaut. I saw some major breakthroughs made by vaulters that came from all over the state of Florida and Georgia. Alright, there was only one from Georgia.
The perrennial powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas from Ft. Lauderdale brought a whole group of people including Hunter Moon, James Boozer, Nico Shepherd, Winston Perry, Mary Curran, Katrina Layman, Sarah Houghtaling, and Kaela Fudali. Deland High School represented with the big man, Andrew Kustodowicz, Natalie Shortlidge, and Patrick Oliphant. Titusville Astronaut was represented by Alyssa Bundy, Lucy Walter, and Aaron Cowley. Merritt Island had vaulters Mike Vani, Sam Adams, and Shelton McLean present. Flagler Palm Coast showed up for the last day with Kenlee Critcher and Cory Soard.
Individuals represented areas from all over the state. Amy Bauer came from Cocoa Beach, Alex Kazanski and London Enos came over from Tampa, April Rogers came in from Jacksonville,and alumni Lindsey Bott came by from Naples.
Speaking of Georgians, Boom Nuanual, made the trek down and was able to put on a pretty good show for the Floridians.
Everyone did a great job and I wish everyone luck at their upcoming championship meets. Alyssa Bundy won her district and Lucy Walters was runner up as these young ladies prepare for their regional meets coming up next week.
A special thanks to April for breaking everyone’s favorite pole, the 10′6″ 110. In April’s defense, the pole seemed to be spiked due to the way it broke right between her hands instead of near the sailpiece. So we’ll let April off the hook and try and get a replacement pole in time for the next camp.
Good luck to everyone and thank you for coming to camp. Hopefully we will see some great results. Keep me posted on how you are doing.
Pole Vault Camps Are Worth The Money
Paying $300 for a pole vault camp may seem like a large amount of money to spend for 2 days of instruction, but the cost of the pole vault camp is well worth the money. The end quest of any pole vault camp attendee is to become a better pole vaulter. The staff at our pole vault camps is concerned with showing proper safety precautions, correct technique, correct pole selection, and finally with helping each vaulter, coach, and parent better understand the sport of pole vaulting.
How much is a vaulter’s health worth? Having 4 children myself, I know that you can’t put a price on that. I can’t count the number of meets that I attend and vaulters are landing on their feet in the pit. This is an accident waiting to happen. I see kids holding too high on poles that are too small for them. I see vaulters being propelled back down the runway. All of these situations are avoidable with proper instruction and supervision. If you agree that you can’t put a price on a child’s health, then we agree that pole vault camp can be worth the price.
How much money do you want to waste on buying the incorrect poles? The current price for a 13′ pole vaulting pole is about $400. We can help you decide which pole you should purchase for your vaulter. We can help you understand about flex numbers so you don’t end up paying mucho dinero for the same pole again. Believe me it happens all the time. By learning the proper technique, a vaulter may end up needing a pole that is much different than the one they are currently on. Many times, parents provide the financial backing for pole vaulting poles that are purchased for their child. We understand that and want to help you make the correct decisions. We currently have over 50 different pole vaulting poles, ranging from a 10′ 60 lb. pole to a 15′ 170 lb. carbon pole, from which vaulters can use at our pole vault camps to help make these kinds of financial decisions. If you think your pole vaulter is going to be on one pole vaulting pole for their entire high school career, think again. We can save you money by helping you choose the proper pole vaulting poles.
Lastly, our pole vault camps help pole vaulters increase their self esteem through a series of successful pole vaulting sessions. It makes the staff at Pole Vault City very happy when we see a pole vaulter smile. Many times, these pole vaulters are beset with frustration due to unsuccessful outings at practices and meets. We love to see pole vaulters smile and enjoy the event that we hold so very dear. Nothing warms the heart like the smile of a child.
Think of pole vault camps as an investment in the future of your child not as a line item in your home budget.
Pole Vault City to Donate Free Pole Vaulting Poles to High Schools
In an effort to reward schools that send a large contingent of pole vaulters to Pole Vault City vault camps, Pole Vault City will donate a free pole vaulting pole to those schools. In order to be eligible for the pole, the school must have 5 vaulters attend the same camp. Pole selection will be made by the Pole Vault City staff based on the vaulter group that is present. There are several reasons, outside of generosity, for the incentive program. Coach Haeck and the staff believe that by having a large group of vaulters from the same school, they are showing a commitment to building a successful program. Pole Vault City believes in rewarding that commitment. High school budgets are shrinking more and more as our nation faces difficult financial times. Pole Vault City understands that those shrinking budgets should not adversely affect the great sport of pole vaulting. By attending a Pole Vault City camp, the program will understand the importance of safety and collectively will be able to recollect the information from the camp as opposed to a single individual. Coaches are encouraged to attend the camps with their athletes. There is never a charge for a coach accompanying an athlete or athletes, but they do have to cover their lunch expenses. Pole Vault City is dedicated to promoting the sport of pole vaulting and is very excited about this new, upcoming plan.
Pole Vault Camp April 9th and 10th at Astronaut High School
The first pole vault camp of 2009 for Pole Vault City will be held in April at Titusville Astronaut High School. The camp will be on Thursday, April 9th and Friday, April 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. This is a day pole vault camp and vaulters will need to provide their own transportation both to and from the camp site. The cost of the pole vault camp is $300 per vaulter and includes instruction, use of equipment, including poles, camp booklet, t-shirt, and lunch. Vaulters are encouraged to bring sunscreen, athletic attire, and both track and running shoes. To secure a spot in the pole vault camp, please email Coach Haeck at nolevault@gmail.com. If you need additional information, Coach Haeck can be reached at 352.348.5930.
Riley Egan at the 2008 State Meet
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