Find out about new rules for the pole vault along with interpretations of some more important rules that are already in place.
New limits on standard settings will be in effect for the 2013 track season. The National Federation of State High School Associations has moved the front end limit of the standards from 15.5″ back to 18″ in an effort to increase the safety of the pole vault. The rule states: “Changes the range for the position of the standards to 18 inches (45.7cm) measured beyond the…
The National Federation of State High School Associations has changed the rule on the number of layersof tape that are allowed on the grip end of the pole. Rule 7-5-2 now allows for multiple layers of tape as long as the layers of tape are of uniform thickness. The old rule only allowed for at most 2 layers of tapeto be used on the grip end of the pole. It’s a nice job by the NFHS to change this rule because it was really a…
The FHSAA has shaken up the favorites with the reclassification that posted on October 21st. See how this will affect the favorites.
Don’t let time run out on your attempt.
Some poles will not pass inspection this year with the new rule.
Leaving the ground rule was changed in 2009 to insure the safety of high school vaulters.
Running off the pit is one of the most misunderstood rules in the pole vault.
