Pole Vault Safety Clinics and Online Programs

Track and Field Coaches,

The following pole vault safety clinics are open and free to high school and middle school coaches in need of pole vault safety certification.  The clinics last approximately 2 hours. If any questions, please contact Marty Dahlman at mdahlman@laca.org.

• Febr. 17 - 7:00 p.m.
     Unioto High School, 14193 Pleasant Valley Road, Chillicothe 45601

• March 4 - 7:00 p.m.
     Watkins Memorial High School, 8868 Watkins Road SW, Pataskala 43062

Also, feel free to access PV certification programs online on the NFHS website and a few listed below: http://www.nfhs.org/web/2004/02/pole_vault_education_and_certification_programs.aspx :

http://www.pvscb.com *Pole Vault Safety Certification Board- Web based skills progressions education and testing for certification of vaulters and coaches. This certification uses the NFHS Track and Field Rules Book as the standard for pole vault certification. Upon request, a speaker's bureau is available to assist with local certification programs and coach's education clinics. Certified coaches will be posted for viewing. (Contact Jan Johnson 1-800-652-8273)

http://www.ustcdp.com *The US Track and Field Diploma Program- Step by step track & field instruction for athletes and coaches is available over the internet or on CD-ROM. This curriculum provides instruction in all track and field events and provides information from a variety of experts. (Contact Ollan Cassell 317-466-0444)

http://www.polevaulteducation.org *UCS's Pole Vault Education- Web based curriculum, provides a platform for the professional exchange of techniques and/or coaching philosophies. This resource invites questions and provides answers and support material pertinent to skill and knowledge for coaches and vaulters.