Bubka wins Ukrainian Award

KYIV (UKR): Sergey Bubka, Ukrainian NOC President, has been awarded with The
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (III grade). The award has been given as a
part of celebration of the Independence Day. It was on August 24, 1991, when the
Declaration of Independence was signed by the Parliament proclaiming Ukraine a
new independent state. The award has been given as recognition of Sergey Bubka’s
contribution to success of Ukrainian team at the 2012 Summer Olympics and
promotion of Olympic movement in the country. Athletes from Ukraine won 20
medals in London including 6 gold medals helping their team to take the 14th
place in the Olympic medal table among 204 NOCs. It is due to Bubka’s efforts
Ukrainian NOC and national sport federations have got new sources of financing
the preparation of elite athletes. The award is also in recognition of the
several NOC initiatives implemented to bring kids closer to sports, show a
healthy way of life and promote Olympic ideals  more

Blog: What will it take to be a D1 Women’s Collegiate Vaulter?

My D14 who has cheered for 11+ years has been recruited by the Pole Vault Coach for the upcoming season.  (She ran the 100, 200 and 4×100 this past year so she has the speed.)
My question is, what are the standards for her to be a possible Pole Vaulter in College??

Answer: To be recruited as a D1 pole vaulter, she should be hitting 12′ – 12’6″ her junior year. There is a steep learning curve in PV technique. If she is relatively tall with good (sub 13) speed in the 100m – a coach may be interested if he sees the physical tools are there but she hasn’t had enough coaching and experience to hit those heights.
D3’s and walk-ons might be 11’+   more

Holly vaults with a Diamond Games dazzler

Great Britain –Peterborough Athletic Club’s Holly Brown leapt to the top of the UK pole vault rankings for a 13-year-old at the Peterborough Diamond Games at the Embankment on Monday. Brown cleared 3.06m at the second attempt, which also ranks her sixth in the UK in the Under 15 age group, and was just one of many good performances that made up this traditional Bank Holiday meeting. “That was a magnificent vault for Holly and I think she could go higher,” said her coach Roy Thickpenny.  more

Southern California University Rivals face new coaching situations

World famous UCLA coach Anthony Curran is going from a paid coach to a volunteer coach this year and USC is hunting for a volunteer pole vault coach.  USC job description: The University of Southern California is seeking candidates for a Volunteer Track and Field- Pole Vault Coach.  This position will coach the Pole Vault events in indoors and outdoors track and field.  Responsibilities may include but not limited to assisting with organizing skills and be able to work with students, coaches, administrators, parents, and faculty with rules and regulations of the University, the PAC 12 Conference, and NCAA.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Previous collegiate Pole Vault competitive experience, or high school/club coaching background preferred.  Interested candidates should send email their cover letter and resume to Ron Allice (rallice@usc.edu), Director of Track & Field.  more