Friday, July 28, 2023

NEW VAULTER'S CLINIC

If you are interested in learning Pole Vault, there is a clinic at Weston High School in which you could learn.

As far as I can see, there is no fee and they shall provide you with the poles you might need.

New Vaulter Introductory Session

5:00-6:00 Sunday July 30th

Weston HS (Weston, MA)

Apologies for short notice - there will be more of these if you can't make this one.

What: Introduction to PV.

When: This Sunday, 5pm-whenever (more below)

Where: Weston High School track.

Please let Coach Nathaniel "Than" Bogan know if you'll be attending. We should be able to accommodate all interested.

This will be a one hour session to learn safety and vaulting basics. All participants are also welcome to join some or all of the 6pm-8pm regular practice session immediately after. The entire first day is free.

What do I need to bring?

Can parents watch?

Absolutely. Better yet, join in and learn how to vault!

Who is the instructor?

Coach Than sez: "I'll be leading this one. I learned how to pole vault at age 46 -- at a PPV clinic just like this one! -- and at 50 became a Masters All-American. In addition to my PPV affiliation, I coach high jump and pole vault at Natick High School."

What are the age limits?

There is no formal age limit -- young and old can learn to pole vault!

However, it does require staying focused and following instructions for a full hour. Some kids younger than 12 may not be able to do this, so use your judgement. For those on the older end: Stretch, warm up, and listen to your body. We have plenty of older vaulters in our club, and welcome "new old" vaulters!

What's next?

After completing an introduction session, an athlete can join any Patriot Pole Vault practice at any of our sites. (The first day is unique because so much of it is away from the runway, but thereafter beginning vaulters can share the line with state champions!)

For those who wish to continue, you'll need to join USATF and fill out Patriot Pole Vault online forms. (That is not required for the intro session.)

If you have any questions please don't hesitate

to contact Coach Than :-)

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

LINK TO SATURDAY'S MEET

Meet starts at 10AM.

POLE VAULT is included!

https://newengland.usatf.org/USATF-New-England/media/USATF-New-England/2023%20results%20and%20information%20files/2023-Western-MA-Youth-TF.pdf-

https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/517939/register

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

DISTANCE.VAULT & BLOOMFIELD THROWS

This morning I saw someone running on our track (around 6:00am). She was really really good.

Repeat 1000's ( marathon runner, she happened to know Mr. Gerry).

Runs for some Green Mountain (?) team out of Vermont.

If you distance folks get a chance to get to the school that early in the AM, you should meet with her.

COACH HAKANSAN-STACY of Central would like to have distance folks contact her. Perhaps you can train with their new start runner. (413) 313- 3005. Coach Arnold as well as our intern Coach Bonnano is interested in running with our girls as well this Summer. I think Audrey has her contact information.

Start getting going soon as the Summer flies by quite quickly. Be cautious of the heat and right now watch out for floods in certain areas.

THROWS

COACH COUNTRY got back to me regarding throwing this Summer either down at Bloomfield of up at EL. Throwers should make a point to try and meet with him. Alisha has seen the results he can produce.

Here is the schedule he has given me, as well as his contact information: (860) 221-4462.

This week: MONDAY6-8:30,TUESDAY 12-2 & 6-8:30, WEDNESDAY 12-2, THURSDAY 12-2 and THIS SUNDAY 12-2.

JULY 24th: MON 6-8:30, TUE 12-2/6-8:30, WED 12-2.

VAULT

Coach Weber continues his series at Minnechaug. In fact there is a meet on 7/22 there for all events this Summer. I shall forward you all the details in a day or so.