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? Basic workout clothing. Shoes you can run in. Patience. The pole vault is the most exciting track event, but the first 45 minutes are about learning very basic movements and safety information. The flying part is near the end! 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 :-)