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- Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:03 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - High School
- Topic: Weight rule makes them LIABLE and Vaulting UNSAFE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13164
Re: Weight rule makes them LIABLE and Vaulting UNSAFE
I agree that the larger pits help make vaulting safer for all. I also agree that lawyers CURRENTLY like the weight rule, and will, UNTIL the first lawsuit hits that makes their clients liable BECAUSE of the rule. The really sad part is, that means someone will get really hurt first. That is an injur...
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:27 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - High School
- Topic: Weight rule makes them LIABLE and Vaulting UNSAFE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13164
Weight rule makes them LIABLE and Vaulting UNSAFE
I have been pole vaulting for 32 years and coaching most of that time at Universities and High Schools. I was shocked when they put in the weight rule and can't believe so many people lacked the fundamental understanding of the vault to get behind this rule. It is actively harming vaulters, poses un...