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You are young and naive, but that’s ok. Is the video disgusting, Yes! As we sit in our nice homes, playing Xbox on our large screen HDTV’s, we are oblivious to what is really happening around the world. I have traveled to many countries and seen things that would make a grown man cry. I have seen ki...

Record jump clarification Please. In high school, is there a height limitation a bar can be raised for a new record? Example: If the previous record is 10’ and the jumper elected to raise the bar 10’1/4 and clears the height. Would this be considered a new record? I was told you must beat the old re...

PETA is a terrorist organization. :mad: Why do you think animals are made of meat (nourishment) and fur (Clothing). :D Hey Everybody, I got this letter today from the PETA organization. It outlined some of the truly horrific and barbaric cruelties imposed on dogs and cats in the illegal fur trade in...

The individuals/officials running our county meet did a great job verifying every height change. :D - the point at which all relevant distances are measured is from the top of the back of the box. 7-5-13 (the standard settings, the location of the "vertical plane", etc. (e.g., it's not the...

Tom, Please don’t misinterpret my inquiry, I was only looking for clarification on a rule brought forward by another coach. The pole vaulter in question is an excellent vaulter and will go on to shatter the record. It’s was contentious situation sitting with the coach that caught the violation. Pert...

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Is there a rule about putting up a bungee cord on practice runs before the competition starts at high school meets?

Congratulation to the three of you on your success, I love reading stories like this.
Jake, Good luck on exceeding your Dads top mark.
Best of luck
Randy

My vaulter is on a larger pole now, no need to respond.
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I would like to borrow or purchase cheap a 12'4" 145-150lb Altius Carbon.
I have many poles available for track season exchange.

We found a pole , no need to reply
Thank You
Randy

In need of a 145-150lb 12' -Essx flame pole cheap or willing to do a seasonal swap for a pole we have in our inventory. I have one of my girl vaulters just shy of the school record and the school has no money for poles. If I can get one at the right price, I buy one for her. Contact: grubbs.randall@...