Nike Outdoor and USATF Nationals

News about national level high school pole vaulting, pole vaulters, rules, etc. Things that are of local interest only should go in the regional forums below. High schoolers wanting to chat should go to the High School Lounge.

Moderators: Robert schmitt, Russ

Post Reply
Mitch
PV Fan
Posts: 57
Joined: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:26 pm
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contact:
Contact Mitch

Unread postby Mitch » Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:31 pm

I'm going to try and qualify for worlds. Nike Outdoors won't do anything for me. Sorry Jason.
Top
User avatar
vault3rb0y
PV Rock Star
Posts: 2458
Joined: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:59 pm
Expertise: College Coach, Former College Vaulter
Lifetime Best: 5.14m
Location: Still Searching
Contact:
Contact vault3rb0y

Unread postby vault3rb0y » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:46 pm

I emailed them and told them how much money they will lose doing it on the same weekend. Long shot, but worth it. If theres any possible way of doing both im running it through my head right now. Still a long shot though....
The greater the challenge, the more glorious the triumph
Top
User avatar
jcoover
PV Pro
Posts: 355
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:32 pm
Favorite Vaulter: Nicholas Panozzo
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Contact:
Contact jcoover

Unread postby jcoover » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:33 pm

I'm with Becca... go to Jr. Nationals... it's definitely something that you should experience. Even a small chance at getting to go to Jr. Worlds is well worth the trip and the experience. You guys have jumped at Nike Outdoors before... Junior USA's is a totally different beast.
"We can, by God, let our demons loose and just wail on!" - John L Parker
Top
User avatar
vault3rb0y
PV Rock Star
Posts: 2458
Joined: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:59 pm
Expertise: College Coach, Former College Vaulter
Lifetime Best: 5.14m
Location: Still Searching
Contact:
Contact vault3rb0y

Unread postby vault3rb0y » Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:37 pm

Yea but not everyone that qualifies for Nike qualifies for USATF. Its a good foot higher, at least. We'll see what happens.
The greater the challenge, the more glorious the triumph
Top
User avatar
VaultPurple
PV Lover
Posts: 1079
Joined: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:44 pm
Expertise: Former College Vaulter, College Coach, Pole Vault Addict
Favorite Vaulter: Greg Duplantis
Location: North Carolina

Unread postby VaultPurple » Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:08 pm

well since nike is only an hour from my house i will most likely going to watch that one... maybe ill get a mark were they will let me in and i can hack away at opening height! :D
Top
User avatar
rainbowgirl28
I'm in Charge
Posts: 30435
Joined: Sat Aug 31, 2002 1:59 pm
Expertise: Former College Vaulter, I coach and officiate as life allows
Lifetime Best: 11'6"
Gender: Female
World Record Holder?: Renaud Lavillenie
Favorite Vaulter: Casey Carrigan
Location: A Temperate Island
Contact:
Contact rainbowgirl28

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:27 pm

Jason if it's looking like you have a shot at qualifying for World Juniors, you'd be crazy not to go to JR Nationals. I understand wanting to stay with your teammates, but you've competed without your coach before and been fine. If you don't think you have a shot at it, then go have fun with your team. It is tough since you have a lot of college freshmen at JR Nationals.

You don't have to decide now. Give it another month or two and see how things are shaking out.
Top
User avatar
polevaulter08nw
PV Master
Posts: 816
Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:33 pm
Expertise: College Vaulter, Coach
Lifetime Best: 5.40
Favorite Vaulter: Renaud Lavillinie
Location: Greensboro, NC
Contact:
Contact polevaulter08nw

Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:25 pm

whats the age cut off for junior nationals?
Age:22
PR: 5.40
Indiana University '13
University of North Carolina '12
Top
Mitch
PV Fan
Posts: 57
Joined: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:26 pm
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contact:
Contact Mitch

Unread postby Mitch » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:46 pm

You can't turn 20 the year of
Top
User avatar
vault3rb0y
PV Rock Star
Posts: 2458
Joined: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:59 pm
Expertise: College Coach, Former College Vaulter
Lifetime Best: 5.14m
Location: Still Searching
Contact:
Contact vault3rb0y

Unread postby vault3rb0y » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:07 pm

I think thats what im going to do, wait it out and see. last year a 17'2" qualified i believe, and both qualifiers are now ineligible. Does anyone know what college freshman might be there?

Theres just a lot to think about a consider, and we dont need to decide right now.
The greater the challenge, the more glorious the triumph
Top
User avatar
polevaulter08nw
PV Master
Posts: 816
Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:33 pm
Expertise: College Vaulter, Coach
Lifetime Best: 5.40
Favorite Vaulter: Renaud Lavillinie
Location: Greensboro, NC
Contact:
Contact polevaulter08nw

Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:15 pm

i know i have another year and won't be too worried about it right now or this year. im going to be at nike outdoors cause unless i jump what i jump in practice there is almost no point in going out there.
Age:22
PR: 5.40
Indiana University '13
University of North Carolina '12
Top
User avatar
vault3rb0y
PV Rock Star
Posts: 2458
Joined: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:59 pm
Expertise: College Coach, Former College Vaulter
Lifetime Best: 5.14m
Location: Still Searching
Contact:
Contact vault3rb0y

Unread postby vault3rb0y » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:17 pm

Yea this is my last year at a chance.
The greater the challenge, the more glorious the triumph
Top
CooperPV
PV Wannabe
Posts: 43
Joined: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:24 pm
Expertise: College Vaulter
Favorite Vaulter: Don Cooper
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Contact:
Contact CooperPV

Unread postby CooperPV » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:37 am

Yeah the 2 that went were Jordan Scott and Scott Roth ... jordan won at 5.52 ..
It's just you and the bar
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Pole Vault - High School”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 10 guests