Sky's the limit for Sarina athletes (Australia)
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:47 am
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Sky's the limit for Sarina athletes
17.11.2006
WHO would have thought that Sarina would be the home of the north’s only pole vaulting squad?
Sarina coach Paul Hallett, who has been coaching all aspects of athletics for the past 32 years, has decided to turn his hand to the pole vault.
When Hallett’s son Luke, qualified for the national under 17 development squad as a decathlete, he soon found that coaches for the pole vault, one of the events in the decathlon, were few and far between.
Having vaulted in England in his younger years, Hallett realised it was up to him.
After only three training sessions Luke was vaulting over the national qualifying standard for his age.
Soon other athletes were also showing an interest so Hallett decided to put a squad together.
The majority of training can be done locally but the only pole vaulting mats in the north are situated at Townsville, which means a lengthy trip each time any actual vaulting is done.
This, coupled with the fact that a cheap vaulting pole is worth around $500, means that this event is certainly for the dedicated athlete. However, anyone 14 years or over who is experienced in athletics or gymnastics, preferably both, and would like to find out more about becoming a pole vaulter, should contact Paul Hallett on 49540748, keeping in mind that numbers in the squad are limited.
Another event unique to the Sarina club is the hammer throw.
Sarina has the only full-sized hammer cage in the district with Bowen and Clermont clubs the nearest outside Townsville. Athletes 14 years to veterans can compete in hammer at a number of carnivals through the season and at senior club days at the Sarina oval.
The club has all the equipment needed and offers free coaching to its members.
For further information please contact Ken Dickson on 49432234.
Sky's the limit for Sarina athletes
17.11.2006
WHO would have thought that Sarina would be the home of the north’s only pole vaulting squad?
Sarina coach Paul Hallett, who has been coaching all aspects of athletics for the past 32 years, has decided to turn his hand to the pole vault.
When Hallett’s son Luke, qualified for the national under 17 development squad as a decathlete, he soon found that coaches for the pole vault, one of the events in the decathlon, were few and far between.
Having vaulted in England in his younger years, Hallett realised it was up to him.
After only three training sessions Luke was vaulting over the national qualifying standard for his age.
Soon other athletes were also showing an interest so Hallett decided to put a squad together.
The majority of training can be done locally but the only pole vaulting mats in the north are situated at Townsville, which means a lengthy trip each time any actual vaulting is done.
This, coupled with the fact that a cheap vaulting pole is worth around $500, means that this event is certainly for the dedicated athlete. However, anyone 14 years or over who is experienced in athletics or gymnastics, preferably both, and would like to find out more about becoming a pole vaulter, should contact Paul Hallett on 49540748, keeping in mind that numbers in the squad are limited.
Another event unique to the Sarina club is the hammer throw.
Sarina has the only full-sized hammer cage in the district with Bowen and Clermont clubs the nearest outside Townsville. Athletes 14 years to veterans can compete in hammer at a number of carnivals through the season and at senior club days at the Sarina oval.
The club has all the equipment needed and offers free coaching to its members.
For further information please contact Ken Dickson on 49432234.
