2004 National Pole Vault Certification workshop in Chicago
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 11:14 pm
[quote="Russ"]I'm having trouble getting his site to work for me, so at the risk of making the longest post ever (Becca please forgive me), here is the info that I have on the conference:
National Pole Vault Certification Workshop,
Safety and Basic Progressions Lessons
Chicago, Illinois
Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL
Saturday and Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2004
Co- Directors:
Jim Lonergan: Director, Illinois Pole Vault Coaches Association, Pole Vault coach Maine South HS, 15 years Sky Jumpers assistant PV coach, Board of Directors Pole Vault Safety Certification Board.
Jan Johnson: National Pole Vault Safety Chairman, Founder Pole Vault Safety Certification Board, Former World Record Holder, Vice-Chair ASTM Pole Vault Facilities Task Force, Olympic Bronze Medallist, M.S. in Biomechanics & founder of Sky Jumpers Vertical Sports Club. Jan’s camps and clinics are legendary for offering the finest, most up-to-date teaching systems possible in a high energy, fun atmosphere. He has coached hundreds of national and international vaulters.
Coaches, Athletic Directors, School Administrators Workshop
For the first time, a special program for coaches, athletic directors, and school administrators will be offered. This portion of the program will be formatted to help answer questions and prepare its participants to take the National Pole Vault Certification test at www.pvscb.com
The workshop will feature a combination of lectures and demonstrations aimed at reducing school liability and improving instruction. Saturday will feature the three presentations listed below, followed by an opportunity to watch the SJVSC national staff teach the PVSCB progressions to the young vaulters in attendance. Participants will also get to watch an elite competition featuring some of the top vaulters in the USA.
On Sunday, participants have the option of taking the on-line national certification test at the Maine South computer lab (with PVSCB proctors helping), and/or participate in coaching activities with our clinic staff.
2004 Speakers and Topics
Cynthia Doyle, Chairman of the National High School Rules Committee, Topic: “National High School Federation Pole Vaulting Perspectivesâ€Â
National Pole Vault Certification Workshop,
Safety and Basic Progressions Lessons
Chicago, Illinois
Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL
Saturday and Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2004
Co- Directors:
Jim Lonergan: Director, Illinois Pole Vault Coaches Association, Pole Vault coach Maine South HS, 15 years Sky Jumpers assistant PV coach, Board of Directors Pole Vault Safety Certification Board.
Jan Johnson: National Pole Vault Safety Chairman, Founder Pole Vault Safety Certification Board, Former World Record Holder, Vice-Chair ASTM Pole Vault Facilities Task Force, Olympic Bronze Medallist, M.S. in Biomechanics & founder of Sky Jumpers Vertical Sports Club. Jan’s camps and clinics are legendary for offering the finest, most up-to-date teaching systems possible in a high energy, fun atmosphere. He has coached hundreds of national and international vaulters.
Coaches, Athletic Directors, School Administrators Workshop
For the first time, a special program for coaches, athletic directors, and school administrators will be offered. This portion of the program will be formatted to help answer questions and prepare its participants to take the National Pole Vault Certification test at www.pvscb.com
The workshop will feature a combination of lectures and demonstrations aimed at reducing school liability and improving instruction. Saturday will feature the three presentations listed below, followed by an opportunity to watch the SJVSC national staff teach the PVSCB progressions to the young vaulters in attendance. Participants will also get to watch an elite competition featuring some of the top vaulters in the USA.
On Sunday, participants have the option of taking the on-line national certification test at the Maine South computer lab (with PVSCB proctors helping), and/or participate in coaching activities with our clinic staff.
2004 Speakers and Topics
Cynthia Doyle, Chairman of the National High School Rules Committee, Topic: “National High School Federation Pole Vaulting Perspectivesâ€Â
