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I’m not really a fan of this rule but know it will be enforced at meets that count so we need to get used to it. Seems to me that no run throughs until an hour is meant to speed up event but then making each vaulter go separately for 2 minutes will take much more time than giving them shared time.

Richey Athletics is the best!!!

This week we are in the Lone Star State as the official pit provider for the Texas Winter Pole Vault Showcase! Stay tuned for more pictures and videos as the two-day event unfolds!

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🎯REGISTRATION ENDS JAN. 5 for the Indoor Combined Events National Championships, and we're all excited to see this M60-64 rivalry in Kenosha!

Quote from David Hood on Dolf Berle:

"When I joined the world of Masters multi-events in 2021, I began to hear about the legend of Sir Dolf Berle. I saw intimidating images of him with his warrior helmet, cleverly disguised by topping it with a rubber ducky. Always fear a man who is not afraid to adorn a rubber ducky.

It was a very hot week in 2022 at Worlds in Finland when I finally had the opportunity to meet my new idol – a Harvard educated CEO and world-renowned masters athlete. We would be going head-to-head in the 55-59 group and jointly representing the great USA. Warming up the day before the meet, we became friends, and I looked forward to the wisdom I would gain competing alongside Dolf.

Unfortunately, my event came to a quick end with a severe hamstring tear in the long jump, which rendered me as a cheerleader for Dolf. It was a thrill to see him place 4th on the world stage, against incredible international competitors. He represented us so well.

After a few years of cordial encouragement and admiration, we would line up against each other again in the summer of 2025 when I turned 60. We split the wins last summer, with Dolf amazingly winning the pentathlon at nationals by ONE POINT! Who does that? That burned and made for a great laugh between us.

When Dolf graciously came to Charlottesville for the Decathlon in August, the battle reignited, and I was able to even the fight with a win on a strong Day 2.

It is so inspiring to have a great friend and incredible athlete who will always bring his best at every meet and top it off by sharing delicious bundt cakes with everyone he beats. Let’s keep this going for decades to come!"

Houston crime: Youth pole vault team’s truck, $50K in equipment stolen during trip

2026 Winter Vault Classic Join us for this year's Winter Vault Classic, a pole vault specific indoor meet in Abilene, Texas!

Making summer plans?!!? Our Summer National Championships registration is OPEN for our Automatic Qualifiers!!
Auto Qualifying heights are as follows:
10 and Under Boys and Girls- No mark required
11-12 Boys and Girls- No mark required
13-14 Girls- 7'6"
13-14 Boys- 9'
15-16 Girls- 11'
15-16 Boys- 14'
17-18 Girls-11'
17-18 Boys-14'6"
Open & Masters: No Mark required

Be prepared with a link to your qualifying mark on athletic.net or milesplit!

If you haven't made the auto qualifying height, DON'T WORRY! Join us for one of the Regional Qualifiers to get your chance to join the fun! The Summer National Championships at MAC Vault are going to have vaulters of all ages, a 37' waterslide, trophies, nice runways, short lines, and the best of the best competition! Join us!