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Pole Vaulting is an olympic athletic field event, competed since 1896 by men and since 2000 by women. The pole vault has very similar rules to the high jump, but because of the propulsion of the pole much higher heights are achieved.

Popularity
Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts, but with these exceptions there is no record of its ancient practice as a sport. Today, pole vault is one of the four field jumping activities.

Location
Athletic clubs and organisations throughout the UK hold many local and national events, with weekly practises.

Age
There is no age limit to participate in athletics. Some clubs offer junior training and competition, with different age group categories.

Ability
There are many physical, psychological, and environmental factors that can contribute to the success or failure of an attempt, including speed, technique, height, jumping ability, strength, confidence and mental preparedness, wind speed and direction, temperature, etc. The vaulter must choose a pole with length and stiffness that is matched to his ability, which may vary according to the above conditions.

Description
Competitors use a flexible pole to vault a crossbar between to uprights, the crossbar is raised after each round competitors remain in the competition until eliminated by three consecutive failures at any height. poles can be of any length or diameter to suit the individual competitor. Poles are commonly around 4.9m in length.

Dedication
Gymnastics and athletics are very different and if a child can master gymnastics, it makes other sports seem easy in comparison. Children who do well in the sport also need the dedication and support of parents in ensuring the training demands are met. Success doesn't come quickly or easily and is the result of hard work, dedication and commitment by the athletes and their coaches over a long period.

Potential
Pole Vault is a competition held within an athletic meeting. The local club athletes progression potential is Club competitions Inter club and county competitions Nationals European championships World championships Olympic games

Closely Related Activities
Pole Vaulting has been developed from the Dutch sport of Fierljeppen 752, Pultstock Jumping 753 ,Dyke Jumping 222,
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Cost
High jump equipment is supplied by the athletic club, as it is expensive and not easily transportable. Personally the pole vaulter must pay athletic club fees. basic athletic clothing. pole.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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