2012 CIFSDS Championships


NFHS Track and Field Rules Article 2


Article 3 Article 4 Meet: Position


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10 (track/polevalultsign-inverification-2008) Athlete’s Name Rule 7


POLE VAULT SIGN-IN/VERIFICATION Section 5


Pole Vault The vaulting pole may be of any material and of any length and diameter. It may have a binding of not more than two layers of adhesive tape of uniform thickness. However, the bottom of the pole may be protected by several layers of tape, PVC, metal, sponge rubber, or other suitable material to protect it when placed in the planting box.


The competitor’s weight shall b3 at or below the manufacturer’s pole rating. The manufacturers must include on each pole: the pole rating that shall be a minimum of ¾ inch in a contrasting color located within or above the top handhold position: a 1-inch circular band indicating the maximum top handhold position with the position being determined by the manufacturer. Prior to competition, the coach must verify that all of the schools’ pole vaulters meet these requirements.


A competitor shall not use a variable weight pole, a pole which is improperly marked, or a pole rated below his/her weight during warm-up or competition. Location: School


Weight of Athlete


Date: Poles Coach’s Signature


Inspected by Official


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