The University of Akron Athletics
Pole Vault Convention To Return To Akron In January
September 03 | Track & Field
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2014 Pole Vault Convention Schedule (PDF)
AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron track and field program will host the second annual Pole Vault Convention at Stile Athletics Field House from January 3-5, 2014. The event is designed to be an all-inclusive pole vault experience for athletes, coaches and parents and will feature classroom sessions, learn-by-doing clinics, and competitions. Instructors will include world-class coaches and vaulters, in addition to top collegiate and club coaches from the region.
The open atmosphere of the convention will allow participants to choose to attend sessions that are most intriguing to their personal interests. The clinicians will offer their specialized perspective about how to get athletes to follow the ideal pole vaulting model in addition to seminars about injury prevention and other ways to take performances to greater heights.
The Pole Vault Convention is the vision of Zips' head coach Dennis Mitchell, who has coached 66 All-American honors during his career, including All-Americans in the Pole Vault at the University of Texas, University of North Carolina, and University of Akron.
During his 19 years at Akron, Mitchell has won 18 Mid-American Conference Team Championships and been named the MAC Coach of the year 17 times. Furthermore, Coach Mitchell's athletes have established the MAC All-Time Records in Indoor & Outdoor Men's & Women's Pole Vault.
Feedback from 2013 Pole Vault Convention Attendees
"My vaulters and I felt this was an experience of a lifetime. We had a blast, can't wait till next year!"
"Really enjoyed & appreciated everything! Parent sessions were nice. Appreciated all the Olympic vaulters…very inspiring to my daughter!"
"I enjoyed the guest speakers and the breakdown of jumps on video."
Read the recap of the Inaugural Pole Vault Convention in 2013.
New in 2014!
The Pole Vault Convention College Meet will allow collegiate performances from the Pole Vault Convention to count towards NCAA qualifying. Meet information can be found here.
Registration Information
For athletes and competing coaches/parents, there are three parts to the registration process:
1) Register and pay with a credit card. Early bird discount when you register by October 1st!
2) Register for the competition on DirectAthletics (Note: You must register on DirectAthletics to be placed in a competition at The Pole Vault Convention)
Direct Athletics Registration: College Meet
Direct Athletics Registration: Open Meet
3) Print out the waiver (PDF) and bring it to Convention Check-In
College athletes/coaches: Registration for the competition is done at DirectAthletics and entry fees will be paid at check in. In order to receive a credential to attend the Pole Vault Convention, you must complete the online registration using the link above in addition to entering on DirectAthletics. Walk-up registration will not be accepted.
Cost
Register early for cost savings:
| Registration Date |
Sept. 1-30 | Oct. 1-Nov. 31 | Dec. 1-31 |
| Athlete or Competing Coach/Parent | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Coach | $40 | $60 | $80 |
| Parent | $10 | $20 | $30 |
All registration fees are non-refundable
Travel Guide (PDF)
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
898 Arlington Ridge East
Akron, OH 44312
330-644-5600
Ask for the "Pole Vault Convention" rate or use the online code "PVC"!
Shipping Information
If you are shipping poles, please send Dennis Mitchell (dwmitch@uakron.edu) the date the poles were shipped, date they are expected to arrive, tracking number, and shipping company. Poles can be shipped to:
Stile Athletics Field House
Attn: Allan Hoon
289 South Union Street
Akron, OH 44325-6302
Vendors
Are you interested in promoting your business at the Pole Vault Convention? Email Dennis Mitchell at dwmitch@uakron.edu for a Vendor Agreement Form.
Additional Information
Please contact Dennis Mitchell at dwmitch@uakron.edu or 330-972-7964 with questions about the Pole Vault Convention.
