Pole Vault Technique & Safety Lessons

Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL

Saturday and Sunday, February 9 &10, 2002

Featuring Jan Johnson

National Pole Vault Safety Chairman, Former World Record Holder, 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.

IHSA

Illinois High School Association (IHSA) bylaws state that students may participate in sports lessons at any time during the school year, provided no more than two students from the same school participate in any given lesson session.

Costs

The pre-registration fee is $110 (must be post marked no later than Feb 1, 2002). Pre-registrations must be received by February 3, 2001. Registrations postmarked after Feb. 1 or received after Feb. 3 will be subject to a $10 late fee. Please, no walk-in registrations. Vaulters will receive an outstanding instructional booklet and T-shirt. Coaches may attend for $35. Please make checks payable to Illinois Pole Vault Coaches Association/SkyJumpers and mail to: Jim Lonergan @ Maine South H.S., 1111 S. Dee Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068. Cancellations/refunds are subject to a $25 fee.

Program

Learn-By-Doing! Activities will include several pits for jumping, gymnastics, imitative exercises, vaulting drills, video-taping/viewing sessions, etc. Teaching staff will be comprised of local high school/college coaches and vaulters. Lessons will occur in whole and small group settings. These lessons have been constructed in accordance with IHSA by-laws. In compliance with IHSA guidelines, only two students per each high school may attend the lessons. On Saturday, the lessons will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a 30--45 minute break for lunch. In the evening, a video and lecture session will be featured from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chicago O'Hare Marriott (located at 8535 West Higgins Road, less than 2 miles from Maine South). Sunday's session at Maine South will also run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Lunch

Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday. Video will be provided during the lunch break.

What To Bring

Each vaulter should bring the following equipment to camp: vaulting poles, helmet (optional), sweats, shorts, shirts, tape, and shoes (no spikes, flats only please), as well as extra spending money for equipment and other gear which will be available.

Lodging

If you are coming from out of the Chicago area and require lodging, we recommend that you contact The Chicago O'Hare Marriott. Located at 8535 West Higgins Road, this hotel is close to both O'Hare Airport and Maine South HS. It will also be the location of our Saturday evening videos and lecture sessions. To make a room reservation, please call 1-773-693-4444.

Location

Maine South High School is located at 1111 S. Dee Rd. in Park Ridge, IL, 60068. Maine South is approximately a 5 minute drive from O'Hare International Airport. The lessons will take place in the Maine South Fieldhouse. Please contact Jim Lonergan, care of Maine South H.S., for additional information.

School phone: (847) 692-8066, or evenings (847) 392-7046

Philosophy

The goal of these lessons is to teach beginning and advanced high school vaulters and their coaches the basic skills and drills related to safe and efficient pole vaulting. The lessons will offer a wide variety of activities related to the development of good basic skills and safety. In compliance with IHSA by-laws, only two students per high school may attend the lessons.

Illinois Pole Vault Coaches Association/SkyJumpers (Maine South H.S.)

Pole Vaulting Safety Lessons Application

Clinic Date: February 9 & 10, 2002

Mail Applications and payment in full to Jim Lonergan Main South HS

1111 Dee road Park Ridge, Il 60068

Make checks payable to Illinois pole vault association

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________

Age: __________ Gender: __________ Best Vault: ____________

USAT&F #________________________________________(optional)

Phone w/ Area Code: (______) _______________________________________

Coach's Name:

E-Mail Address: __________________________________________ Fax: (_____) ________________

Participation Waiver

I hereby grant permission for myself /my child to attend SJVSC/ITCCCA/IPVCA (Maine South H.S.) Pole Vaulting Lessons. I verify that myself / my child have had a physical exam in the past year and am capable to participate in the activities related to pole vaulting. I agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Jan Johnson, SJVSC, USAT&F, ITCCCA, and Maine South H.S., their agents, employees and sponsors from any and all liability for injury to my child or myself, as well as any damage caused by my child or myself. I understand that track and field events and in particular pole vaulting is a dangerous activity from which injury or death could result. I hereby authorize any physician or trainer selected by club personnel to conduct medical or surgical procedures necessary. In addition I grant SJVSC to use any videos or photographs of myself / my child in lesson related activities for the purpose of advertising or coaching/educational productions.

Insurance Information and Parent Signature Required Prior to Participation in Lessons.

MEDICAL INSURANCE COMPANY: _____________________________________________________

POLICY #: ____________________________________________________________________________

PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________