Competition Pole Vault Standards

Description

The Competition Pole Vault Standards are a NFHS- and NCAA-certified pair of steel uprights designed for sanctioned pole vault competition at the high school and college level. Built with a silver powder-coated steel frame, a wheeled adjustable base, and a detachable upright that reaches from 7 to 18 feet, these standards give meet officials the range and precision needed for competitive vaulting.

Specifications:

• Steel uprights and base with silver powder-coat finish
• Base adjusts 0″ to 32″ on easy-glide polyurethane skate wheels
• Detachable upright adjusts from 7′ to 18′
• Dual English and metric scale markings
• Equipped with 75mm bar rest pins (55mm pins sold separately)
• Meets NFHS and NCAA specifications
• Sold in pairs
• Ships via freight truck

Pole vault standards need to handle the unique demands of the event — precise bar placement at heights up to 18 feet, lateral base adjustment to match the vaulter’s approach, and enough stability to remain planted when a pole flexes against the backstop. The polyurethane skate wheels on the base allow meet officials to slide the standards laterally up to 32 inches in either direction, accommodating vaulters who run from different angles or who request specific standard placement within the rules. The detachable upright makes transport and storage more manageable, and the dual English and metric scale ensures accurate bar heights regardless of which measurement system a meet uses.

Each pair comes equipped with 75mm bar rest pins, which are the standard size for most competition crossbars. Programs that also need 55mm bar rest pins for training crossbars or older equipment can add those separately. For coaches working with beginning vaulters who are not yet clearing heights in the standard 7-to-18-foot range, Pole Vault Extenders lower the minimum bar position by an additional 3 feet, making these standards versatile enough for developmental programs. Facilities that need a higher-end standard with additional features can explore the Essentials Pole Vault Standards. Shop all of our pole vault and high jump equipment to build out your track and field program.