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Boland Athletics Polevault Academy

The organisation

The academy is a public benefit organisation (PBO) that provides coaching and training to pole vault athletes of all ages, from 10 years old to senior and master’s athletes. All athletes are members of local athletics clubs, and the academy is in good standing with these clubs, as well as Boland Athletics and Athletics South Africa (ASA). We have two world-class head coaches that focus on teaching pole vaulting dynamics and supporting athletes in building physical strength and agility. We have three locations: Paarl Gimnasium High, Stellenbosch High and Dal Josafat Athletics Stadium. Practice sessions are held six days a week (Monday to Saturday). We also host pole-vault competitions throughout the year, which are recognised by Athletics South Africa (ASA) and are scheduled on their fixture calendar.

Achievements

The organisation has been in existence since 2004. During this period the academy has evolved into a high- performing, successful organisation with a dedicated volunteer base and excellent leadership. The organisation was able to attain PBO certification in 2022. We have been instrumental in the development of many underprivileged athletes. During the past 15 years we have also produced top achievers at Provincial, National and International level. Many of them have also represented South Africa at various international competitions such as the African Championships, Continental Cup, World Cup, Youth Olympics, World Youth and World Junior Championships. Some of these athletes still hold South African Schools (SASA) records as well as South African Athletics (ASA) and African (CAA) records.