Patriot Pole Vault Club has a very strict policy about taking care of poles. Coach Doug has purchased the club’s poles mostly out of his own pocket, so the expectation is for athletes to treat the poles with care and respect not only to help the poles last longer, but also to keep everyone safe.

• Poles are to be propped up off the ground at all times as to avoid scratches from rocks as well as spikes.
• Poles are not to be dropped on the ground
• Anyone breaking the pole care guidelines will be asked to do a series of push-ups or equivalent conditioning at the discretion of the coaches.
• Poles are expensive and any athlete who seriously abuses any of our poles will no longer be allowed to use them.

Visit our Pole Inventory page to learn about the poles PPVC has available. Our current pole inventory has expanded to 290+ poles that are used to service all six New England states at all levels of competition.

Visit our Pole Rental Page to learn about how individuals, high schools, college, and universities can rent poles from PPVC. PPVC works hard to make the event more affordable to everyone with this service, however the expectation is not for schools or athletes to only use PPVC poles, but rather to supplement existing inventories. Schools should continue to purchase one pole every year in addition to renting from our selection.

Pole Donations

PPVC is always looking for donations of poles. If you no longer jump or can no longer fit your pole, PPVC will take your pole and use them to further the sport with schools who can not afford to purchase poles. All pole or equipment donations should be directed through Coach Iggy via phone 617-302-PPVC or email polevault[at]patriotpv[dot]com

Coach Doug and Coach Iggy packing up newly-purchased poles at the National Pole Vault Summit, Reno, NV