Vault Manchester 2012

VAULT MANCHESTER 2012 took place on Saturday 14^th of January at SportCity where the star attraction was Commonwealth bronze medallist and ex Blackpool athlete Max Eaves  (pictured). Max was in good form for his first indoor competition of the season and he easily won the men’s ‘elite’ competition.

The first competition of the day featured the junior vaulters. This started at 9:30am and seven Blackpool Wyre and Fylde pole vaulters made the early morning trip to compete. Jack Hails was one of the first to vault and came in at a height 1cm over his PB – such was the confidence he had in his vaulting! He soared over this to the great delight of his family and many followers. He then went on to clear the next two heights recording a new best of 2.33m.

Fiona Hockey was again in good form just missing out on a new PB. She finished on 2.53m which was good enough for a silver medal in the U15G competition. Dominic Lavelle, in his usual laid back style, finished on 2.43m just shy of his personal best. Hannah Newell made a good effort having just returned to training, as did Alicia Roylance and Tanya Wright. Katrina Kelly made her first two vaults look very easy before for just missing out on a new PB.

This was a great day for everyone involved. It was an experience to be able to mix with athletes and coaches of all levels from up and down the country as well as from France and Germany. Thanks go to the officials and organisers of Vault Manchester, the BWFAC athletes for being excellent representatives of the club, parents and family for their vociferous support and to Dave Wood for his support and photographic services.

Kevin Davies

 

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