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* In the old days of the stiff pole a pole vaulter would use probably no more than a couple of poles during his career.
* Not so nowadays. Flexible poles have increased the world record by more than 1.35m since the 1960's. But at a cost:
* These days each pole vaulter will need at least three poles in the first season or two. If a vaulter holds promise, that number will increase to between 6 poles in the first three years to more than 12 in a full 10 year career.
* True, each pole can be shared by several pole vaulters and they are, whenever possible. But more clubs than we can poke a stick Aat, have disappeared owed to increasing costs. That used to happen because no provision was made... and it caught them by surprise.
* In today's world of high performance poles a basic inventory consists of about 65 poles. That would not cater for all athletes, just most. Widely speaking, up to National level performances. A complete set up to international level would consist of about twice that many poles.
* We, like all modern Pole Vault clubs in Australia and the world, gratefully accept sponsorships and memberships.
* Pits, mats, stands and so on are usually considered ground equipment and as such provided by Councils that own the track. They are not ground equipment but Australia is a lucky country and we are very fortunate for that!!