Ever Rising Classic 2005 (Formerly Sky Invite)

[rainbowgirl28]

http://www.everrising.com/erc_bg.htm

Ever Rising Classic 2005

Formerly known as the Sky Invite, the Ever Rising Classic Brings you Pole Vaulting excitement at the highest level. Comments from many of the top vaulters in the country have made this competition an event you don't want to miss.

From a "World Record" at the first event in 2000 to a huge field that includes a veritable who's who from the international pole vault community in 2004, Sky Invite has become a heavily anticipated event in its short tenure. The meet started as a competition intended to provide U.S. pole vaulters with a chance to prepare for a shot at qualifying for the World Championship and Olympic Teams. It has evolved into a showcase for Olympians and top athletes to display their talents for fans here in Arizona.

Meet Records
Men - 5.94m (19 feet 6")
Women - 4.62m (15' 1 1/2")

Past Champions
2000
Nick Hysong 5.70m
Stacy Dragila 4.62m

2001
Nick Hysong 5.75m
Stephanie Maugham 4.30m

2002
Trent Powell 5.35m
Ardin Harrison 4.20m

2003
Tim Mack 5.70m
Stacy Dragila 4.40m

2004
Toby Stevenson 5.94m
Jillian Swartz 4.60m

[blakedow]

There is some pretty good footage, i believe, of last years event on A Pole Vaulters Dream if you are interested in seeing what it is like...