"PVX is fast becoming one of the largest pole vault competitions in the country"
Registration for the 2010 PVX event begins in April 2010
The Pole Vault Explosion (PVX) is an energetic, day long event where vaulters can showcase their talent in front of hundreds of cheering fans. The event takes place at the St. Charles Riverfest, in Historic St. Charles along the beautiful Missouri River. For athletes, it's an opportunity to compete and meet other pole vaulters. For spectators, it's just plain fun to watch. Bring your family and friends and make a day out of it! In addition to the PVX competition, there will be live music, delicious food, amusement rides and a spectacular fireworks display.PVX has drawn accomplished athletes ranging from high school to elite levels. Athletes like Jeff Hartwig, former American Record Holder and Kellie Suttle, 2000 & 2004 Olympian, have competed in the event. This year's 2009, 5th annual event featured Olympic Silver Medalist, Toby Stevenson among other elite vaulters. And, in spite of the weather, the 2009 event attracted more vaulters and spectators than ever before.
The Pole Vault Explosion (PVX) is an energetic, day long event where vaulters can showcase their talent in front of hundreds of cheering fans. The event takes place at the St. Charles Riverfest, in Historic St. Charles along the beautiful Missouri River.
For athletes, it's an opportunity to compete and meet other pole vaulters. For spectators, it's just plain fun to watch. Bring your family and friends and make a day out of it! In addition to the PVX competition, there will be live music, delicious food, amusement rides and a spectacular fireworks display.
PVX has drawn accomplished athletes ranging from high school to elite levels. Athletes like Jeff Hartwig, former American Record Holder and Kellie Suttle, 2000 & 2004 Olympian, have competed in the event. This year's 2009, 5th annual event featured Olympic Silver Medalist, Toby Stevenson among other elite vaulters. And, in spite of the weather, the 2009 event attracted more vaulters and spectators than ever before.
Games,food,crafts,carnival rides,music,
fireworks and fun for the entire family.
For more info visit: http://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/
PVX is located at the heart of St. Charles history.
Saint Charles is rich in history, brimming with American frontier adventure and proud of its French and German cultural heritage.
If you want to explore more than the Riverfront Festival and the PoleVault Explosion, Historic Main Street is just a short walk from the event. Ten blocks of shops and restaurants provide visitors more than 200 places to explore.
History comes alive here every day as trolleys travel the streets, costumed shop owners greet visitors. The July 4th Riverfront festival is just one of the many festivals that attracts thousands to this historic area. For more St. Charles information, click on the links below.
St. Charles Tourism
Hotels and Lodging
Shopping
Restaurants
PVX is located in Frontier Park
500 S Riverside Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301-3485
Competition Area is positioned between the Lewis and Clark Statue and the Historic Train Depot near the Katy Trail.
Pole Drop-Off:
There will be a pole drop-off and pick up area on Riverside Drive across from the pole vault area marked with signs.
Driving Directions:
From Interstate 70 Eastbound:
Take exit 229 for 5th St
Turn left at S 5th St
Right at Boonslick Rd
Continue on S Riverside Dr.
Turn left to stay on S Riverside Dr
From Interstate 70 Westbound:
Take exit 229B for 5th St
Merge onto S 5th St
Continue on S Riverside Dr
Event Schedule
Men's Group II
John Shrewsbury
Michael Yochum
Dick Kochert
Ryan Bittick
Mike Grinde
Austin Kotch
Connor Kellerstrass
Jordan Gagliano
John L. Turner
John Beagle
Darrell Gobble
Jim Pitcher
Zach Pitcher
Men's Group III
Troy Heumphreus
Dean Odegard
Kemper Kellerstrass
Kyle Morse
Raymond Woldtvedt
Matt Deisher
Adam Hobson
Matthew Codling
Seaton Owensby
Ben Harmon
Jamie Steffen
Ethan Sandusky
Ryan Rethy
Matt Willingham
Ryan Kotch
Ben Pitcher
Women's Group II
Haley Holton
Sarah Talimonchuk
Rachel Ederle
Shelby Stevenson
Kirby Newcomb
Shelby Franklin
Michelle Lange
Bethany Buell
McKinley Rea
Men's Group IV
Alex Baldwin
Ryan Brinker
Michael
Daniel Hellwig
Samuel Ewing
Peter Hollenbeck
Jason Vogt
Mikey Uhle
Zack Johnson
Brian hancock
Jeffrey Coover
Women's Group I
Ariana Stephens
Kirstie Leslie
Eleanore Mann
Haleigh Ledbetter
Taylor Hofstetter
Clare Buckman
Amanda Leung
Amy Amsden
Erica Grajales-Esclusa
Men's Group I
Hunter Sanders
Justin Lewis
braden duggan
Stephen Estep
Zachary Reed
Andrew
Todd Johnson
John Musgrove
Brandon Shiao
Cole Phillips
Brady Melugin
Pete Broeder
5pm Warm-up
Elite Men & Women
(elite group not final)
Stephanie Simpkins
Katelin Rains
Mitch Greeley
2010 Event Registration will begin in April 2010.
Good luck vaulting and we hope to see you at the 2010 PVX.
Erica Grajales-Esclusa9-6
Clare Buckman9-0
Kirstie Leslie8-3
Haleigh Ledbetter8-3
Amy Amsden8-3
Amanda Leung7-6
Eleanore Mann7-6
Bethany Buell12-0
McKinley Rea11-6
Michelle Lange11-0
Rachel Ederle11-0
Shelby Franklin10-6
Kirby Newcomb10-0
Men's Group IIIRyan Rethy15-0Ethan Sandusky15-0Matt Willingham14-3Kyle Morse14-3Ryan Kotch14-3Ben Pitcher14-3Kemper Kellerstrass13-6Matthew Codling13-6Ben Harmon13-6Dean Odegard13-6Ryan Brinker13-6Matt Deisher12-9Raymond Woldtvedt12-9Adam HobsonNHMen's Group IVPeter Hollenbeck 15-6Daniel Hellwig 15-0Brian McGinty 14-6Alex Baldwin14-6Michael SeamanNHSamuel EwingNHJamie SteffenNH
Ryan Rethy15-0
Ethan Sandusky15-0
Matt Willingham14-3
Kyle Morse14-3
Ryan Kotch14-3
Ben Pitcher14-3
Kemper Kellerstrass13-6
Matthew Codling13-6
Ben Harmon13-6
Dean Odegard13-6
Ryan Brinker13-6
Matt Deisher12-9
Raymond Woldtvedt12-9
Adam HobsonNH
Peter Hollenbeck 15-6
Daniel Hellwig 15-0
Brian McGinty 14-6
Alex Baldwin14-6
Michael SeamanNH
Samuel EwingNH
Jamie SteffenNH
The Elite Athletesmen and women combined .Men and women competed for a total of over $4,000 in prize money.There was a four-foot differential between the men and women's heights.Elite Men & Women1. Becky Holliday14-02. Jacob Pauli 17-63. Toby Stevenson 17-03. Katelin Rains 13-05. Jeff Coover 17-06. Daniel Ryland 16-67. Brian Hancock 16-68. Stephanie Simpkins NH8. Mark Hollis NH8. Chris Smith NH8. Darren Neidermeyer NH
The Elite Athletes
men and women combined .
Men and women competed for a total of over $4,000 in prize money.
There was a four-foot differential between the men and women's heights.
1. Becky Holliday14-0
2. Jacob Pauli 17-6
3. Toby Stevenson 17-0
3. Katelin Rains 13-0
5. Jeff Coover 17-0
6. Daniel Ryland 16-6
7. Brian Hancock 16-6
8. Stephanie Simpkins NH
8. Mark Hollis NH
8. Chris Smith NH
8. Darren Neidermeyer NH
Men's Group IBrady Melugin11-6Andrew Mills11-6Cole Phillips11-6Pete Broeder11-0John Musgrove10-6Zachary Reed10-0Brandon Shiao10-0Stephen Estep8-6Braden Duggan7-9Justin Lewis7-9Hunter Sanders6-9Todd JohnsonNH
Brady Melugin11-6
Andrew Mills11-6
Cole Phillips11-6
Pete Broeder11-0
John Musgrove10-6
Zachary Reed10-0
Brandon Shiao10-0
Stephen Estep8-6
Braden Duggan7-9
Justin Lewis7-9
Hunter Sanders6-9
Todd JohnsonNH
John Turner13-0
Jordan Gagliano13-0
Jim Pitcher12-3
Mike Grinde12-3
Brian Butler12-3
Michael Yochum12-3
Ryan Bittick11-6
John Beagle11-6
John Shrewsbury11-6
Dick Kochert10-9
Connor Kellerstrass10-9
Austin KotchNH
Zach PitcherNH
Click to Read
PVX event reported in the
St. Louis Suburban Journal July 8, 2009
PVX 2009
PVX extends a special thanks to all the 2009 athletes for their patience during the rain delays.
All things considered PVX 2009 was a success for vaulter's and for entertaining a festival crowd.
Come back in 2010. We promise not to invite Mother Nature next year!
Registration for 2010 will start in April 2010.
PVX Needs Sponsors To Help Raise The Bar Again In 2009
PVX is produced by Kinetic Athletics Inc. An estimate of over 125,000 people attend the annual St. Charles Riverfest each year. This is an opportunity for your company to gain brand exposure and support a unique athletic event. PVX is seeking sponsors who want high visibility and a positive association with the event. Sponsor's logos will be prominently displayed at the event in the competition arena. Planned press and media coverage will also give your sponsorship more exposure. See below on sponsorship levels.
Sponsor Levels:
SUPPORTING
Name with link on website
GOLD
Prime Logo Placement
Logo on Tee-shirt
Logo with link on website
SILVER
Secondary Logo Placement
Name onTee-shirt
BRONZE
Perimeter Logo Placement
PVX Sponsorships provide high visibility and positive recognition.
For more information regarding PVX sponsorships, email Mark Aschen, Event Director at mark_polevaultexplosion.com
Want To Be A Part Of The PVX Team?
It takes a bunch of people to put this event together. Want to help? Contact us on the form below.
Please type "Volunteer" in the subject box. A PVX event staff will get back with you soon.
Did we mention that you get a cool t-shirt to wear so everyone will think you're important!
For questions relating to this event contact:
PVX Event Director, Mark Aschen
directly via the email contact form below.
Email Mark Aschen directly at mark_polevaultexplosion.com
Mark Aschen
PVX Event Director
PVX Produced By Kinetic Athletics, Inc.
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