Pole Vault Carolina Hosts Maggie Invitational!
Athletes who participated in the Maggie Vaults Over the Moon Invite pictured from left to right: Larkin Toper, Sarah Smith, Kaylie Dziedzina, Lloyd Armstrong, Amelia Garrelts, Kylie Bartsch, and Masters athlete Tracy Lankford.
DURHAM, N.C. (06/11/2021) — An inspired group of athletes followed in the footsteps of storybook pole-vaulter Maggie Steele at the Maggie Vaults Over the Moon Invitational held at the Pole Vault Carolina facility. It was the first time that an event has been named for the acclaimed track & field story, which has become a cult classic in the sport’s community.
The first 10 athletes who signed up for the event received a free copy of the book written by author Grant Overstake, and a banner of the book’s cover was hung on the wall of the club. It was the first of many Maggie Invitationals coming to vault clubs and camps around the world.
Maggie Invite vaulters pictured from left to right: Bailey Tart, Masters athlete Keith Wietz, Colin Troan, Noah Rhodes, Maddie Davies (newly minted state champ!) Abigail Cornell, and Mason Coon.
“The Maggie Vaults Over the Moon Invitational was an amazing tribute to Maggie and the positive message of her story,” Overstake said. “A big thank-you to club owners Jose and Adele San Miguel for welcoming me and Maggie into their awesome facility.”
Hailed one of the greatest track and field novels of all time by Citius Mag, the saga of a gritty Kansas farm girl’s quest to master the daring sport of pole-vaulting has stirred the hopes and dreams of readers around the world. The story was reissued as a classroom reader on June 1st, with discussion questions to help students reflect and refocus as they return to school following the pandemic that has disrupted the lives of many.
Pole Vault Carolina club member Ralph Hardy, went sky-high in his praise for Maggie Vaults Over the Moon in a new review published in the June issue of TAKEOFF Magazine.
In addition to the original story by author Grant Overstake, the second edition includes an inspiring foreword by reigning Olympic Pole Vault Champion Katerina Stefanidi, with group discussion questions for young people in hard times by a Language Arts (ELA) Teacher and Mental Performance Consultant with a Doctorate in Sport Psychology, Dr. Melissa White.
Pole Vault Carolina club member Ralph Hardy, a master’s pole-vaulter and English professor who is also an author of acclaimed young adult novels, went sky-high in his praise for Maggie Vaults Over the Moon in a new review published in the June issue of TAKEOFF Magazine.
'I didn't like Maggie Vaults Over the Moon. Reader, I loved It!" writes Hardy, who teaches at North Carolina Central University in Durham.
READ THE REVIEW IN TAKEOFF MAGAZINE
The author sent a personal note to the competitors at the Maggie Vaults Over the Moon Invitational:
“On behalf of everyone here in Grain Valley, it was great to see so many young people having fun at Maggie's very first named event! The poster looks great in your awesome club. Thank you for including a storybook hero with all of the real life heroes pictured on your wall. You have many phenomenal role models, and great coaches, too.
“We would have loved to have been there in person today. Congratulations to everyone who competed and got to watch this event unfold at Maggie's new southern home. We're all knowing the highest and best for all of you. We'll see you over the moon!”
With a staff dedicated to developing the whole athlete in a safe and fun setting, Pole Vault Carolina is one of the best places to pole-vault in the world today!
Maggie fans Jose and Adele San Miguel own Pole Vault Carolina and publish TAKEOFF Magazine.
About Pole Vault Carolina
Pole Vault Carolina is an indoor/outdoor pole vault facility located in Durham, NC, owned by Jose and Adele San Miguel. We are dedicated to assist athletes of all ages and skill levels achieve greatness in pole vault, high jump, and in life! See Less
Additional Information
We coach a selective group of athletes, based more on their accomplishments as individuals and character rather than on their performance on the track.
We train our athletes to WIN and to BELIEVE that they can fly over the crossbar as well as through all obstacles in life.
Our athletes are training to participate in key competitions during 2014 such as New Balance Nationals, NCHSAA State Championships, Junior Olympics, USATF Youth Nationals, CAC Juniors, and IAAF World Juniors.
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Our objectives are to…
1. Develop an environment in which highly motivated athletes can achieve excellence as pole vaulters / Decathletes / Heptathletes / hurdlers as well as individuals.
2. Maximize results through small and efficient practices, with minimum wait times. Usually 60-90 minutes in length.
3. Provide individual coaching that improves technique while maximizing areas of strength and abilities.
4. Prepare each individual to compete at their highest level, whatever level that is for each individual.
