We work with athletes of all ages and skill levels. No matter your age, experience, or personal goals, pole vaulting can be an incredibly thrilling athletic experience. If you're a parent, or an athlete, here's what you'll need to know to get started with UTPVA.
Step 1 - Come meet us!
Call Head Coach Kody Pierce at (801)514-0648 to set up a facility visit & assessment.
Sign up for a single session (only $20 per athlete) so you can come try it out & decide whether pole vaulting & UTPVA are right for you! The facility visit and assessment gives those who are brand new to the pole vault an opportunity to try it out and it gives our coaches the opportunity to assess seasoned athletes individual needs and how we can help them achieve their pole vaulting goals. That way you know whether or not you would lik eto continue with us for drop-ins or a seasoned membership.
Step 2 - Register as a new member.
REGISTER HERE to fill out the forms & waivers in the tab above to become an official member of UTPVA.
This includes the Kojo Sports Building Use Liability Waiver, the Utah Pole Vault Academy Liability Waiver, and the emergency contact sheet.
*As a note, there is an annual $35/year facility use fee to be pid by January 31st or 1 week after beginning practices with us.
Step 3 - Choose the Training Option that fits you best
- Drop-in session:
- $20/practice
- ​Access to poles during practice
- 1.5 hour regular group practice session
- Video analysis
- 1 Month Membership:
- $150/month
- Access to poles during practice
- Access to poles for competitions
- Up to 3 regular group practice sessions per week
- Video analysis
- Discounts on all Club events
**Monthly memberships must be purchased no later than 1 week into the month.
- Season Membership (3-month):
- $375 ($125/month)
- Access to poles during practice
- Access to poles for competitions
- Up to 3 regular group practice sessions per week
- Video Analysis
- Discounts on all club events
**Seasonal memberships must be purchased no later than 1 week into the season.
(Seasons: September 1 - November 30, December 1 - February 29, March 1 - May 31, June 1 - August 31)
- Private Session:
- $40/practice
- Access to poles during practice
- Private practice session (1.5 hrs)
- Group Private Clinic: Contact Kody Pierce for details
- UTPVA Summer Camp: Find details on the Camps & Clinics page
- UTPVA Fall Camp: College Showcase: Find details on the Camps & Clinics page
Step 4 - Get a membership with USA Track and Field.
We are a USATF sanctioned club & facility. By getting a USATF membership, it will allow you to participate in all of our practices, competitions, camps, and clinics. To become a member, simply go to usatf.org and register. A USATF membership does cost $20 a year.
Step 5 - Reserve your spot for practice!
Practices are limited to 7 athletes per runway. You must contact our head coach Kody Pierce to reserve your spot for practices ahead of time. Priority goes to our Seasonal and Monthly membership holders. Our current practice schedule can be found on the home page.
What to bring:
-Comfortable workout clothes
-Comfortable workout shoes
-Track spikes if you have them (1/4" pyramid)
-Water bottle and/or Electrolyte drink
-Poles if you'd like, or use ours
What to expect:
-Lots of fun
-Lots of learning & improvement
-Lots of new friends
-We have showers if you need them after your workout
Payment information
Annual Kojo Sports Facility Use Fee: $35/calendar year
All athletes must also have an annual Kojo Sports Facility membership. This fee covers an annual use of the building.
**Must be paid by January 31st or within 1 week of beginning practices with UTPVA
We only accept payment via Venmo to @KodyPierce33
If you are still curious, or your need more information about the club, please contact us before signing up.
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