Hey, I'm hosting a 3-day camp in Fairmont, MN!
I'd like to welcome vaulters of all levels. It doesn't matter if you've never touched a pole before, you're a post-collegiate vaulter trying to make it to the next level, or someone who wants to cross pole vault off your bucket list.
I'd love to be a part of your journey!
My goal with these camps is to provide you with the tools that will help you vault higher.
Download the Flyer Here
There will also be a Coaches Camp
** We're also hosting a 3-hour coaches clinic spread out over 3 days. The idea is to spend an hour prior to each session learning the why behind the what I do. Following the coach's session, coaches are welcome to stick around to watch the camp to see how we put into practice what we discussed!
We encourage questions during the coaching sessions or during breaks! We do however, kindly ask that you refrain from coaching during the camp.
Campers are free to come to the coach's session at no charge.
We focus on
- The technical development of your unique vault.
- Pole vault specific gymnastics work
- Speed development
- Pole Vault Specific Strength training
- The psychological side of the pole vault
- and most importantly, having fun! We are running with a stick to jump over a stick.
Camp Objective: Primarily, I want all the participants to have a great time while expanding their pole vault knowledge. The camp is designed for coaches and vaulters of all ages and skill levels.
Facilities: Camp will be held at Fairmont High School Track. The hosts will make every effort to make your experience fun and rewarding.
There will be a large selection of poles that will be available for everyone to use. However, campers are welcome to bring their own too!
Camp Address:
Fairmont High School Track
900 Johnson Street, Fairmont, MN 56031
Sessions: (times are subject to change)
Tuesday, June 23rd - Thursday, June 25th,
- Coaches class 9 am-10am Subject to change
- Pole Vault Camp 10:30-12:30am Subject to change
(I'll add more groups if needed)
Entry Deadline: June 1st, 2026. A $25 additional fee is required for applications received after the deadline.
**No Refunds after June 13th
Camp Contacts:
Crystal Hanson - cnhansonfmt@gmail.com
Shawn Francis
- Author of the Pole Vault Toolbox
- Host of the Popular Youtube Channel Team Hoot Pole Vault
- USA Silver Medalist
- Former D1 Coach
- Masters Degree in Exercise Science/Biomechanics
- USTFCCCA Jumps Specialists
- Coach of multiple All-Americans, State Record Holders, State Champions, and Medalists.
