Events
Pole Vault in Paradise 2027
Event Description
January 7 - 10 2027
Pole Vault Clinic - Friday, January 8, 10 AM to Noon
Competition Day - January 9, 2026
On January 5, 2019, the First Annual Pole Vault in Paradise brought together pole vaulters from age 9 to 75 to compete alongside some of the best pole vaulting elites from around the country.
What better place is there to vault than Key West in January? We were the first outdoor meet of the season and raised significant funds for the Key West High School Track Team.
Pole Rental is available via The Pole Drop 321-266-8916 www.Skypolevaulter.com
Join us as we return for our 9th event on January 9, 2027 at Higgs Beach in beautiful Key West!
Key West Track & Field Club welcomes athletes of all ages and skill levels. From beginners to Olympians, we foster a supportive environment for everyone. Past entrants have ranged from age 9 to 75.
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Friday clinic (Jan 8, 10 AM–Noon) open to all skill levels — learn from coaches who've trained Olympians.
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Multiple flights across the day mean age-group vaulters get real competition, not just a warm-up act for the elites.
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Watch elite flights up close, then vault the same runway yourself.
FAQ
Getting Here With Your Poles
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Can I rent poles? Absolutely — onsite via The Pole Drop. Contact Sean Young, 321-266-8916, Skypolevaulter.com.
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What are my shipping options? Use your own SWA Cargo account: $100 round trip. You handle the shipment under your account; we handle pickup/delivery between Ft. Lauderdale and Key West, and return-ship the same way. Multiple vaulters' poles can go in a single bag.
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Use our SWA Cargo account: $450 round trip per bag. We handle everything start to finish — a fully managed option, great for teams. Multiple poles per bag allowed.
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Can I bring poles with me instead of shipping? Yes — many vaulters fly Southwest directly into Ft. Lauderdale and check poles like luggage ($50 or less per bag, depending on ticket class), then rent a car for the scenic 4-hour drive to Key West down the Overseas Highway.
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What if I want to fly straight into Key West? Ship your poles via SWA Cargo and use one of our pole concierge services — you can fly directly into Key West without driving or handling poles in transit yourself. Athlete arrival and practice: Jan 7–8. Packet pickup: Jan 8, 3–6 PM.
$226
Raised of $1,500
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