Pole Vault Safety Certification Board

Pole vault has the highest injury risk of any field event. PVSCB certification means you know the rules, the safety standards, and the science that protect your athletes — and protect you.

Why Get Certified?

Every year, coaches face HS rule violations, unsafe PLZ setups, and pole selection errors they were never trained for. PVSCB covers the rules, safety, and physics that actually protect your athletes and your career. More...

7200+ coaches, athletes & officials certified since 2002

Since 2002 24 years of pole vault safety education

Multiple States recognized by state high school athletic associations

What Does It Cost?

We charge a small fee of $35.00 which certifies you for 2 full years (4 years for the state(s) NM) from the day you pass the test. This includes access to all study materials, the online exam, up-to-date rule changes, and safety-related news. Part of your fee also funds grants for safety research.

Easy as 1-2-3

Getting certified is simple:

1 Sign up on our Get Certified page.

2 Read the study materials we provide.

3 Take the test.

SIGN UP NOW!