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Texas Elite Pole Vaulting (TXE) would like to welcome you to the “EXPO EXPLOSION”! This is going to be one of those pole vaulting events you do not want to miss. What a better way to start 2010, than with your friends and family, doing what is truly your passion and that is defying gravity. Just you, your pole and the roar of the crowd as you accelerate down the runway soaring over the crossbar. Do not wait to hear about it and wish you should have come, come join us and make it the highlight that starts your 2010 season.
The EXPO EXPLOSION is being held in the Bell County Expo Coliseum, located in Belton Texas, right off I35. www.bellcountyexpo.com It is a huge 6000 seat domed coliseum. Belton is located in Central Texas and is within 3hrs of Houston, Dallas, Ft Worth and San Antonio. www.seebelton.com
TXE is here for you, so if you should have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. www.texaselitepolevault.com
MEET INFORMATION
This is a USTAF sanctioned event!
Date: January 2, 2010
Location: Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121, Belton TX
FEES
Entry Fee: $30.00 before midnight December 27th, 2009
Late Entry Fee: $40.00 after midnight December 27th, 2009
All participants will receive one meet pass and one Complimentary Specially Designed Event T-Shirt (you will NOT receive a T-Shirt if you register after December 12th).
Coaching Pass: Coaching access on the Main Arena floor: $5.00
Spectator Pass: Adults and Children 13 and over: $5.00 each
Military Members (Retired, Active Duty, Dependants) with Military ID Cards: FREE
SCHEDULE
After the entry deadline of midnight, December the 12th, 2009 has elapsed then a schedule will be formatted. This schedule will be posted by 12pm on December the 19th, 2009.
DIVISIONS
There are 14 Divisions. Vaulters will be placed in one of the following Divisions based on heights entered and Division eligibility:
Divisions:Beginner Girls /Beginner Boys /Intermediate Girls /IntermediateBoys /High SchoolIntermediateGirls / HighSchool IntermediateBoys / High School Elite Girls / High School EliteBoys / College Women / College Men / Open Women / Open Men / Master Women/ Master Men
To accommodate those needing longer runs, there will be two 144’ custom built runways. Bring plenty of poles as these runways are fast. Multiple pits will be placed on the coliseum main floor. The number of pits will vary depending on the number of entrants. TXE will not keep you waiting. Each runway will be designated for a particular Division. If a Division has an over abundance of entrants then multiple runways and pits will be utilized to expedite the competition. TXE does not want to have runways too crowded where you cannot get a sufficient warm-up, nor do we want you sitting around waiting. The Main Arena area will be limited to TXE Staff, Coaches and Athletes only.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
There are many hotels in the area that are offering special discount rates to those attending the Expo Explosion. For further details see the listing of Hotels on our web site.
AIRLINES
If you are flying with poles or without, then I suggest you fly into Austin (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) (AUS) which is located 67 miles to the south off I35.
If you are flying without poles, you may also look into flying into Killeen (Killeen-Ft Hood Regional Airport) (GRK) which is located 26 miles to the west off Hwy 190.
RESTUARANTS
There are many restaurants in the area which offer an assortment of foods. Some of these restaurants will be offering special discount rates to those attending the Expo Explosion.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Besides being located in the Heart of Texas, there are nearby attractions you do not want to miss.
Salado is 8.92 miles to the south on I35 and is a lively marketplace with over 60 shops and artists galleries. If you love antiques there are many shops for you to visit. Whether you’re in the mood for fine art, antiques, pottery, crafts, collectibles, Americana, Southwest or south-of-the-border décor, handcrafted furniture, trendy or exclusive fashions, or gourmet foods and wines, you’ll find something you love just strolling our downtown area. Salado is also home of the Historic and Legendary “Stage Coach Inn” where Billy The Kid once feed his entire Gang! www.salado.com
Ft Hood is 23 miles west on Hwy 190 and is the largest Active Duty military post in the US and is home to the 1st Armored Division. The 1st Armored Division and 4th ID Museums are awesome for those wanting to enjoy some military history. Fort Hood covers a total of 340-square miles and supports multiple units, a corps headquarters and a robust mobilization mission. Fort Hood also meets the training and support requirements for many smaller units and organizations, thus maintaining a vital defense force for the United States of America.
Fort Hood rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio. www.hood.army.mil
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