Welcome to Rise Pole Vault
It all started with a coffee can…
Yes, a coffee can. In 1973, RISE coach Tim Winder walked home from school through the small town of Woodlawn, IL not knowing that the direction of his life was about to take a hard turn. When he arrived home, his dad, Harold Winder, had made him a pole vaulting set up, if you want to call it that. He had mowed a path in the grass for a runway, buried half of a coffee can in the ground for a planting box, tilled up some dirt for a landing pit, and gave Tim a bamboo pole from a roll of carpet to vault with. They both had no idea the spark that had been ignited that afternoon. That day the foundation for RISE had started to be laid…
Tim’s school, Woodlawn High, did not have a track team, but there was nothing that was going to stop him from pursuing his new passion for pole vaulting. With no coach to help him, he began to absorb as much knowledge as he could followed by a ton of practice on his meager backyard set up. All of that practice eventually culminated in an Illinois State Championship and state record for Tim his senior year in 1979, but that was just the start…
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What People Are Saying About Us
Emily S.
I have been going to Rise since November of 2019, and after only a few months my school coaches could not believe the progress I made. Rise also has amazing equipment which most schools are unable provide. All of these things combined with the amazing atmosphere created by the people there make Rise one of my favorite places to be.
Josh K.
I’m a high school pole vaulter and I love jumping here. Practices always have lots of energy and great coaching. Lots of experience vaulting and they are solid coaches whether you are just beginning or a more advanced vaulter, and also help their athletes who aspire to compete at the college level by helping them with their recruitment process.
Kim K.
The Winder family is amazing. During Covid they have taken all measures to keep our kids safe and healthy while still continuing to vault in very small groups. Facilities are first class!
Jonah K.
Very highly skilled and experienced coaches, with a wide variety of equipment for everyone. Give some lessons a shot!
Andrew U.
I have been going to this club for over a year now and I love the coaches and experience.
Carmen T
Truly one of the best places i’ve ever been to. amazing coaches always focused on quality, and the people really make rise feel like a second home. always a fun time and there wasn’t an option to put 6/5 stars so 5/5 works
Jack O.
Great facility, even better coaches.
Victor R.
Going to rise is one of the best decisions i’ve ever made. I was one of the original 8 members of the club and got to see it grow exponentially. I would have never grown as much as I have mentally, physically and technically without Rise. They have years upon years of knowledge of the pole vault on every aspect. The coaches helped me put my name in front of university coaches and guided me through the entire college process. They led me to break records which gave me a scholarship to help kickstart my career. I cant thank them enough and every practice is full of energy and crazy fun. They are super kind and really love what they do.
Kelly C.
A great facility with a wide variety of equipment. The coaches are highly experienced and the best in the area.
Accomplishments
USATF NATIONAL MEDALS
USATF NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
IL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
IL STATE MEDALS