With the Olympics coming soon, many people have a greater interest in track and field sports. Watching any of the sports are fun but it isn’t often that a sport like pole vaulting comes to Eastern Market. On July 16 and 17, the National Street Vault will take place at 777 C Street SE.
All slots are filled for trial jumps but you can still watch the pole vaulters in action. On Friday there will be an open runway from 5:00-7:00PM for those that have registered. The real action happens on the 17th. Warmups begin for the first group at 8 am and the competition begins at 9. Fly Kids are schedule to warmup at 11 and jump at 11:30.
Fly kids is designed for kids ages 6-10. DC Vault has commissioned specially made equipment so that they are able to do just what the big kids and even Olympians can do. These kids are impressive. Every week they jump over and over again at the facility on East Capitol Street. When you watch, you will be amazed by what these little kids can do.
The event will go on until the last flight, which starts at 4:30 ends. Seeing it up close will give you a different perspective on the sport. You will be wowed and your kids may be inspired to take it up themselves.
