Come and try your hand at pole-vaulting on Thursday 19 January, and encourage the champions on Saturday 21 January. The introductory sessions are accessible to all, with very gradual progression. For the Elite athletes present, at least 5 vaulters qualified for the London Olympics will be seeking to reach new heights, just a few metres away from the spectator stands. 6 nations will be represented in the competition. Among the athletes present are: Romain Mesnil, former INSA student and finalist at the World Championships, Télie Mathiot, an INSA student and French national champion in 2010.

The programme:

• Thursday 19 January 2012
2pm: Introductory session for disabled persons
4pm: Introductory session for students, INSA staff and engineers
8pm: Pole-vaulting evening (students and partners)

• Friday 20 January 2012
9am: Discovery session for Villeurbanne school children
2pm: Discovery session for Villeurbanne school children
7.30pm: Official competitions for local athletes

• Saturday 21 January 2012
9am: Official competitions
12am: Official competitions
3pm: Official competitions
6.30pm: Elite competitions
Meeting in front of the Swimming Pool Gymnasium (INSA de Lyon - avenue des sports)

Meeting in front of the Swimming Pool Gymnasium (INSA de Lyon - avenue des sports)