Come to IJlst (one of the 11 Frisian cities) and experience a typical Frisian sport: fierljeppen (pole vaulting). The top eight pole vaulters in each category compete in the first division. The competition is for the daily title and the overall standings.
Fierljeppen is a traditional Frisian sport. During fierljeppen competitions, pole vaulters in various age groups attempt to jump as far as possible. Using a pole, they attempt to span a ditch. Each pole vaulter has three attempts, and the furthest distance counts towards the overall standings. The leader of the standings wears the Pompeblêden shirt.
Location
The fierljepschans is located at Sudergoweg 1C in IJlst. Parking is available at the adjacent ice rink of IJlst, at De Tsjalk 2, 8651 CZ IJlst.
Important to know
Visitors can bring a chair or sit on one of our seats/benches or on the grass. There are toilets available. The ticket office is open well in advance, even after the start of the competition. Fierljeppen depends on the weather; if it rains, jumping is not possible. In that case, the competition will either be postponed or moved to another day.
Visiting the fierljep competitions is suitable for all ages. Wheelchair users can find a spot on tiles, there is a MIVA toilet.
