
THIS IS OUR STORY...
Salix Sub Astra is an international WA Challenger jumping meeting that turns our town into a global athletics stage every June. We specialize in the jumps: triple jump, pole vault and long jump, but what truly sets us apart is the atmosphere – warm, energetic, and always under a starry sky.
This meet isn’t just a competition – it’s a celebration of energy, passion, and community. We bring together world-class athletes and fans of all ages, with music, cheering, and our unforgettable mascot – Salix the Rabbit, who makes sure everything runs fast, fun, and full of bounce!
Salix Sub Astra was born from a love of athletics and a belief that even small towns can host world-class events. If you love sports, good vibes, and magical nights under the open sky – we’ll see you in Vrbovec!


Salix Sub Astra began its story in 2018, when the athletics club Sveti Vid Vrbovec set out to do something bold and different – bring athletics closer to the people. Since athletics is typically a stadium sport, the idea was simple but powerful: what if we took the jumping events – pole vault, long jump, and triple jump – and moved them right into the heart of the city?
That idea came to life thanks to a custom-built mobile runway, designed and crafted by Marijo Dautanec, president of AK Sveti Vid Vrbovec. With his vision and expertise, and the generous support of our main sponsor, Jendriš obrt, the runway was built to top standards and is now certified by World Athletics – a rare feature in this part of Europe.
From a small local event, Salix Sub Astra has grown into a recognized international meet, and in 2025 it proudly entered the World Athletics Continental Tour – Challenger category. We continue to grow, to jump higher and farther – but always stay true to the idea that started it all: athletics, brought closer to the people.
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