Track Starter's Equipment

Gill Starting Blanks in .32 caliber deliver the loud, sharp report that makes for fair, clean starts at larger track meets and outdoor venues where extra volume matters. Sold in boxes of 100 rounds, they give a program a full season's supply of reliable, crimped blanks for use with a standard .32 caliber starter's pistol — dependable ignition and consistent sound, round after round.

Key features & specs:

• Caliber: .32 caliber, crimped blanks
• Quantity: 100 rounds per box
• Use: For standard .32 caliber starter's pistols
• Function: Produce a sharp, loud report for fair, audible race starts
• Compliance/Model: Manufactured to the standards required for NFHS-sanctioned competition; GP-42801

Coach's tip: The .32 caliber round is louder than a .22 — a good fit for big outdoor meets where the whole field needs to hear the start. Store blanks in a cool, dry, secured location per your school's policies, keep them separate from the pistol when not in use, and stock extra before championship season.

Gill Starting Blanks are the .22 caliber crimped blanks that produce the sharp, clear report track starters rely on for fair, clean race starts. Sold in boxes of 100 rounds, they give a meet a full supply of reliable rounds for use with a standard .22 caliber starter's pistol — the dependable consumable behind every well-timed start.

Key features & specs:

• Caliber: .22 caliber, crimped blanks
• Quantity: 100 rounds per box
• Use: For standard .22 caliber starter's pistols
• Function: Produce the sharp report needed for fair, audible starts
• Model: GP-42701

Coach's tip: Store blanks in a cool, dry, secured location per your school's policies, and keep them separate from the starter's pistol when not in use. Bring more than you think you'll need on meet day — a full schedule of heats and finals goes through rounds faster than expected.

The Gill Starter's Sleeve keeps the race starter clearly visible to timers and officials from anywhere on the track. Its bright orange fabric stands out against any background, and elastic at both ends gives it a sure, comfortable fit over the starter's arm — a simple, essential piece of meet-management gear for clean, well-coordinated starts.

Key features & specs:

• Visibility: Bright orange, highly visible from any part of the track
• Fit: Elastic at both ends for a sure fit
• Use: Worn on the starter's arm to signal starts clearly to timers
• Best for: Track meet starters and meet-management crews
• Model: GP-423

Coach's tip: Have the starter wear the sleeve on the arm that raises the starting device so hand-timers get a clear visual cue at the gun. Keep one in the meet-management kit, and wash it as needed so the high-visibility orange stays bright season after season.

Gill Pyro Bright Shells are the starting shells that give race starters a clear, bright report to launch every event cleanly. Sold in a box of 50 rounds, they're a meet-day essential for track programs — keeping a fresh supply on hand ensures your starter is never caught short during a full day of heats and finals.

Key features & specs:

• Quantity: Box of 50 rounds
• Use: Starting shells for track and field race starts
• Function: Produce a bright, clear report for a fair, audible start
• Shipping: Ships via ground service only
• Model: GP-39603

Coach's tip: Store shells in a cool, dry, secured location per your school's policies, and keep them separate from the starting device when not in use. Order early — because they ship ground only, restocks can take longer, so don't wait until you're down to your last box before meet season.