Pole Vault Accessories & Training

The Gill Aluminum Platform is the purpose-built foundation support for the Gill 654 Series pole vault landing system. Raising the pit off the ground surface protects the foam and vinyl casing from moisture intrusion and ground contact degradation — extending the service life of the landing system significantly and keeping the pit in competition-ready condition year after year.

• • Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum Construction – Individual platform pallets are built from high-quality aluminum that resists rust and surface corrosion through outdoor exposure, rain, and humidity, maintaining structural integrity and supporting the landing system reliably across multiple seasons without deterioration
  • Elevates Pit Above Ground Level – Raises the 654 Series pole vault landing system off the ground surface to prevent water from pooling beneath the pit and soaking into the foam base units — the primary cause of premature foam breakdown and vinyl casing damage in pole vault landing systems
  • Individual Pallet Design for Easy Handling – Platform consists of separate individual pallets rather than a single heavy unit, making each piece manageable for one or two people to carry, position, and store without heavy equipment or excessive manual labor
  • Quick Assembly and Disassembly – Pallet system goes together and comes apart rapidly, allowing facility staff to set up or break down the platform during meet preparation or off-season storage without tools or lengthy setup procedures
  • Precise Fit for 654 Series Landing System – Engineered specifically to match the footprint dimensions of Gill's 654 Pole Vault Landing System, ensuring the pit sits flush, level, and fully supported across its entire base without gaps or instability at the edges
  • Compact Storage When Disassembled – Individual aluminum pallets stack efficiently for compact off-season storage, minimizing the facility space required to store the platform when the pole vault pit is not in active use during the competitive season

The Gill Competition Pole Tip, Size 002, is the small replacement part that protects both your vaulting poles and your athletes' plants. Made from tough, durable rubber, it cushions the pole tip for a softer plant into the box while delivering the long-lasting performance a busy vault program depends on. Replacing a worn tip is one of the cheapest, highest-impact maintenance steps you can take to keep your poles safe and your vaulters confident on every approach.

Key features & specs:

• Tough, durable rubber construction for reliable, long-lasting use
• Cushions the pole for a softer plant into the vault box
• Size 002 — consult Gill's replacement-tip sizing guide to match your poles
• Sold individually as a replacement pole tip

Coach's tip: Inspect pole tips at the start of every season and replace any that are cracked, worn thin, or missing chunks — a fresh tip protects the pole and softens the plant. Use Gill's sizing guide to confirm the correct size for each pole before ordering so replacements fit right the first time.

Protect vaulters at the most dangerous point on the runway with the Blazer Pole Vault Box Collar System. Engineered to meet the ASTM F2949-12 standard required by 2015 NCAA and NFHS rules, this padded collar surrounds the vault box to cushion hard landings in the box area — a critical safety upgrade for any compliant pole vault setup.

Key features & specs:

• Meets ASTM F2949-12 to comply with 2015 NCAA and NFHS rules
• Fits any pole vault landing system
• Heavy-duty vinyl cover over ASTM-tested polyethylene foam filler
• Four in-ground anchor system limits shifting of the landing area
• Special hinge folds the collar in half for UPS shipment (20 lbs; 60" x 25" x 9")

An essential safety component for any program running pole vault competition. Anchor the collar around the vault box with the four-point ground system before every meet and practice, and confirm it's secure and properly positioned. Inspect the foam and cover regularly for wear, keep it dry between uses, and replace it if the padding degrades to stay rule-compliant and protect your vaulters.

Keep your pole vault standards safely secured with Blazer Pole Vault Anchor Pins. These pins lock your vault standards to the ground as required by NFHS rule 7-5-11 — a small, essential piece of safety hardware that keeps standards from shifting or tipping during competition and practice.

Key features & specs:

• Secure pole vault standards to the ground for safety and stability
• Meet the requirements of NFHS rule 7-5-11
• Durable construction for repeated season-long use
• Compact and easy to store with your vault equipment
• Dimensions 13" x 9.5" x 4" (1 lb)

A must-have, low-cost safety item for any program running pole vault competition. Install the pins to anchor each standard before every meet and practice, confirming they're fully seated and secure. Store them with your vault standards so they're always on hand at setup, and inspect them periodically for bending or wear, replacing them as needed to stay rule-compliant.

Complete a safe, compliant pole vault setup with the Blazer Base Padding for the 1189 Collegiate Standard. Designed for use with existing Blazer 1189 Collegiate vault standards, it fills the pit void around the standard base with high-density cushioning — protecting vaulters who land near the base and keeping your runway installation up to code.

Key features & specs:

• Designed for use with Blazer 1189 Collegiate pole vault standards
• Fits directly into the void of the pit for full base coverage
• Numbered 0–32 for accurate standard-base adjustment
• 18-oz vinyl-coated nylon over high-density urethane foam
• Available in ten colors to match your program

An essential safety component for programs running Blazer 1189 Collegiate standards. Choose your color when ordering, fit the padding into the pit void and align the numbering with your standard settings, and inspect it regularly for wear or compression. Keep it covered and dry when the pit isn't in use, and replace it when the foam or cover degrades to maintain a safe landing area.

Keep your pole vault pit safe and compliant with the Blazer Base Padding for the 1188 Cantabrian Standard. This padding fills the pit void around the base of Blazer's 1188 Cantabrian pole vault standard, cushioning the area where vaulters may land near the standard base — a required safety component for a compliant vault installation at the high school and collegiate level.

Key features & specs:

• Purpose-built to fit the Blazer 1188 Cantabrian pole vault standard
• Fits directly into the void of the pit for full base coverage
• Numbered 0–32 for accurate standard-base adjustment
• 18-oz vinyl-coated nylon over high-density urethane foam
• Absorbs impact and holds up through a full competitive season

An essential safety accessory for programs running Blazer 1188 Cantabrian standards on their vault runway. Fit the padding into the pit void and align the numbering with your standard settings, inspect it regularly for wear or compression, and keep it covered and dry when the pit isn't in use. Replace it when the foam or cover degrades to maintain a safe landing area.

The Gill Vault Trainer System is a unique device that helps beginner and intermediate vaulters safely rehearse the body positions that occur at peak vault height. By letting athletes acclimate to being inverted and rotating around the pole, it builds the coordination and confidence that are hard to develop on the runway alone, while strengthening the muscle groups responsible for an effective push-off.

Key features & specs:

• Trains body positions at peak vault height for beginners and intermediates
• Strengthens muscle groups for an effective push-off
• Coordinates grip and pole positions through the rotation and push-off
• Hangs from goal posts or basketball backboard rigging
• Complete with cables, ankle cuffs, and pole section

Coach's tip: Mount it to a rigid, properly rated structure and supervise athletes closely as they learn the inverted positions. Inspect the cables and cuffs before every session for wear, and take the system down and store it dry between uses to protect the hardware.

The Gill Rolling Pole Cart is a sturdy, high-end storage and transport solution built to hold all the vaulting poles your program owns. Heavy steel construction keeps poles organized and protected, while dual-purpose wheels switch from swivel to locked with the pull of a pin, so moving a full load of poles from storage to practice and back is quick and controlled. It is the organized, damage-free way to manage a growing pole inventory.

Key features & specs:

• Sturdy steel construction with a high-end design
• Holds a full program's inventory of vaulting poles
• Dual-purpose wheels switch from swivel to locked with a pull pin
• Keeps poles organized, separated, and protected
• Compatible with the optional 735 Tow Bar Kit

Coach's tip: Lock the wheels once the cart is in position so it can't roll while athletes pull poles, and add the 735 Tow Bar Kit for easy long-distance moves. Wipe the frame down and store it indoors to protect the finish and prevent rust.

The Gill Rolling Pole Cart Tow Bar Kit upgrades your Gill Rolling Pole Cart for effortless transport across the infield and around the facility. The tow bar attaches to the cart and lets a single person pull a fully loaded rack of vaulting poles smoothly from storage to the runway and back, saving time and reducing the risk of dropping or damaging expensive poles on the way.

Key features & specs:

• Tow bar accessory for the Gill Rolling Pole Cart
• Enables easy one-person towing of a loaded pole cart
• Steel construction to match the cart's durable build
• Speeds up moving poles between storage and the runway
• Simple bolt-on attachment

Coach's tip: Confirm you have the compatible Gill Rolling Pole Cart before ordering, since this is an add-on accessory. Tow slowly over rough or uneven ground to keep poles secure, and store the kit with the cart so it is always ready for meet day.

The Gill Crossbar Putter Upper is the simplest crossbar placer ever made, a must-have tool for any pole vault or high jump setup. It slips over the end of any vaulting pole, letting a coach or athlete reset the crossbar quickly and safely without a ladder or awkward reaching after a knock-down. That means faster resets between attempts, a smoother-running competition, and less wear and tear on both the crossbar and the people handling it.

Key features & specs:

• Fits over the end of any vaulting pole
• Simplest crossbar placer design available
• Resets the bar without a ladder or overreaching
• Speeds up resets between vault and high jump attempts
• Lightweight and easy to store with your event equipment

Coach's tip: Keep the Putter Upper stationed at the standards during meets so officials can reset the bar instantly. Store it with your pole vault kit so it is always on hand, and wipe it down to keep the pole end clean.

Gill Ninja Elite Pole Vault Grip Tape is the grip that lets vaulters hold lighter and grip tighter, even in wet or oily conditions. Engineered with thousands of tiny gripping "fingers," the tape delivers dependable purchase on the pole without chalk, sticky sprays, or other additives, so athletes get a clean, consistent grip and an easy release every time. It is a favorite for vaulters chasing higher heights who want confidence in their top hand through the plant and takeoff.

Key features & specs:

• Thousands of gripping fingers for a lighter hold with more security
• Performs in wet and oily conditions
• Slip-resistant with vibration-dampening properties
• Easy-release feel with no chalk or sticky spray required
• Roll size: 1" x 9'

Coach's tip: Wrap the tape smoothly over the pole's grip zone with slight tension and no overlap gaps for the best feel. Replace it once the fingers wear smooth, and store poles in a cool, dry rack to keep the grip surface tacky.

The Gill Portable Pole Rack is the convenient, secure way to store and protect vaulting poles during meets and practice. Free-standing and built from heavy-duty steel with a powder-coat finish, it keeps expensive poles organized, off the ground, and easy to grab between attempts. Individual rungs cradle each pole so they stay separated and protected from the nicks and scratches that come with piling poles on the infield.

Key features & specs:

• Free-standing heavy-duty steel frame
• Durable powder-coat finish for indoor and outdoor use
• Rungs hold each pole in place and allow quick, easy access
• Keeps poles organized, elevated, and protected at meets and practice
• Portable design moves easily from storage to the runway

Coach's tip: Load heavier training poles toward the base of the rack for stability and keep it on level ground during meets. Wipe the frame down and store it dry to preserve the powder coat and prevent rust over time.

The Gill Essentials Pole Vault Pit gives programs a fully high-school-compliant landing system at an economical price, including the recommended preferred landing zone that keeps vaulters safe at the point they need it most. In place of a traditional top pad, the Essentials system uses a skirted mesh top that draws the units together for a snug, stable fit, with a hook-and-loop box cut-out fastener to secure the area around the plant box.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 19'9" x 20'2" x 26" (6.02m x 6.15m x 0.66m)
• Three base units (6'7" x 12'9" x 26") plus two front slant units (8'3" x 7'5" x 26")
• Skirted mesh top holds units together — no separate top pad required
• Hook-and-loop box cut-out fastener secures the plant-box area
• Meets all high school specifications, including the preferred landing zone
• Royal Blue only; backed by a five-year warranty

Coach's tip: pair the pit with the matching Gill weather cover and a compliant box collar for a complete, safe vault area. Keep the foam dry, spot-clean the vinyl and mesh with mild soap and water, and store covered to protect the units through the seasons.

The Gill Essentials 653 Pole Vault Pit Value Pack bundles everything a program needs to build out a complete, competition-ready pole vault setup — landing system, standards, crossbar, base pads, and a weather cover — in one cost-saving package. For athletic directors starting or refreshing a vault program, buying the components together takes the guesswork out of matching parts and delivers a coordinated system ready for practice and meets.

Key features & specs:

• Landing system: 653 Essentials Pole Vault Landing System
• Standards: One pair of 7100 Essentials Pole Vault Standards
• Crossbar: One 526 Gill Pole Vault Crossbar
• Base pads & cover: One pair of 61517C02 Royal Blue base pads plus a 65302 weather cover
• Finish: Royal Blue vinyl with gray mesh top; model GP-VP300

Coach's tip: Confirm the landing system meets your association's minimum size and padding requirements for competition before installing. Always deploy the weather cover when the pit isn't in use — keeping moisture out of the foam is the single biggest factor in how long a vault pit lasts.