Pole Vault Boxes

The Gill Universal Steel Vault Box Lid finishes your pole vault plant box installation, sealing the box flush with the runway so athletes get a clean, consistent surface right up to the plant point. Built from twelve-gauge steel with fold-and-weld construction, it delivers the rugged strength a heavily used plant zone demands, while flanged edges and flared sides lock it securely in place so it stays put through every planted pole. It's the durable, meet-ready cap that keeps your vault runway safe, level, and competition-legal.

Key features & specs:

• Twelve-gauge steel with fold-and-weld construction for heavy-duty strength
• Flanged edges and flared sides for secure, stable installation in the runway
• Finished with a durable white powder coat for weather resistance and visibility
• Universal design pairs with Gill vault boxes (box and lid sold separately)
• Meets NFHS, NCAA, and World Athletics specifications; World Athletics certified

Coach's tip: Confirm your box and lid are ordered together as a set since they ship separately, and check the fit and anchoring at the start of each season. Sweep out debris and clear standing water after wet meets to protect the powder coat and keep the plant zone clean.

The Gill Cast Aluminum Vault Box is a rugged, competition-legal plant box built to perform through years of hard vaulting. Cast in a single piece of 100% aluminum with a 3/8" wall thickness, it is guaranteed against cracking or warping under the repeated impact of pole plants. Rounded inside corners let the pole rotate freely through the plant, and a durable white powder-coat finish stands up to weather and heavy use.

Key features & specs:

• 100% cast aluminum with a 3/8" wall thickness
• Rounded inside corners for unhindered pole rotation
• Durable white powder-coat finish
• Guaranteed against cracking or warping
• Meets High School and NCAA specifications; World Athletics certified

Coach's tip: Pair the box with the leg installation kit for accurate leveling during setup, and keep the interior clear of grit that can scuff pole tips. Inspect the plant surface each season and touch up the finish as needed to protect against corrosion.

The Gill Pole Vault Box Leg Installation Kit takes the guesswork out of setting a vault box at the correct depth and level during installation. Four L-shaped steel legs bolt to the box and let the installer fine-tune its position for precise leveling before the surrounding surface is poured, ensuring the box sits exactly where safety and performance require. It is an essential companion for any permanent Gill vault box installation.

Key features & specs:

• Four L-shaped steel legs for stable, adjustable support
• Enables precise leveling of the vault box during installation
• Anchoring hardware included
• Compatible with Gill 500, 502, and 504 vault boxes
• Simplifies achieving correct box depth and alignment

Coach's tip: Confirm your box is a Gill 500, 502, or 504 before ordering, and check the box for level in both directions before the surrounding surface is set. Have your installer double-check the plant-line position, since the box location is fixed once the runway is poured.

The Gill Box Collar Spike Plates Kit keeps your pole vault box collar locked in the correct position throughout competition and practice. The set of four tapped plates attaches at each bottom corner of the collar with hook-and-loop tabs, then anchors into the ground to stop the collar from creeping or slipping underneath the landing pit. It is an inexpensive but essential companion to any vault box collar, preserving both safety coverage and a clean plant area.

Key features & specs:

• Set of 4 tapped spike plates for each bottom corner of the collar
• Attaches with Velcro tabs for quick installation and removal
• Anchors the collar to prevent slipping under the pit
• Includes a pack of 100 3/8" pyramid spikes
• Accepts larger spikes if ground conditions require them

Coach's tip: Check the spike engagement before every meet, especially on soft or rain-soaked ground, and swap to longer spikes if the collar shifts. Store the plates and spikes with the collar so the setup stays complete.

The Gill SafetyMax+ Vault Box Collar adds a critical layer of protection to the pole vault plant area by padding the exposed hard surfaces around the vault box, one of the highest-risk points on the runway. Winged arms extend down into the box for added coverage, and the safety-yellow color clearly highlights the open area where vaulters plant the pole. It works with any style of pole vault landing system, making it a smart upgrade for any program.

Key features & specs:

• Pads exposed hard surfaces around the vault box for athlete protection
• Winged arms extend into the box for added coverage
• High-visibility safety-yellow color marks the plant area
• Complies with ASTM standard F2949
• Compatible with any style of pole vault landing system; Patent No. 8,444,531 B1

Coach's tip: Pair the collar with box collar spike plates to keep it anchored and prevent it from sliding under the pit. Wipe it down and store it dry in the off-season to preserve the padding and the bright safety color.

The Gill Steel Vault Box is the foundation of a safe, competition-grade pole vault runway. Constructed from heavy-duty steel, it delivers the strength and rigidity programs demand at the high school and collegiate level, receiving the pole tip at plant and safely transferring the enormous forces generated during the vault. Because the box is one of the most punished pieces of pole vault infrastructure, Gill's steel build is engineered to withstand repeated impact season after season without deforming or shifting.

Key features & specs

• Heavy-duty steel construction for maximum strength and rigidity
• Engineered to receive the pole tip at plant and transfer force safely
• Withstands repeated competitive impact without deforming
• Meets NFHS and NCAA specifications
• A trusted choice for new installations and runway renovations

Facility tip: pair the vault box with a compliant box collar to pad the exposed hard surfaces around the plant area. Keep the box clear of sand and debris, drain standing water after rain, and periodically inspect the welds and mounting to ensure it stays flush with the runway surface.

The Gill Perfect Plant Sliding Vault Box is a training tool designed by elite vaulters Pat Manson (19' 2¼") and Scott Huffman (19' 7") to help athletes master the run, plant, and take-off. By letting vaulters rehearse pole carriage, run mechanics, tempo, and step placement in a controlled, repeatable way, it builds the muscle memory that translates directly to higher, safer vaults on the runway.

Key features & specs:

• Purpose: Trains run, plant, and take-off mechanics for pole vault
• Design: Tip-proof design with a built-in carry handle for portability
• Accuracy: Zero mark molded into the side for placement accuracy; same size as a regulation vault box
• Construction: High-impact thermoplastic with UV-protected white polycarbonate for visibility and durability
• Model: GP-2531

Coach's tip: Use the sliding box for plant-and-takeoff reps before moving athletes to the live pit, and reference the molded zero mark to keep step placement consistent rep to rep. Store it indoors out of prolonged sun, and wipe it down so the high-visibility surface stays clear.