Pole Vault Landing Systems

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.

Outfit a complete high jump venue in one purchase with the Gill Essentials 640A High Jump Pit Value Pack. This bundle pairs a competition-ready landing system with the standards, crossbar, and weather cover you need to start jumping right away — a cost-effective way for schools to build or upgrade a full high jump setup without sourcing each piece separately.

Key features & specs:

• 1x 640A Essentials High Jump Landing System
• 1x 640A02 Weather Cover (not shown)
• 1x pair of 700 Essentials HJ Standards
• 1x 525 Gill HJ Crossbar
• Available only in Royal Blue vinyl with Gray mesh

An ideal package for athletic directors and coaches establishing a high jump program on a budget. Assemble the system on level ground per Gill's instructions, keep the weather cover on the pit whenever it's not in use to protect the foam from moisture and UV, and inspect the pad and cover each season so your landing system stays safe and competition-ready for years.

Turn your high jump or pole vault pit into a branded centerpiece with the Gill Custom Graphic 60" x 60" Landing System Top Pad. Add your school name, mascot, or logo in a multi-color graphic so your program's identity is front and center at every home meet and invitational — the top pad is one of the most visible surfaces in the entire field-events area.

Key features & specs:

• Custom multi-color graphic printed directly onto the landing system top pad
• Standard graphic area: 60" x 60"
• Oversized option available: 90" x 110"
• Vector artwork required for production
• Adds school branding while serving as a functional landing system top pad

A high-impact upgrade for programs that want their facility to look championship-caliber on competition and televised events. Submit approved vector artwork when ordering, plan ahead of season openers to allow for production lead time, and follow Gill's care guidance — keep the pad covered when not in use to protect the graphic from UV exposure and weather.

The Gill Water Shed Insert is a simple device that meaningfully extends the life of your high jump and pole vault landing systems. Placed under the weather cover, it prevents water from pooling in the natural low spots that form on a pit's surface, stopping the standing water that stretches covers, seeps into seams, and accelerates foam breakdown. For a small investment, it protects one of the largest equipment expenses in your program.

Key features & specs:

• Prevents water pooling on the weather cover's low spots
• Works with high jump and pole vault landing systems
• Promotes runoff to protect the cover and foam beneath
• Simple to position under any fitted weather cover
• Low-cost way to extend landing-system service life

Coach's tip: Position the insert under the cover at the pit's lowest points so water sheds toward the edges, and check it after heavy rain or snow. Pair it with a properly fitted weather cover for the best protection, and store it with the cover in the off-season.

The Gill High Jump Standard Base Pads add an important layer of safety to the high jump area by cushioning the exposed bases of the standards, where athletes can make incidental contact as they clear the bar and land. Each pad wraps the base in dense foam encased in bright yellow vinyl, both softening impact and clearly marking the standard for jumpers and officials. Sold in pairs so both standards are protected for a complete, compliant setup.

Key features & specs:

• 19" x 19" x 2" thick foam pad for impact protection
• Encased in high-visibility yellow vinyl
• Cushions the exposed high jump standard bases
• Bright color improves visibility for athletes and officials
• Sold in pairs for both standards

Coach's tip: Seat the pads firmly around each standard base and check placement before every session, since bases shift during setup. Wipe them down and store them dry in the off-season to protect the vinyl and keep the foam resilient for years of use.

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 AGX M4 High Jump Pit is the premium tier of Gill's high jump landing systems, built for flagship programs that compete at the highest level. Measuring an expansive 27'-2" x 13'-2" x 28", the M4 exceeds NFHS and NCAA minimums to deliver elite-level coverage, while AGX Countervail construction reduces vibration for consistent, cushioned landings across the entire pit surface.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 27'-2" x 13'-2" x 28" — oversized for maximum coverage
• AGX Countervail construction reduces vibration for consistent landings
• Durable vinyl cover with a top-pad (TP) surface
• Exceeds NFHS and NCAA high jump safety minimums
• Built for high-caliber competition and flagship track venues

Coach's tip: protect this premium investment with the matching Gill weather cover any time the pit is idle. Clean the vinyl with mild soap and water, keep the landing surface dry to preserve the foam, and store the pit covered or indoors through the off-season to protect the AGX Countervail core for years of elite performance.

The Gill G1 High Jump Pit strikes an ideal balance between landing area and footprint, measuring 18' x 10' x 26" — big enough to satisfy high school safety requirements while remaining size-efficient for facilities that can't accommodate a flagship pit. A durable vinyl cover over a top-pad (TP) surface rounds out a landing system that's a popular choice among programs nationwide for its blend of quality and value.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 18' x 10' x 26"
• Durable vinyl cover with a top-pad (TP) landing surface
• Size-efficient footprint for space-conscious facilities
• Vinyl exterior holds up outdoors and cleans up easily after wet meets
• Satisfies NFHS high jump safety requirements

Coach's tip: add the matching Gill weather cover to shield the foam from UV and rain between meets and extend the pit's usable life. Spot-clean the vinyl with mild soap and water, keep the surface dry to prevent foam breakdown, and store the pit covered or indoors during the off-season whenever possible.

The Gill G4 High Jump Pit gives programs a spacious, confidence-inspiring landing zone at 20' x 13'-2" x 28". Finished with a durable vinyl cover over a top-pad (TP) surface, the G4's larger footprint gives jumpers and coaches added margin during both competition and training — an ideal upgrade for programs building out a full-featured high jump facility.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 20' x 13'-2" x 28"
• Durable vinyl cover with a top-pad (TP) landing surface
• Expanded footprint for an added margin of safety
• Weather-resistant, easy-to-clean vinyl exterior
• Engineered to meet NFHS and NCAA high jump safety specifications

Coach's tip: protect your investment with the matching Gill weather cover whenever the pit is idle to shield the foam from sun and rain. Wipe the vinyl down with mild soap and water, keep the landing surface dry to guard against foam breakdown, and store the pit covered or indoors through the off-season to maximize its lifespan season after season.

The Gill S4 High Jump Pit delivers a competition-ready landing system in a footprint compact enough for facilities with limited runway space. Measuring 16'-6" x 10' x 26" and finished with a durable vinyl cover over a top-pad (TP) surface, the S4 gives high school and collegiate programs a generous, safe landing zone without demanding the space of a full flagship pit.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 16'-6" x 10' x 26"
• Durable vinyl cover with a top-pad (TP) landing surface
• Compact footprint suited to space-limited facilities
• Vinyl exterior is easy to clean and resists the outdoor elements
• Engineered to meet NFHS high jump safety standards

Coach's tip: add the matching Gill weather cover to protect the foam between meets and extend the pit's service life. Spot-clean the vinyl with mild soap and water, keep the surface dry to prevent foam breakdown, and store the pit covered or indoors during the off-season whenever possible.

The Gill Essentials High Jump Pit is an economical landing system that delivers full high-school compliance without the premium price tag, making it a go-to choice for programs building or replacing a high jump area on a budget. 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 — keeping the landing surface tight and unified through every jump.

Key features & specs

• Overall size: 16' x 8' x 24" (4.88m x 2.44m x 0.61m)
• Two base units, each 8' x 8' x 24"
• Skirted mesh top holds units together for a snug fit (no separate top pad)
• Meets all high school rules requirements
• Available in Royal Blue only
• Backed by a five-year warranty

Coach's tip: pair the pit with the matching Gill weather cover to shield the foam between meets and dramatically extend its service life. Store the pit indoors or covered when possible, spot-clean the vinyl and mesh with mild soap and water, and keep the units dry to prevent foam breakdown over 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.