The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

#231: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Should I Buy the Minimum Legal Pole Vault Pit or a Larger Pit?"

September 16, 2026·10 min
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Should your school purchase the smallest legal pole vault pit—or invest in a larger landing system?In this Gill1918 Project episode, Mike Cunningham explains why meeting NFHS or NCAA minimum requirements is only one part of the decision.🏫 When a minimum-compliant pit may be the right choice📈 When program growth makes a larger pit worth considering🏟️ How facility space and competition plans affect the decision💰 Why coaches must consider the entire project budget🔭 How to purchase for both today’s athletes and the program’s futureThere is no single answer for every school. The right pit depends on your athletes, facility, budget, and long-term goals.Share this episode with a coach, athletic director, or facility planner preparing for a pole vault pit purchase.

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