#235: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "The 5 Biggest Mistakes Schools Make When Buying a Pole Vault Pit!"

Podcast: The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast · Gill Athletics

Opublikowano: 2026-09-24

Most schools purchase a new pole vault pit only once every 10 to 20 years. Unfortunately, that lack of buying experience can lead to preventable—and expensive—mistakes. In this episode, Mike Cunningham breaks down the five biggest mistakes schools make when selecting a pole vault landing system: • Choosing the cheapest pit instead of the best long-term value • Buying only for the program’s current needs • Assuming every pole vault pit is constructed the same way • Ignoring the total cost of ownership • Failing to ask manufacturers enough questions Mike also shares one bonus mistak...