The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast
#238: Gill1918 Presents Mike Cunningham "Do You Need a Weather Cover for Your Pole Vault Pit?"
Do you really need a weather cover for your pole vault pit? If the pit lives outdoors, the better question may be: what are you willing to let happen to that investment without one? In this episode, Mike Cunningham explains why weather covers should be viewed as part of a pole vault pit’s maintenance plan—not simply as an optional accessory. ️ How rain and standing water can create larger problems over time ☀️ Why UV exposure, dirt, debris, snow, and ice all matter ️ Why the cover protects the foam and components underneath ✅ The simple end-of-practice habit that makes the biggest difference When a pit garage may also be worth considering A weather cover cannot make a pit invincible. But consistently using one can help protect a much larger investment for years to come. Press play before you leave the pit uncovered after practice.
