The Gill Athletics Track and Field Connections Podcast

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.