Physical education is crucial for child development, but without the right storage solutions PE equipment can quickly become chaotic. At ABAL Educational Supplies we manufacture a full range of trolleys, mats and storage units that keep Irish school sports halls organised, safe and ready for action.
The PE storage challenge
Balls rolling around the floor, mats piled in awkward stacks and scattered cones all waste valuable teaching time and shorten the life of your equipment. Well planned storage makes it faster to set up and pack away, reduces trip hazards and keeps everything where it should be.
Mobile trolleys for flexible storage
Our welded steel ball storage trolley is designed for everyday school use, with strong mesh sides, heavy duty castors and plenty of room for footballs, basketballs and other games equipment.
For larger collections, the large PE storage trolley adds divided sections and plastic boxes so different items stay neatly separated.
Gym mats and trolleys
High quality mats deserve high quality storage. Our foldable gym mats (2400mm x 1200mm x 50mm) can be bought on their own or as a complete gym mats and trolley set that includes a purpose built steel trolley. Schools who already have mats can add a dedicated gym mat trolley to make moving and storing them much easier.
General purpose storage
Not every item fits in a ball cage. The versatile general service trolley gives you four strong shelves on lockable castors and works just as well for PE equipment as it does for art materials, cleaning products or library books. Many schools also use it beside climbing frames to hold cones, markers and safety equipment.
Safety and court equipment
Protecting pupils is just as important as storing equipment. Our lockable basketball post protectors help reduce impact injuries on outdoor courts while also protecting the posts themselves from damage.
Smaller items and multi use trolleys
Smaller pieces such as cones, bibs and skipping ropes are easily lost if they are not organised. Many schools use the compartmented art storage trolley in the PE hall for this reason, as the different bays suit a wide mix of small equipment. For gymnastics work, our solid timber balance bench partners perfectly with mats and climbing frames and can be stored neatly along a wall when not in use.
Sports themed wall displays
To finish the space, schools often add our sports silhouettes noticeboards, available in 4ft or 6ft sizes. These shaped boards create an inspiring backdrop for photographs, teams, fixtures and Active Schools notices.
Benefits of organised PE storage
With the right combination of trolleys, mats and storage units you gain extra teaching time, extend the life of your equipment and create a safer, more professional sports hall. Everything has a home, pupils can help with set up and tidy up, and staff can see at a glance what is available and what needs to be reordered.
Related reading
For ideas beyond the sports hall, see our guide to library furniture, our colour-coding guide for classroom furniture and our shaped noticeboards guide. If you support pupils with additional needs, our ASD workstation article is also worth a read.
Planning your PE storage
If you are ready to improve PE storage in your school, start by listing the equipment you already have and identifying the worst pain points. Then choose a mix of ball storage, mat trolleys and general service trolleys to suit your space. ABAL Educational Supplies can advise on a complete package of trolleys, mats and safety products, all Irish made in Clonbullogue and supplied with free delivery and assembly across Ireland.
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