Long Jump renovation experts – West Exe School, Exeter – May 2022

How Did Rhino Play Help West Exe Secondary School?

The school’s athletic equipment and long-jump surfacing had seen better days, having spent years exposed to the elements, the boards and run-up surface had become run-down, dilapidated and dangerous for the students to use. Traditionally, long jump tracks are built using a tartan or polymeric surface made from recycled rubber, which is then edged using a white laminated and a sealed wooden board.

Our team replaced the existing timber boards with new, treated and sealed timber and resurfaced the run-up, as well as re-edging the sand pit, to ensure the new long jump can be enjoyed by students for many sports days and PE lessons to come! Depending on the extent of use and competitive level – we offer two varieties of surfacing for long jump and other athletic areas. (For more information about our varieties of surfacing, contact a member of our team who will be happy to help.)

Whilst we were re-surfacing the long-jump with a bespoke, red safety surface, we also transformed the push-up and sit-up bars nearby. The new surfacing gives students a comfortable, soft(ish) and durable space to enjoy either during PE lessons or during break times.

Benefits Of Installing Athletic Equipment In Schools

We speak a lot about the benefits of installing playground equipment: Trim trails, adventure climbers and climbing frames, towers and slides for children in KS1 and KS2 but, secondary school pupils can also benefit from having high-quality outdoor equipment.

While they may be moving away from the cars road and rail-themed play units, there are still a lot of benefits to be had from outdoor exercising, in and out of PE lessons! Having access to a range of athletic equipment allows students to benefit from the following:

• Space to exercise and let out built-up energy
• Space to practise and hone in on a skill – long jump and triple jump are incredibly technical and can take years to master, having a space where students can practise can help encourage them to improve their skills.
• Excellent full-body, dynamic exercise helps keep students physically active.
• West Exe’s new long jump is maintenance-free. The high-quality surfacing shouldn’t require any additional maintenance and should last for many years to come.

How Can Rhino Play Help Your Secondary School?

Here at Rhino Play, we can help restore, install or redesign your athletic equipment areas – working across the UK. Rhino Play offers a wide range of playground safety surfaces, including rubber mulch surfacing. So, if you have a long-jump, triple-jump, shot putt or hurdles area that requires some attention, contact our team at Rhino Play today and see how we can help you!

Learn more about how Rhino Play can help create your school’s athletic equipment by contacting our knowledgeable team at info@rhinoplay.co.uk.