Gymnastics Equipment Safety Checklist

The gymnastics hall floor is clear of debris, loose equipment, and obstacles in all training zones.

Run-up and vault runway surfaces are clean, dry, and free of trip hazards.

Anchor recess covers in the floor are in place and flush with the surface.

Spring floor boundary markings are clearly visible and intact.

Spring floor surface covering is free of tears, lifted edges, or exposed foam.

Spring floor response is even across the surface with no dead spots, sunken areas, or unusual sounds underfoot.

All floor anchor points not in use are capped or covered.

Emergency exits from the gymnastics hall are unobstructed and clearly signed.

First aid kit is accessible, fully stocked, and within its inspection date.

Vault table is stable on its base with no wobble or lateral movement.

Table surface padding is intact with no tears, compression damage, or exposed hard edges.

Height adjustment mechanism is locked securely at the set height.

All bolts and fasteners on the vault table frame are tight and undamaged.

Springboard springs are intact, evenly tensioned, and free of corrosion or breakage.

Springboard surface covering is secure, non-slip, and free of tears.

Springboard is positioned correctly on the runway with no movement during use.

Landing mat is positioned immediately beyond the vault table at the correct thickness (minimum 20 cm) and is free of gaps or displaced sections.

Vault runway mat is flat, butted correctly to the springboard, and free of lifted edges.

Beam is stable on its support frame with no rocking or lateral movement.

Height adjustment lock is fully engaged and confirmed secure before use.

Beam surface covering is intact with no tears, worn patches, or exposed wood or metal.

Beam end caps are in place and undamaged.

Support frame legs are fully extended and locked, with non-slip feet making full contact with the floor.

Landing mats are placed on both sides and at the dismount end at the correct thickness for the height in use.

Mat surfaces are level and flush with no gaps between joined sections.

Upright frames are stable with no wobble; floor anchor bolts or tension cables are tight and undamaged.

Cable tension is correct and even on both sides; cables are free of fraying, kinking, or corrosion.

Cable attachment points and carabiners or clips are undamaged and fully engaged.

Bar surfaces are free of splinters, sharp edges, cracks, or excessive wear.

Bar grips or fibre-glass wrap (where present) are secure and free of delamination.

Height and spread adjustment collars are locked and confirmed secure before use.

Crash mat is positioned directly beneath the bar with no gap between mat and upright base.

Additional landing mats are placed at the dismount zone at the correct thickness.

No equipment or objects are within the fall zone around the apparatus.

Parallel bar frames are stable; height and width adjustment locks are fully engaged.

Bar surfaces are free of splinters, cracks, or sharp edges.

Pommel horse is stable on its base with no rocking; height adjustment is locked.

Pommel horse surface and pommels are securely attached and free of cracks or loose fittings.

Rings suspension cables or straps are free of fraying, twisting, or wear at attachment points.

Ring height adjustment is locked; rings hang at an equal height and swing freely without obstruction.

Landing mats are placed below and around each apparatus at the correct thickness.

Fall zones around all apparatus are clear of other equipment and obstructions.

Trampoline frame is stable and level with all legs fully locked.

All springs are present, correctly hooked, and free of corrosion, stretching, or breakage.

Trampoline bed is free of tears, loose stitching, or areas of uneven tension.

Frame pads fully cover all springs and frame edges with no gaps, tears, or displaced sections.

Frame pad attachment straps or fixings are secure and undamaged.

Crash mats are positioned around all four sides of the trampoline frame with no gaps.

Spotter platforms (where present) are stable, securely attached, and have non-slip surfaces.

The area above and around the trampoline is clear of overhead obstructions and adjacent equipment within the fall zone.

Trampoline is not in use without a qualified coach or supervisor present.

Foam pit depth is sufficient (minimum 1 metre of foam block coverage with no hard base exposed).

No hard objects, lost equipment, or debris are present within the foam pit.

Foam blocks are evenly distributed with no large voids or sunken areas near the entry zone.

Pit surround padding on all edges is intact, securely fixed, and free of tears or compression damage.

Entry mat leading into the pit is correctly positioned and free of trip hazards.

Resi-pit (where present) surface covering is intact with no tears or exposed foam core.

Resi-pit is correctly positioned below the relevant apparatus with no gap between pit edge and apparatus base mat.

All landing mats in use are of the correct thickness for the apparatus and skill level being trained.

Mat surfaces are free of tears, bubbling, or exposed foam.

Joined mats are butted flush with no gaps and are of uniform thickness where they meet.

Mats are not positioned over floor anchor recesses or uneven surfaces.

Soiled or wet mats are removed from use and replaced before the session begins.

All mats not in use are stored flat or on dedicated racks and not stacked in a way that creates a fall hazard.

Any equipment identified as damaged or unsafe during this inspection has been taken out of use and clearly tagged.

Damaged equipment has been logged in the maintenance and defect record with the date, description, and action required.

Previous inspection defects have been reviewed and confirmed as resolved or still outstanding.

Inspection date, inspector name, and sign-off are recorded before the session begins.