Starting block school

Introduce young athletes to proper sprint mechanics and help them build foundational explosive power with the Nelco School Super Block N1131 SSM. Specifically engineered as an all-steel economy block, this rugged implement is designed to give elementary runners and school-level track teams the authentic look, feel, and structural response of larger professional stadium blocks. It serves as an excellent budget-friendly asset for school sports departments, physical education classes, and youth athletic clubs introducing beginners to competitive acceleration techniques.

The block features a solid, heavy-duty steel central rail complete with high-contrast alignment markers to help coaches and students easily track personalized foot placements along the spine. Moving away from overly complex mechanisms, the system utilizes robust fixed-angle pedals. These pedals deliver a highly stable, uniform angle of resistance that allows developing runners to consistently practice driving forward off the balls of their feet without needing constant hardware recalibrations. The pedals are finished with deep brown traction plates supported by a sturdy blue structural backing. To ensure total stability on grass fields, cinder tracks, or standard practice turf, the block includes two heavy-duty steel anchor pins featuring easy-grip ring tops, allowing you to secure the central spine firmly into the ground to prevent any backward sliding during a start.

Key Performance & Structural Features:

• All-Steel Economy Architecture: Built entirely from high-durability structural steel to handle the repetitive drops, transport wear, and weathering typical of school athletic programs.

• Fixed Angle Pedals: Simplified non-adjustable pedal frames provide a dependable, uniform push-off angle ideal for training elementary and junior sprinters.

• Integrated Positioning Scale: The central rail features clean, numbered markings so young athletes can record and master their starting stances.

• Ground Anchor Stakes Included: Ships complete with two steel ring-top anchor spikes to lock the frame securely into the track surface.