Gared Performance Sports Systems – Basketball Hoops, Volleyball Systems & Facility Equipment

Gared Performance Sports Systems equipment is the infrastructure your athletic facility depends on every single day — and since 1922, it has been the standard that schools, gyms, recreation centers, and competitive arenas set their facilities by. From NCAA-certified portable basketball hoops and NAIA-official volleyball net systems to NFHS-compliant football goalposts, padded wall systems, and institutional seating, Gared builds the permanent and semi-permanent athletic equipment that makes games possible at every level of play. When athletic directors, facility managers, and coaches need equipment that gets installed once and performs without interruption for decades, Gared is the brand they specify by name. Pro Athletic Supply carries the full Gared Performance Sports Systems lineup — free shipping on qualifying orders, with most in-stock systems shipping within 3 to 5 business days.

When a school or facility installs Gared equipment, they're not buying products they'll replace in three years — they're investing in systems engineered to outlast coaches, athletic directors, and in many cases the renovation cycles of the buildings they're installed in. Gared's official partnership with the NAIA as the official basketball hoop and volleyball net system provider for NAIA national championship sites is the most direct proof available of where this brand sits in institutional athletic equipment. Pro Athletic Supply carries Gared's complete product lineup so programs and facilities can specify and purchase the right system without the dealer runaround.

✔ NCAA, NFHS, FIBA & NAIA-Certified Across Every Sport Category — Every Gared basketball, volleyball, soccer, and football system in our inventory meets the governing body specifications required for sanctioned competition at the high school and collegiate level — not approximate compliance, exact specification.

✔ Custom Powder-Coat Finishing in School Colors on Most Systems — Basketball structures, volleyball standards, bleacher frames, and goalpost systems are available in custom powder-coat finishes matched to Pantone or school-specific color codes — equipment that looks like it belongs in your facility, not borrowed from another program.

✔ Ceiling-Retractable & Wall-Folding Configurations for Multi-Use Facilities — Gared's ceiling-hung retractable basketball hoops and wall-folding systems clear court and field space completely when not in use — a critical feature for gymnasiums and multi-sport facilities that share floor space across sports, events, and non-athletic programming.

✔ Motorized, Spring-Lift & Manual Height Adjustment Options on Basketball Systems — Every facility has different operational requirements and budget constraints. Gared stocks electric hoist, spring-lift, and manual height adjustment configurations across their portable and wall-mount basketball lines — the right mechanical solution at the right investment level.

✔ Institutional-Grade Steel & Aluminum Construction Rated for Decades of Use — Galvanized steel crossbars, heavy-wall aluminum uprights, and powder-coated frames across every Gared product category aren't marketing descriptors — they're the material and construction spec that determines whether equipment needs replacing in 5 years or 25.

Gared Basketball Systems – Portable Hoops, Wall Mounts & Ceiling-Suspended Goals

Gared basketball systems are the flagship product line of a brand that has been manufacturing institutional hoops since before most current athletic directors were born. The lineup covers every installation type a school or facility needs: ceiling-suspended motorized systems for competition courts, wall-mounted side-folding backstops for multi-purpose gyms, and portable spring-lift and hydraulic units that roll into position and lock at competition height without tools. The Pro H hydraulic portable — Gared's flagship portable — uses spring tension technology with a 10-foot 8-inch boom and non-marring polyurethane casters rated for hardwood gym floors. Backboards are available in acrylic, fiberglass, and 1/2-inch tempered glass configurations to match NCAA, FIBA, and NBA competition standards. Every system meets NBA, NCAA, FIBA, NFHS, and IBL requirements where applicable.

Best for:

• High school and collegiate gyms installing permanent ceiling-suspended or wall-mounted basketball systems for sanctioned competition
• Recreation centers and multi-use facilities that need portable spring-lift or hydraulic hoops that clear floor space between events
• Athletic directors replacing aging fixed-mount hoops with modern systems that include motorized height adjustment and breakaway rim technology

Gared Volleyball Systems – Indoor, Outdoor & Portable Net Systems

Gared volleyball net systems cover the full range of facility needs — from their Rallyline Scholastic 3-1/2" OD aluminum one-court system approved for all levels of play including NCAA, to the GoCourt portable volleyball system that protects playing surfaces with rubber base covers and deploys without floor sleeve installation. The Mongoose Wireless volleyball system is built for multi-court grass tournament use. Indoor systems include floor mounting hardware, referee stands, and safety padding as integrated components. Winch and tensioning systems are available in manual, portable winch winder, and electric configurations — each maintaining the net tension required for competitive play without ongoing mechanical adjustment.

Best for:

• High school and collegiate gymnasiums installing permanent floor-sleeve volleyball systems for sanctioned competition and practice
• Outdoor and tournament facilities that need portable volleyball systems deployable on grass, sand, or hard court without permanent installation
• Recreation centers and multi-sport facilities that need volleyball net systems that protect floor surfaces and store compactly between uses

Gared Football Goalposts – High School, Collegiate & Ceiling-Retractable Configurations

Gared football goalposts are manufactured in NFHS high school specifications — 23-foot 4-inch crossbar width, 4-1/2-inch OD post with 5-foot offset — and NCAA collegiate configurations — 18-foot 6-inch crossbar, 5-9/16-inch OD post with 6-foot offset — in both permanent sleeve-mount and surface-mount installations. The combination soccer/football goalpost (FGP200) maximizes shared field use with an official 8-by-24-foot soccer goal and football uprights in a single powder-coated steel unit. The FGP002 ceiling-hung retractable goalpost is the most specialized product in the lineup — electrically retracting to the ceiling for practice facilities and multi-sport gymnasiums where floor and airspace needs to flex between sports. All Gared goalposts are powder-coated in white or yellow and constructed to withstand full outdoor weather exposure year-round.

Best for:

• High school athletic departments installing NFHS-compliant permanent goalposts for sanctioned home field competition
• Collegiate programs specifying NCAA-regulation goalpost configurations for new construction or replacement installations
• Multi-sport gymnasiums and indoor practice facilities that need ceiling-retractable football goalposts to share airspace with basketball, volleyball, and event programming

Gared Soccer Goals – Regulation & Combination Field Systems

Gared soccer goals are built for schools and facilities that need permanent, semi-permanent, and combination field systems that hold regulation dimensions through years of outdoor exposure. The combination soccer/football goalpost covers facilities that share a single field between two sports — official 8-by-24-foot soccer dimensions combined with NFHS football uprights in one powder-coated steel structure. Standard regulation soccer goals are available in ground anchor and portable configurations with net clip systems for fast net attachment and removal between games and practices.

Best for:

• High school soccer programs installing permanent regulation goals on dedicated outdoor fields
• Multi-sport facilities sharing football and soccer on a single field who need a combination goal that covers both sports in one installation
• Recreation departments and club programs that need portable regulation goals that set up and break down quickly for tournament and multi-field event use

Gared Padding & Wall Protection – Gymnasium Safety Padding Systems

Padding isn't an optional upgrade in a gymnasium — it's a safety requirement for any athletic facility where athletes compete near walls, posts, and structural elements. Gared's padding line covers standard polyurethane foam wall pads in 2-by-6-foot and custom configurations, post padding for volleyball uprights and basketball stanchions, backboard padding, and floor-to-ceiling gym divider curtain systems. All padding uses high-density foam construction wrapped in vinyl covers rated for institutional use — not the compression-prone foam that loses density after a single season. Custom graphics and school branding are available on pads and wall mats for facilities that need protection and identity in the same product.

Best for:

• High school and collegiate gymnasiums padding walls, posts, and structural elements to meet NFHS and NCAA safety standards for sanctioned competition
• Athletic facilities upgrading worn or compressed existing wall pads that no longer provide genuine impact absorption
• Schools adding custom-branded padding as part of a facility renovation or gym upgrade project

Gared Seating – Portable Bleachers, Spectator Benches & Scorers' Tables

Gared's institutional seating line covers portable tip-and-roll bleachers for indoor gymnasiums, permanent in-ground spectator benches for outdoor fields and parks, and portable bench configurations with optional shelving for sideline use. Spectator benches are available in 15-foot, 21-foot, and 27-foot lengths in portable and in-ground permanent configurations — the same structural steel and aluminum construction used across the full Gared product line. Scorer's tables in standard and padded configurations integrate directly with Gared's basketball system installations for a fully matched courtside setup. All seating is powder-coated and rated for outdoor year-round use.

Best for:

• High school and collegiate athletic departments installing matched Gared seating alongside their basketball and volleyball court systems
• Parks departments and recreational facilities equipping outdoor fields with permanent spectator bench installations
• Gyms and recreation centers replacing mismatched courtside seating with Gared scorer's tables that match their existing basketball system infrastructure

Who This Is For

• High school athletic directors and facilities managers specifying institutional-grade equipment for new gymnasium construction, court upgrades, or full facility renovations that will serve athletes for decades
• Collegiate athletics departments at NAIA, NCAA Division II, and Division III programs that need equipment meeting governing body specifications for sanctioned competition at home venues
• Architects and facility planners specifying Gared equipment for new sports facility construction projects where equipment selection happens at the design stage
• Recreation departments and parks organizations equipping community athletic facilities with basketball systems, volleyball nets, soccer goals, and seating built for high-traffic public use
• Church and community center athletic programs that need institutional-grade equipment at a range of price points across portable and permanent installation types
• Equipment managers and athletic directors replacing aging Gared systems with current-generation configurations that maintain the same institutional performance standard

How to Choose the Right Gared Performance Sports Systems Equipment

Installation type — permanent vs. portable vs. ceiling-suspended — Gared's basketball and volleyball systems are available in three fundamentally different installation categories, each with different structural requirements. Ceiling-suspended systems require overhead structural support; floor-sleeve systems require concrete anchor installation; portable systems require no permanent installation but trade some structural rigidity for flexibility. Confirm your facility's structural capabilities and operational needs before specifying any system type.

Level of play and governing body compliance — Gared stocks systems certified to meet NBA, NCAA, FIBA, NFHS, NAIA, and IBL specifications across different product configurations — but not every model meets every standard. Confirm the specific governing body requirements for your program's level of competition and match the product specification to it before purchasing.

Sport configuration and shared-field use — Gared's combination soccer/football goalpost and multi-court volleyball systems are purpose-built for facilities sharing space across sports. If your field or gymnasium serves more than one sport, a combination or multi-sport configuration eliminates the need for separate permanent installations and the scheduling conflicts that come with them.

Height adjustment mechanism — Basketball systems are available with electric hoist, spring-lift, and manual height adjustment. Electric systems require a power source at the installation point and deliver the fastest height changes for facilities running multiple age-group sessions daily. Spring-lift systems require no power source and are the most reliable mechanical option. Manual systems are the lowest-cost entry point and adequate for facilities that set height once per session.

Custom finishing and branding — Gared's custom powder-coat and branding services are not an afterthought — they're an integral part of how institutional programs use equipment to communicate program identity. If your facility is investing in permanent infrastructure, confirm whether custom color and branding options are available on the specific product before purchasing, since not all configurations support post-production finishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes Gared Performance Sports Systems different from other athletic equipment brands? A: Gared has been manufacturing institutional athletic equipment since 1922 — over a century of engineering refinement across basketball, volleyball, football, and facility systems. What separates Gared from competitors isn't marketing claims but installation longevity: Gared equipment is routinely found in schools and gymnasiums installed 20 to 30 years ago and still performing to specification. Their recent designation as the official basketball hoop and volleyball net system provider for NAIA national championship sites through 2028 is the most direct proof of where the brand sits in institutional competition equipment.

Q: Are Gared basketball systems approved for NCAA and high school competition? A: Yes. Gared basketball systems are certified to meet NCAA, NFHS, FIBA, NBA, and NAIA competition specifications across their wall-mount, ceiling-suspended, and portable product lines. The specific certification applicable to each model is confirmed in the product specification — not all configurations carry all certifications, so programs purchasing equipment for sanctioned competition should confirm the model-level specification matches their governing body's current requirements before purchasing.

Q: Can Gared equipment be custom powder-coated in school colors? A: Yes. Gared offers custom powder-coat finishing on most metal equipment — basketball structures, volleyball standards, bleacher frames, goalpost systems, and scorer's tables can be finished in a school's exact color using Pantone or school-specific color codes. Custom color finishing is applied as a baked-on powder coat that resists chipping, rust, and UV fading under institutional use conditions. Lead times for custom-finished equipment are longer than standard stock — confirm production timelines when placing orders for facility projects with installation deadlines.

Q: What is the difference between Gared's portable and permanent basketball hoop systems? A: Portable Gared basketball systems — including the Pro H hydraulic and Pro S spring-lift lines — use weighted bases and non-marking casters to position at competition height without floor installation, then roll to storage when the court is needed for other programming. Permanent wall-mount and ceiling-suspended systems anchor to the building structure and deliver maximum stability for dedicated competition courts. The right choice depends on how frequently your facility converts between basketball and other uses — facilities running daily multi-sport or event programming benefit from portables; dedicated competition gymnasiums benefit from permanent installations.

Q: What Gared volleyball system is right for a high school gymnasium? A: For high school gymnasiums, the Rallyline Scholastic 3-1/2" OD one-court system (model 6000) is Gared's most widely specified volleyball system — NCAA-approved, available in non-telescoping aluminum, and built for the daily use volume of a school athletic program. The GoCourt portable system is the right choice for facilities that need volleyball capability without permanent floor sleeve installation or that run volleyball on multiple court configurations within the same space. Both systems include net tensioning hardware and are compatible with Gared's referee stand and safety padding accessories.

Q: How long does Gared equipment typically last in a school gymnasium or outdoor field? A: Properly installed and maintained Gared equipment regularly lasts 20 to 30 years in institutional settings — basketball systems, volleyball standards, and goalposts installed in the 1990s and early 2000s are still in active service in schools across the United States. The primary maintenance requirement is periodic inspection of mechanical components — height adjustment mechanisms, winch systems, and caster bearings — and replacement of padding components that lose foam density over time. The structural steel and aluminum frames that form the core of every Gared system are the longest-lasting components in the lineup.

Gared Performance Sports Systems is institutional athletic equipment built to outlast the programs that install it — and Pro Athletic Supply carries the full lineup so schools, colleges, recreation departments, and facility managers can specify and purchase the right system for every sport their facility hosts. From portable basketball hoops to ceiling-retractable football goalposts and custom-finished volleyball standards, every Gared product in our catalog is available with free shipping on qualifying orders. Browse the complete Gared Performance Sports Systems collection and build the athletic infrastructure your facility needs to perform at the level your athletes deserve.

Explore our Schools & Facilities page if you're outfitting a complete gymnasium, multi-sport complex, or new construction project — our team builds custom equipment specifications and program-level quotes for athletic departments, architects, and institutional buyers.

Also explore these related collections: Scoreboards & Timing Systems — LED multi-sport scoreboards and shot clock systems that integrate directly with Gared basketball and volleyball court installations. Benches & Bleachers — Aluminum spectator and player seating for indoor and outdoor facilities that pairs with Gared court and field systems. Football Field Equipment — Goalposts, chain sets, and field marking systems that complement Gared's outdoor football and soccer goal lineup.