--- title: Sports Equipment & Infrastructure Blog | Sport Systems - Building A Better Game | Wall Padding description: Wall Padding | The Sport Systems Blog contains valuable industry, product and company insight and information from the sporting equipment world. --- [![image-(29)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/image-(29).png "image-(29)")](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/) - [Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/) - [Players Benches](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/players-benches/) - [Outdoor Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/outdoor-bleachers/) - [Telescopic Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/telescopic-bleachers/) - [Accessible Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/accessible-bleachers/) - [Grandstand Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/grandstand-bleachers/) - [Tip & Roll Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/tip-roll-bleachers/) - [Arena Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/arena-bleachers/) - [Press Boxes](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/press-boxes/) - [Transportable Bleachers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/bleachers/transportable-bleachers/) - [Basketball](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/) - [Outdoor Basketball Systems](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/outdoor-basketball-systems/) - [Indoor Basketball Systems](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/indoor-basketball-systems/) - [Basketball Backboards](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-backboards/) - [Basketball Hoops](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-hoops/) - [Basketball Accessories](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/basketball/basketball-accessories/) - [Padding](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/) - [Padded Rooms](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/padded-rooms/) - [Custom Wall Padding](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/custom-wall-padding/) - [Folding Gym Mats](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/padding/folding-gym-mats/) - [Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/) - [Baseball & Softball Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/baseball-softball-netting/) - [Custom Sports Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/custom-sports-netting/) - [Complete Netting Kits](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/complete-netting-kits/) - [Golf Course Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/golf-course-netting/) - [Hockey Netting](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/hockey-netting/) - Other Products - [Court Sports](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/court-sports/) - [Gym Divider Curtains](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/gym-divider-curtains/) - [Gym Floor Covers](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/gym-floor-covers-2/gym-floor-cover/) - [Hockey](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/netting/hockey-netting/) - [Soccer Equipment](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/soccer-equipment/) - [Custom Fabrication](https://www.sportsystemscanada.com/custom-fabrication/) # The Best Seats In The House ## [School Gym Padding Requirements in 2026: A Definitive Guide for Athletic Directors and Facility Managers](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/school-gym-padding-requirements-in-2026-a-definitive-guide-for-athletic-directors-and-facility-managers) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Aug 5, 2026, 6:45:00 AM ###### **![full-padding-under-basketball-systems](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/full-padding-under-basketball-systems.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=full-padding-under-basketball-systems.jpg)** ###### **Code-aware planning for wall padding, basketball goal padding, and impact protection in school gymnasiums (U.S. & Canada)** When it comes to high energy spaces, not much can compare to the gymnasiums located inside our schools across the country. These are popular spaces where sports like basketball, volleyball, PE classes and even community events collide, often literally. Here in 2026, gymnasium padding is no longer an optional upgrade, it has now become a core safety requirement driven by athlete performance levels, liability exposure, insurance expectations, and governing body standards both here in Canada and in the United States. This guide delivers a clear, practical roadmap for school athletic directors, coaches, PE teachers, principals and facility managers, “covering” exactly where padding is needed on basketball courts and multi-sport gyms, how much protection is required, the key standards that matter (NFHS, OPHEA, FIBA, ASTM), and how to select and install safe, durable gymnasium padding that supports code-aware facility planning. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/school-gym-padding-requirements-in-2026-a-definitive-guide-for-athletic-directors-and-facility-managers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/school-gym-padding-requirements-in-2026-a-definitive-guide-for-athletic-directors-and-facility-managers#comments) Topics: [Custom Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/custom-padding), [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [Gym Safety Padding: Custom Wall Padding and Column Protection for Multi-Sport Facilities](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/gym-safety-padding-custom-wall-padding-and-column-protection-for-multi-sport-facilities) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:03 AM ![padding-under-basketball-systems](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/padding-under-basketball-systems.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=padding-under-basketball-systems.jpg)   In multi-sport gymnasiums where students of all ages participate in physical education the walls and structural columns, in most cases, have the ability to be silent hazards. A split-second loss of balance or an aggressive play can send an athlete into unforgiving concrete, cinder block, or steel, often resulting in unnecessary injury. With student and athlete safety being of chief concern, the solution for these types of risks is not generic mats or some form of afterthought padding. In today’s high-impact environments, it is a custom gym safety padding solution that includes precision-engineered wall padding and column protection designed specifically for the unique layout, usage patterns, and safety requirements of modern multi-sport facilities. With decades of experience in custom padding solutions, we invite you to use this article to explore why and how custom approaches outperform standard options, how they address critical safety and compliance needs, and what institutional facility managers should consider when specifying impact protection for their gymnasiums. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/gym-safety-padding-custom-wall-padding-and-column-protection-for-multi-sport-facilities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/gym-safety-padding-custom-wall-padding-and-column-protection-for-multi-sport-facilities#comments) Topics: [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [Custom Wall and Stage Padding Project at Lloyd S King Elementary School](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/custom-wall-and-stage-padding-project-at-lloyd-s-king-elementary-school) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Oct 21, 2025, 6:45:00 AM # ![gym-wall-padding-lloyd-s-king](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gym-wall-padding-lloyd-s-king.jpg?width=1000&height=744&name=gym-wall-padding-lloyd-s-king.jpg) Here at Sport Systems, we take pride in designing and installing custom wall padding solutions across North America through our trusted network of dealers. This week, we’re thrilled to highlight a recent project completed by our long-time dealer and installer, Ash-Stevenson, based in Scarborough, Ontario. Ash-Stevenson serves the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Southern Ontario, and has consistently delivered exceptional quality and service on behalf of Sport Systems for a number of years now. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/custom-wall-and-stage-padding-project-at-lloyd-s-king-elementary-school) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/custom-wall-and-stage-padding-project-at-lloyd-s-king-elementary-school#comments) Topics: [Custom Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/custom-padding), [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [Elevating Pickleball at Altea Fitness Club’s Premier Ottawa Facility](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/elevating-pickleball-at-altea-fitness-clubs-premier-ottawa-facility) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Sep 2, 2025, 9:35:55 AM # ![pickleball-wall-padding-altea-ottawa](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pickleball-wall-padding-altea-ottawa.jpg?width=1000&height=631&name=pickleball-wall-padding-altea-ottawa.jpg) Serving as something of another feather in our cap, we’re proud to announce our recent collaboration with VCL, a trusted local contractor, to supply and install high-quality padding for the state-of-the-art pickleball courts at [Altea Fitness Club](https://alteaactive.com/ottawa/) in Ottawa. Located conveniently on Carling Avenue in the Nation’s Capital, this 129,000-square-foot flagship facility which was previously a Canadian Tire store, has transformed into Canada’s largest premium fitness and wellness club.  [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/elevating-pickleball-at-altea-fitness-clubs-premier-ottawa-facility) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/elevating-pickleball-at-altea-fitness-clubs-premier-ottawa-facility#comments) Topics: [Custom Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/custom-padding), [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [New Padding All Around for Riverdale Collegiate Institute](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-padding-all-around-for-riverdale-collegiate-institute) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) May 7, 2025, 11:24:59 AM ![riverdale-custom-padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/riverdale-custom-padding.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=riverdale-custom-padding.jpg) One of our more recent projects landed us in the beautiful Leslieville/Riverdale neighborhood of East Toronto. Not far from the Don River, it’s also home to the [Riverdale Collegiate Institute](https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/riverdale) (RCI), which was founded in 1907 as Riverdale Technical School, and now operates as a public high school, serving around 1,340 students in grades 9-12 under the Toronto District School Board.  In addition to offering strong academic programming, the school boasts over 90 clubs and teams, including athletics, arts, and social justice initiatives and fosters a vibrant community. In the 1990s, Riverdale Collegiate Institute underwent significant renovations to modernize its facilities while preserving its historical character. The original 1907 building, designed by C.E.C. Dyson had its facade meticulously maintained to retain its architectural heritage. Other  renovations included upgrades to the interior infrastructure, classroom and library upgrades, along with various accessibility improvements to ensure the school remained functional and relevant while honoring its historical significance. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-padding-all-around-for-riverdale-collegiate-institute) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-padding-all-around-for-riverdale-collegiate-institute#comments) Topics: [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [Permanent Wall Padding Upgrades for the North Toronto Chinese Baptist Church](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/permanent-wall-padding-upgrades-for-the-north-toronto-chinese-baptist-church) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Mar 3, 2025, 5:00:00 AM ![toronto-chinese-baptist-church-wall-padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/toronto-chinese-baptist-church-wall-padding.jpg?width=1000&height=675&name=toronto-chinese-baptist-church-wall-padding.jpg) Removable wall padding was once a ubiquitous feature in school gymnasiums, but it has progressively fallen out of favor due to a multitude of safety concerns and maintenance issues. The primary issue stemmed from the fact that the padding was, by design, removable. This feature, while intended to allow for flexibility and occasional removal for cleaning or other athletic purposes, was often exploited by students who would deliberately take the pads off the walls. This not only left unsightly gaps and exposed hard surfaces, creating a risk of impact injuries, but also led to the pads themselves being damaged or lost. The process of reinstalling the pads was also often carried out haphazardly, with little regard for proper alignment or secure attachment. This resulted in pads that were misaligned, loose, or even completely detached, posing a significant hazard to students engaged in physical activity. The constant removal and replacement also led to accelerated wear and tear on both the pads and the wall surfaces, necessitating frequent repairs and replacements. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/permanent-wall-padding-upgrades-for-the-north-toronto-chinese-baptist-church) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/permanent-wall-padding-upgrades-for-the-north-toronto-chinese-baptist-church#comments) Topics: [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [New Wall Padding for Historic York Street Public School](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-wall-padding-for-historic-york-street-public-school) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Dec 2, 2024, 3:26:16 PM [![york-street-public-school-padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/york-street-public-school-padding.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=york-street-public-school-padding.jpg)](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hubfs/york-street-public-school-padding.jpg) Located in a historic district of Canada’s National Capital, the York Street Public School has been a fixture in Ottawa’s Lowertown neighborhood since it was built in 1921. Having been constructed in what is known as the Collegiate Gothic Style, even through decades of development that has taken place around the school, its original design still reigns true to this day.  [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-wall-padding-for-historic-york-street-public-school) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-wall-padding-for-historic-york-street-public-school#comments) Topics: [Custom Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/custom-padding), [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [New Branded Wall Padding for Thompson Rivers University](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-branded-wall-padding-for-thompson-rivers-university) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Sep 30, 2024, 4:30:00 AM ![TRU-Gym-Wall-Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TRU-Gym-Wall-Padding.jpg?width=1000&height=803&name=TRU-Gym-Wall-Padding.jpg) Serving more than 25,000 students, one of our recent projects landed us at [Thompson Rivers University](https://www.tru.ca/) in beautiful British Columbia. The school, which offers over 140 on-campus programs and 60-plus Open Learning programs, continues to grow across its main campus in Kamloops and across its secondary campus in Williams Lake.  In addition to its highly respected academics programming, TRU is also home to the Wolfpack athletics program, which has been making a name for itself in soccer, basketball and volleyball, among others. As part of their budding athletic programming, our team was contacted to help design some padding for use in the gymnasium at the Kamloops campus. Key stakeholders at TRU were looking to provide protection for their student athletes from collisions into walls below basketball nets; one of the most common areas we provide padding for in gymnasiums. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-branded-wall-padding-for-thompson-rivers-university) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-branded-wall-padding-for-thompson-rivers-university#comments) Topics: [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [New Glass Basketball Systems and Wall Padding for THEO Off-Campus Housing](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-glass-basketball-systems-and-wall-padding-for-theo-off-campus-housing) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) May 13, 2024, 6:08:00 AM ![basketball-court-theo-ottawa](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/basketball-court-theo-ottawa.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=basketball-court-theo-ottawa.jpg) We’ve done a wide array of basketball systems over the years in a number of different locations. From private residences, universities, colleges and high schools to community centres and summer camps, we feel like we’ve truly seen it all. One of our more recent projects allowed us to continue to expand our portfolio of basketball system installations, adding off-campus student housing to the growing list. Located in the heart of Canada’s Capital, the [THEO](https://theoottawa.com/) is conveniently located close to both the University of Ottawa and NIHN. Serving students from both of these respected institutions, the THEO exists to provide a safe, fun and most importantly, an affordable place for students to live off-campus. [Read More](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-glass-basketball-systems-and-wall-padding-for-theo-off-campus-housing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/new-glass-basketball-systems-and-wall-padding-for-theo-off-campus-housing#comments) Topics: [Basketball Equipment](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/basketball-equipment), [Wall Padding](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/topic/wall-padding) ## [Does Your Gymnasium Really Need Removable Wall Padding?](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/does-your-gymnasium-really-need-removable-wall-padding) Posted by [Ryan Wilby](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/blog/author/ryan-wilby) Nov 20, 2023, 8:01:33 AM ![Removable-wall-padding-ugly](https://blog.sportsystemscanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Removable-wall-padding-ugly.jpg?width=1000&height=750&name=Removable-wall-padding-ugly.jpg) If you were lucky enough to have access to a time machine, you could head to almost any school across North America and you’d likely find a set of removable wall pads in the facility’s gymnasium.  At the time, it was a great choice. Teachers and staff were convinced that giving students the ability to remove their own gym mats for use in gym class was a fine idea. And it was. To a point. The truth is, there are some facilities that still use removable padding on their walls. We manufacture and sell it ourselves, so we know it does still have a limited use out there in the market. In some cases, this solution is exactly what facility operators are looking for, depending on the specific programming that school or facility provides. 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