Commuter Storage Carts

Powder-coated steel construction protects against nicks and scratches while hauling cones and standard scooters. Carts feature a 3/4" dia center pole to stack several cones or 12" or 16" scooters in seconds. Vertical design minimizes the floor space required for storage and makes it easy to access cones and scooters. The pole doubles as a handle for easy maneuvering to and from storage and around the gym.

Each cart glides smoothly across floors, thanks to the heavy-duty 3” non-marring rubber casters. Two casters lock to keep the cart safely in place when you are loading it up or putting it away in storage. Assembly required.

Cart Options:

• Single. 16"L x 16"W x 43"H; 13 lb. Holds up to 16 scooters.
• Double. 18-1/4"L x 30-1/4"W x 43"H; 16-1/2 lb. Holds up to 32 scooters.

15 Creative Activity Ideas Using Commuter Storage Carts to Teach Fundamental Movement Skills

While primarily designed for organization and equipment transport, the Commuter Storage Carts from Gopher Sport offer surprising versatility as interactive teaching tools in physical education. Their standout feature is maneuverability—lightweight yet durable with large back wheels and ergonomic handles that allow smooth rolling across gym floors or fields. With multiple compartments and flat surfaces, these carts can double as mobile stations, obstacles, or even props for team-building and skill-based games. Below are 15 imaginative ways to integrate these carts into activities that build fundamental movement skills in fun, engaging, and practical ways for students of all ages.

1. Cart Course Relay: Teams take turns pushing a Commuter Cart along a designated course using safe speed. Develops pushing, running control, and teamwork.

2. Obstacle Alley Express: Line up carts as barriers that students must leap over, crawl under, or weave around. Targets leaping, crawling, and agility.

3. Equipment Fetch Frenzy: Students race to grab one piece of gear from the cart and bring it back to their station. Reinforces sprinting and object handling.

4. Storage Stack Sprint: Stack light objects like cones or beanbags on top of the cart. Students must race without letting them fall. Encourages balance and coordination.

5. Cart Cone Capture: Set up cones behind or on top of the cart. Students chase it and try to collect cones while it rolls. Works catching and dodging.

6. Reverse Push Rally: Students push the cart backward along a line while navigating turns. Focuses on backward locomotion, spatial awareness, and strength.

7. Load & Launch Relay: Teams race to load the cart with gear, push it across the gym, unload it, and sprint back. Builds pushing, loading, and group strategy.

8. Partner Pull Power: Tie a rope to the cart handle. One student pulls the cart while another walks behind guiding it. Teaches pulling and coordination.

9. Cart Countdown Chase: Cart is pushed slowly across the gym. Students must perform 5 tasks before it reaches the end (jumping jacks, stretches, etc.). Enhances quick decision-making and movement sequencing.

10. Team Tow Tug: In teams, students use resistance bands attached to the cart to pull it across the gym. Great for strength, cooperation, and full-body effort.

11. Delivery Dash: Students load specific items into the cart and deliver them to marked “delivery zones.” Combines lifting, pushing, and task-following.

12. Cart Circuit Challenge: Each cart holds gear for a different skill station (e.g., dribbling, hopping, jumping). Students rotate through all stations. Covers a range of fundamental skills.

13. Cart Steering Sprint: Push the cart through a zig-zag course. Requires sharp directional control and deceleration. Improves agility and spatial timing.

14. Rolling Clean-Up Crew: Assign student teams to push carts and collect gear at the end of class. Turns clean-up into a movement game focused on responsibility and lifting technique.

15. Cart Shadow Scoot: Students on scooters must follow a moving cart, staying within a specific distance. Emphasizes spatial judgment, pacing, and pursuit.