TumblePro 2-3/8" Layered-Foam Custom Color Gymnastics Mats
Increase confidence and skill with these soft, impact-absorbing cheerleading mats for moderate-impact tumbling and gymnastics activities. Dual-layer foam stacks soft, 1" thick urethane foam on 1-3/8" thick polyethylene foam to provide more stable landings and prevent injuries from bottoming out. Plus, customize in your choice of 17 colors to build school spirit!
Smooth, nylon-reinforced 14 oz antimicrobial vinyl covers are gentle on the hands, flame-retardant, mildew-resistant, and easy to clean. Double-reinforced nylon-stitched inside seams ensure maximum durability, safety, and longevity. Interior foam layers are permanently bonded together for supreme durability.
To expand or tailor your setup, choose no hook-and-loop fasteners, on 2 ends, or on all 4 sides to create long runs or large floor work areas. After use, these folding tumbling mats collapse into 2' panels for compact storage.
Mats are available in 6 sizes, with 3 hook-and-loop fastener options, in 17 colors in solid or alternating panels. Specify color(s) when ordering.
- Sizes
- 4’ x 6’
- 4’ x 8’
- 4’ x 10’
- 5’ x 10’
- 5’ x 12’
- 6’ x 12’
- Hook-and-loop Fastener Options
- none
- on 2 sides
- on 4 sides
Specifications
- Layered Urethane and Polyethylene Foam
- 2-3/8” thickness
- Medium shock absorption
15 Versatile PE Activities Using TumblePro 2-3/8" Layered Foam Custom-Color Gymnastics Mats
The Gopher TumblePro 2-3/8" Layered Foam Custom-Color Gymnastics Mats are designed with a soft top layer and a firmer base to provide ideal support and cushioning for a wide variety of movement activities. The extra thickness increases comfort and safety for high-impact skills such as tumbling, jumping, and landing. With vibrant, customizable colors and hook-and-loop fasteners for secure layout options, these mats are perfect for stations, circuits, obstacle courses, and color-coded instruction. Below are 15 creative and engaging physical education activity ideas that use these mats to help students develop fundamental movement skills across multiple domains.
1. Safe Roll Rainbow: Students perform forward rolls across the mat, stopping on different colored panels as directed. Enhances rolling, body control, and spatial awareness.
2. Mat Hop Highway: Students hop on one foot across each colored panel, alternating legs as they go. Builds hopping and coordination.
3. Island Balance Battle: Students jump to a mat “island,” balance in a pose, and avoid being tagged by moving "waves." Encourages balance, agility, and reaction.
4. Jump & Freeze Frames: Students perform a two-foot jump to a colored panel and freeze in a balance pose for five seconds. Develops jumping, landing, and balance.
5. Tumbling Tunnel Time: Connect mats in a zigzag line to create a tunnel path. Students perform different movements (roll, crawl, slide) through each section. Improves spatial awareness and transitional movement.
6. Stretch & Hold Circuit: Each mat panel is assigned a stretch (e.g., hamstring, quad, back). Students rotate through each station and hold for 10 seconds. Supports flexibility and muscle awareness.
7. Twist & Tap Tango: Students stand on one color and twist to tap the opposite side of the mat with their foot or hand. Builds twisting and core control.
8. Bridge Freeze Tag: If tagged, students must form a bridge pose on their mat until freed by a teammate’s high five. Incorporates static body control and teamwork.
9. Jump the Color River: Place mats with gaps in between. Students jump over the “river” and land on the target color. Builds power and accuracy.
10. Flip & Flow Routine: Students create a 3-skill routine using movements like roll, balance, and jump, then perform it in sequence. Encourages coordination and choreography.
11. Safe Shoulder Roll Practice: The thick mat encourages safe practice of shoulder rolls, backward rolls, or dive rolls under supervision. Teaches rolling technique and confidence.
12. Rainbow Reaction Challenge: Call out a color and a movement (e.g., blue – roll, yellow – jump, green – pose). Students move to that panel and perform the skill. Improves reaction time and listening.
13. Tumble Track Team Race: Teams take turns rolling, jumping, or crawling the length of the connected mats, then tagging the next runner. Builds endurance and skill application.
14. Jumping Jack Journey: Students perform one jumping jack per panel, traveling down the length of the mat. Combines coordination and cardio movement.
15. Cartwheel Control Test: Students perform cartwheels with focus on soft landings and finishing still on a color panel. Develops control, accuracy, and confidence.













