Description
Equip Your Program Like It Means Business
Scholastic Breakaway Rim is built for programs that want equipment to perform well and signal higher standards.
Programs that want to be taken seriously make their standards visible. The Scholastic Breakaway Rim is built for program-level use where consistency and presentation matter, giving coaches, athletes, and facilities the confidence that comes from equipment chosen with purpose.
Designed with durability and performance in mind, the Scholastic Breakaway Rim offers an unmatched playing experience for athletes and enthusiasts alike.
Why Programs Choose It
- Accordion-like breakaway action: Absorbs impact, protecting players and equipment
- Institutional-quality construction: Offers durability for both indoor and outdoor use
- No-tie attachment: For easy net installation, ensuring a secure fit during aggressive play
- Universal backplate: Makes it compatible with various backboards, increasing versatility
- Recommended Play Level: NAIA, NIRSA, Recreation, Youth—perfect for all levels of play
Serious buyers do not choose on impulse. They choose the details that last: accordion-like breakaway action; institutional-quality construction; no-tie attachment. That is what makes this product a smart investment for facilities that want performance, presentation, and reliability working together.
Choose the equipment that reflects the standard you want associated with your program. The Scholastic Breakaway Rim is the kind of purchase that helps a facility feel more prepared, more credible, and more complete.
Specifications
| Type | Breakaway (balanced dual-spring return, factory set to deflect at 90 lbs) |
| Ring Size | Official 18 in ring, 5/8 in diameter steel rod |
| Net Attachment | Continuous no-tie ring; anti-whip nylon net included |
| Goal Mount | Universal mounting plate; fits the hole pattern for most 42 in and 48 in rectangular backboards and most fan-shaped backboards |
| Mounting | Front-mount (face-mount to front of backboard); mounting hardware included |
| Bracing | Continuous welded full-wrap wing brace |
| Material / Finish | Steel construction; Official Orange powder coat finish |
| Level of Play | Scholastic / high school |
| Standards | Meets NCAA and NFHS (high school) requirements |
| Warranty | 2 years against defects in material or factory workmanship |
Backed for the Long Haul: 2-year warranty against defects in material or factory workmanship from the date of substantial completion (Gared Holdings LLC).
Common Questions
Will this rim fit my backboard?
Most backboards use a 5" x 5" or 4" x 5" goal-mount hole pattern, which this rim fits. Not sure about yours? Send us a photo of your board and we'll confirm.
What kind of breakaway is it?
Breakaway (balanced dual-spring return, factory set to deflect at 90 lbs). It flexes under a dunk and snaps back level for consistent play and player safety.
What level of play is it for?
Scholastic.
Does it come with a net?
Continuous no-tie ring; anti-whip nylon net included.
Is it regulation / compliant?
Meets NCAA and NFHS (high school) requirements.
What's the warranty?
2-year warranty against defects in material or factory workmanship from the date of substantial completion (Gared Holdings LLC).
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