UCS Spirit is a company based in Minden, Nevada that specializes in track and field equipment.
UCS Spirit also sells other track equipment like throwing implements, hurdles, and landing mats.
The company began as Universal Canvas and Sling, Inc. in the late 1960s by Lou Schwartz and his family.
Son Jeff Schwartz saw an opportunity to create pole vault and high jump landing pits.
The company contacted Coach Bill Bowerman of the University of Oregon track and field team.