Crown Gym Mats to Sponsor Conference Safety at the 2026 ILEETA Conference and Expo
St. Louis, MO (16-21 March 2026) – The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association is proud to welcome back Crown Gym Mats, Inc. as the official sponsor of conference safety at the 2026 ILEETA Conference and Expo.
For years, Crown Gym Mats has played a critical role in ensuring that defensive tactics and physically demanding training environments at ILEETA are equipped with high-quality mats and protective systems. Their continued support helps create a safe, professional training environment where instructors and attendees can fully engage in hands-on learning with confidence.
About Crown Gym Mats, Inc.
Founded in 1957 by husband-and-wife team Oliver and Ethel Bramble, Crown Gym Mats has been a leader in athletic mats and protective padding for more than six decades. The company’s legacy is rooted in innovation and a commitment to meeting the needs of athletes, trainers, and tactical professionals.
Crown Gym Mats pioneered the air-release system in mats, a patented innovation that became an industry standard. In 1987, the company was passed to their daughter Judy Eckert and her husband Jonathan Eckert, who have continued to advance the brand while preserving its founding values.
Today, all Crown Gym Mats products are manufactured in the United States, proudly carrying the company’s long-standing promise, “The Quality Name in Gym Mats.”
Learn more at www.CrownGymMats.com.
Enhancing Realism While Prioritizing Safety
Crown Gym Mats is also the creator of the NOTTA Line, a series of modular training products designed to enhance realism while maintaining safety during law enforcement and military training. Products such as the NOTTA Couch, NOTTA Desk, and NOTTA Bed allow instructors to replicate close-quarter combat, defensive tactics, and residential entry scenarios in a controlled, protected environment.
These solutions reflect Crown Gym Mats’ deep understanding of the physical demands placed on trainers and students alike.
Supporting Safety Across ILEETA 2026
As the sponsor of conference safety, Crown Gym Mats provides the foundation for many of the hands-on training sessions offered at ILEETA. Their mats support defensive tactics, ground fighting, and physical skills development, helping reduce injury risk while allowing realistic, high-intensity instruction.
Crown Gym Mats’ continued partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to instructor safety, training excellence, and professional development across the law enforcement training community.
Join Us at ILEETA 2026
Crown Gym Mats’ products will be in use throughout the conference, supporting safe and effective training across multiple venues. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Crown Gym Mats booth in the ILEETA Expo to learn more about their products and solutions.
For more about Crown Gym Mats: www.CrownGymMats.com
For conference details: www.ILEETA.org
