CSA Z262.1-15 (R2024): Ice Hockey Helmets
The ice hockey rink buzzes with excitement as the crack of skates echoes around the arena. The crowd is on the edge of their seats…
ISO 10256-1:2024—Protective Equipment for Ice Hockey
Protective equipment in ice hockey enables players to move without hesitation, lean into a check, block a shot, and dive across the crease with complete…
ASTM F2772-24: Indoor Sports Floor Performance Properties
If you have ever watched a basketball player leap across the court or felt a volleyball spring off the gym floor, you know there is…
ANSI | Eye Protection | Sports
ASTM F803-25: Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
As the crowd roars, you signal to your teammate, eyes locked on the ball, ready to make your move. But suddenly, a fast-moving basketball strikes…
ASTM F3731-24: Wall Mounted Basketball Backstops
Whether you are designing a gym for a school, university, recreational center, or community facility, one thing remains constant: the importance of high-quality basketball backstops…
History of Basketball & Key Safety Standards for Equipment
The odds of picking a perfect 64-team bracket for March Madness are 1 in 9.2 quintillion. This tournament has not only showcased some of the…
ANSI | Food Safety | Sports
ISO Standards Assure Safe, Quality Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest food consumption day in the United States, behind only Thanksgiving. One in seven (i.e., 48 million) Americans will order…
ASTM Standards for Safe Sports Surfaces & Injury Prevention
Sports are physically demanding, and the risk of injury is always a concern. One of the most effective ways to reduce sports injuries is assuring…
ASTM F1015-03(2017): Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf
The first iterations of artificial turf were invented in 1964. It was first used in 1966 at the Astrodome, a newly-built stadium in Houston, to…