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…
History of Soccer: From Ancient Games to Modern Football
Soccer—called football in most countries—is the world’s most popular sport, played and watched by more than 4 billion people. The history of soccer dates back…
ANSI/PRCA 1.0-.3-2014: Ropes Challenge Course Installation
Today’s modern ropes courses have a history rooted in military training. Early military obstacle courses were typically used to develop physical fitness and agility in…
ISO 20957-5:2016—Stationary Exercise Bicycle
Regularly riding a stationary exercise bike can support one’s lower body muscles, cardiovascular fitness, and overall health, among other advantages. It is thereby no wonder…
DIN Setting for Ski Bindings
Whether you prefer to boot up in the lodge or in your car, get in line for the chairlift first thing in the morning or…