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…
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…