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Young boy wearing ASTM F803-25 eye protectors for his baseball game as he runs to first base to prevent any eye injuries.
ANSI | Eye Protection | Sports

ASTM F803-25: Eye Protectors for Selected Sports

ByAlexandra Schirn March 9, 2026February 19, 2026

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…

A basketball backstop system installed in a gymnasium, showing a rigid structure, basketball backboard, and goal mechanism, with safety features like padding and height adjustment components, as per ASTM F3731-24 standards.
ANSI | Sports

ASTM F3731-24: Wall Mounted Basketball Backstops

ByAlexandra Schirn March 4, 2026February 11, 2026

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…

"Teams competing in the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, showcasing the intense action and excitement of college basketball.
ANSI | Sports

History of Basketball & Key Safety Standards for Equipment

ByAlexandra Schirn March 3, 2026February 11, 2026

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…

An athlete running outdoors with athletic footwear that adheres to ASTM F39-01(2017).
ANSI | Clothing and Textiles | PPE and Body Protection | Sports

ASTM F39-01(2017): Fitting Athletic Footwear

ByAlexandra Schirn February 7, 2025June 4, 2025

Wearing the correct athletic shoes helps serve as a protective measure against possible injuries. Since high-impact activities put a lot of strain on one’s feet,…

Father and daughter on a summer toboggan run, adhering to ISO 19202-1:2017 safety specifications, in a lush green forest.
ANSI | Sports

ISO 1902-1:2017— Summer Toboggan Runs

ByAlexandra Schirn February 5, 2025June 4, 2025

Do you know what can be found at a ski resort, amusement park, and a state park? The answer is summer toboggan runs. These fast-paced…

Skier wearing ski googles that adhere to ISO 18527-1:2021 as he skis down the slopes in the winter.
ANSI | PPE and Body Protection | Sports

ISO 18527-1:2021—Skiing and Snowboarding Goggles

ByAlexandra Schirn January 29, 2025June 4, 2025

Thousands of years ago, the Inuit and Yupik peoples of Alaska and northern Canada created the first snow goggles, which were made by carving narrow…

Man with an impairment using an adaptive golf cart that adheres to ANSI/RESNA ASE-2:2012 (R2018), while he enjoys golfing on a green golf course.
ANSI | Sports

ANSI/RESNA ASE-2:2012 (R2018)— Adaptive Golf Cars

ByAlexandra Schirn December 6, 2024May 20, 2025

Golfing empowers individuals with cognitive, physical, sensory, health, and age-related challenges. As such, golf is an important therapeutic and rehabilitative tool that can improve the…

Family playing basketball at their home with a basketball system adhering to ASTM F1882-15.
ANSI | Sports

ASTM F1882-15: Residential Basketball Systems

ByAlexandra Schirn July 12, 2024June 4, 2025

Soccer balls were the original basketball that at time had laces; peach baskets were the original basketball hoop. It was not until the 1950s when…

Professional athlete holding a tennis racket, adhering to ISO 11416: 1995, and tennis ball to make a serve.
ANSI | Sports

ISO 11416: 1995 — Tennis Rackets

ByAlexandra Schirn July 8, 2024June 10, 2025

How many rackets do professional tennis players carry? Typically, players bring more than five or six rackets of the same make and model each often…

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