The STMA Collection of ASTM Standards for Athletic Fields

www.stma.orgThe STMA Collection of ASTM Standards for Athletic FieldsASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world. It hasbecome a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, and it guides design,manufacturing and trade in the global economy.STMA, with the support of its charitable foundation, SAFE, has compiled the ASTM standards recommendedfor athletic field facilities into this convenient, at-a-glance collection. STMA’s goal is to provide its members withinformation to help them produce safe, playable surfaces to maximize the performance of the field and protectathletes. These standards address important safety issues as well as testing and proper construction of athleticfield surfaces.STMA is the not-for-profit, professional association for the men and women who manage sports fields. Its 2,800members oversee sports fields and facilities at schools, colleges and universities, parks and recreational facilities,and professional sports stadiums. Since 1981, the association and its dozens of local chapters have been providingeducation, information and sharing practical knowledge in the art and science of sports field management.Instructions on how to purchase these standards on the ASTM website can be found on the last page.Standard Test Methods forAthletic Field RootzonesParticle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Gradingof Golf Course Putting Green and Sports FieldRootzone MixesThis test method covers the determination of particle sizedistribution of sand-based root- zone mixes. Particleslarger than 0.05 mm are determined by sieving. The siltand clay percentages are determined by a sedimentationprocess. This procedure was developed for putting greenrootzone mixes, those assumed to have sand contents of 80% by weight or greater. This test method also describes aqualitative evaluation of sand particle shape.Designation: F1632-10Organic Matter Content of Athletic FieldRootzone MixesThis test method outlines laboratory procedures for determiningthe amount of organic matter in a sports turf rootzonemix.Designation: F1647-11Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity, Water Retention,Porosity, and Bulk Density of Athletic Field RootzonesThese test methods cover the measurements of saturatedhydraulic conductivity, water retention, porosity, and bulkdensity on sand-based root zone mixes to be used for constructionof sand-based sports fields, or other highly traffickedturfgrass areas. These test methods are designed forsand-based mixes and are not intended for use with fine ormedium textured soils, for example, sandy loams and loams.Designation: F1815-111Your Resource for Safer Fields • Brought to you by the Sports Turf Managers Associationand its charitable Foundation, The SAFE Foundation • ph. 1-800-323-3875 • www.stma.org

The STMA Collection of ASTM Standards for Athletic FieldsShock-Absorbing Properties of Playing SurfaceSystems and MaterialsThis test method covers the measurement of certain shockabsorbingcharacteristics, the impact force-time relationships,and the rebound properties of playing surfacesystems. This test method is applicable to natural and artificialplaying surface systems and to components thereof.Typical playing surfaces are wrestling mats, football fields,soccer fields, playgrounds, and so forth.Designation: F355-10aEvaluating the Force Reduction Properties of Surfacesfor Athletic UseThis test method measures the force reduction propertiesof a surface used for athletic activity. It may be an indicatorof the performance, safety, comfort, or suitability ofthe surface.Designation F2569-11Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of TurfPlaying Systems as Measured in the FieldThis specification covers a test method and the correspondingperformance requirement for the maximum impact attenuationin all types of turf playing systems installed forNorth American football fields that is intended to establisha method for identifying and reporting areas within anexisting playing system where shock-absorbing propertiesexceed recommended threshold values. Testing applies tosynthetic turf systems with resilient padding, natural turfsystems, combination turf systems, and infill synthetic turfsystems.Designation F1936-10Standard Terminology Relating to Impact Testing ofSports Surfaces and EquipmentThis terminology covers terms related to impact test methodsand impact attenuation specifications of sports equipmentand surfaces.Designation F2650-07Standard Guides for Synthetic SurfacesStandard Specification for Total Lead Content inSynthetic Turf FibersThis specification applies to the maximum content of leadin fibers used in synthetic turf. This specification outlinesa test method for sample preparation and a test method foranalyzing the total lead content in synthetic turf fibers.This specification outlines guidelines for reporting totallead content in synthetic turf fibers. This specification appliesonly to synthetic turf fibers manufactured after Sept.1, 2009.Designation: F2765-09Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness ofSynthetic Turf Playing SurfacesThis test method is applicable to both laboratory and fieldmeasurement of synthetic turf surfaces used for sports.Data obtained from the procedure of this test method areindicative of the relative abrasiveness of fabric or carpettype synthetic playing surfaces.Designation: F1015-03(2009)Standard Test Methods for ComprehensiveCharacterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfacesand MaterialsThese test methods are used to identify physical propertycharacteristics and comparison of the performance propertiesof synthetic turf systems or components for athleticand recreational uses, or both.Designation: F1551-09Standard Test Method for Permeability of SyntheticTurf Sports Field Base Stone and Surface System byNon-confined Area Flood Test MethodThis test method can be used to determine in-place permeabilityof synthetic turf playing field systems, playing fieldsystems with pad and/or premolded drainage boards, playingfield systems with premolded panel base systems, porousand non porous pavement systems in order to confirmcompliance with design specifications and or evaluate existingas-built conditions. Synthetic turf field systems tendto drain under several flow regimes and this test methodcan provide a clear indication of actual in-field permeabilityflow rates with limited effect of lateral flow throughbase systems and no effect from head pressure.Designation: F2898-113Your Resource for Safer Fields • Brought to you by the Sports Turf Managers Associationand its charitable Foundation, The SAFE Foundation • ph. 1-800-323-3875 • www.stma.org

The STMA Collection of ASTM Standards for Athletic FieldsStandard Specification for Synthetic SurfacedRunning TracksThis specification establishes the minimum performancerequirements, classification, and test methods for syntheticsurfaced running tracks. The requirements for which newlyinstalled synthetic surfaces shall be tested on and consequentlycomply to are imperfections, evenness, thickness,drainage, force reduction, modified vertical deformation,texture influence when wet, tensile properties, color in greyscale, weathering, spike resistance, and flammability.Designation F2157-09Work Items Under Development by ASTM:New Guide for Characterizing PerformanceProperties of Synthetic Turf SystemsThis guide establishes a recommended list of standardsand specifications for characterizing the performanceproperties of synthetic turf systems. This guide can beused by sport governing bodies or other groups that specifythe performance requirements for synthetic turf systemsused for athletic competition.Designation: WK15822New Guide for Specifying, Measuring, and ManagingImpact Attenuation of Synthetic Turf Playing SystemsThis standard is applicable to outdoor and indoor infilledsynthetic turf playing systems regardless of the intendeduse in sports. The guide is not intended for natural or syntheticturf systems without an infill component. The guideis intended to provide a compendium of information relatedto specifying, measuring, and managing acceptableimpact attenuation of synthetic turf playing systems.Designation: WK33396Standard Safety Specification for Special Tip-Resistant Movable Soccer GoalsThis specification covers safety requirements aimed at providingfor safer use of soccer goals and reducing injuriesand fatalities. It addresses the risk of accidental tip over orpull over of soccer goals. This specification applies onlyto movable goals whose inside measurements are 6½ to 8 ft(2 to 2.4 m) high and 18 to 24 ft (5.5 to 7.3 m) wide.Designation: F2673-08Guide for Safer Use of Movable Soccer GoalsThis guide presents directions for the installation, use,and storage of full-size or nearly full-size movable soccergoals. It is expected that these guidelines can help preventdeaths and serious injuries resulting from soccer goaltipover. These guidelines are intended for use by parks andrecreation personnel, school officials, sports equipmentpurchasers, parents, coaches, and any other members of thegeneral public concerned with soccer goal safety.Designation: F1938-98(2009)Standard Guides for Pole VaultStandard Specification for Pole Vault Box CollarsThis specification covers minimum requirements of size,physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures,labeling, and identification of pole vault box collars.Designation: F2949-12Standard Specification for Pole Vault Landing SystemsThis specification covers minimum requirements of size,physical characteristics of materials, standard testingprocedures, labeling, and identification of pole vaultlanding systems.Designation: F1162/F116M-12Standard Guides for Soccer GoalsStandard Safety and Performance Specification forSoccer GoalsThis standard outlines safety and performance requirementsfor soccer goals aimed at providing for safer use ofsoccer goals and reducing injuries and fatalities. Propertiessuch as strength, stability, and weight are discussed.Designation: F2056-09Standard Guides for FencesStandard Guide for Fencing for Baseball andSoftball FieldsThis standard provides recommended minimum requirementsfor various types of fences used in softball and baseballballfields and other sports facilities. Installation practicesare discussed as well.Designation: F2000-104Your Resource for Safer Fields • Brought to you by the Sports Turf Managers Associationand its charitable Foundation, The SAFE Foundation • ph. 1-800-323-3875 • www.stma.org

The STMA Collection of ASTM Standards for Athletic FieldsStandard Practice for Construction of Chain-LinkTennis Court FenceThis standard covers proper techniques for constructingchain-link fencing around tennis courts. Various types ofchain-link fabric and framework materials are discussed,in addition to appropriate installation procedures.Designation: F969-11Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-LinkFence for Outdoor Sports Fields, Sports Courts, andOther Recreation FacilitiesThis practice is designed to be used for developing thechain-link fence, design, layout and installation for sportsand recreation facilities such as sports fields and sportscourts. It includes the internal fencing required for safety,separation of activities, security, crowd control, access, orother requirements.Designation: F2631-07Work Items Under Development by ASTM:New Guide for Safety Inspection of Installed FencingIn and Around Athletic, Recreation and otherOutdoor FacilitiesThe purpose of this safety guideline is to provide anawareness document including The Fence Safety InspectionCheck List that will trigger the necessary attention to,and the required actions for, the maintenance, repair and/or replacement of chain link or other fencing in and aroundathletic, recreation and other facilities. It also contains appendicesof examples of how this information is to be encompassedin a Management System.Designation: WK24076Purchasing ASTM StandardsTo purchase the ASTM standards, please visit theASTM website (www.astm.org). By clicking onStandards in the left hand column, you can then enterthe Designation code listed above to view a summaryand purchase the standard guides.5Your Resource for Safer Fields • Brought to you by the Sports Turf Managers Associationand its charitable Foundation, The SAFE Foundation • ph. 1-800-323-3875 • www.stma.org