ASTM_F_1081_-_09_2015.pdf

Designation:F108109(Reapproved 2015)An American National StandardStandard Specification forCompetition Wrestling Mats1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1081;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers competition wrestling matsused at the high school and college levels.All mat construc-tions are included,except felt-core mats enclosed in sewncovers.The intended use of this standard is for the qualificationof construction designs.NOTE1The known constructions,as of the issuance of this specifi-cation are:(1)closed-cell foam cores with polyvinyl chloride(PVC)orPVC copolymer coatings,or both,which are integral parts of the mat;(2)closed-cell foam cores with attached fabric cover;(3)foam cores,eitheropen-or closed-cell enclosed in sewn,loose covers,and(4)moldedopen-cell PVC foam with a dense skin on one surface which is an integralpart of the mat.NOTE2There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.1.2 This specification covers mats used in the two majorstyles of wrestling:U.S.collegiate or high school,and inter-national free style.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.See Note 6 forspecific hazards statements.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular MaterialsSponge or Expanded RubberD1682 Test Method for Breaking Load and Elongation ofTextile Fabric(Withdrawn 1992)3F355 Test Method for ImpactAttenuation of Playing SurfaceSystems and Materials2.2 National Collegiate Athletic Association Document:4NCAA Official Wrestling Rules2.3 U.S.Wrestling Federation Document:5International Wrestling Rules,Freestyle,and Greco-Roman2.4 National Federation of State High School AssociationsDocument:6Official High School Wrestling Rules3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 coatingPolyvinylchloride(PVC)orPVCcopolymer,or both,or other suitable polymeric materials.3.1.2 cureEvaporation of solvents from coating andcoated foam mats only.4.Classification4.1 Classify mats in accordance with the style of wrestlingbeing performed.4.2 The classifications are:4.2.1 Type IU.S.collegiate or high school style wrestling.4.2.2 Type IIInternational free style wrestling.5.Significance and Use5.1 The mats shall be constructed to yield the values listedin Table 1 throughout the mat area under the conditions of themanufacturers warranty.5.2 Special requirements for the mats shall be subject topurchase agreements.Special requirements shall never reduceany of the basic requirements listed in this standard.5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in theconstruction and inspection of the mats.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.12 on Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.Current edition approved April 1,2015.Published July 2015.Originallyapproved in 1987.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1081 09.DOI:10.1520/F1081-09R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4NCAA,Shawnee Mission,KN 66222.5US Wrestling Federation,405 West Hall of Fame Ave.,Stillwater,OK 74074.6National Federation of State High School Associations,P.O.Box 20626,Kansas City,MO 64195.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.Performance Requirements6.1 The requirements listed in this section and in Table 1 areminimal for new and reconditioned mats.6.2 Shock Absorption:6.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the matsin accordance with Procedure A of Test Method F355.6.2.2 The maximum gmaxvalues for the mats shall be aslisted in Table 1.NOTE3Under the specified test conditions(that is,missile size,impact velocity,etc.),lower gmaxvalues indicate better shock-absorbingproperties.6.2.3 Replace or recondition the mats when the gmaxin thevisibly deteriorated areas exceed the values listed in Table 1.6.3