ASTM_F_3137_-_15.pdf

Designation:F313715Standard Specification forHeadgear Used in Womens Lacrosse(excludingGoalkeepers)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3137;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 defines performance requirements forheadgear to be used by field players participating in the sportof womens lacrosse.The technical requirements in this speci-fication do not address the administrative requirements oflacrosse governing bodies,so it should not be assumed that anyheadgear satisfying this specification will be acceptable for usein sanctioned lacrosse events.1.2 The purpose of this specification is to provide reliableand repeatable test methods for the evaluation of protectiveheadgear for womens adult and youth lacrosse training andplay.When designated optional equipment by lacrosse govern-ing bodies,it is important that it not increase the risk of injuryto players who choose not to wear it.Impacts from stick,ball,other player,ground,or other objects may be decreased inseverity by use of this headgear.However,the relationshipbetween impact and injury is not fully understood.1.3 No headgear can provide protection against all impacts,foreseeable or not.This specification does not address thepotential for injury from any type of impact.1.4 All testing and requirements of this specification shallbe in accordance with Test Methods F1446 and SpecificationF3077,except where noted in this specification.If there is aconflict between this standard and Test Methods F1446 andSpecification F3077,this standard shall control.1.5 Partial compliance with this standard is prohibited.1.6 The values stated in SI(International System of Units)units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given inparentheses are for information only.Metric units of measure-ment in this specification are in accordance with the Interna-tional System of Units(SI).If a value for measurement asgiven in this specification is followed by an equivalent value inother units,the first stated is to be regarded as the requirement.A given equivalent value may be approximate.1.7 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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used inEvaluating the Performance Characteristics of ProtectiveHeadgearF2220 Specification for HeadformsF3077 Specification for Eye Protectors for Womens La-crosse2.2 Other Standards:ND001 NOCSAE Standard Test Method and EquipmentUsed in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics ofProtective Headgear/EquipmentND021 NOCSAE Standard Projectile Impact TestingMethod and Equipment Used in Evaluating the Perfor-mance Characteristics of Protective Headgear,Faceguardsor ProjectilesND049 NOCSAE Standard Performance Specification ForNewly Manufactured Lacrosse Balls3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms used in thisspecification,see Test Methods F1446.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 helmet position index(HPI),na manufacturer ofheadgear may specify the HPI to be used to achieve areasonable fit during testing.If no HPI is specified,the fittinginstructions shall be used to obtain a reasonable fit.If thespecified HPI does not provide a reasonable fit as determinedby the technician,or the fit with the specified HPI or fittinginstructions is likely to yield erroneous test results,the techni-cian shall fit the headgear to the best of their ability on the mostappropriate headform.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets.Current edition approved July 1,2015.Published July 2015.DOI:10.1520/F3137-15.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.Significance and Use4.1 Womens Lacrosse is a distinctive sport with inherentrisks.Participation in the sport implies acceptance of risk ofinjury.This specification was developed to address forces ofsome of the incidental stick and ball to headgear impacts tonon-goaltending field players that may occur while engaging inWomens Lacrosse.Although headgear satisfying this specifi-cation may provide limited protection against some im