Regardless of the level of play, providing the safest fields for athletes is our #1 priority
Players on any athletic field are exposed to some risk of injury. It is now well established that approximately 10-15% of concussions in football are caused by head-to surface contact.
To provide a beter screening of the field heterogeneity
The Labosport impact testing service checks up to 49 locations on the field
(Including 6 to 10 testing locations mandatory for ASTM protocols)
- Applies to both synthetic and natural turf, this service gives a field map indicating precisely the strengths and weaknesses of the entire field .
- Providing useful information for the sport field manager and maintenance team.
- This mapping can be done with the Gmax or AAA depending on client needs and expectations.
Related Standards
ASTM F355
Regulates impact attenuation testing on playing surface systems and materials. Also defines Gmax equipment requirements for impact attenuation testing on turf.
ASTM F1936
Prescribes procedures and reporting requirements for impact attenuation tests of turf playing systems. By reference, it incorporates the equipment requirements of Standard F355. It shows the suggested test point locations for a number of sport-specific field configurations. It also includes a protocol for dealing with multi-sport fields.
XP CEN/TS 16717
Surface for sports areas – Method of test for determination of shock absorption, vertical deformation and energy restitution using THE ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL ATHLETE.
FIFA test method 04a
Method for determination of shock absorption and vertical deformation using the Advanced Artificial Athlete.
