ASTM F2949-18
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars
Standard Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars
ABSTRACT
This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box collars. With the required minimum dimensions, maximum thickness, maximum dimensions of box collar cutout, minimum dimensions of box collar cutout a pole vault box collars shall be tested under ambient conditions that match those of intended use. The pole vault box collar shall be tested using the impact testing procedures for Installed Surface Performance Test (Field Test) of ASTM F1292.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box collars.2
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2949 −18 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Pole Vault Box Collars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2949; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 box collar arms, n—thetwopartsofthepolevaultbox
collar to the left and right of the pole vault box. If the box
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of
collar has box collar wings, the wings are part of the box collar
size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing
arms.
procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box
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3.1.2 box collar body, n—the part of the pole vault box
collars.
collar that pads the horizontal surfaces around the rim of the
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
pole vault box and under the front buns.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.1.3 box collar cutout, n—the opening in the pole vault box
information only.
collar above the pole vault box.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.4 box collar wing, n—the part of the box collar arm that
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
extends down the inner sidewall of the pole vault box.The box
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
collar wings provide protection and help to hold the box collar
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
in place.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 3.1.5 front buns, n—the parts of the pole vault landing
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- system that pad the areas between the standard bases and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the around the pole vault box.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.6 front opening, n—the opening at the front of the pole
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
vault box nearest the approach runway.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.7 pole bend cavity, n—the rearmost portion of the pole
vault box and box collar cutout in front of the strike plate
2. Referenced Documents
where the pole bends and rotates. The cavity is formed by the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
sidewalls and strike plate of the pole vault box, the rearmost
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
part of the pole slide, and inside edges of the box collar cutout
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
over the deepest part of the box where the pole slide meets the
strike plate.
3. Terminology
3.1.8 pole slide, n—thefloorofthepolevaultboxthatslants
3.1 Definitions:
downward from its front boundary with the runway to its rear
boundary with the back of the box. The tip of the vaulting pole
slides on the pole slide to the strike plate.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports 3.1.9 pole slide opening, n—the space between the ends of
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
the box collar arms at the front of the pole vault box collar and
Subcommittee F08.67 on Pole Vault.
above the intersection of the runway with the pole slide.
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published May 2018. Originally
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approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2949 – 12 . DOI:
3.1.10 pole vault box, n—the trough at the end of the pole
10.1520/F2949-18.
vault runway. It has four sides: a downward sloping floor or
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The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this
pole slide, two sidewalls, and a strike plate. A vaulter directs
standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.
By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity
the lower end of the vaulting pole into the pole vault box. The
of any such claim(s) or of any patent rights in connection therewith. If a patent
backwallofpolevaultboxstopstheforwardmotionoftheend
holder has filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on
ofthepolewhileallowingthepoletorotateaboutitsendasthe
reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to
vaulter leaves the ground and completes a vault.
obtain such a license, then details may be obtained from the standards developer.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: F2949 − 12 F2949 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Pole Vault Box Collars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2949; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Editorially added footnotes regarding patent rights in August 2013.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected 9.1.3 in April 2014.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures,
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labeling and identification of pole vault box collars.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 box collar arms, n—the two parts of the pole vault box collar to the left and right of the pole vault box. If the box collar
has box collar wings, the wings are part of the box collar arms.
3.1.2 box collar body, n—the part of the pole vault box collar that pads the horizontal surfaces around the rim of the pole vault
box and under the front buns.
3.1.3 box collar cutout, n—the opening in the pole vault box collar above the pole vault box.
3.1.4 box collar wing, n—the part of the box collar arm that extends down the inner sidewall of the pole vault box. The box
collar wings provide protection and help to hold the box collar in place.
3.1.5 front buns, n—the parts of the pole vault landing system that pad the areas between the standard bases and around the pole
vault box.
3.1.6 front opening, n—the opening at the front of the pole vault box nearest the approach runway.
3.1.7 pole bend cavity, n—the rearmost portion of the pole vault box and box collar cutout in front of the strike plate where the
pole bends and rotates. The cavity is formed by the sidewalls and strike plate of the pole vault box, the rearmost part of the pole
slide, and inside edges of the box collar cutout over the deepest part of the box where the pole slide meets the strike plate.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.67 on Pole Vault.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2012April 1, 2018. Published October 2012May 2018. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as
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F2949 – 12 . DOI: 10.1520/F2949-12E02.10.1520/F2949-18.
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The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.
By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of any such claim(s) or of any patent rights in connection therewith. If a patent holder
has filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a
license, then details may be obtained from the standards developer.
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3.1.8 pole slide, n—the floor of the pole vault box that slants downward from its front boundary with the runway to its rear
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