ASTM F1703-96
(Guide)Standard Guide for Ice Hockey Playing Facilities
Standard Guide for Ice Hockey Playing Facilities
SCOPE
1.1 The intent of this guide is to provide consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new ice hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is intended to standardize game conditions and establish guidelines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game officials.
1.2 This guide should be taken into consideration by architects, designers, engineers, construction companies, construction contractors, and appropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design and construction of new ice hockey rinks. This guide applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1703 – 96
Standard Guide for
Ice Hockey Playing Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1703; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Since its inception, the game of ice hockey has evolved as a result of a convergence of ideas from
Canada, the United States, and Europe.As a result of differing influences, there are a wide variety of
playing facilities currently in use, accompanied by wide disparities in margins of safety provided to
players and game officials.
The purpose of this guide is to reach a common understanding by providing a guide for the design
and construction of the playing facility. Attention is called to the dimensions of the ice surface. The
majority of facilities in Europe comply with those of the International Olympic Committee, 200 ft (60
m) in length and 100 ft (30 m) in width, while in North America, the majority of facilities are 200 ft
(60 m) in length and 85 ft (26 m) in width.
In the interest of future standardization, it is recommended that ice surface dimensions of all new
facilities are those found in this guide.
It is recognized that ice hockey playing facilities also are used for figure skating, speed skating,
pleasure skating, and for the sports of broomball, curling, sledge hockey, and ringette. Organizers of
these sports may adopt the present standard as written or modify the guide in accordance with their
special interests.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 The intent of this guide is to provide consistent safety 2.1 ASTM Standards:
considerations in the design and construction of new ice A 53 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped,
hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
intended to standardize game conditions and establish guide- A 60 Specification for Chromium-Vanadium Steel Bars for
lines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of Springs
competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game A 185 SpecificationforSteelWeldedWireFabric,Plain,for
officials. Concrete Reinforcement
1.2 This guide should be taken into consideration by archi- C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
tects, designers, engineers, construction companies, construc- C 260 Specification forAir-EntrainingAdmixtures for Con-
tion contractors, and appropriate inspectors who may be crete
involved in the design and construction of new ice hockey C 494 Specification for ChemicalAdmixtures for Concrete
rinks.This guide applies to the development of new arenas and
to existing facilities that will be renovated.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
Discontinued; 1965—Replaced by SpecificationA 689. See 1964 Annual Book
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports of ASTM Standards, Part 3.
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.66 on Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
Ice Rink Facilities. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01.
Current edition approved May 10, 1996. Published July 1996. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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C 578 SpecificationforRigid,CellularPolystyreneThermal 3.1.4.6 face-off spot, n—a circular red spot, 2 ft (61 cm) in
Insulation diameter, whose center point is the same as the face-off circle.
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo- Withineachface-offspot,drawtwoparallellines4in.fromthe
plastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers— Tension top and bottom of the spot. The remainder shall be painted
D 1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials— white.All lines (center, blue, goal, goal crease, face-off circles,
Sponge or Expanded Rubber and spots) shall be applied below the ice surface except for
D 1667 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials— placement on the boards.
Vinyl Chloride Polymers and Copolymers (Closed-Cell
3.1.4.7 goal crease line, n—a red line, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in
Foam)
width, 6-ft (1.83-m) radius, forming a semicircle with the open
F 355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Play-
end facing the nearest end of the rink and whose center point
ing Surface Systems and Materials
is the midpoint of the goal line. This area, excluding the red
2.2 Other Standards:
lines, should be painted a light blue color.
MIL-STD-810C
3.1.4.8 goal line, n—a red line, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in width,
MVSS 302
drawn parallel to the center line.
DIN 18 036 Hallen fur den Eissport
3.1.5 Goal and Goal Net:
ANSI Z97.1 Specification for Glass
3.1.5.1 goal, n—two rigid hollow tubular metal posts 2 in.
(5.1 cm) in diameter attached to the surface of the ice on the
3. Terminology
goal line, rising vertically 4 ft (1.3 m) and set 6 ft (1.83 m)
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
apart measured from the inside of the posts.
3.1.1 board cap or railing, n—a wood, plastic, or plastic-
3.1.5.2 crossbar, n—the goal posts are connected at the top
coated wood material 3 in. (7.62 cm) 6 1 in. (2.54 cm) in
by a straight crossbar of similar material and dimensions as the
width, attached at right angles to the top of the boards.
posts,andatthebottombyacurvedmetalbar1.25in.(30mm)
3.1.2 dasher boards, n—a wall of wood or plastic-coated
in diameter, which contacts the ice and extends toward the end
wood, fiber glass, or other high-impact material that encloses
boards a distance of 42 in. (1.05 m) at its deepest point.At the
and is part of the playing surface. Also called the boards.
top there is a curved metal of similar size, parallel to the ice
3.1.3 enclosure, n—that part of the playing facility that
surface and extending toward the end boards a distance of 20
surrounds the perimeter of the ice surface and consists of a
in. (50 cm) at its deepest point. The curved bars are connected
lower section (the kick-plate) that contacts the surface of the
at their centers by a straight, round bar 0.75 in. (18.3 mm) in
ice, the boards, and a vertical extension above the boards (the
diameter.
glass). Together, these three elements are meant to confine the
3.1.5.3 goal net, n—a net of appropriate mesh and cord size
area of play.
to resist the penetration of a high velocity puck shot, connected
3.1.4 game lines, n—colored lines drawn below the ice
to the posts and the crossbar. It should be loosely draped over
surface that divide the playing surface into various areas as
and attached to the metal framework of the goal extending
described in the rules of play.
behind the goal line.There shall be attached to each goal frame
3.1.4.1 blue line, n—a blue line, 1 ft (30.5 cm) in width,
a net made of white nylon cord which shall be draped in such
drawn parallel to and 60 ft (18.3 m) from the goal line and
manner as to prevent the puck from coming to rest on the
extending up to the top of the boards.
outside of it. The net shall be made of three-ply twisted twine
3.1.4.2 center circle, n—a blue circle, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in
(0.130-in. diameter) or equivalent braided twine of multifila-
width, 30 ft (9.1 m) in diameter, whose center point is the
mentwhitenylonwithanappropriatetensilestrengthof700lb.
midpoint of the center line.
The size of the mesh shall be 2 ⁄2 in. (inside measurement)
3.1.4.3 center face-off spot, n—a circular blue spot, 1 ft
from each knot to each diagonal knot when fully stretched.
(30.5cm)indiameter,whosecenterpointisthemidpointofthe
Knottingshallbemadeastoensurenoslidingofthetwine.The
center line circle.
net shall be laced to the frame with medium white nylon cord
3.1.4.4 center line, n—a red line, 1 ft (30.5 cm) in width,
no smaller in size than No. 21.
that divides the ice surface into two halves, drawn at right
3.1.5.4 A skirt of heavy white nylon fabric or heavyweight
angles to the long axis of the playing surface and extending up
white canvas shall be laced around the base plate of the goal
to the top of the boards.
frameinsuchawaytoprotectthenetfrombeingcutorbroken.
3.1.4.5 face-off circle, n—a red line, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in width,
This skirt shall not project more than 1 in. (2.54 cm) above the
30 ft (9.1 m) in diameter, forming a circle, whose center point
base plate.At the base of the frame and extending up the center
is 22 ft (6.7 m) from the midpoint and 20 ft (6.1 m) away from
support post, 2 to 3 in. canvas covered padding should be
the goal line.
secured on the inside of the goal to prevent the puck from
rebounding out of the goal off the frame. The entire goal frame
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06.
should be secured in place using hard rubber pegs which are
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
inserted into the ice and which the two hollow metal posts of
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07. the goal will fit over.
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D,
3.1.6 ice hockey playing facility, n—a playing surface
700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
consisting of a horizontal ice surface surrounded by a vertical
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
Floor, New York, NY 10036. enclosure used for the sport of ice hockey. Ensure that the ice
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along the perimeter of the ice rink, known as the edge, is flush straight section, curved section, or section in which a gate is
(to the kick-plate) and without any gaps. Design installation of located, shall be fundamentally similar. Each section should
anytypeofventilationorheatsourcesothatitdoesnotdirectly haveaframemadefromeithersteel,wood,oraluminumwhich
affect the surface of the ice. extends the full height of the dasher panel. This frame shall
3.1.7 kick-plate, n—that portion of the boards that contacts
allow for fastening of the polyethylene or wood facing at each
the ice surface, made of a high-impact material and also part of end. This will ensure flush mating of the acing at the dasher
the playing surface.
panel joints.
3.1.8 spectator shielding, n—a transparent, shatter-resistant
4.3.1 Caprail—A polyethylene or wood caprail shall be
glass, plastic, or similar material that is also part of the playing
through-bolted to the top horizontal framing member. The ice
surface and extends above the boards.
side of the caprail shall have a smooth and rounded edge flush
with the dasher facing. Color of the caprail can vary according
4. Structures and Environment
to the owner’s needs.
4.1 Surface Configuration—Design the rink as described in
4.3.2 Supports and Anchoring—Vertical candilever support
Fig. 1. Ensure that the sides of the rink are straight and the
posts shall be placed at sections or in joints and through-bolted
corners rounded to a 28-ft (8.1-m) radius. The player’s boxes
to the end plates of each panel. The dasher panels shall be
maybeadjacenttoeachotheronthesideoftheplayingfacility
anchored to the concrete floor using anchors and bolts. The
opposite the penalty boxes and scorekeeper’s area or on
dasher anchors shall be an internally threaded flush type that
opposite (sides) from each other (see Fig. 1).
will hold the dasher straight and erect. Anchors shall be
4.2 Dimensions—The playing surface shall be 200 ft (60 m)
installed at the time of dasher installation. The minimum
in length and 100 ft (30 m) in width (olympic size), and shall
distancebetweenthedasherboardandanypermanentstructure
have a minimum of 20-ft clearance above the ice surface. It is
shall be 3-in. (7.62-cm) minimum with any support or backing.
acceptable to build the playing surface to be 200 ft in length
4.3.3 Standard Sizes—Standard size of straight dasher pan-
and 85 ft in width (NHL) or 185 ft in length and 85 ft in width.
els shall be 96 in. (2.44 m) long, 40 in. (101.6 cm) 3 48 in. (1
All three dimensions assume plus or minus standard construc-
m) high, and 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) to 6 in. (15.24 cm) wide.
tion practices.
Standard size of curve dasher panels shall be 95 in. (2.41 m)
4.3 Dasher Panels—Dasher panels should be prefabricated
long.
in demountable sections. The design of all panels, whether
4.4 Gates:
4.4.1 Access Gates—If required, access gates for public
skating and other large entry use shall be built into standard
8-ft (2.4-m) sections and can vary from 3 to 5 ft in width. Gate
latches shall be a single latch or can be similar to that used on
the equipment gates. Gates on the radius shall have two
latching points of contact.
4.4.2 Players’ Gates—Players’ gates shall be built into
standard 8-ft (2.4-m) sections and shall be 30 in. (76.2 cm)
wide, swinging either left or right and swinging away from the
ice and to the end of the bench. The gate latch shall be a single
latch type.
4.4.3 Equipment Gates—Equipment gates shall be double-
leaf gates with a 10-ft (3.05-m) opening. Gate latches shall be
of sliding bar latch type using 2-in. (5.1-cm) steel tubing.
Equipment gate leaves shall lock into an ice dam by means of
a minimum 0.5625-in. (1.43-cm) diameter sliding cane bolt.
Eachleafshallhavea90°angleofsteeltubing, ⁄2in.(1.27cm)
of which shall be locked in the floor. Each equipment gate and
access gate over 3 ft (91.4 cm) wide shall be equipped with
adjustable spring-loaded swivel casters.
4.4.4 Where operation of the gate latch is required from the
ice side of the doors, a push-button shall be flush mounted in
the caprail to activate the latch system. The button shall be
large enough to be operated by players wearing gloves,
approximately 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) 3 5 in. (12.7 cm). The
push-button shall be designed to be simple to operate, yet not
allow accidental opening.
4.4.5 Hinges—All hinge assemblies shall be constructed of
low-carbon steel.The common hinge bracket shall be bolted to
FIG. 1 Rink Layout the dasher panel framing to facilitate removal of the hinge
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assembly. The hinges shall be complete with integral self- shock absorbent material. The material shall be covered with a
lubricating bushings and ball bearings for smooth precision noncellular flexible cover to protect against abrasion of the
operation. Each hinge shall incorporate a built-in vertical absorbent material. The closed-cell foam material shall meet
height adjustment feature (60.31 in. (8 mm)). The hinge ASTM or CSA standard, if applicable.
assembly also shall include a grease zerk fitting for proper 4.7.6 T
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