ASTM F1081-97(2003)e1

Standard Specification for Competition Wrestling Mats

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the physical and performance requirements for qualifying construction designs of competition wrestling mats used in U.S. collegiate or high school style (Type I), and international free style (Type II) wrestling. All mat constructions are included here, except for felt-core mats enclosed in sewn covers. The mats shall be tested and conform accordingly to tensile strength, shock absorption, and thickness requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers competition wrestling mats used at the high school and college levels. All mat constructions are included, except felt-core mats enclosed in sewn covers. The intended use of this standard is for the qualification of construction designs.
Note 1—The known constructions, as of the issuance of this specification are: (1) closed-cell foam cores with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copolymer coatings, or both, which are integral parts of the mat; (2) closed-cell foam cores with attached fabric cover; (3) foam cores, either open- or closed-cell enclosed in sewn, loose covers, and (4) molded open-cell PVC foam with a dense skin on one surface which is an integral part of the mat.
Note 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
1.2 This specification covers mats used in the two major styles of wrestling: U.S. collegiate or high school, and international free style.
1.3 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 0 and Note 0 for specific hazards statements.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-2003
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.12 - Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1081-97 - Standard Specification for Competition Wrestling Mats
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM F1081-09 - Standard Specification for Competition Wrestling Mats
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F2983-13(2018) - Standard Guide for Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for Wrestling Mats
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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An American National Standard
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Designation: F1081 – 97 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Specification for
Competition Wrestling Mats
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1081; 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.
´ NOTE—Precision and Bias section was added and warning notes in Sections 8.3 and 11.2 were updated in September 2003.
1. Scope D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
plastic Elastomers—Tension
1.1 This specification covers competition wrestling mats
D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—
used at the high school and college levels. All mat construc-
,
Sponge or Expanded Rubber
tions are included, except felt-core mats enclosed in sewn
D1682 NO TITLE
covers.Theintendeduseofthisstandardisforthequalification
F355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Play-
of construction designs.
ing Surface Systems and Materials
NOTE 1—The known constructions, as of the issuance of this specifi- 4
2.2 National Collegiate Athletic Association Document:
cation are: (1) closed-cell foam cores with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or
NCAA Official Wrestling Rules
PVC copolymer coatings, or both, which are integral parts of the mat; (2)
2.3 U.S. Wrestling Federation Document:
closed-cell foam cores with attached fabric cover; (3) foam cores, either
InternationalWrestling Rules, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman
open- or closed-cell enclosed in sewn, loose covers, and (4) molded
2.4 National Federation of State High School Associations
open-cell PVC foam with a dense skin on one surface which is an integral
part of the mat.
Document:
NOTE 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
Official High School Wrestling Rules
1.2 This specification covers mats used in the two major
3. Terminology
styles of wrestling: U.S. collegiate or high school, and inter-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
national free style.
3.1.1 coating—Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copoly-
1.3 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
mer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.
standard. The values in parentheses are given for information
3.1.2 cure—Evaporation of solvents from coating and
only.
coated foam mats only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Classification
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Classify mats in accordance with the style of wrestling
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
being performed.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 5 and
4.2 The classifications are:
Note 7 for specific hazards statements.
4.2.1 Type I—U.S. collegiate or high school style wrestling.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2.2 Type II—International free style wrestling.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The mats shall be constructed to yield the values listed
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
in Table 1 throughout the mat area under the conditions of the
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.12 on
manufacturer’s warranty.
Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2003. Published September 2003. Originally
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as F1081 – 97. DOI:
10.1520/F1081-97R03E01. Withdrawn.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or NCAA, Shawnee Mission, KN 66222.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM US Wrestling Federation, 405 West Hall of Fame Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on National Federation of State High School Associations, P.O. Box 20626,
the ASTM website. Kansas City, MO 64195.
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F1081 – 97 (2003)
TABLE 1 Performance and Physical Property Values for molded open-cell PVC mat. Typically, other types of mats would have up
Wrestling Mats
to three sections.
Used-
8.3 Mats of the coating/foam construction shall not be used
Test Recondi-
Property Section New Rejection
Method tioned
if any areas of the coating are missing. (Warning—Areas of
Level
mats of coating/foam construction having missing coating are
G 13.2
max
considered health hazards.)
at 430 cm/s (170 in./s), max F355 100 100 .
Thickness, mm (in.), min 13.3 D1056 25 (1.00) 25 (1.00) 20 (0.80)
NOTE 6—Mats should be cleaned and sanitized daily, or after each use,
Tensile strength 13.4
as recommended by the manufacturer.
Foam construction, min, D412 8 (50) . .
N/mm (lbf/in.)
Fabric-covered, min, N/mm D1682 8 (50) . .
9. Dimensions
(lbf/in.)
9.1 The mats shall meet the requirements for minimal
dimensions and markings given in the rules of the National
CollegiateAthleticAssociation, the U.S. Wrestling Federation,
5.2 Special requirements for the mats shall be subject to
and the National Federation of State High SchoolAssociations.
purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce
9.2 The length and width dimensions of the mats shall be as
any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
given in the appropriate rule book.
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the
construction and inspection of the mats.
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
10.1 The mats shall be made using manufacturing proce-
6. Physical Properties
dures which ensure that the bonds between the strips or
6.1 Tensile Strength—The minimum tensile strength of the
sections, or coatin
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