ASTM F2336-17
(Guide)Standard Guide for Roller Hockey Playing Facilities
General Information
- Abstract
ABSTRACT
This guide deals with the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is projected to standardize game conditions; establish guidelines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game officials; and applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated. This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use. Included in this guide are the structures and environment, player's bench and box, penalty benches and box, off-rink official's bench/box, signal and timing devices, dressing rooms, nets, rink floor design, illumination, emergency medical care, and signage.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller 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 contractors, and appropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks. This guide applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated.
1.3 This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-May-2017
- Technical Committee
- F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
- Drafting Committee
- F08.66 - Sports Facilities
Overview
ASTM F2336-17: Standard Guide for Roller Hockey Playing Facilities is an internationally recognized standard developed by ASTM International. This guide provides comprehensive requirements and recommendations to ensure roller hockey rinks are designed and constructed with consistent safety considerations, standardized game conditions, and hazard reduction for players and officials. ASTM F2336-17 applies to both new construction and renovations of existing roller hockey arenas, supporting architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and facility managers in delivering safe and functional roller hockey environments.
Key Topics
- Safety and Design: The standard emphasizes consistent safety measures throughout rink design and construction, with guidelines for minimizing hazards.
- Surface and Structures: Roller hockey rinks are typically designed based on existing ice hockey rink layouts with modifications to dasher boards and surfaces appropriate for roller hockey use.
- Essential Features: The guide addresses all critical elements, including:
- Rink dimensions and surface configuration for playability.
- Dasher boards, shielding, and enclosure specifications.
- Bench and penalty box design for safe player access and containment.
- Off-rink official areas, signal, and timing devices.
- Proper dressing room and emergency medical care provisions.
- Rink floor standards focused on durability and safety.
- Adequate illumination for optimal visibility and player safety.
- Safety signage and netting requirements for spectator protection.
Applications
ASTM F2336-17 delivers practical value for stakeholders involved in the creation and maintenance of roller hockey facilities:
- New Arena Construction: Guiding the initial design to meet safety and competition standards, from layout to finishing details.
- Facility Renovations: Ensuring that upgrades to existing rinks align with the current best practices in safety, accessibility, and gameplay.
- Multi-Purpose Use: Recognizing that roller hockey rinks may also support figure skating, speed skating, and recreational skating, the guide offers adaptable recommendations.
- Spectator and Official Safety: Includes detailed guidance on shielding, netting, and signage to protect both spectators and off-rink personnel.
- Compliance and Inspection: Supports code officials, inspectors, and sports organizations in assessing and certifying rink facilities for compliance with international standards.
Related Standards
Facilities complying with ASTM F2336-17 can also reference several relevant standards to ensure comprehensive safety and performance:
- ANSI Z535.2: Product Safety Signs and Labels for clear and consistent communication of risks and instructions within the facility.
- ANSI Z97.1: Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings for guidelines related to the use of glass and acrylic shielding.
- ASTM C150: Specifications for Portland Cement and ASTM A185: Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement for concrete works in rink floors and structures.
- ASTM C260 and C494/C494M: Specifications for admixtures used in concrete to enhance durability and performance.
Practical Value
Implementing ASTM F2336-17 helps to:
- Standardize rink layout and play conditions, supporting fair competition.
- Reduce injury risks through thoughtful design and material choices.
- Simplify facility maintenance and inspections with clear criteria.
- Enhance user experience for players, officials, and spectators.
- Support multi-sport adaptability for community and commercial arenas.
Keywords: roller hockey rink, roller hockey facility, rink construction, rink renovation, rink safety, dasher boards, protective shielding, ASTM F2336-17.
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Relations
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2017
Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F2336-17 is a guide published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Guide for Roller Hockey Playing Facilities". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This guide deals with the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is projected to standardize game conditions; establish guidelines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game officials; and applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated. This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use. Included in this guide are the structures and environment, player's bench and box, penalty benches and box, off-rink official's bench/box, signal and timing devices, dressing rooms, nets, rink floor design, illumination, emergency medical care, and signage. SCOPE 1.1 This guide covers the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller 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 contractors, and appropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks. This guide applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated. 1.3 This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use. 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 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. 1.6 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.
ABSTRACT This guide deals with the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is projected to standardize game conditions; establish guidelines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game officials; and applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated. This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use. Included in this guide are the structures and environment, player's bench and box, penalty benches and box, off-rink official's bench/box, signal and timing devices, dressing rooms, nets, rink floor design, illumination, emergency medical care, and signage. SCOPE 1.1 This guide covers the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller 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 contractors, and appropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks. This guide applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated. 1.3 This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use. 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 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. 1.6 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.
ASTM F2336-17 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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: F2336 − 17 An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
Roller Hockey Playing Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2336; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this guide is to reach common understanding by providing a guide for the design
and construction of roller hockey playing facilities. Attention is called to the alternative dimensions
of the playing surface depending upon the type of use and the age of the user.
In the interest of future standardization, it is recommended that surface dimensions of all new
facilities be classified in accordance with those found in this guide.
It is recognized that roller hockey playing facilities also are used for figure skating, speed skating,
and pleasure skating. Organizers of these sports may adopt the present standard as written, or modify
the guide in accordance with their special interests.
1. Scope priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This guide covers the provisions for consistent safety
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
considerations in the design and construction of new roller
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
intended to standardize game conditions and establish guide-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
lines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
officials.
1.2 This guide should be taken into consideration by
2. Referenced Documents
architects, designers, engineers, construction contractors, and
appropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design and
2.1 ANSI Standard:
construction of new roller hockey rinks. This guide applies to
ANSI Z535.2 Product Safety Signs and Labels
the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that
will be renovated.
3. Terminology
1.3 This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller
3.1.1 blue line (optional), n—blue line, 1 ft (30.5 cm) in
hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective
width, drawn parallel to and 60 ft (18.3 m) from the goal line
of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for
and extending up to the top of the boards.
roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use.
3.1.2 board cap or railing, n—wood, plastic, or plastic-
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
coated wood material 3 6 1 in. (7.62 6 2.54 cm) in width,
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
attached at right angles to the top of the boards
information only.
3.1.3 centercircle,n—bluecircle,2in.(5.1cm)inwidth,30
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ft(9.1m)indiameter,whosecenterpointisthemidpointofthe
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
center line.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.4 center face-off spot, n—circular blue spot, 1 ft (30.5
cm) in diameter, whose center point is the midpoint of the
center line circle.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities.
Current edition approved May 15, 2017. Published May 2017. Last previous
edition approved in 2005 as F2336 – 05 which was withdrawn in January 2014 and Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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3.1.5 center line, n—red line, 1 ft (30.5 cm) in width, that 3.1.15 roller hockey playing facility, n— playing surface
divides the surface into two halves, drawn at right angles to the consisting of a horizontal surface surrounded by a vertical
long axis of the playing surface and extending up to the top of enclosure used for the sport of roller hockey. Ensure that the
the boards. surface along the perimeter of the rink, known as the edge, is
flush (to the kick-plate), and without any gaps.
3.1.6 dasher boards, n—wall of wood or plastic-coated
3.1.16 shielding, n—transparent, shatter-resistant glass,
wood, fiberglass, or other high-impact material that encloses
plastic, net, or chain link, or similar material that is also part of
and is part of the playing surface; also called the boards.
the playing surface and extends above the boards.
3.1.7 enclosure, n—part of the playing facility that sur-
rounds the perimeter of the surface and consists of a lower
4. Structures and Environment
section (the kick-plate) that contacts the surface, the boards,
4.1 Surface Configuration—Ensure that the sides of the rink
and a vertical extension above the boards (the net, chain link,
are straight and the corners rounded to a 28-ft (8.1-m) radius.
or glass). Together, these three elements are meant to confine
the area of play.
4.2 Dimensions—Theplayingsurfaceshallbeinaccordance
with the following dimensions. The playing surface shall to be
3.1.8 face-off circle, n—red line, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in width, 30
185 ft (56 m) to 200 ft (60 m) in length and 85 ft (26 m) in
ft(9.1m)indiameter,formingacirclewhosecenterpointis22
width. There shall be a minimum of 20-ft clearance above the
ft (6.7 m) from the midpoint and 20 ft (6.1 m) away from the
surface.
back of the goal line.
4.3 Dasher Panels—Dasher panels should be prefabricated
3.1.9 face-off spot, n—circular red spot, 2 ft (61 cm) in
in demountable sections. The design of all panels, whether
diameter, whose center point is the same as the face-off circle.
straight section, curved section, or section in which a gate is
Withineachface-offspot,drawtwoparallellines4in.fromthe
located,shallbeeithersteel,wood,oraluminumwhichextends
top and bottom of the spot. The remainder shall be painted
the full height of the dasher panel. This frame shall allow for
white. All lines (center, blue, goal, goal crease, face-off circle,
fastening of the polyethylene or wood facing at each end. This
and spots) shall be applied below the surface except for
willensureflushmatingofthefacingatthedasherpaneljoints.
placement on the boards.
4.3.1 Cap Rail—A polyethylene or wood cap rail shall be
3.1.10 kick–plate, n—portion of the boards that contacts the
through-bolted to the top horizontal framing member. The
surface. It is made of a high-impact material and is also part of
surface side of the cap rail shall have a smooth and rounded
the playing surface, and should be yellow in color.
edgeflushwiththedasherfacing.Colorofthecaprailcanvary
according to the owner’s needs.
3.1.11 game lines, n—colored lines drawn on the surface
4.3.2 Standard Sizes—Standard size of straight dasher pan-
that divide the playing surface into various areas as described
els shall be 96 in. long by 42 to 48 in. high, and 3.5 to 6 in.
in the rules of play.
(8.89to15.24cm)wide.Standardsizeofacurveddasherpanel
3.1.12 goal crease line, n—red line, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in width,
shall be 95 in. (2.41 m) long.
6-ft (1.83-m) radius, forming a semi-circle with the open end
4.4 Gates:
facing the nearest end of the rink and whose center point is the
4.4.1 Access Gates—If required, access gates for public
midpoint of the goal line. This area, excluding the red lines,
skating and other large entry use shall be built into standard
should be painted a light blue color.
8-ft (2.4 m) sections and can vary from 3 to 5 ft in width. Gate
3.1.13 goal frame, n—two rigid tubular vertical posts 2 in.
latches shall be a single latch or can be similar to that used on
(5.1 cm) in diameter connected at the top with a crossbar
the equipment gates. Gates on the radius shall have two
placed on the surface on the goal line, and set 6 ft (1.83 m)
latching points of contact.
apart measured from the inside of the posts. Refer to the
4.4.2 Players’ Gates—Players’ gates shall be built into
appropriate rule book for further information.
standard 8-ft. (2.4-m) sections and shall be 30 in. (76.2 cm)
3.1.14 goal net, n—net of appropriate mesh and cord size to wide and should swing away from the end of the bench. The
gate latch shall be a single latch type. Refer to local ADA
resist the penetration of a high velocity puck shot, connected to
the posts and the crossbar. It should be loosely draped over and requirements.
attached to the metal framework of the goal extending behind 4.4.3 Equipment Gates—Equipment gates shall be double-
the goal line. There shall be a net made of white nylon cord leaf gates with a 10-ft (3.05-m) opening. Gate latches shall be
attached to each goal frame which shall be draped in such a of sliding bar latch type using 2-in. (5.1-cm) steel tubing.
manner as to prevent the puck from coming to rest on the Equipment gate leaves shall lock into a dam by means of a
outside of it. The net shall be made of three-ply twisted twine minimum 0.5625-in. (1.43-cm) diameter sliding cane bolt.
(0.130-in. diameter) or equivalent braided twine of multi- Each leaf shall be locked in the floor. Each equipment gate and
access gate over 3-ft (91.4-cm) wide shall be equipped with
filamentwhitenylonwithanappropriatetensilestrengthof700
lb. The size of the mesh shall be 2 ⁄2 in. (inside measurement) adjustable spring-loaded swivel casters.
from each knot to each diagonal knot when fully stretched. 4.4.4 Where operation of the gate latch is required from the
Knottingshallbemadeastoensurenoslidingofthetwine.The surface side of the doors, a push-button shall be flush mounted
net shall be laced to the frame with medium white nylon cord in the cap rail to activate the latch system. The button shall be
no smaller in size than No. 21. lar
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