EN 916:2003

Gymnastic equipment - Vaulting boxes - Requirements and test methods including safety

This European Standard specifies functional requirements (see clause 3) and specific safety requirements for five types of vaulting boxes (see Table 1) in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913.

Turngeräte - Sprungkästen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren einschlißlich Sicherheit

Matériel de gymnastique - Plints - Exigences et méthodes d'essai y compris la sécurité

La présente Norme européenne spécifie des exigences fonctionnelles (voir article 3) et des exigences de sécurité spécifiques concernant cinq types de plints (voir Tableau 1), en complément aux spécifications générales de sécurité de l'EN 913.

Gimnastična oprema - Švedske skrinje - Zahteve in preskusne metode, vključno z varnostjo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Mar-2003
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 136/WG 22 - Gymnastic and playing field equipment
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Mandate: M/507 - Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards for gymnastic equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 916:2003 - Gymnastic equipment - Vaulting boxes - Requirements and test methods including safety

Relations

• Replaces: EN 916:1996 - Gymnastic equipment - Vaulting boxes - Functional and safety requirements, test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 916:2003 is a CEN European Standard for gymnastic equipment that specifies requirements and test methods for vaulting boxes, including safety provisions. It defines functional characteristics, classification by design, dimensional limits for padded top surfaces, and specific safety tests for stability, strength and durability. EN 916:2003 is intended to be read in conjunction with EN 913 (general safety requirements for gymnastic equipment).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope & classification
  • Covers five types of vaulting boxes (types 1–5) by design: rectangular (with sections), rectangular mini, pyramidal, padded vaulting tables with frame, and other compliant designs.
• Top surface dimensions
  • Length: 395 mm (min) to 1 605 mm (max)
  • Width: 395 mm (min) to 705 mm (max)
• Padded top performance
  • Tested per EN 913 Annex C with a 300 mm drop height; peak acceleration shall not exceed 500 m/s² (50 g).
• Stability
  • When tested, the vaulting box must not rotate or have sections separate under a horizontal force equal to 20% of the self weight, with a minimum of 70 N. Test conducted at maximum height and conditioned at (23 ± 2) °C for at least 3 hours.
• Strength
  • Whole box: apply 2 850 N vertical load at the centre of the top for the specified duration; sections: 1 700 N applied at centre of each long side. Equipment must show no loose bonds, breaking or cracking.
• Durability of construction
  • Section-drop test: drop a section onto concrete from 120 mm perpendicular to its diagonal axis, five times per corner; post-test diagonal change must not exceed 3 mm and no loose joints or breakage allowed.
• Marking & warnings
  • Manufacturer marking to comply with EN 913; equipment must carry a warning that use should be under controlled supervision.

Applications - who uses EN 916:2003

• Manufacturers and designers of vaulting boxes and gymnastic equipment (product design and compliance)
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies (safety and performance testing)
• Procurement officers for schools, sports clubs and public facilities (specifying safe equipment)
• Facility managers, coaches and safety officers (selection and maintenance guidance)
• Regulators and standards committees (harmonization and certification)

Related standards

• EN 913 - Gymnastic equipment: general safety requirements and test methods (referenced and to be used in conjunction).
• Produced under CEN/TC 136 (Sports, playground and other recreational equipment).

Practical takeaway: EN 916:2003 provides clear, measurable tests and dimensional limits to ensure vaulting boxes meet consistent safety, stability and durability criteria - essential for manufacturers, testers and purchasers focused on compliant gymnastic equipment.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Gymnastic equipment - Vaulting boxes - Requirements and test methods including safetyYDUQRVWMRMatériel de gymnastique - Plints - Exigences et méthodes d'essai y compris la sécuritéTurngeräte - Sprungkästen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren einschlißlich SicherheitTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 916:2003SIST EN 916:2003en97.220.30ICS:SIST EN 916:19961DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 916:200301-julij-2003

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 916March 2003ICS 97.220.30Supersedes EN 916:1996English versionGymnastic equipment - Vaulting boxes - Requirements and testmethods including safetyMatériel de gymnastique - Plints - Exigences et méthodesd'essai y compris la sécuritéTurngeräte - Sprungkästen - Anforderungen undPrüfverfahren einschlißlich SicherheitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 November 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 916:2003 E
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