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ASTM F2336-05

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Standard Guide for Roller Hockey Playing Facilities (Withdrawn 2014)

Standard Guide for Roller Hockey Playing Facilities (Withdrawn 2014)

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.
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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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
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.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities, this guide was withdrawn in January 2014 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Jan-2005
Withdrawal Date
14-Jan-2014
ICS
97.220.10 - Sports facilities
Technical Committee
F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
Drafting Committee
F08.66 - Sports Facilities
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Effective Date
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: F2336 − 05 AnAmerican 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 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This guide covers the provisions for consistent safety
2.1 ANSI Standard:
considerations in the design and construction of new roller
ANSI Z535.2 Product Safety Signs and Labels
hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is
3. Terminology
intended to standardize game conditions and establish guide-
lines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game
3.1.1 blue line (optional), n—blue line, 1 ft (30.5 cm) in
officials.
width, drawn parallel to and 60 ft (18.3 m) from the goal line
and extending up to the top of the boards.
1.2 This guide should be taken into consideration by
architects, designers, engineers, construction contractors, and
3.1.2 board cap or railing, n—wood, plastic, or plastic-
appropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design and
coated wood material 3 6 1 in. (7.62 6 2.54 cm) in width,
construction of new roller hockey rinks. This guide applies to
attached at right angles to the top of the boards
the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that
3.1.3 centercircle,n—bluecircle,2in.(5.1cm)inwidth,30
will be renovated.
ft(9.1m)indiameter,whosecenterpointisthemidpointofthe
1.3 This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey center line.
rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller
3.1.4 center face-off spot, n—circular blue spot, 1 ft (30.5
hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective
cm) in diameter, whose center point is the midpoint of the
of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for
center line circle.
roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use.
3.1.5 center line, n—red line, 1 ft (30.5 cm) in width, that
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
divides the surface into two halves, drawn at right angles to the
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
long axis of the playing surface and extending up to the top of
information only.
the boards.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.6 dasher boards, n—wall of wood or plastic-coated
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
wood, fiberglass, or other high-impact material that encloses
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and is part of the playing surface; also called the boards.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.7 enclosure, n—part of the playing facility that sur-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
rounds the perimeter of the surface and consists of a lower
section (the kick-plate) that contacts the surface, the boards,
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Facilities.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2005. Published March 2005. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
F2336-05. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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and a vertical extension above the boards (the net, chain link, 4.2 Dimensions—Theplayingsurfaceshallbeinaccordance
or glass). Together, these three elements are meant to confine with the following dimensions. The playing surface shall to be
the area of play. 185 ft (56 m) to 200 ft (60 m) in length and 85 ft (26 m) in
width. There shall be a minimum of 20-ft clearance above the
3.1.8 face-off circle, n—red line, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in width, 30
surface.
ft(9.1m)indiameter,formingacirclewhosecenterpointis22
ft (6.7 m) from the midpoint and 20 ft (6.1 m) away from the
4.3 Dasher Panels—Dasher panels should be prefabricated
back of the goal line.
in demountable sections. The design of all panels, whether
straight section, curved section, or section in which a gate is
3.1.9 face-off spot, n—circular red spot, 2 ft (61 cm) in
located,shallbeeithersteel,wood,oraluminumwhichextends
diameter, whose center point is the same as the face-off circle.
the full height of the dasher panel. This frame shall allow for
Withineachface-offspot,drawtwoparallellines4in.fromthe
fastening of the polyethylene or wood facing at each end. This
top and bottom of the spot. The remainder shall be painted
willensureflushmatingofthefacingatthedasherpaneljoints.
white. All lines (center, blue, goal, goal crease, face-off circle,
4.3.1 Cap Rail—A polyethylene or wood cap rail shall be
and spots) shall be applied below the surface except for
through-bolted to the top horizontal framing member. The
placement on the boards.
surface side of the cap rail shall have a smooth and rounded
3.1.10 kick–plate, n—portion of the boards that contacts the
edgeflushwiththedasherfacing.Colorofthecaprailcanvary
surface. It is made of a high-impact material and is also part of
according to the owner’s needs.
the playing surface, and should be yellow in color.
4.3.2 Standard Sizes—Standard size of straight dasher pan-
3.1.11 game lines, n—colored lines drawn on the surface
els shall be 96 in. long by 42 to 48 in. high, and 3.5 to 6 in.
that divide the playing surface into various areas as described
(8.89to15.24cm)wide.Standardsizeofacurveddasherpanel
in the rules of play.
shall be 95 in. (2.41 m) long.
3.1.12 goal crease line, n—red line, 2 in. (5.1 cm) in width,
4.4 Gates:
6-ft (1.83-m) radius, forming a semi-circle with the open end
4.4.1 Access Gates—If required, access gates for public
facing the nearest end of the rink and whose center point is the
skating and other large entry use shall be built into standard
midpoint of the goal line. This area, excluding the red lines,
8-ft (2.4 m) sections and can vary from 3 to 5 ft in width. Gate
should be painted a light blue color.
latches shall be a single latch or can be similar to that used on
3.1.13 goal frame, n—two rigid tubular vertical posts 2 in.
the equipment gates. Gates on the radius shall have two
(5.1 cm) in diameter connected at the top with a crossbar
latching points of contact.
placed on the surface on the goal line, and set 6 ft (1.83 m)
4.4.2 Players’ Gates—Players’ gates shall be built into
apart measured from the inside of the posts. Refer to the
standard 8-ft. (2.4-m) sections and shall be 30 in. (76.2 cm)
appropriate rule book for further information.
wide and should swing away from the end of the bench. The
3.1.14 goal net, n—net of appropriate mesh and cord size to
gate latch shall be a single latch type. Refer to local ADA
resist the penetration of a high velocity puck shot, connected to
requirements.
the posts and the crossbar. It should be loosely draped over and
4.4.3 Equipment Gates—Equipment gates shall be double-
attached to the metal framework of the goal extending behind
leaf gates with a 10-ft (3.05-m) opening. Gate latches shall be
the goal line. There shall be a net made of white nylon cord
of sliding bar latch type using 2-in. (5.1-cm) steel tubing.
attached to each goal frame which shall be draped in such a
Equipment gate leaves shall lock into a dam by means of a
manner as to prevent the puck from coming to rest on the
minimum 0.5625-in. (1.43-cm) diameter sliding cane bolt.
outside of it. The net shall be made of three-ply twisted twine
Each leaf shall be locked in the floor. Each equipment gate and
(0.130-in. diameter) or equivalent braided twine of multi-
access gate over 3-ft (91.4-cm) wide shall be equipped with
filamentwhitenylonwithanappropriatetensilestrengthof700
adjustable spring-loaded swivel casters.
lb. The size of the mesh shall be 2 ⁄2 in. (inside measurement)
4.4.4 Where operation of the gate latch is required from the
from each knot to each diagonal knot when fully stretched.
surface side of the doors, a push-button shall be flush mounted
Knottingshallbemadeastoensurenoslidingofthetwine.The
in the cap rail to activate the latch system. The button shall be
net shall be laced to the frame with medium white nylon cord
large enough to be operated by players wearing gloves,
no smaller in size than No. 21.
approximately 1.5 by 5 in. (3.81 by 12.7 cm). The push-button
3.1.15 roller hockey playing facility, n— playing surface
shall be designed to be simple to operate, yet not allow
consisting of a horizontal surface surrounded by a vertical accidental opening.
enclosure used for the sport of roller hockey. Ensure that the
4.4.5 Hinges—Hinges should be suitable materials to pre-
surface along the perimeter of the rink, known as the edge, is vent breakage and prevent rusting. All hinge assemblies shall
flush (to the kick-plate), and without any gaps.
be constructed of low-carbon steel.The common hinge bracket
shall be bolted to the dasher panel framing to facilitate removal
3.1.16 shielding, n—transparent, shatter-resistant glass,
of the hinge assembly. The hinges shall be complete with
plastic, net, or chain link, or simil
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4.1.1 During construction, consideration should be given to factors such as the physical and chemical properties of materials used in the area, freedom from stones and other debris, and surface and internal drainage.  
4.1.2 Maintenance practices that influence the playability of the surface include edging, dragging, rolling, watering, vegetation control, brushing or hosing to prevent buildup of a lip of mineral matter in turfgrass at the skinned/turfed edges, and removal of stones and debris that may adversely affect play and safety.  
4.2 Those responsible for the design, construction, or maintenance, or a combination thereof, of skinned areas on baseball and softball fields will benefit from this guide.  
4.3 This guide provides flexibility in choices of procedures and can be used to cover a variety of use and budget levels.
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1.1 This guide covers techniques that are appropriate for the construction and maintenance of skinned areas on baseball and softball fields. This guide provides guidance for the selection of materials, such as soil, sand, gravel, crushed stone, crushed brick, calcined clay, calcined diatomaceous earth, vitrified clay, etc., for use in constructing or reconditioning skinned areas and for the selection of management practices that will maintain a safe and playable skinned surface. Although this guide is specific to baseball/softball, it has application to other sports where ball bounce, ball roll, or player footing, or a combination thereof, are of importance.  
1.2 Decisions in selecting construction and maintenance techniques are influenced by existing soil types, climatic factors, level of play, intensity of use, equipment available, budget, and training and ability of management personnel.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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.  
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. The ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.  
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 Tra...

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