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PVJunkie just to clarify, the SafetyMax box collar won't meet the standard even if tested, or it just hasn't been tested yet to confirm whether or not it meets the standard? NO, to date there is not a box collar sold that will meet the standard BUT if you look at the ASTM you will see the profile/f...

Things have to happen in the correct order. Without a standard there is nothing new for the rules committees to consider. Without the rule change there is no need for a product to meet the standard. The NCAA committee on this topic is smart and has looked into all of these things. If the rule change...

NO currently there is not a box collar that meets the standard. You would be surprised how firm the foam must be in order to properly dissipate forces and achieve the target G-Max and HIC rating. This part of the ASTM standard answers the second part of your question. 5. Dimensions 5.1 Minimum Dimen...

The NCAA is considering changing their box collar rule to require the use of a one that meets the ASTM box collar standard. The ASTM does not write rules they develop standards. In there lies the important difference to remember. The NCAA, NFHS, USATF, IAAF etc govern sports, they write rules. ASTM,...

Cooleo111 I mean no disrespect but the correct way to clarify any rules issue it to contact the the organization who wrote the rule first. The only interpretation that matters in this case is the NCAA's. Posting on a public forum first does indeed cause confusion. Dozens of opinions get thrown out a...

We do work with the NCAA on rule changes. In fact one of the current members is my former college coach. The reason for my confidence is - 1) Our tolerance on that mold does not place the flat surface directly on the center line and 2) I had a conversation with the committee about this change and I ...

Can you explain your statement below. The Gill end would have be to redesigned if we really do find out the new rule wording is correct. The AGX half moon puts the flat surface slightly below the center line of the shaft. "The change, even if the word center was not part of the rule will not pr...

Univ of Illinois - Inter-squad - Monday 12/10 17:00 (5pm) Women Pole Vault Finals - All competitors jumped from 8 steps. 1 Steph Rich - 3.83 (8 step-PR) 2 Liz Eitzen - 3.73 (8 step-PR) 3 Jenn DeBellis - 3.63 (8 step-PR) 4 Coco DeMarais - 3.08 (8 step-PR) 18:30 (6:30pm) Men Pole Vault Final - All com...

Everyone nudges the bar from time to time. The rule changes a few years ago that shortened the pegs and made it a miss to "steady" the bar, without retiring the records and starting over, made all this a point of interest. Without innovation we would all still be jumping on bamboo....and t...

I copied that from the IAAF rules word for word. NCAA - "This flat surface may not be higher than the vertical cross section of the crossbar." IAAF - This flat surface may not be higher than the centre of the vertical cross section of the crossbar. Where would you define the vertical cross...

Your interpretation is incorrect. The change in the wording brings their rule in line with the IAAF rules. It allows the flat surface to be above the bottom edge of the shaft but not above its center of gravity. IAAF wording: These end pieces shall be circular or semicircular with one clearly define...

i know of one Big10 school who took a gymnast/ triple jumper and turned her into a big10 scorer ...its very possible I think I know who you are talking about and she did a lot of work on her own with camps over the summer to get there. Every coach wants every athlete to become a student of the spor...