NOCSAE Advances Testing on Redesigned Headforms, Next Steps for Youth Football Helmet Standard

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LITCHFIELD PARK (Feb. 13, 2024) ― On February 2, the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), held its Winter Meeting in Litchfield Park, AZ. During the meeting, the Standards Committee reviewed and discussed the status of the...

NOCSAE Advances Work on Proposed Youth Football Helmet Standard and New Large-Grant Research Funding

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On July 21, 2023 the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) held its Summer Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. During the meeting, the Standards Committee deliberated on the proposed youth football helmet standard and shared updates on...

NOCSAE Winter Standards Meeting Update: NOCSAE Advances Headform Redesign and the Proposed Youth Football Helmet Standard

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Jan. 28, 2023) ― The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) convened its Winter Meeting on Jan. 27 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The Standards Committee discussed advancements for the proposed youth football...

NOCSAE Summer Standards Meeting Update: NOCSAE Reports Progress on Youth Football Helmet Standard and the Redesign of Nine Array Headforms

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The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) convened its Summer Meeting on July 22 in Portland, Oregon, welcoming remote and in-person attendees. The meeting included reports from the Scientific Advisory Committee chair on the latest...

NOCSAE Statement on the Performance Standard to Protect Against Commotio Cordis (ND200)

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The NOCSAE performance standard to protect against commotio cordis (ND200) was developed to help protect athletes against one of the leading causes of sudden cardiac death in sports. All NOCSAE standards are continually updated as new data is received. The various...

NOCSAE Winter Standards Meeting Progress on Shoulder Pads Research, Youth Football Helmet Standard and Headform Redesign

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (February 9, 2022) ― The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) convened its hybrid Winter Meeting on January 28, welcoming remote and in-person attendees in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The Standards Committee...