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NOCSAE Advances Integration of Redesigned Headforms and Final Steps for Proposed Youth Football Helmet Standard OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (July 31, 2024) ― The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) held its Summer Standards Meeting in...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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What is commotio cordis? Commotio cordis is a life-threatening sports injury. It can happen when a player is struck in the chest by a lacrosse ball or stick, sending the player into a sudden cardiac crisis. Commotio cordis can affect athletes of any age. Looking...
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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...
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Kim D. Barber Foss, MS, LAT, ATC, CCRP brings with her a passion for innovative research and a clear vision for her new role as she succeeds outgoing Research Director, Frederick O. Mueller, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor, UNC-CH. Barber Foss has published extensively in...
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The Committee also shared updates on the development of new headforms for testing and continued discussions on a potential standard for non-tackle football OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (July 28, 2021) ― This year’s National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic...
