NOCSAE

#NOCSAE is the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment. We enhance athlete safety through research & standards for athletic equipment.

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As #ParksAndRecMonth wraps up, we’re celebrating the staff and volunteers that maintain the fields and parks where football, softball, baseball and soccer take shape. #NOCSAE’s equipment standards support safer play from neighborhood parks to national championships.

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We’re officially underway! Today, we’re reviewing updates to athletic equipment standards and considering action on several key recommended revisions. Follow along with the agenda here➡️ https://t.co/ebvxKet3C5

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Next week, #NOCSAE will hold its Summer Standards Committee Meeting in Minneapolis. The committee brings together experts who are committed to advancing athletic equipment standards. Learn more about the topics we’ll cover here ➡️ https://t.co/ebvxKetBrD

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Preseason is around the corner🏈

Now is the time to ensure equipment is properly fitted, maintained, certified, and ready for play. #NOCSAE standards help support athlete protection before the first whistle blows. Learn more before the season starts➡️ https://t.co/qf7F8KmEk8

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With summer football camps on the horizon, head protection starts here.

Ensure a proper fit, check equipment condition regularly and reinforce safe behaviors on the field.

Always look for the NOCSAE standard mark.

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The countdown is on.

1 month until the next NOCSAE Summer Standards Committee meeting, where science, data and collaboration drive continued progress in athlete safety.

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As the NCAA College Baseball World Series gets underway, equipment safety remains a core part of the game. NOCSAE standards help ensure that athletes compete with reliable, well‑tested protection.

Supporting play from youth fields to the college postseason.

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As the #WorldCup kicks off, player protection remains a priority at every level of competition.

NOCSAE’s soccer shin guard standard (ND090) sets clear performance and coverage requirements for impact protection.

Safe equipment supports confident play.

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Headache Awareness Month 🧠

Headaches are one of the most common concussion symptoms, but they don’t always appear right away.

Know the signs. Report symptoms. When in doubt, sit it out.

NOCSAE is proud to support ongoing head injury and concussion research.

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Soccer demands speed, skill and protection. NOCSAE’s shin guard standard is grounded in scientific testing to help ensure guards meet critical performance and coverage requirements, so players can stay focused on the game.

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As athletes head into the final weeks of the spring season, #NOCSAE’s science driven equipment standards continue to support safer play across sports. We wish all spring athletes a safe and strong finish to their season!

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This #GlobalAthleticsDay, #NOCSAE remains committed to science driven standards that improve protective equipment performance across sport.

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Celebrating 20 years of @TheSFIA, @NFHS_Org & @NCAA coming together and creating lasting impact at the Team Sports Conference. NOCSAE is honored to attend this year’s conference to connect, learn and explore the trends shaping the future of team sports.

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Protect what matters most. The "Meets NOCSAE Standard" mark isn't just a label — it tells you the equipment meets the most current, science-based performance standards. When you see that mark, you know compliance has been independently verified by SEI.

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⚾🥎 Baseball & softball season reminder: Commotio cordis caused by a blow to the chest can cause sudden cardiac death in young athletes. NOCSAE created the world’s first chest protector standard with $1.1M+ in research backing in response. Find certified models: https://t.co/f5Fdf2vp49

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#NationalYouthSportsSafetyMonth showcases the importance of science-backed protection. #NOCSAE spent 10+ years developing the first youth football helmet performance standard, with significant time and NOCSAE funding dedicated to youth tackle football injury risk research.

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A recap of the NOCSAE Winter Meeting is here: https://t.co/AyBygcOOOI Highlights include:

✓ Progress on youth football helmet certification

✓ Development of a public helmet database

✓ Discussion of add‑on accessories

✓ A working group focused on facemask removal requirements

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Spring sports are back! 🥎🏑⚾

Before hitting the field, #NOCSAE encourages athletes, parents and coaches to put #SportSafety first:

✔️ Look for the “Meets NOCSAE Standard” mark
✔️ Check equipment fit
✔️ Prioritize safe play

We all play a part.

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March is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth, a time to spotlight the importance of understanding and preventing traumatic brain injury in sport. Since 1995, #NOCSAE has invested more than $11 million in concussion-related research to help advance athlete safety.

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This #NationalAthleticTrainingMonth, we recognize athletic trainers for their essential leadership in keeping athletes safe and prepared for competition. Their expertise strengthens #NOCSAE's mission to improve protection and elevate equipment performance standards.