NOCSAE

On #NationalSportsDay, we celebrate the power of sports to inspire, unite and develop athletes on and off the field. Helping make sports safer through scientific research and evidence-based equipment standards is at the heart of #NOCSAE's mission.

What do you need to know about ND006’s weight criterion? The 3.5 lb weight limit applies to helmets tested on the small headform and includes the face mask, accessories and any other attachments. Want more info? nocsae.org/overview-nocsae-y…

On #NationalCoachesDay, we recognize the coaches who help athletes grow, succeed and compete. Coaches are key partners in creating safer sports. Thank you to all coaches for their commitment to athlete safety, including NOCSAE board member and Coach Craig Bohl who represents @WeAreAFCA.

Happy National Women's Health & Fitness Day! Today we celebrate the women and girls who embrace the benefits of sport and the coaches, athletic trainers, healthcare professionals and mentors who support them. Together, we help athletes participate with confidence while prioritizing health and safety.

NOCSAE's Summer Meetings included progress on helmet add-on accessory certification pathways, proposed revisions to support emergency airway access, a new proposed youth football helmet standard recertification standard and a targeted RFP research funding strategy. Full recap → nocsae.org/2026-summer-meeti…

We welcome Alex Kerman to NOCSAE’s Board of Directors as a representative of @TheSFIA. Alex directs research programs at SFIA and brings deep expertise in sports participation data, market trends and industry leadership. Welcome, Alex! 👏 bit.ly/nocsaebod

We're less than a year out from NOCSAE's ND006 youth football helmet standard effective date. ND006 is the first comprehensive performance standard for newly manufactured youth football helmets designed for players below the high school level.

As teams take the field for the Little League World Series, #NOCSAE is wishing all players, coaches, families and volunteers an unforgettable tournament⚾

Thank you to everyone who made the Summer Standards Committee Meeting a success! Your expertise and collaboration drives progress in science-based equipment standards and athlete protection at every level. See some highlights here: nocsae.org/2026-summer-meeti…

NOCSAE is proud to support the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research (@UNC_NCCSIR). By tracking and studying catastrophic injuries in sport, NCCSIR provides critical data that helps drive safety improvements and protects athletes.

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.

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➡️ bit.ly/NOCSAESummerMeetingAg…

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 ➡️ bit.ly/NOCSAESummerMeetingAg…

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➡️ bit.ly/nocsae-nd006-standard

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.