What is BS EN 12503-1 – Safety requirements for gymnastic mats about?

BS EN 12503-1 is the first part of the multi-series European standard that specifies safety requirements (including performance requirements) for 8 types of gymnastic mats used in school, training and competition.

The performance and safety values cover shock absorption, anti-slip characteristics of the base and top friction characteristics of the surface.

Who is BS EN 12503-1 – Safety requirements for gymnastic mats for?

BS EN 12503-1 on Safety requirements for gymnastic mats is useful for:

Gymnastics arena
Gymnastic mats manufacturers
Sports regulators

Why should you use BS EN 12503-1 – Safety requirements for gymnastic mats?

Gymnastic is a fast-paced sport with rapid moments and high action. There is a high chance of injury if the gymnastic mats on which the athletes perform are of inferior quality.

BS EN 12503-1 gives you guidance on the safety requirements for gymnastic mats. That will allow you to improve the quality of gymnastic mats.

BS EN 12503-1 aid you on the marking instructions to be printed on the gymnastic mats.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 12503-1 supersedes BS EN 12503-1:2001 which is withdrawn.

In relation to EN 12503-1:2001, the following main amendments have been made:

Peak deceleration for type 3 in Table 2 has been modified
Annex B (informative) has been introduced

BS EN 12503-1:2013

Sports mats - Gymnastic mats, safety requirements

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Mar 2013