Shin guards, swimming goggles, grass height, goal size… the sports we play are governed by a set of voluntary standards setting out the relevant quality, safety and performance requirements for sports materials, equipment and services… aimed at preventing any discomfort and misunderstandings!
Meet 17 AFNOR team members who have a passion and talent for the sport that occupies their time outside work, and discover 17 of the 37,000 voluntary standards designed under their supervision by experts in the sector. Best practices which improve sports grounds and make them safe… so everyone can enjoy sports to the fullest!
Ready? Set… Go!
AFNOR voluntary standards also come into play in sport.
This ephemeral exhibition will be on display all summer long on the gates of the AFNOR headquarters on avenue du Stade de France in Saint-Denis (93), ideally located between the La Plaine Saint-Denis RER B station and the Stade de France. A popular exhibition, open to all and free of charge.
Come and see us Until September 17, avenue du Stade de France, La Plaine Saint-Denis
Julie gallops to safety!
Julie D. : working at AFNOR since 2023. A dedicated rider since the age of 4.
Distinctive characteristic : a standards ace at AFNOR… never enters a show jumping competition without a helmet complying with voluntary standard NF EN 1384.
With her helmet, Julie is ready to soar over any obstacles in her way!
Christine: pedalling to success!
Christine D. : working at AFNOR since 2004. A cycling enthusiast since she was little, with a passion for long distance events since 2021.
Distinctive characteristic : demanding when it comes to choosing her bikes. Relies on the NF EN ISO 4210-2 voluntary standard.
Christine would agree that AFNOR’s standards never put a spoke in the wheel!
Morgan: the right equipment always scores points!
Morgan S. : apprentice at AFNOR since 2021. Started playing basketball in 2018.
Distinctive characteristic : his passion: dribble, drive and slam dunk with basketball equipment meeting the requirements of European voluntary standard NF EN 1270
With AFNOR, standards are always at the top of their game, even in basketball !
Julie… always right on target when standards are involved!
Julie P. : working at AFNOR since 2017. Archer since 2023.
Distinctive characteristic : wears protective clothing complying with voluntary standard NF EN ISO 13688.
When it comes to protection, Julie has got the standards in her sights!
Rachida: on track with standards!
Rachida B. : joined the AFNOR team almost one year ago. Athlete in all aspects of her life.
Distinctive characteristic : runs on tracks complying with European standard NF P90-100… to perform in complete safety.
For Rachida, the right surface helps her get off to a running start!
Amy: scoring a try with standards!
Amy M. : working at AFNOR since 2009. Lucky to live and breathe her passion just a stone’s throw from the Stade de France.
Distinctive characteristic : she loves playing on natural turf, as long as it complies with voluntary standard NF EN 12233.
And now Amy is ready to score and convert!
For Louis, standards help net a result!
Louis D. : joined the AFNOR team in 2019.
Distinctive characteristic : very particular about his racket and shuttlecock and always remembers that posts and nets must comply with voluntary standard NF EN 1509
Now, it is up to Louis to be on top of his game!
Véronique’s passion: taking the plunge!
Véronique M. : working at AFNOR since 1993. Swimming in happiness for around 30 years.
Distinctive characteristic : racking up the lengths, and diving from platforms complying with voluntary standard NF EN 13451-4.
With these compliant platforms, Véronique can dive headlong into her passion in complete confidence!
Erwan takes standards on the bounce!
Erwan L. : joined the AFNOR team in 2003. Trains several hours a week.
Distinctive characteristic : he plays using nets and accessories meeting the requirements of voluntary standard NF EN 14468-2.
Erwan recognizes the importance of such millimetric requirements.
As far as Sara is concerned, standards clearly have the advantage!
Sara E. : working at AFNOR since 2022. Tennis player since 2019.
Distinctive characteristic : her racket complies with voluntary standard NF ISO 11416
Armed with the right equipment, Sara is now ready to ace her way to victory!
In the ring, Leslie always likes to keep her head!
Leslie C. : joined the AFNOR team in 2020. Boxing for the last 7 years.
Distinctive characteristic : has never fought without her voluntary European standard NF EN 13277-4-compliant head protector.
Her head protector allows Leslie to box with confidence!
Marie is a straight shooter when it comes to requirements!
Marie V. : joined the AFNOR team one year ago. Took up handball at the age of 11.
Distinctive characteristic : scores in handball within a framework determined by voluntary European standard NF EN 749
All Marie needs to focus on is her target!
On the judo mat, Antoine says «Yes to kata, no to casualties»!
Antoine D. : joined the AFNOR team in 2012. Brown belt in judo.
Distinctive characteristic : a pro in AFNOR standards… loves a challenge on mats complying with European standard NF EN 12503-3
Performances to help judokas maximize their potential on the mat!
Fabrice: a fan of soccer and protective clothing!
Fabrice E. : joined the AFNOR team in 2023. A keen soccer player.
Distinctive characteristic : his shins are important to him. Protects them thanks to voluntary European standard NF EN 13061.
Fabrice’s goal is to play with the right protection
Vincent: always on the cutting edge!
Vincent L. : working at AFNOR since 2023. Swordsman since 2017.
Distinctive characteristic : confident on the piste with the BP P90-151 standard.
Standards are clearly not a double-edged sword for Vincent!
For Étienne, safety is a matter of course!
Étienne H. : joined the AFNOR team in 2019, also a top-level athlete. Canoeing aficionado from a very young age.
Distinctive characteristic : a pro in AFNOR standards… In white water, he never boards his canoe without a helmet meeting the requirements of European standard NF EN 1385
Étienne can keep his head when navigating the waterways!
Odile: swinging for the fairway!
Odile B. : working at AFNOR since 1991. Playing golf for nine years.
Distinctive characteristic : living the dream when she plays golf and would happily spend her life on the green… as long as it complies with voluntary standard NF P90-112.
Helping keep Odile out of the bunker and on the fairway.
AFNOR gives sports standards a human face!
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Photo credits ©Arthur Enard 2024
Below are a few photos of the exhibition on avenue du Stade de France in La Plaine Saint-Denis.
