Health & Safety
Goalposts that are freestanding, movable and not permanently installed on a playing pitch or practice field must always be securely anchored to the ground. The safest goal posts are the lightest ones. visit www.itsagoal.net (safety) and view the toppling goal video to see what damage heavy freestanding goals can do.For young children the ideal material is uPVC or lightweight aluminium sections around 70mm diameter.Heavy metal goals may tip over or cause injury of death. Freestanding goal posts should not be left in place after use, they should be dismantled or removed and secured to a permanent structure or store.When allowing third parties to use goal posts full installation and care and maintenance instructions should be passed on for their perusal.
For more information on this matter please refer to the FA's Goalpost Safety Guidelines by Clicking Here
The F.A.'s campaign, which builds on guidelines circulated by the game's governing body, identifies four easy-to-follow golden rules for the safe use of goalposts. These are:
Check It - make sure goalposts are in good condition and properly constructed. Homemade goalposts should never be used - they do not have built-in safety features and may be particularly hazardous for younger players. Goalposts should always be properly maintained at all times.
Secure It - goalposts of any size must be securely anchored to the ground at all times. Freestanding goalposts must be pinned or weighted down to prevent them toppling forward, and should be removed from the pitch when not in use and stored securely.
Test It - adults should test the goalposts to make sure they are stable by safely exerting a downward force on the crossbar, backward force on both upright posts and forward force on both upright posts. Always follow the goalpost manufacturer's instructions.
Respect It - goalposts should only be used for their intended purpose; in particular, children and adults should not swing or climb on them. Only sports equipment not toys should be used in affiliated organised football. Only sports equipment not toys should be used in Affiliated organised Football
As well as launching the awareness campaign, our company alongside the F.A. have been working to produce a British Standard for freestanding mobile goalposts which will join an existing standard for fixed posts.
This campaign is a vital part of our commitment to make safety a top priority in football at all levels. Everyone involved with playing and organizing football must play their part to ensure that the tragic accidents that have so disfigured the game in the past can never happen again." The full guidelines for the safe use of goalposts can be accessed in the Football Development section of the Football Association website www.fa.com.
Use of Goals: Users of goals should take particular note that they maybe liable, depending on circumstances, in the event of incidence arising from goals for which they are responsible as owners or managers. We therefore strongly urge that clubs using our goals take out liability insurance to cover for such eventualities.