Goal Posts Safety
These are the safety guidelines for goal posts as set out by the FA.
Too many serious injuries and fatalities have occurred in recent years as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goal posts. Safety is always of paramount importance and everyone in football must play their part to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future
For safety reasons goal posts of any size including those which are portable and not installed permanently at a pitch or practice field (Freestanding Goals) must always be anchored securely to the ground.
Portable goal posts must be secured as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Samba uPVC goals are supplied with ground anchors which should be used at all times.
Under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb on, swing or play with the structure of the goal posts.
Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goal posts may overturn.
Regular inspections of goalposts must be carried out to check that they are properly maintained.
Portable goalposts should not be left in place after use. They should be dismantled and removed to a place of secure storage.
When games follow each other and the goals are left out a pre game inspection should take place when using freestanding goals to make sure that the goals are properly anchored. Don’t assume that the team on the pitch before you have secured the goals.
The use of metal hooks on goals was banned from the commencement of 2007/08 season and match officials have been instructed not to commence matches where such net fixings are evident for safety reasons. Nets should only be secured by plastic hooks, net grips or tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks should have been removed and replaced. New goalposts should not be purchased if they include metal cup hooks. Quick clips can be purchased from our nets and clips section.
Goal posts which are “home made” or which have been altered from their original size or construction should not be used. These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries.
There is no BS/CEN standard for wooden goals and it is unlikely that wooden goals will pass a load or stability test. The FA recommends that wooden goals should be replaced when necessary with compliant metal, aluminium or plastic goalposts. All wooden goals previously tested by independent consultants have failed strength and stability tests.
For reference, you should note that The FA and BSI, in conjunction with the industry, have developed two standards for goal posts – BSEN 748 (2004) and BS 8462 (2005). It is strongly recommended that you ensure that all goals purchased comply with the relevant standard.
A Code of Practice BS 8461 has also been completed and copies of all of these three standards are available from the British Standards Institute.
REMEMBER TO USE GOALPOSTS SAFELY AT ALL TIMES
Samba uPVC goals have been tested by SGS United Kingdom Ltd and comply to the BS/EN standards listed below. All plastic extruded uPVC complies to BS5750.
Samba Match Goal 16 x 7 BS8462:2005
Samba Match Goal 12 x 6 BS8462:2005
Samba Match Goal 12 x 4 BS8462:2005
Samba Match Goal 8 x 4 BS8462:2005
Samba Multigoal 16 x 7 BSEN71
Samba Junior Multigoal Plastic Corners PAS36-2:2000
Samba Junior Multigoal Steel Corners PAS36-2:2000
Samba Home Goal Plus 8 x 6 BSEN71:Parts 1, 2 & 3
Samba Home Goal 8 x 4 BSEN71:Parts 1, 2 & 3
Samba Goal 6 x 4 BSEN71:Parts 1, 2 & 3
Samba Target Goal 4 x 2 BSEN71:Parts 1, 2 & 3
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