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Goal Post Safety

the 70mm goal video (must edit through source code)

Top video is a free standing aluminum goal with a crossbar strength of 600 Newtons

the 80mm goal video (must edit through source code)

Lower video is a free standing aluminum goal with a crossbar strength of 1800 Newtons

ITSA GOAL is a supplier to the Football Foundation Goalpost Safety Scheme.

The Goal post Standard BS 8462 was introduced in October 2005 to ensure that all goal posts used in official matches and training are sports equipment and not toys. All our goal posts conform to law one of the game and can be used in official matches.

Toy Mini Soccer goals and other Far East imports may not meet these new standards. Goals with rusting corners, creased net stanchions and missing parts should not be used. Toys are manufactured to BSEN 741 and BSEN 5665 which excludes all types of sports equipment including goal posts. To conform to law one of the game goalposts should have no advertising on the front of the posts or the goal net,they should have a method of supporting the net away from the crossbar,the material of manufacture and shape must confirm and the size should be correct to the inside of the posts. Metal welded and screw in net hook fixings should not be used to attach nets to posts.Grants may be available from The Football Foundation to upgrade goal posts at affiliated football clubs, schools, local authorities and other relevant community organizations.


The 70mm dia. lightweight goal post was dropped on the melon three times and showed only very slight bruising.

As you can see from the videos it is essential that heavier free standing goals are anchored at all times. The video demonstrates clearly that with children and youths the lighter a free standing goal frame is the safer it is. We recommend that when free standing goals are not in use they are secured face to face,uprights onto ground, with lockable security cables fitted around posts to hold them together.


Setting the motion transducer and temperature probe prior to crossbar strength test on UPVC superound goal.	(Deflection tested to 100th of a millimeter) Testing the stability of the ITSA GOAL uPVC Mini Soccer posts to BS8462

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 especially un-welded corner frames that expand apart. If any part of a goal frame becomes loose or detached the goal should not be used in any circumstance.

Secure It - goalposts of any size must be securely anchored to the ground at all times. Freestanding goalposts must be anchored or weighted down to prevent them toppling forward, and should be removed from the pitch when not in use and stored securely. If goals can be dismantled and locked away it is advisable to do this to prevent unauthorized usage. If goal posts are to be left outside un-attended then they should have the nets removed and be stored face down with the longest leg to the ground, and securely chained together face to face.

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. Do not do any testing whilst children are around the goal posts. Never put goalposts in position un-anchored always complete the installation before moving to the other side of the pitch. Always inform children of the dangers of swinging and climbing on crossbars especially if you witness it actually happening.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. Repair any damaged paintwork or breach of the protective coating and inspect welds and all fixings on a regular basis. When fitting ground sockets take time and ensure the posts are fitted square and that no undue pressure is exerted to the corner joints.Look after your goalposts and they will give many years of quality performance.Only sports equipment not toys should be used in affiliated organized football.

The safe use and storage of goal posts in football at all levels is important and 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 .

For further information:

Download Topple dangers posed by free-standing soccer goal posts A special report commissioned by ITSA GOAL into the mechanics of freestanding goalposts. Quantitative data to help in the design and assessment of freestanding goal posts. This report highlights the dangers of Mass in relation to free-standing goal posts. We are the only company trying to change the existing safety standards to reduce crossbar strength tests to lower the mass on free-standing goal posts used by youths and children. The safety videos of free-standing goal posts dropping on a melon clearly highlight the problem. The lightweight goal posts we manufacture outside the standards are safer, in our opinion, than those we manufacture to the BS 8462 and EN 748 goal post safety standards. Other manufacturers miss inform potential customers that such goals are illegal which is not true. Provided goal posts follow law one of the game any can be used and our lighter goals are easier to use,easier to anchor, easier to move around and are safer than the heavier free-standing goal posts. With children or youths we always recommend the lightest goals possible be used.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE All itsa goal products have substantial public and product liability cover. The company has never had any claims in the two decades we have been manufacturing goal posts. Goal posts follow the latest safety standards with heavier crossbars to 1800N and lighter safer crossbars that do not conform to 1800N. Both types are legal and can be used in official matches. You can buy with complete confidence and peace of mind. Our Goal posts are better by design ,easier and safer to use and outperform the rest.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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British Standards Institution:
Tel: 020 8996 9000

www.bsi-global.com

Health and Safety Executive:
Tel: 0207 7176902
Safety Downloads As a company we have been supplying our own safety information & sheets for clubs and individuals to freely download for many years..Mini-Soccer Safety - DOWNLOAD

All Goal posts should be checked prior to play and every time they are installed or dismantled. All nuts& bolts locks should be in place on basic goal frames.Barrel locks should be engaged to totally secure the anti vandal goal frames. Nuts & bolts ,Locks and all steel post connections should be greased and oiled to prevent rust forming. Damaged paint should be re touched to ensure no rust forms.Maintenance should be logged. Maintenance Log Books, with stickers to demonstrate goals have been tested and checked. For more details with regard to Goal post safety see to BS 8461which is available from www.bsi-global.com
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For more information and un biased advice on the best type of goal post for your particular site contact our technical director on 07974745768