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Author: sufeifei

Dec. 30, 2024

Equipment safety: practical guide to choosing football goals

Fixed, folding, for standard football games, seven-a-side or five-a-side: there are many types of goals available. All must comply with common safety measures to avoid accidents. Mondo Ibérica penned down these basic requirements.

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When choosing football goals, the dimensions of the field, the number of players, the location on the field of play, what type of net they will have, whether they will be fixed or not must all be taken into account. It also matters how you are going to transport and store the equipment. But safety is another requirement that must always be taken into account. To minimize the risk of accident, European regulations already establish how goals should be and what safety requirements they must meet.

When it comes to acquiring goals, knowing the reference standard &#; and requiring the vendor to provide documentation and certificates that guarantee that their equipment meets them &#; are the best guarantee so that there is no need to regret accidents. The best guarantee is when an external laboratory has issued a certificate that certifies the goals to be compliant with the European standard. However, it must be taken into account that sometimes products are purchased for which certification is presupposed and whereby the certificate indicates that the design is in accordance to the standard. That is not enough: it is necessary to claim the aforementioned certificate together with the technical sheet from the external laboratory.

Safety and regulatory framework

What rule determines how football goals should be?
The UNE-EN 748: + A1: standard on playground equipment focuses on football goals, detailing the functional and safety requirements and what test methods should be used. The standard is applicable to four types of goals and two different sizes, excluding both those included in the standards UNE-EN : (lightweight goals) and UNE-EN : + AC: (those that have a weight greater than 10kg, with the exception of goals with the sizes of 5m x 2m and 7.32m x 2.44m with a weight greater than 42 kg (which are included in the UNE-EN 748).

Other related reference standards are UNE-EN ISO , which covers the breaking force of mesh for nets, and PNE-EN ISO , on the physical and mechanical properties of fiber ropes.

Security criteria to take into account
For the entire goal: Visible corners, edges or edges should be rounded to a radius of at least 3 millimeters.

Framework

It must be sufficiently secure to withstand stresses during play and transport and must not be deformed. The posts and the beam must be of the same section and can be made in one or more pieces. In all areas of the frame where entrapment may occur, the net supports must not have downward angles less than 60º or openings with a diameter of less than 230 millimeters. The counterweight football goal frame must incorporate a fixed counterweight that is part of the ground frame itself.

The frame must be white or the natural silver color of the light metal and must be made of steel, light metal or plastic material provided that it complies with the requirements of the UNE-EN 748: standard. It must be protected against corrosion (as are the boxes, tie rods and masts for the upper tension rope).

The net

The net must be attached to the frame without being taut and the top tension rope must be attached to the net so that it does not slip. The net, for its part, must be suspended freely, so that when a ball enters it cannot immediately rebound. The restraints must be designed in such a way that the players cannot injure themselves. Open metal hooks should not be used and if elastic hooks are used, they should be fitted with screw caps.

The net yarn can be made from natural or synthetic fibers, while synthetic ropes or cables should be used for the upper tension rope. The net fasteners must be made of non-corrosive metal or plastic material.

Boxes

The boxes must be adapted to the diameter of the masts and should be placed in a concrete block, ensuring the insertion of a drainage hole.

Resistance

The stringer must not break, collapse, or show permanent deformation greater than 10 millimeters if a vertical force of N is applied at the center of the stringer for one minute.

Stability

The goals must always be fixed, whether they are being used or not, to avoid the risk of tipping over. Likewise, it must be prohibited for any person to climb onto the net or the goal frame.

The soccer goals with boxes and mast for the support of the net with boxes; those that have support for the network and boxes on the ground; as well as the goals that have fixings to the ground must not fall or slide when a horizontal force of N is applied in the upper part of the center of the crossbar for one minute.

On the other hand, counterbalanced goals must not fall when, after placing blocks that prevent their sliding, the same horizontal force is applied for one minute.

Documentation and labeling

The goal manufacturer must provide written instructions for assembly, installation and maintenance. The instructions should emphasize that when the goal is not in use, it must also be fixed to prevent it from tipping over.

The goal itself, for its part, must have a permanently affixed warning label stating that it is designed only for football and not for other uses, that it must always be affixed and that it is forbidden to climb onto the net or frame .

The goals must also contain information that their manufacture is in accordance with the UNE-EN 748: standard, as well as the name or brand of the manufacturer, marketer or importer, the year of manufacture of the frame and the type of net.

Security checks

Before using the goal, check the good condition of all its elements and that all the fixings are fully adjusted. These reviews should be carried out periodically, as often as possible. At the slightest suspicion of risk, do not use the equipment.

Design and functionality

There are different types of goals according to various criteria:

Depending on the section of the profile of the goal frame, it can be circular or oval, the latter being the one used in high competition.
Depending on the sporting modality, we can find 11-a-side, 7-a-side and 5-a-side football goals, each with different sizes.
According to its construction, we find four models:

1. With rear posts: Vertical posts are anchored behind the front posts of the goal frame so that the net hangs from behind. The rear posts are higher than the front posts and must be anchored to the ground with their corresponding anchor. The net that is placed is called a box model net and is different from the normal net that is placed in the back arches goal. They need space behind, that&#;s why they are normally only placed only in 11-a-side football on the main field, although there is also for 7-a-side football.

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2. With back arches: The net hangs backwards from arches in the shape of a square that come back from the upper rear part of the meeting between the crossbar and the post.

3. Folding: The frame (front posts) is not anchored to the ground because the metal structure perfectly supports the whole. Behind the frame there are rear posts that are anchored to the ground by means of expansive studs. These rear posts can be positioned at different distances from the front posts of the frame thanks to a telescopic system and fold down sideways. It is usually used for the cross fields and they are left folded sideways when playing in the center field.

4. Portable: They have wheels and are not anchored to the ground. They are moved from one place to another and used for training. They need a very large base so they don&#;t tip over.

Other questions to take into account

Safety and design are first-order factors when making the decision to purchase this equipment, but other criteria must also be taken into account in the choice: Does the manufacturer have certificates issued by external and independent entities that support its bet on quality in its processes and for the safety of its workers? Are you committed to sustainability both in your organization and in your production processes? Are you committed to Corporate Social Responsibility?

Among other quality and safety guarantees that can be requested from the manufacturer, importer or distributor are ISO (quality management), ISO (environmental management) and OSHAS , the standard that certifies safer work environments for the workers. These sensitivities and the commitment shared with the client to improve the environment and society are, on many occasions, what make the difference.

Updated! Buying Guide: Football Goal Posts

Updated! Buying Guide: Football Goal Posts

Over the last two decades, there has been a surprising amount of innovation both in the design and manufacture of goal posts that has drastically expanded the range available for the UK&#;s most popular sport.

From the material each goal is constructed from, to its size, shape and type, there&#;s now a bewildering array of football goals to choose between. In this buying guide, we&#;ll examine some of the key considerations when purchasing a new football goal.

Football Goal Sizes

AgeFormatPitch SizeBall SizeGoal Size (ft)U7&#;s & U8&#;s5v540××6U9&#;s7v760××6U10&#;s7v760××6U11&#;s & U12&#;s9v980××7 *U13&#;s11v××7U14&#;s11v××7U15&#;s & U16&#;s11v××8U17&#;s & U18&#;s11v××8* 21ft x 7ft goals would also be allowed.

The first (and most logical) starting point when choosing any type of football goal is the size required.

Players should use football goals appropriate to their height, as per the Football Association&#;s guidance (see table above).

As you can see, given the number of formats of the game, the wide range of goal sizes on offer becomes understandable.

Note: If you&#;re replacing a goal, particularly to fit existing sockets and have any doubt of its size &#; measure both the goal itself and the socket width.

Wooden, Plastic, Steel or Aluminium Goal Posts

Whilst the phrase &#;hitting the woodwork&#; lives on in football commentary, football goals themselves haven&#;t been made from wood for some considerable time. We strongly recommend replacing any remaining wooden goals with steel or aluminium posts for safety reasons (crossbar snapping, splintering etc).

In fact, the FA&#;s goal post safety guidance states:

&#;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.&#;

Nowadays, aluminium goals have become the standard for many schools, academies and football clubs. The lighter weight of these goals makes them more manoeuvrable and since aluminium doesn&#;t rust, their lifespan will often far exceed that of a similar steel football goal. Aluminium goals are arguably more versatile than steel goals but are more expensive to manufacture, so will come at a premium.

Steel football goals are generally cheaper to manufacture but are much heavier than aluminium equivalents. Steel goals are particularly suitable for use in on recreation grounds, public places and when budgets are tighter. Anti-vandal options should also be considered if the goals are located in unsecured areas and likely to suffer abuse.

Plastic (uPVC) goals are also available from manufacturers such as Samba and Harrod Sport. Plastic goals are best suited for practice, social clubs, home or park use, but they&#;re portability/weight can also provide an inexpensive, temporary goal for use on synthetic pitches that won&#;t damage the surface. Samba do also manufacture &#;Match&#; goals that are the regulation size for smaller sided games.

Socketed, Freestanding or Portable Goals

We generally refer to three types of football goal &#; these being socketed, freestanding and portable (or a &#;portagoal&#;).

As the name implies, socketed goals require posts to be placed into ground sockets &#; these should be set into cubes of concrete as per the manufacturers instructions (often 600mm³ or more). This installation should be performed by professionals to ensure the goal is safe to use. As socketed goals are already firmly in the ground, this type of goal requires no additional anchorage, making them a popular choice on recreation grounds and in other public areas.

Freestanding goals however do require anchorage either using ground pegs/chains/counterweights or weights that are integrated within the goal frame itself to ensure safe usage. Freestanding goals are particularly useful on synthetic pitches as they won&#;t damage the surface. However, keep in mind that unless a freestanding goal is fitted with wheels or a roller bar (so that it becomes a portable goal), it will require up to 4 people to safely it into position.

Self Weighted / Integrally Weighted Goals

 
Originally manufactured by Harrod Sport, &#;self weighted&#; or &#;integrally weighted&#; goals have gained enormously in popularity in recent years thanks to their inherently safe and often highly portable design. Self weighted goals incorporate counterweights within the goal frame itself or as a weighted backbar attached to the rear of the goal.

The importance of safely anchoring football goals at all times cannot be understated. Fatalities in the past have sadly occurred due to goal posts being anchored incorrectly, allowing the goal to tip. One of the main benefits of self weighted goals is they help eliminate some of this responsibility due to being counterbalanced by design at all times.

If fitted with wheels or a back roller bar, goals with integral weights are an attractive option for use on synthetic and grass pitches, shared pitches and for football clubs and schools that frequently move goals in and out of position.

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