Goal Post


		Last updated 21-4-08

	ESTABLISHED 1970

Goalpost Safety Rules
Too many serious injuries and fatalities have occurred in recent years as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts. 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 goalposts of any size (including those which are portable and not installed permanently at a pitch or practice field) must always be anchored securely to the ground.
Portable goalposts must be secured by the use of chain anchors or appropriate anchor weights to prevent them from toppling forward.
It is essential that under no circumstances should children or adults be allowed to climb, swing on or play with the structures of the goalposts. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that if not properly assembled and secured, portable goalposts may topple over.
Regular inspections of goalposts should be carried out to check that they are kept properly maintained.
Portable goalposts shall not be left in place after use. They should be dismantled and removed to a place of secure storage.
It is strongly recommended that nets should only be secured by plastic hooks or tape and not by metal cup hooks. Any metal cup hooks must be removed and replaced. New goalposts shall not be purchased if they include metal cup hooks which cannot be replaced.
Goalposts which are home-made or which have been altered from their original size or construction must not be used - These have been the cause of a number of deaths and injuries.
Guidelines to prevent toppling:
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines in assembling goalposts
Before use, adults shall:
ensure each goal is anchored securely in its place
exert a significant downward force on the cross bar
exert a significant backward force on both upright posts
exert a significant forward force on both upright posts
These must be repeated until it is established that the structure is secure - If not, alternative goals/pitches must be used
Remember to use all equipment, not just goalposts, safely at all times.

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