Introduction:
In an effort to provide continuing goal safety education to the soccer community at large, Kwik Goal has produced the following Soccer Goal Safety Reminder. This guide is based, in large part, on the CPSC document "Guidelines For Movable Soccer Goal Safety".
We encourage the many volunteer coaches, administrators, and parents to use this pamphlet as a reminder to practice pre-match goal safety inspections. We also encourage all organizations that own or use soccer goals to implement a post-match safety plan (page 7) to ensure goals are secure after organized play has concluded. Most importantly, take a few minutes to discuss this issue with your players. All age groups need to understand the dangers of climbing on any soccer goal.
References:
For further information on soccer goal safety and soccer goal performance standards, please reference the following resources:
- U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION: www.cpsc.gov
Document numbers:
326 - Guidelines For Movable Soccer Goal safety
5118 - Movable Soccer Goals Can Fall Over On Children - ASTM: www.astm.org
F1938-98 Guide For Safe Use of Movable Soccer Goals - ASTM: www.astm.org
F2056-00 Safety and Performance Specification for Soccer Goals - THE FA: www.thefa.com
Goals for Football Technical Details - THE FA: www.thefa.com
Goals for Football Guidance Notes
Disclaimer:
This document is intended to provide basic soccer goal safety information and is not all inclusive. While following the concepts in this booklet will ensure that your soccer goal is safer, it may not prevent all accidents.
All soccer goal anchors should be inspected for damage and installation integrity on a regular basis. Any damaged anchor should be replaced immediately.