Soccer Goal Safety Checklist
Soccer Goal Safety Recommendations:
- Movable goals must be properly anchored or secured at all times.
- Wheeled goals must be properly anchored or secured at all times and additionally the wheels must be locked and the vertical slide must be in a down position at all times, (other than when the goals are actually being moved.)
- Do not set-up, use or store any goal on a slope or hill.
- Check that all fastenings are tightened securely. Consistently check to ensure that no one has tampered with fasteners.
- Regularly inspect the structural integrity of the goal. Check for broken welds or parts. Do not use a goal with broken parts.
- NEVER climb on, or hang from, the framework of a goal. This message should be repeatedly told to kids, coaches and parents.
- Regularly check to insure warning labels are visible on all movable soccer goals.
- Goals should only be moved by trained adults. Have adequate manpower when moving goals. Use caution when moving goals.
- Goals should be re-anchored after each move.
- Remove nets when goals are not in use.
- Never leave children unsupervised with soccer nets.
- Make sure goals are secured by locking them together, or anchoring them to the ground, before leaving the field.
- Make sure the goals you buy meet ASTM and CPSC standards.
What about artificial turf?
If possible, the anchoring system should be installed before the final surface is in place, (sleeves for our P-Series Goals or our S80 Stadium Cup Goals or a duckbill system with a plastic cap are the most commonly used anchors for artificial turf). If that is not possible, please check with the artificial turf company to see how cutting would affect the turf and any accompanying warranties. If necessary, sand bags and steel anchor weights may be used, but are not ideal; it is too easy for these items to be removed. If goals are not anchored, goals should be secured when not in use by chaining the goals face to face after game or practice on all artificial turf fields.