A Safety Message from PlayersGoal™
At PlayersGoal™, we understand that the safety of our student-athletes is the first concern of parents, coaches and athletic directors. Since many of us are parents and since we are from a small, tight-knit community, we share those same concerns. That’s why we put so much time and effort into making sure our products are the safest the market has to offer.
We also realize that our student-athletes will always push the limits to gain the utmost advantage over their opponents. Unfortunately, nothing is injury proof. But we can take necessary cautions to dramatically decrease the amount of injuries we witness on the playing fields. Please take the time to read the sobering message below and please take the time to read and observe the safety tips that PlayersGoal™ suggests. Let us all be sure our student-athletes are as safe as possible.
Sincerely Yours,
Matt Moyse
Director of Sales
PlayersGoal™
MMoyse@PlayersGoal.com
1-866-OK1-GOAL
Between 1979 and 1994, 21
deaths were caused by improperly installed soccer goals according to the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To increase stability, an
evaluation of free-standing goals was created in the ASTM F2056-00
Standard Safety and Performance Specification for Soccer Goals. The
specification was developed by a task group of Subcommittee F15.43 on
Soccer Goal Safety in ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products,
consisting of goal manufacturers, soccer-industry representatives, and
safety specialists.
This standard applies to soccer goals used for training and competition in outdoor sports facilities and indoor arenas whose inside measurements are 61/2 to 8 ft high and 18 to 24 ft wide. This standard specifies safety and performance requirements aimed at providing for safer use of soccer goals and reducing injuries and fatalities and addresses the risk of accidental tip-over or pull-over of soccer goals based upon ASTM EN 748 Safety & Design Requirements.
PlayersGoal™ soccer goal products not only conform to but exceed these ASTM requirements and we offer the following safety tips to help ensure that your soccer goal is safely installed:
* Securely anchor or counterweight movable soccer goals at ALL TIMES.
* Anchor or chain one goal to another, to itself in a folded down position, or to nearby fence posts, dugouts, or any other similar sturdy fixture when not in use. If this is not practical, store movable soccer goals in a place where children cannot have access to them.
* When possible, remove nets when goals are not in use.
* Check for structural integrity and proper connecting hardware before every use. Replace damaged or missing parts or fasteners immediately.
* NEVER allow anyone to climb on the net or goal framework.
* Ensure safety/warning labels are clearly visible (placed under the crossbar and on the sides of the down-posts at eye level).
* Fully disassemble goals for seasonal storage.
* Always exercise extreme caution when moving goals and allow adequate manpower to move goals of varied sizes and weights. Movable soccer goals should only be moved by authorized and trained personnel.
* Always instruct players on the safe handling of and potential dangers associated with movable soccer goals.
* Movable soccer goals should only be used on LEVEL (flat) fields.