Killegland Goal Post Policy

🔐 Purpose

• Ensure safe use of all goalposts during training and matches.
• Protect players, coaches, and volunteers from avoidable injuries.
• Maintain club equipment to a high standard across all age groups.

🧱 Types of Goalposts Covered

• Fixed full‑size posts (11‑a‑side)
• Portable aluminium or PVC goals
• Small‑sided goals (5‑, 7‑, 9‑a‑side

🛡️ Safety Rules

• All portable goals must be anchored using weights, pegs, or sandbags before any activity begins.
• No player may move a goalpost under any circumstances — only coaches or designated adults.
• Goals must never be climbed on, swung from, or used for play outside football activity.
• Damaged or unstable goals must be removed from use immediately and reported.

🔧 Set‑Up & Take‑Down Procedures

• Two adults minimum must move any portable goal.
• Check locking mechanisms and crossbar stability before each session.
• Anchor goals before players arrive to the pitch.
• Store goals safely after use — folded, locked, or placed against a fence to prevent tipping.

📋 Match Day Responsibilities

• Home team coach verifies goal safety before kick‑off.
• Referee conducts a final inspection as part of the pre‑match check.
• Any safety concern stops play until corrected.

👦 Youth Player Guidelines

• Players must not move or adjust goals at any time.
• Coaches explain goalpost safety at the start of each season.
• Parents reminded of supervision rules during training and matches.

📝 Reporting & Maintenance

• All damage must be logged with the club equipment officer.
• Quarterly inspections carried out by a designated committee member.
• Unsafe goals removed from circulation until repaired or replaced.