FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

 

Goalpost Safety

Football Foundation Guidance Notes to Accompany the Goalpost Safety Scheme 

(Click HERE for a copy of the GSS Application Form)
 
To maximise the impact of the GSS and meet the demands of groups wishing to deliver grassroots football safely, the Football Foundation Board has just agreed a number of changes to the existing GSS.
 

As of 16 July 2007 applicants to the scheme will now be able to apply for:

  • new goals as well as replacement goals
  • up to £3,000 grant aid
  • an extended range of goals (please see the list below and flyers included in this pack)

The funding level for the scheme remains at 50%.

 
The application form should be completed (Click HERE),  but now on page 7 when asked to specify which goals you want to purchase you may choose from the following 13 goals:
 
Full size - 24ft x 8ft (7.3m x 2.4m)
1) Socketed aluminium
2) Socketed steel
3) Quick release aluminium
4) Free standing aluminium with integral weighted back bar
 
Youth - 21ft x 7ft (6.4m x 2.1m)
5) Socketed aluminium
6) Socketed steel
 
Mini-soccer - 12ft x 6ft (3.7m x 1.8m)
7) Socketed aluminium
8) Freestanding aluminium with weights
9) Freestanding aluminium with integral weighted back bar
10) UPVC
 
Futsal posts - (3m x 2m)
11) Freestanding aluminium
 
9v9 - 16ft x 7ft (4.88m x 2.13m)
12) UPVC with appropriate ground anchors (comes with carry bag)
13) Freestanding aluminium (with counter balance weights)
 
If you want to choose one of the goals above which is not currently listed on page 7 please use the notes page of the application form (page 9) to tell us what you want, and the price of the goals from the supplier you have chosen.  Please note prices include delivery, nets and, where appropriate, weights and bags.
 

If you have a query on any of the above please contact the Goalpost Safety Scheme Officer on: 0845 345 4555 (option 1) extension 4214