FAQs

Soccer goals need to comply with the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). The current standard regarding movable soccer goals is ASTM F2950-14. This standard applies to all soccer goals with a total weight greater than 40 lbs regardless of the size/dimensions of the goal. This standard specifies safety and performance requirements intended to provide safer soccer goals and thereby reduce injuries and fatalities.

Note: Several states have laws pertaining to movable soccer goals. Please check the laws in your state.

It is important that all movable soccer goals be anchored properly. We recommend the use of duckbill ground anchors to properly anchor soccer goals to meet ASTM guidelines.

The number and type of anchors needed may depend on the surface, soil type, soil moisture, goal weight and other factors.

Some other common ways to anchor are:

• Anchor weights
• Sandbags
• J-stakes
• Auger Style stakes

Please refer to the ASTM standard regarding movable soccer goals: ASTM 2950-14. Also please check the laws in your state regarding movable goals.

We recommend the use of duckbill ground anchors to properly anchor soccer goals to meet ASTM guidelines.

Sandbags and weights may be used but are simply not as reliable as anchoring or locking goals. Please be advised that anchor weights and sandbags can be easily moved off the goals. The anchor weights or sandbags should remain fastened to the goal at all times and should be monitored as such to ensure the safety of those using the goals. If using anchor weights or sandbags to anchor your goals please obtain information from the goal manufacturer regarding how much weight is needed for your goals to meet ASTM guidelines.

In unison with the use of weights or sandbags we suggest locking goals face to face when they are not in use or securing them to objects so that they cannot be moved.

All movable soccer goals should be secured or anchored. We recommend the use of duckbill ground anchors to properly anchor soccer goals to meet ASTM guidelines.

Only adults should move goals. Wheeled goals are the easiest and safest option and help prolong the life of the goal. For goals without wheels built-in, we recommend purchasing wheel kits to make moving goals safe and easy. Contact us for options or visit the keepergoals.com site for our wheel kit options.

Lighter goals can still be a safety hazard when tipped over. The design of a goal and how the goal is anchored or secure to the ground plays a great role in determining how safe a goal is.

The ASTM F2950-14 Standard Safety and Performance Specification for Soccer Goals:

• Applies to all soccer goals with a total weight greater than 40 lbs regardless of the size/dimensions of the goal.
• Allows soccer goals with a total weight (including netting and hardware) of less than 80 lbs to be exempt from the Unanchored Goal Testing and Anchored Goal Testing requirements.
• Requires movable soccer goals with a total weight greater than 80 lbs to be anchored and secured at ALL times!

For soccer goals with a total weight greater than 80 lbs, Keeper Goals recommends Duckbill Anchors to secure and anchor the goal.  Learn more by visiting our safety page

Please contact Keeper Goals for guidance and to discuss options regarding properly ground anchoring or counterweight balancing your soccer goals to meet ASTM requirements.

Soccer goal sizes can vary depending on the age group of the players. For ages 13 and up a regulation soccer goal height is 8 feet tall. For youth soccer goal sizes please refer to our page on soccer goal regulations.

Soccer goal standard sizes can vary depending on the level of play and age group of the players. For ages 13 and up a regulation soccer goal size is 8′ x 24′. For youth soccer goal sizes please refer to our page on soccer goal regulations.

As described by FIFA, a professional goal size measures 8′ x 24′. These soccer goal measurements are taken from the inside of the goal frame. The goalposts and crossbar must be 4″-5″ in diameter and white in color. For a complete rundown of all the soccer goal dimensions visit our soccer goal regulations page.

FIFA defines the official futsal goal size as 3m x 2m. The distance (inside measurement) between the posts is 3m and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is 2m.

The futsal goal size in feet is 6’7″ x 9’10”. For a complete rundown of all the soccer goal dimensions visit our soccer goal regulations page.

There are a number of governing bodies that determine what an official soccer goal size should be depending on the level of soccer and age group.

FIFA is the international governing body for soccer and most professional leagues do their best to replicate the rules of FIFA for adult level players.

US Youth Soccer is a member of US Soccer that governs the rules and makes goal size recommendations for various youth age groups.

NFHS is the organization that writes the rules for high school soccer in the United States.

NCAA is governing body for college men’s and women’s soccer.

FIFA futsal is the organization that defines the official futsal goal size.

MASL determines the indoor soccer goal size for the Major Indoor Soccer League.

For a complete rundown of all the soccer goal dimensions visit our soccer goal regulations page.

Youth soccer goal dimensions are defined by US Soccer according to age groups. They recommend the maximum soccer goal size as follows:

U6, U7, U8 – Maximum recommended soccer goal size is 4′ x 6′

U9, U10 – Maximum recommended soccer goal size is 6’6″ x 18’6″

U11, U12 – Maximum recommended soccer goal size is 7′ x 21′

U13 and up – Standard soccer goal size is 8′ x 24′

For a complete rundown of all the soccer goal dimensions visit our soccer goal regulations page.

The NFHS is the governing body that defines the size of a high school soccer goal as 8′ x 24′ with a post diameter that measure between 3″-5″. For a complete rundown of all the soccer goal dimensions visit our soccer goal regulations page.

Soccer goal dimensions are measured from the inside of the posts. For the width of a soccer goal measure from the inside of one goalpost to the inside of the other goalpost. For the height of a soccer goal measure from te inside of the crossbar to the ground.

For a complete rundown of all the soccer goal dimensions visit our soccer goal regulations page.

A powder-coated finish provides a more durable finish than liquid paints can and are more resistant to impact, moisture, ultraviolet light, and weather which reduces the possibility of scratches, corrosion and fading. Our powder-coating finish utilizes a process of “dry” painting or coating a metal part with a polyester resin. This polyester resin is in a dry powder form that is applied to the metal parts of our equipment using a spray gun. The spray gun applies an electrostatic charge to the powder particles which causes them to be attracted to the electrically grounded metal parts as it is sprayed. After the application of the powder-coating, our equipment parts enter a curing oven where the powder is “baked” or melted to form a thin film coating on the parts. After removing from the curing oven, the coating eventually cools and dries to form a hard, scratch-resistant shell on the equipment parts.

Zinc primer is a spray-on coating that goes on before the powder-coating process. Zinc rich primers are unique from regular primers because they contain zinc which has highly sacrificial anodic properties. High concentrations of zinc dust act sacrificially when in direct contact with steel by providing cathodic protection and galvanizing properties. Simply put, the zinc primer provides a secondary layer of protection. This is an extra measure to help prevent any corrosion that the typical powder-coating (without a zinc primer) may not provide during ordinary conditions over time. However, because zinc primer is a spray on coating, it can be scratched or nicked just like paint.

The process of hot-dip galvanizing results in a metallurgical bond between zinc and steel. It is the process of coating steel with zinc by immersing the steel in a bath of molten zinc. The result of this process protects the steel from corrosion. Galvanized steel is widely used in applications where corrosion resistance is needed without the cost of stainless steel and is considered superior in terms of cost and life-cycle. It is a more robust measure compared to the zinc primer. The galvanized coating could potentially be deeply scratched or nicked to expose a base layer of steel but this is much less likely to happen.

Strength and weight are the main differences. To achieve lighter goals that are easier to move, aluminum material may be used. Although durable, aluminum is not as heavy-duty as steel. In order to strengthen the goals we make, many of our goals use steel corners on the frames to increase the rigidity and durability. Many of our goals also are constructed with steel ground bars to increase the weight in the back which aids in counterbalancing the goal.

On our website we define portable soccer goals as small soccer goals that can be collapsed or folded down to be easily carried or stored away.

Movable soccer goals are goals that are not permanently or semi-permanently installed into the ground and don’t come with wheels attached. We make a number of wheel kits that can be added to our movable goals.

Wheeled soccer goals come with wheels already built into the frame like our Ultimate Wheeled Series goals.

Depending on the age and level of play, wheeled goals are allowed as a general rule at the high school level and below. College and professional leagues may have their own rules governing the use of wheeled goals. Consult your governing body on the regulations.

Yes. We have many options for wheel kits depending on the goal you are looking to move. Contact us for options or visit the keepergoals.com site for our wheel kit options.

Wheeled soccer goals make moving soccer goals easy, safer and adaptable to different situations. They often can be moved with only two people and are much safer than lifting the goals to move them. Wheeled goals are also versatile for training purposes. Coaches will often move goals to balance the wear on grass fields during training or adapt training sessions to play on smaller fields while still using full-size goals.

We believe our cable, clip attachment system is the best available. This system has two advantages over other systems. First, the clips secure to cables that remain attached to the goal; attached clips mean less daily preparation for putting up the net. Second, in this system the majority of the stress is on the cable when a ball strikes the net as opposed to the net or the clips. The clips move on the cable, which also alleviates stress, thus prolonging the life of both the net and clips.

A channel net system has a channel built into the construction of the post which is able to receive special net clips that will straddle the net and lock into the channel. This system offers a clean integrated look for attaching nets but requires removing the channel clips for net removal and storing them or attaching them back into the channel.

For some of our more economical soccer goals, we provide bungee-ball attachments. These elastic bungee cords easily loop around the net and posts and hook over the plastic ball end. This system is a quick and easy solution to attaching nets while keeping costs down.

Yes. All our goals come with nets. For our full size goals we include white 3mm mesh with 4.75″ squares.

No. Please contact us to get shipping estimates.

Yes. We have a number of goals that have wheels built into the frame so goals can be easily moved on the field to accommodate multi-sport situations or offer versatility in training sessions. Our most popular goal is the Ultimate Wheeled Series. For goals without wheels, we offer a number of wheel kits that can be used to help move soccer goals. Contact us for more information.

If you have any questions regarding what goal is best suited for your situation always feel free to contact us and we can help you. Or try our new Goalfinder feature that will prompt you to answer a few simple questions to help narrow down your choices from our line of soccer goals.

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In 2011 Goal Oriented of Denver, Colorado was acquired by Keeper Goals. Keeper Goals now owns and manages soccergoals.com and manufactures and distributes a full line of Goal Oriented products.

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