Removing and Installing Goal Posts at Playing Fields

Removing goal posts

In a shared recreation facility, remove goal posts at the end of the season. When removing goal posts please ensure you:

Wear protective clothing and any other protective equipment required
Avoid removing or installing goal posts in the middle of the day during summer months
Conduct a visual inspection to ensure site is safe before commencing activity
Stop work if any unauthorised persons enter the area
Place caps over holes or fill them with sand and, ensure surface is flat and safe for other users
When goals are not in use, they must be locked into a position where they can not cause injury to other field users or obstruct Council staff from undertaking maintenance such as mowing
Clear the field of loose equipment

To install goal posts at the start of the season, you must:

Conduct a visual inspection to ensure site is safe before commencing activity
Stop work if any unauthorised persons enter the area
Remove caps and store safely and place goal posts in holes
Bolt, peg or lock goal posts as per the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safety for users
Clear the field of loose equipment

For further technical advice on how to remove and install goal posts at a playing field please contact us.

Page Last Updated: 15 May 2014