Hogg Creek Goal Safety Policy Statement
It is the intention of the Board of Directors of the Hogg Creek Soccer League that goal safety be a
priority. Therefore this policy and these guidelines regarding the installation, use and storage of soccer
goals by its members have been adapted. The Board urges all of its players, coaches and referees to
review their policies, procedures and to implement and enforce a goal post safety program.
This procedure will be posted on the Hogg Creek web site and will be made available to all coaches
and referees prior to each season.
Soccer Goal Injuries and Deaths
According to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), most soccer goal post related
deaths and injuries involved either unsecured or homemade goals. Injuries frequently occurred during
horseplay such as climbing on the goal or attempting to do chin-ups, thereby tipping the goal over. All
goals whether homemade or manufactured, should be properly secured to the ground to avoid injuries
or death associated with tip-over. Consumer guide lines available at
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/326.html, or maybe found on OYSAN web site.
http://www.oysan.org/KidSafe.html
Game play/ practices/ other activities where players are present.
1) Prior to the first game or activity of the day, the coach (es) or other responsible person(s) will
inspect each goal to assure that the goals are securely anchored in accordance with the CPSC
guidelines or the manufacture guidelines.
2) If an unsecured goal is found, the goal shall either:
a) Be anchored in accordance with CPSC guidelines or manufacturer’s guidelines,
b) Game play/ practices/ or other activities shall be discontinued, or
c) Game play/ practices/ or other activities shall be conducted away from the unsecured
goal.
3) Coaches shall inform parents, players, and siblings on the dangers of playing on, climbing on,
playing with or moving goals. Coaches will inform parents of their responsibility to keep their
children from violating this policy.
4) Any play, parent or team found violating this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including
removal from this organization or program.
5) Any member of the Board of Directors may make random inspections of any and all fields.
6) Prior to the start of the season either a town representative or board member will inspect all
fields being used. The fields check list form will note any violations of goal safety and
approaite measures will be taken to correct these issues before use.
General
1) Coaches will be given a copy of this goal safety policy and will be directed where to view the
copy of the CPSC guidelines. If a coach does not have access to the Internet a copy of the
CPSC guidelines will be printed out for them.
2) All parents and guardians will be told of the dangers of unsecured goals and of their
responsibility of helping keep children form unsecured goals.
3) The Board will hold random site surveys to certify compliance with this policy.
4) The President of the Hogg Creek Soccer Assoation Board will certify to OYSAN each year that
a goal safety policy is in place and being enforced.
Revision level 0 April 16, 2007 RLW