EN 748-2013 pdf download.Playing field equipment – Football goals – Functional and safety requirements , test methods.
This EN 748 specifies the functional requirements for 4 types and 2 sizes (see Clause 3) and the safety
requirements (see Clause 4) for football goals.
It is applicable to football goals for training and competition in outdoor sports facilities and indoor arenas.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references. the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 1806, Fishing nets — Determination of mesh breaking force of netting (ISO 1806)
EN ISO 2307, Fibre ropes — Determination of certain physical and mechanical pioperties (ISO 2307)
3 Requirements for sizes 732 m x 244 m and 500 m x 2,00 m
3.1 ClassificatIon
Football goals shall be classified by the design (types and sizes) as shown in Table 1.
The goal frame may be made of steel, light metal or plastics, provided the requirements of this document are fulfilled.
The ground frame, the ground sockets, the brackets and the poles for the net head line shall be made of light metal and/or steel protected against corrosion (e.g. hot galvanised. powder coated or painted).
EN 748:2013 (E)
The fixings of the net to the goal shall be made of non-corrosive metal or of plastic material.
For the net, net yarns made of synthetic or natural fibres may be used.
For the net head line synthetic ropes shall be used.
3.4 Design
3.4.1 Goal frame
The construction shall be sufficiently secure to withstand the stresses during a game and when moved.
The uprights and the crossbar may be made of one or more pieces.
The uprights and the crossbar of one football goal shall have the same cross section.
The crossbar shall not be deformed by more than 10 mm when tested according to 5.2.
Each fixing point of the net shall withstand the test in 5.4 without breakage.
The goal frame should be either white or natural silver colour of light metal.
NOTE White colour is in line with football federations requirement.
The ground frame of Type 4 shall incorporate a fixed counterweight. which is part of the ground frame.
3.4.2.3 Net fixing
The net head line shall be connected to the net in such a way that there is no shifting.
The net shall be suspended loosely so that a ball scoring a goal cannot rebound immediately.
The net shall be loosely attached to the frame. In the case of Type I and 2 the net shall be held to the ground (e.g. with a weighted line or fixing points), to prevent the ball from passing through.
3.4.3 Ground sockets
The ground sockets shall be adapted to the diameter of the poles.
The ground sockets should be placed in concrete blocks (see example in Annex A), ensuring a drainage hole is inserted.
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General requirements
Exposed corners and edges shall be rounded with a radius of at least 3 mm.
4.2 Goal frame
Between the uprights and the ground frame (if any) there shall be no free area.
The cross section of the side parts of a ground frame shall not protrude past the uprights.
4.3 Strength
When tested in accordance with 5.2, the crossbar shall not fracture or collapse or show permanent deformation greater than 10 mm.
4.5 Net fixings
When tested according to 5.4. no point of fixation of the net shall break or deform.
Net fixings shall be designed in such a way that the player cannot be hurt.
This requirement is fulfilled if, e.g. external openings (i.e. on the circumference of the cross section of the uprights and the cross bar) are ≤ 8 mm or  25 mm.
Metal cup hooks shall not be used. If spring hooks are used as means of fixation or for the end of a rope. they shall have screw caps
4.6 Frame entrapment
Any possible entrapment in the frame above 1 200 mm above the ground. e.g. net supports, shall have no
downwards angle of less than 60 0 and no openings of less than 230 mm diameter. 5 Test methods
5.1 General
If not otherwise specified in the following, the requirements of Clauses 3 and 4 are tested by measuring, visual inspection or practical test.
Execute the test after conditioning the goal for a minimum of 1 h at a test temperature of (20 ± 5) °C.
5.2 Determination of strength
Apply a vertical force of 1 800 N at the centre of the crossbar for 1 mm °s.
Note any fracture or other damage to the goal.
Remove the force and measure any permanent deformation 30 mm °s after removal of the force.
5.3 Determination of stability
5.3.1 Testing of Types 1 to 3
Install the goal in its normal position of use. Apply a horizontal force (F) of 1100 N at the top of the centre of the crossbar for 1 mm 10s by means of a rope of 3 000 mm length (see Figure 5).
Note any falling over or sliding.EN 748-2013 pdf download.