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Goal Anchors -

Product catalog summary

Goal: Ensure safety and compliance with British/European Safety Standards and FA guidelines by fitting anchors to all freestanding sports posts unless integrally weighted.

Risk Assessment: Conduct a risk assessment to determine the appropriate type of anchorage based on surface type, soil conditions, potential hazards, and the required stabilizing weight.

Preferred Anchorage Options:

Attachment to permanent in-ground anchorage
Attachment to fixed surround facing
Attachment of portable counterbalance weights

Types of Anchors:

Flip Up Style Anchor Socket: Designed for synthetic and tarmac surfaces, requires installation into a 350mm concrete cube. Recommended minimum of 2 anchors.
Fence Type Anchor: Suitable for all sports posts, can be attached to a surround fence or used with OSE-F1211. Includes eyebolt, carbine clips, and chain. Recommended minimum of 2 anchors.
Heavy Duty Turf Anchor: For hockey goals on soft ground, includes anchor chain and clip. Recommended minimum of 2 anchors.
Standard Turf Anchor: Suitable for natural grass and synthetic surfaces, includes galvanised chain and bracket. Recommended minimum of 2 anchors.
Standard Outdoor Counterbalance Anchor Weight: Required for various sports, with specific quantities per sports post. Includes a 17kg portable weight with chain and bracket.
Tarmac Type Ground Anchor: For direct installation through tarmac, includes chain and bracket. Recommended minimum of 2 anchors.
U-Peg Ground Anchor: For natural grass surfaces, requires a risk assessment. Made of zinc-plated steel. Recommended minimum of 2 anchors.

Conclusion: The document emphasizes the importance of using appropriate anchorage for sports goals to ensure safety and compliance with standards. Various types of anchors are recommended based on the surface and sport type.

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Goal Anchors Outdoor Anchors Equipment & Flooring

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35 Goal Anchors Our goal... Your safety! To conform to British/European Safety Standards and FA guidelines, anchors must be fitted to all sizes and types of freestanding sports posts, unless the specification is for integrally weighted posts. Outdoor goal anchors for natural and synthetic surfaces (unless otherwise stated) Risk assessment It is essential to conduct a risk assessment of the site to determine suitability for type of anchorage to be used. Consideration should given to: • Surface type • Variable soil conditions • Risk of causing additional hazard • Correct number or amount of stabilising...

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