Finding the right football goalposts for schools is an excellent way to improve the sporting facilities that any educational establishment has to offer. But, if you’re the one who is looking to improve the sports facilities at your school, then it’s not just the posts you should be thinking about, but also who you will have to install them.
Firstly, let’s look at the physical requirements that are necessary when choosing football goalposts for schools.
What Type Of Goalposts Do I Need?
It’s important to be certain that the goalposts will be hard wearing enough to take the thousands of knocks that they’ll get over the years. You will need to know that they will stand firm, no matter what the English weather (and hefty teenagers) will throw at them, comply with all health and safety requirements and that they won’t deteriorate and require replacement before their time.
There are a few options to choose from when deciding on the type of goalposts which would be best for your needs. For example, some people opt for free standing goalposts for schools. They come in a range of sizes and can easily be moved around, if required, in order to change the size of the pitch or move its location, meaning greater flexibility. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that freestanding goalposts will need to be anchored to the ground for additional safety and you will need to check that the ground they are to be used on is stable enough to prevent the goalposts from falling over.
Other schools choose to go for socketed goalposts because they are firmly submerged in concrete beneath the surface of the ground which means they will be hardwearing, can be left unattended and won’t have to be put away after each match, for fear of them getting stolen.
Finding The Right Company To Install Football Goalposts In Schools
In addition to choosing the right type of goalposts to suit your needs and budget, finding the right company to install football goalposts for schools is also key.
It’s important to ensure the correct levels of safety are achieved, so the company which you choose to carry out your goalpost installation should do the following:
- Carry out a free site visit to assess the ground on which the goalposts will be placed
- Talk you through the options available to suit your requirements
- Have the correct levels of knowledge to confidently assess the best solution for your needs and budget
- Have lots of experience of installing football goalposts for schools in the past
- Be reliable and stick to the quote that they give, as well as arriving at the time they say to carry out the installation, so you won’t ever feel let down or messed about
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With almost 40 years of experience in installation of football goalposts for schools all over the UK, we are committed to giving you a free no obligation quote which has been tailored to your requirements, taking into account your budget, location and circumstances.
Call today for a free quote from an installation specialist and look forward to having better facilities at your school for all to enjoy for many years to come.