Independent Schools Victoria Compliance Framework

Issues such as buildings and grounds, and essential services maintenance.

Portable soccer goals

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Do you need to comply?

No, but you may fail in your duty of care if an accident occurs and a student or teacher is injured.

Conditions of compliance

Moveable soccer goalposts should be secured in such a way to ensure that each goalpost complies with the suggested methods in the Standards Australia Handbook HB 227-2003, Portable Soccer Goalposts - Manufacture, Use and Storage (click on the link below to access a copy of the guidelines).

If you have to comply, what do you have to do?

You should review all goalposts at your school, or at any ground where your students may play. The following principles should be adopted:

• Check It - is the goalpost in good condition, can it fall or topple?
• Secure It - ensure it is properly anchored into the ground.
• Test It - shake it and push it, is it stable?
• Respect It - only use the goalpost for what it was intended.

What are the consequences if you don't comply?

There is the possibility of legal action against the school in the event of an injury.

Who will help you?

Independent Schools Victoria contact:

Peter Roberts
Director, School Services
Ph. 03 9825 7211
peter.roberts@independentschools.vic.edu.au

Other links:

Click here to download a free copy of the Australian Standards Handbook: Portable Soccer Goalposts - Manufacture, Use and Storage (courtesy of Liberty International Underwriters (LIU) who have joined the Independent Schools Victoria -Willis Education partnership as underwriters for liability insurances)

NSW Office of Fair Trading • "Securing Existing Goalposts" (note that the NSW regulations do not apply in Victoria)

Product Safety Australia: Mandatory Standard - Moveable Soccer Goals

Submitted 12/19/2006, edited 7/15/2008.