prEN 16579

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Oprema športnih igrišč - Premična in nepremična nogometna vrata - Funkcionalne
in varnostne zahteve ter preskusne metode
Playing field equipment - Portable and permanent socketed goals - Functional, safety
requirements and test methods
Spielfeldgeräte - Ortsveränderliche und standortgebundene Tore - Funktionale und
sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Équipements de jeux - Buts mobiles et fixes - Exigences fonctionnelles et de sécurité,
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16579
ICS:
97.220.30 Oprema za dvoranske športe Indoor sports equipment
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2025
ICS 97.220.40 Will supersede EN 16579:2018+AC:2019
English Version
Playing field equipment - Portable and permanent
socketed goals - Functional, safety requirements and test
methods
Équipements de jeux - Buts mobiles et fixes - Exigences Spielfeldgeräte - Ortsveränderliche und
fonctionnelles et de sécurité, méthodes d'essai standortgebundene Tore - Funktionale und
sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
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CEN/TC 136.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General. 6
5 Measurements, categorization and classification . 6
5.1 General. 6
5.2 Materials . 8
6 Requirements . 8
6.1 Strength . 8
6.1.1 Goal frame of all classes and types . 8
6.1.2 Goal frame of Type 2 goals . 8
6.2 Stability . 8
6.3 Entrapment . 9
6.3.1 General. 9
6.3.2 Completely bound (enclosed) openings . 9
6.4 Net fixings . 9
6.5 Net . 9
6.6 Surface finish . 10
6.7 Transport system . 10
7 Test methods . 10
7.1 Strength test procedure . 10
7.1.1 General. 10
7.1.2 Determination of strength . 10
7.2 Determination of stability . 12
7.2.1 Socketed goals (Type 1) . 12
7.2.2 Portable goals (Type 2 to Type 4) . 13
7.3 Determination of strength of net fixings . 13
7.4 Net yarn/woven/knitted diameter . 14
8 Test report . 14
9 Assembly, storage, transportation, inspection and maintenance . 14
10 Marking . 14
10.1 Warning label . 14
10.2 Product identification . 15
10.3 Anchoring system mounting positions markings . 15
Annex A (normative) Test methods for head, neck, and finger entrapment . 16
Annex B (informative) Foundation (general dimensions and capping) . 20
Annex C (informative) Selection and examples of typical goals related to category . 22
Annex D (informative) Recommendations regarding the selection of material . 24
Annex E (informative) Inspection and maintenance . 25
Annex F (informative) Moving and storage of goal . 31
Bibliography . 32

European foreword
This document (prEN 16579:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports,
playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 16579:2018+AC:2019.
EN 16579:2018+AC:2019:
— change of scope: this document is applicable to Rugby, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie goals,
deletion of exception of goals with a size of 5,00 m × 2,00 m and 7,32 m × 2,44 m with a weight
of > 42 kg, which are covered by EN 748 (see Table 1, Footnote b and c);
— change in Clause 6, Requirements: deletion of specific chapter for Type 2 goals;
— deleting former goal category A and rename former goal category B into new category A;
— update of Annex A;
— Deletion of B.1.3, Net support;
— Deletion of C.2.1, Youth football, C.2.2, Small-sided football, C.2.3, Futsal, C.2.4 Mini-football;
— document has been editorial revised.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 913.
1 Scope
This document is applicable to Rugby, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie goals used for competition,
training or recreational play, indoor and outdoor areas including educational establishments and public
recreational areas.
It specifies the functional and safety requirements and test methods for all types of portable and
permanent socketed goals having a total weight greater than 10 kg.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 913:2018+A1:2021, Gymnastic equipment - General safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 1806, Fishing nets - Determination of mesh breaking force of netting (ISO 1806)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
goal
opening or area which forms the target for ball games, usually comprising two uprights and one crossbar
Note 1 to entry: Includes any other parts such as net, net support, net fixing, socket(s), anchoring system(s), wheels
and handles, which are permanently fitted to the goal.
3.2
portable goal
goal structure which, when erected or assembled is stabilised by means of a specific anchorage or weight
system which enables the structure to withstand the required design and test loads
Note 1 to entry: Portable goals can be referred to as movable goals or free standing goals.
Note 2 to entry: See Annex B for more information on portable goals.
3.3
socketed goal
goal structure which is set in a suitably-sized permanent fixed foundation in such a way as to enable the
combined structure to withstand the required design and test loads
Note 1 to entry: See Annex B for foundation information.
3.4
goal frame
crossbar and uprights which form the goal opening
3.5
net support
attachment which may be fixed to the goal frame for supporting the net
3.6
frame support
framework comprising the side frame and back frame that may support the goal frame
3.7
anchoring system
system for ensuring that a portable goal cannot tip over, slide or displace
3.8
in use
period commencing with the erection of the goals on the field of play and their subsequent use for training
or play
3.9
intended use
purpose for which the goal has been designed and manufactured
3.10
not in use
period commencing with the dismantling of the goal, the subsequent movement and storage after use and
any subsequent period when they are not available for their intended use
3.13
entrapment
hazard presented by the situation in which a body, or part of a body, or clothing can become trapped
Note 1 to entry: EN 16579 only considers certain types of entrapment where the user is not able to free him/herself
and injury is caused by the entrapment.
[SOURCE: EN 913:2018+A1:2021, Annex A modified — The note to entry has been adapted to this
document.]
3.14
transport system
means of moving the goal
4 General
A goal should be used as a complete unit (e.g. goal, net, back bar, anchors, stabilizers, etc.) together with
any other accessories that may be required.
NOTE 1 Sport governing bodies specify additional requirements of a goal within their rules.
NOTE 2 The net is optional.
5 Measurements, categorization and classification
5.1 General
The categories are shown in Figures 1 and 2 and T
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