Goal Posts
We decided to build the goals for Wangige School, because we felt like an open field without things to play on the field was not enough. We wanted the kids to have a fun game to play with teams and during breaks, so we decided the goal posts were the best approach. Our first challenge was to figure out what type of design to make. Because the school is a primary school, we had settled on a relatively smaller design, that would be easy to make and would end up standing stable. Another question was whether we would make them movable or permanent, and we thought that movable goals would be better as they would be able to
Current Set Up
Research
Wooden football/rugby goal post design
Materials - wood, screws, bolts, netting
Width - 534cm
Height- 220cm
- Rugby posts could be unscrewed and removed when not in use.
- Pegs cemented into the ground for the goal post to be fixed on top of
- Maybe modelled after ISK goal posts
Aluminium goal post design
Materials - (shown in picture to the right), netting
Width - 8 - 10 feet
Height - 4 - 5 feet
- Pegs could be attached underneath to stick into the ground securely
- Rugby posts could also be attached on top if necessary
- Maybe modelled after ISK goal posts
Local Steel Suppliers
Final List of Supplies needed
Here is the list of materials:
- x4 5cm gauge steel 180cm length
- x4 5cm gauge steel 250cm length
- x4 5cm gauge steel 120cm length
- x4 4cm gauge steel 216.3cm length
Build Day 1
Cutting the metal for the goal posts is not as tough as it seems!
Build Day 2
Completed Goal Posts - Next steps...
- Construct second goal post
- Paint goal posts
- Need to get and fit nets
- Play a football game and test out posts...
Build Day 3
Kick off! The final build day saw the completion of the goalposts. Upon arrival, our team noticed that the goalposts had already been painted with a black coat. This was problematic because the black coat would cause the goalposts to absorb a lot of heat, so we decided to buy cans of white paint from a local supply store to spray over the black coat. Not only does this serve a practical purpose to reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the posts, it also makes them look aesthetically pleasing! The job was not finished, however, the goalposts were missing nets. Luckily, we were able to find appropriately sized nets at ISK and were able to bring them to the build. Using plastic string, we tied the nets to the goalposts. This was a cheap alternative to attaching them to hooks, as the they would require the services of a welder. In no time, the goalposts were ready!
The builders feeling accomplished after spraying and attaching the net onto the final goal.
Upon our completion, the kids took hastily to playing a game of football. Joyous laughter could be heard from afar as all the kids were intent on getting the ball and scoring a goal. The kids were having fun with their new goals as it was a much needed improvement over the makeshift ones made using a rock and post spaced apart on either side of the field.