SIST EN 749:2005

Playing field equipment - Handball goals - Functional and safety requirements, test methods

This document specifies the functional requirements for 2 types (see Clause 3) and the safety requirements (see Clause 4) for handball and indoor hockey goals.
It is applicable to handball goals for training and competition.
NOTE   Goals according to this document can also be used for indoor football.

Spielfeldgeräte - Handballtore - Funktionelle und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt die funktionellen Anforderungen für 2 Typen (siehe Abschnitt 3) und die sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen (siehe Abschnitt 4) für Handball  und Hallenhockeytore fest.
Sie gilt für Handballtore für Training und Wettkämpfe.
ANMERKUNG   Tore, die dieser Norm entsprechen, können auch bei Hallenfußball verwendet werden.

Equipements de jeux - Buts de handball - Exigences fonctionnelles et de sécurité, méthodes d'essai

Le présent document spécifie les exigences fonctionnelles pour deux types (voir Article 3) et les exigences de sécurité (voir Article 4) des buts de handball et des buts des installations de hockey en intérieur.
Elle est applicable aux buts de handball pour l'entraînement et la compétition.
NOTE   Les buts conformes au présent document peuvent être également utilisés pour les installations de football en intérieur.

Oprema športnih igrišč - Rokometna vrata - Funkcionalne in varnostne zahteve ter preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2004
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: SPO - Sports
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Ref Project: EN 749:2004 - Playing field equipment - Handball goals - Functional and safety requirements, test methods

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 749:1996 + A1:1998 - Playing field equipment - Handball goals - Functional and safaty requirements, test methods (including amendment 1:1998)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 1806:2003 - Fishing nets - Determination of mesh breaking force of netting (ISO 1806:2002)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 2307:2019 - Fibre ropes - Determination of certain physical and mechanical properties (ISO 2307:2019)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 750:2005 - Playing field equipment - Hockey goals - Functional and safety requirements, test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Corrected By: SIST EN 749:2005/AC:2006 - Playing field equipment - Handball goals - Functional and safety requirements, test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

SIST EN 749:2005 is a European standard specifying the requirements for handball goals used in both training and competition settings. It covers two types of goals: those with ground sockets (for fixed installation) and freestanding goals. The standard outlines essential functional and safety requirements and test methods to ensure that handball goals are durable, stable, and safe for use in sports played indoors such as handball, indoor hockey, and indoor football.

By adhering to SIST EN 749:2005, manufacturers, facility managers, and sports organizations can ensure that handball goals meet recognized benchmarks for performance and player safety.

Key Topics

• Types of Handball Goals:

  • Type 1 – Goals with ground sockets for fixed installation
  • Type 2 – Freestanding goals with anti-tilting devices

• Functional Requirements:

  • Standardized dimensions for the frame and net
  • Acceptable materials for goal components (timber, steel, light metals, plastics)
  • Durability and resistance to weather and mechanical stress

• Safety Requirements:

  • Rounded edges and corners to minimize injury risk
  • Minimum breaking strength for nets and ropes
  • Secure net fixings to prevent player injury and ball escape
  • Stability tests ensuring goals do not tip or slide during play
  • Prevention of frame entrapment hazards

• Test Methods:

  • Specific procedures for verifying strength and stability
  • Mechanical load testing on goal frames and nets

• Identification and User Information:

  • Mandatory fixed warning labels regarding correct use and potential hazards
  • Clear assembly, installation, and maintenance instructions
  • Legible product markings including manufacturer information and year of manufacture

Applications

Handball goals conforming to SIST EN 749:2005 are widely used in the following contexts:

• Indoor Sports Facilities:
  Schools, sports centers, and gymnasiums for both training sessions and official competitions.

• Multi-Purpose Venues:
  Handball goals that meet this standard can also be used for indoor hockey and indoor football, maximizing equipment utilization.

• Club and League Matches:
  Ensures all equipment used in official games abides by the same safety and performance standards.

• Goal Manufacturing and Wholesale:
  Producers and distributors use the standard as a reference for product development, quality assurance, and marketing.

• Installation and Facility Management:
  Facility operators can ensure compliance with safety requirements, reducing the risk of accidents and legal liability.

Related Standards

While SIST EN 749:2005 focuses specifically on handball goal safety and function, several related standards complement its guidelines:

• EN ISO 1806: Fishing nets - Determination of mesh breaking force (applicable for net testing)
• prEN ISO 2307: Fibre ropes - Determination of certain physical and mechanical properties
• EN ISO 2062: Textiles - Yarns from packages - Determination of single-end breaking force and elongation at break

Other standards in the indoor sports equipment domain (ICS 97.220.30) may also be relevant for facilities outfitting and maintenance.

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By implementing SIST EN 749:2005, sports facilities and suppliers can ensure the highest standards for handball goal safety, player protection, and equipment longevity, supporting fair play and reducing the risk of sports injuries.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Playing field equipment - Handball goals - Functional and safety requirements, test
methods
Spielfeldgeräte - Handballtore - Funktionelle und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen,
Prüfverfahren
Equipements de jeux - Buts de handball - Exigences fonctionnelles et de sécurité,
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 749:2004
ICS:
97.220.30 Oprema za dvoranske športe Indoor sports equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 749
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2004
ICS 97.220.30; 97.220.40 Supersedes EN 749:1995 + A1:1998
English version
Playing field equipment - Handball goals - Functional and safety
requirements, test methods
Equipements de jeux - Buts de handball - Exigences Spielfeldgeräte - Handballtore - Funktionelle und
fonctionnelles et de sécurité, méthodes d'essai sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 June 2004.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2004 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 749:2004: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents
Foreword.3
1 Scope.4
2 Normative references.4
3 Requirements.4
3.1 Classification.4
3.2 Dimensions.4
3.3 Material.7
3.4 Design.7
3.4.1 Goal frame.7
3.4.2 Nets.7
3.4.3 Ground sockets.8
4 Safety requirements.8
4.1 General requirements.8
4.2 Goal frame.8
4.3 Strength.8
4.4 Stability.9
4.5 Net supporting brackets .9
4.6 Net fixings.9
4.7 Frame entrapment.9
5 Test methods.9
5.1 General.9
5.2 Determination of strength.9
5.3 Determination of stability.9
6 Assembly, installation and maintenance instruction.9
7 Warning label.11
8 Marking.11
Annex A (informative) Examples of foundations .12
Bibliography .13

Foreword
This document (EN 749:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and
other recreational equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by March 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
March 2005.
This document supersedes EN 749:1995 + A1:1998.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following coun-
tries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Esto-
nia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the functional requirements for 2 types (see Clause 3) and the safety requirements (see
Clause 4) for handball and indoor hockey goals.
It is applicable to handball goals for training and competition.
NOTE Goals according to this document can also be used for indoor football.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 ISO 1806, Fishing nets — Determination of mesh breaking force of netting (ISO 1806:2002)
prEN ISO 2307, Fibre ropes — Determinatio
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