SPORTS GROUND EQUIPMENT
development, the DevoShift is intended
to roll out on to synthetic and high-
quality pitches,
allowing site personnel to steer a full-
sized goal through access gates with
minimal fuss and resources.
Wolves’ new acquisition is important
for another reason, Wayne says: “The
installation coincides with launch
of British and European Standard
BSEN16579, which aims to tighten up
goal safety by eradicating pinch points
that can trap the fingers, head or neck,
as well as issues relating to crushing and
shearing points.”
Designed to be fully compliant with the
new standard, the DevoShift heralds a
new era of football provision spanning
grassroots to Premier League facilities,
says R & D developer Matt Page. “It allows
anyone to move the goal easily on and off
pitches in a way simply not possible with
existing products.”
Surface pressure of the goal is even
less than that of the Easylift, he adds.
“Schools will also welcome the third
generation advance, while pitch facility
managers can expect far less downtime
when positioning goals.”
A castor system safely encased in a
tough ABS plastic cowl, with built-in lift
and lower mechanism, raises operational
ease and safety. “The 80mm surface
clearance is more than ample for
synthetic and high-quality pitches,” adds
Wayne, “while the smoother differential
reduces any risk of snag and drag when
moving the goal.”
With its family of pitches, including
the three Desso Grassmaster full-size
surfaces, the training and academy
base hosts a season-full of competitive
matches across the U7 to U18 age
groups.
“Under our plan to `dress` the show pitch,
Mark Harrod Ltd supplied and fitted
a pair of full-sized DevoShift goals,
Duralock white post and rail perimeter
fencing with gates, bespoke dugouts,
Ball Stop netting system, freehanging
420S Box Nets, aluminium 1m x 1.2m
Target goals and warm-up goals, “which
will help limit wear and tear in the
goalmouths”, Wayne confirms.
“Previous suppliers have proved
reluctant to provide products not listed
in their catalogue but Sean and the team
are prepared to develop ones to suit our
requirements. His response is always:
`I’m sure we can help you`.”
Mark Harrod Ltd works closely with
football governing bodies and sports
clubs from elite to grassroots level. It
supports the England Amputee Football
Association and the English Schools’
Football Association, supplying and
delivering goalposts for tournaments
under a continuing commitment.
Every Mark Harrod Ltd product,
where relevant, conforms to current
British Standards and health and
safety guidelines. As a leading sports
equipment designer and manufacturer,
the company plays a major role in
shaping the future of goalpost quality,
from grassroots to international level.
www.markharrod.com
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GroundskeepingJournal.co.uk | Sept/Oct 2019