A Guide to Club Soccer Goals
For more than 70 years, Jaypro has built soccer goals that coaches and facility managers trust. Our premium aluminum soccer goals deliver industry-leading strength and stability at a better value, from youth practice fields to official match play. Built for every level. Built to last.
Not every field needs a full-size regulation goal. Clubs, recreation leagues, parks, and youth programs need goals sized for the players who use them, tough enough for weekly games and practices, and easy to move when fields change over. That’s what Jaypro club goals are built for.
What Is a Club Soccer Goal?
A club goal is a portable goal built for club, recreational, youth, and practice play. Jaypro club goals use a 3″ O.D. round aluminum goal face, which keeps them lighter and easier to move than a regulation goal while still delivering the strength and clean look of a premium aluminum frame. They come in a wide range of sizes, from small 4 ft. x 6 ft. goals for the youngest players up to full 8 ft. x 24 ft. goals for older club and recreational teams.
One important note: high school (NFHS) and college (NCAA) rules call for posts and a crossbar between 4 and 5 inches wide. If your field hosts high school or college matches, choose a goal from Jaypro’s Nova regulation series, which uses a 4″ O.D. frame.
Club Goal Sizes by Age Group
U.S. Soccer’s small-sided standards set maximum goal sizes for youth play, increasing as players move from 4v4 to 7v7 to 9v9, and then to full 11v11 at U13. Jaypro club goals are made in each of those sizes.
| Age Group | Format | Maximum Goal Size | Jaypro Club Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| U6 to U8 | 4v4 | 4 ft. x 6 ft. | RCG-6S, CC6S |
| U9 to U10 | 7v7 | 6.5 ft. x 18.5 ft. | RCG-18S, CC18S |
| U11 to U12 | 9v9 | 7 ft. x 21 ft. | RCG-21S, CC21S |
| U13 and up | 11v11 | 8 ft. x 24 ft. | RCG-24S, CC24S |
Jaypro also offers 4.5 ft. x 9 ft. and 6.5 ft. x 12 ft. club goals, which are useful for small-sided games, training sessions, and smaller fields. Local leagues can set their own rules, so it’s always worth confirming goal sizes with your league or state association.
Jaypro Club Goal Lineup
- Official Round Club Goal (RCG series): An all aluminum club goal. The goal face and the full ground base frame are 3″ O.D. round extruded aluminum, with 1.90″ round heavy walled aluminum backstays. The entire goal is powder coated white, the base frame has a channel for complete net attachment, and each goal includes a white 4″ square mesh polyethylene net. A 10″ never flat wheel kit (NSGWK) and a permanent in-ground anchor kit (SGA-60) are available. Built to meet the safety requirements of ASTM F2950.
- Classic Club Goal (CC series): A 3″ O.D. round extruded aluminum goal face, powder coated white, on a 1.9″ O.D. galvanized steel base and backstays. The three largest sizes include a rear ground crossbar for added stability. Each goal comes with a 4″ square mesh white net, net clips, and all stainless hardware. A wheel kit (CSGWK), in-ground anchor (SGA-60), and weight anchor (SGA-51) are available. Built to meet the safety requirements of ASTM F2950.
| Goal Size (H x W) | Official Round Club | Classic Club |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft. x 6 ft. | RCG-6S: 2 ft. backstay, 5 ft. depth | CC6S: 2 ft. backstay, 5 ft. depth |
| 4.5 ft. x 9 ft. | RCG-9S: 2 ft. backstay, 5 ft. depth | CC9S: 2 ft. backstay, 5 ft. depth |
| 6.5 ft. x 12 ft. | RCG-12S: 2 ft. backstay, 6 ft. depth | CC12S: 2 ft. backstay, 6 ft. depth |
| 6.5 ft. x 18.5 ft. | RCG-18S: 2 ft. backstay, 6 ft. depth | CC18S: 2 ft. backstay, 6 ft. depth |
| 7 ft. x 21 ft. | RCG-21S: 3 ft. backstay, 9 ft. depth | CC21S: 3 ft. backstay, 8 ft. depth |
| 8 ft. x 24 ft. | RCG-24S: 4 ft. backstay, 9 ft. depth | CC24S: 4 ft. backstay, 9 ft. depth |
Both lines use Jaypro’s Easy Track net attachment system. Easy Track is a channel built into the goal frame that rigid net clips snap into, so the net goes on quickly and the clips sit flush with no hardware sticking out.
Jaypro’s Commitment to Soccer Goal Safety
Every soccer goal, whatever its size, needs to be anchored. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has published its Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety to help schools, parks, and clubs prevent tip-over injuries. At Jaypro, we treat safety as part of the product, not an add-on. We also help shape the standards themselves, working with ASTM International and other manufacturers to develop and improve safety standards across many sports and equipment categories.
Jaypro’s Secure 4 Safety program is our soccer goal safety program, built to help facilities set up, anchor, and maintain their goals the right way, including an ASTM soccer goal counterweight chart so you know how much weight your goal needs. Every Jaypro club goal is built to meet the safety requirements of ASTM F2950, the Standard Safety and Performance Specification for Soccer Goals. Club goals are moved often between fields and practices, which makes re-anchoring them every time they’re set up especially important.
Soccer Goal Safety Checklist
- Keep goals anchored or counterweighted at all times, in play, in storage, or on the sideline
- Re-anchor goals every time they are moved to a new spot
- Secure goals at the rear, with anchors flush to the ground and clearly visible
- Never let anyone climb on, hang from, or do chin-ups on a goal
- Inspect goals, anchors, and hardware regularly and replace anything worn or damaged
Why Clubs and Facilities Choose Jaypro
Jaypro has been designing and manufacturing sports equipment since 1953 and is a Sourcewell awarded supplier trusted by schools, parks, and clubs nationwide. Our premium aluminum soccer goals deliver industry-leading strength at a better value, and the full soccer line is built for every level of play, from recreational fields and school programs to professional-level venues.
Whether you’re outfitting a single youth field or a full club complex, our team can help you choose the right goal sizes, anchors, and accessories. Reach out at info@jaypro.com or 800-243-0533 to start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Club goals are built for club, recreational, youth, and practice play and come in many sizes. Jaypro club goals use a 3″ O.D. aluminum goal face. Regulation goals for high school and college play are 8 ft. x 24 ft. with posts and a crossbar between 4 and 5 inches wide, like Jaypro’s Nova series with its 4″ O.D. frame.
Under U.S. Soccer’s small-sided standards, U6 to U8 players use goals up to 4 ft. x 6 ft., U9 to U10 use up to 6.5 ft. x 18.5 ft., U11 to U12 use up to 7 ft. x 21 ft., and U13 and older play on full 8 ft. x 24 ft. goals. Check with your local league, since rules can vary.
Jaypro’s Official Round Club and Classic Club goals come in six sizes: 4 ft. x 6 ft., 4.5 ft. x 9 ft., 6.5 ft. x 12 ft., 6.5 ft. x 18.5 ft., 7 ft. x 21 ft., and 8 ft. x 24 ft.
The Official Round Club Goal is all aluminum, with a 3″ O.D. aluminum goal face and base, aluminum backstays, and a full white powder coat finish. The Classic Club Goal pairs a 3″ O.D. aluminum goal face with a galvanized steel base and backstays, and its three largest sizes include a rear ground crossbar.
Yes. Every soccer goal should be anchored or counterweighted at all times, and portable goals should be re-anchored every time they’re moved. Jaypro’s Secure 4 Safety program, including an ASTM soccer goal counterweight chart, helps facilities secure goals properly.