A football goal post needs to do more than look good on game day. Its uprights need to be straight, properly aligned, and able to stay that way over time.
But getting a goal post perfectly aligned is not always as simple as it sounds. Small differences in field construction and foundation placement can create alignment problems. And correcting those problems with traditional methods can take extra time, effort, and people.
Sportsfield Specialties developed AdjustRight® technology to help solve this challenge. First introduced in 2006, AdjustRight® changed how football goal post uprights can be adjusted during installation and throughout the life of the equipment.
Here’s how it works, why it matters, and which Sportsfield football goal posts include this technology.
Why Did Sportsfield Develop AdjustRight® Technology?
The idea behind AdjustRight® started with a common challenge in sports construction: getting football goal post uprights properly aligned.
Even when a goal post foundation is built to plan, small variations in the foundation or installation can affect the final position of the goal post. This can cause the uprights to lean instead of standing straight.
Correcting the problem with older adjustment methods could be cumbersome and require several people. It could also create safety concerns for installation crews.
Sportsfield saw an opportunity to make the process easier.
The company’s engineering team developed AdjustRight® to give installers a better way to adjust the uprights and achieve proper alignment. The patented design replaced the need for traditional locking roll pins with an internal rotating sleeve system that allows adjustments to be made and secured.
Just as important, the adjustment can be repeated throughout the life of the goal post. That means facility teams have a way to address alignment changes instead of treating the original installation as their only opportunity to get it right.
How Does AdjustRight® Technology Work?
AdjustRight uses an internal rotating and locking sleeve design at key goal post connections.
The system allows adjustments at two important locations:
- Upright-to-crossbar connection: Where the vertical uprights connect to the horizontal crossbar.
- Gooseneck-to-crossbar connection: Where the curved gooseneck support connects to the crossbar.
Once the desired position is reached, the connection is secured.
The design uses precision friction-fit surfaces to help hold the components in place. It also avoids the need for exposed locking roll pins used in some traditional adjustment approaches.
The result is a goal post system that gives installers more control over alignment without relying on a complicated adjustment process.
Just as important, the system allows adjustments to be made again later if needed. Alignment is not limited to the initial installation.
Here’s how the process works:
- Position the components. The installer brings the upright or gooseneck connection into position.
- Make the adjustment. The internal rotating sleeve allows the installer to adjust the component to achieve proper alignment.
- Secure the connection. The connection is tightened so the components remain in their adjusted position.
- Check the alignment. The installer checks the goal post to make sure the components are properly aligned.
Because the adjustment system is built into the goal post, it does not require exposed adjustment hardware on the front of the crossbar.
The result is a cleaner appearance and a more practical way to make alignment adjustments.
What Are the Benefits of AdjustRight®?
AdjustRight was designed to address a real challenge in football goal post installation. Its value comes from giving facilities and installers more flexibility when alignment needs attention.
Here are some of the key benefits.
More Control Over Goal Post Alignment
The adjustment points give installers a way to correct the position of the uprights and help achieve the desired alignment.
This is especially useful when field or foundation conditions make precise positioning more challenging.
Adjustments Can Be Made Over Time
Goal post alignment may need attention after the original installation. AdjustRight allows adjustments to be made again, rather than treating alignment as a one-time task.
That gives facilities more flexibility over the life of the equipment.
A Cleaner Finished Appearance
The internal adjustment design avoids exposed locking hardware at the adjustment points.
For stadiums, schools, and athletic complexes where appearance matters, that creates a cleaner-looking finished product.
A Design Built Around a Real Installation Challenge
AdjustRight was developed to address a problem that installers and facilities can face in the field.
Rather than adding technology for the sake of adding technology, Sportsfield focused on a specific need: making football goal post alignment easier to manage.
Which Sportsfield Football Goal Posts Include AdjustRight®?
AdjustRight technology is available across several Sportsfield football goal post models. The right choice depends on the field, mounting method, and how the facility plans to use the equipment.
AdjustRight® Football Goal Posts with Ground Sleeve
Ground sleeve goal posts fit into an in-ground sleeve set in a concrete foundation. This is a common mounting option for football fields.
Sportsfield offers ground sleeve models with AdjustRight alignment technology for high school, college, and professional applications.
AdjustRight® Football Goal Posts with Plate Mount
Plate mount goal posts attach to a concrete foundation using a base plate. This option may be a good fit when the field’s construction plans call for an above-ground mounting connection instead of an in-ground sleeve.
These models also include AdjustRight technology.
AdjustRight® Rotating Football Goal Posts
Some athletic facilities need to move their goal posts out of the way when football is not being played.
Sportsfield’s rotating goal posts feature a patented 360-degree rotating design that can be operated by one person. They also include AdjustRight technology for upright alignment.
It’s important to understand that these are two separate features: AdjustRight helps with alignment, while the rotating design allows the goal post to pivot when needed.
AdjustRight® Rotating Gooseneck Hinged Football Goal Posts
For facilities that want both rotating and lowering capabilities, Sportsfield offers rotating gooseneck hinged goal posts.
These systems combine the ability to rotate the goal post with a hinged design that allows it to be lowered when needed. AdjustRight technology provides the upright alignment feature.
This combination can be useful for stadiums and multi-use facilities where goal post access and movement are part of the overall field plan.
AdjustRight® Six-Man Football Goal Posts
Six-man football uses a different field layout from traditional 11-player football. Sportsfield offers six-man football goal posts designed for this version of the game, with AdjustRight upright alignment technology.
These models are available with either ground sleeve or plate mount options.
AdjustRight®: A Better Way to Build and Maintain Football Goal Posts
A properly aligned goal post is an important part of a well-designed football facility. But getting the alignment right should not be a difficult process.
AdjustRight gives installers a way to fine-tune goal post alignment and provides facilities with the ability to make adjustments later. It is a practical design feature built around the challenges of installing and maintaining large football goal post systems.
And because it is available across several Sportsfield football goal post models, facilities can choose the mounting and movement options that fit their needs without giving up the benefits of AdjustRight technology.
Looking for Football Goal Posts with AdjustRight® Technology?
Sportsfield Specialties offers a full line of football goal posts for high school, college, professional, and six-man football applications. Whether your project calls for ground sleeve, plate mount, rotating, or rotating and hinged goal posts, our team can help you find the right system for your facility.
Explore Sportsfield’s Football Goal Posts or contact our team to discuss your project.
