How to Make a Roller Hockey Goal

For simplicity's sake, any two objects spaced 72 inches apart can mark a goal. But when you make a good set of goals, games rise to a new level.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hockey Bags
• Hockey Elbow Pads
• Hockey Gloves
• Hockey Helmets
• Hockey Jerseys
• Hockey Shin Guards
• Hockey Shoulder Pads
• Hockey Sticks
• In-line Skate Bearings
• In-line Skate Brakes
• In-line Skate Wheels
• In-line Skates
• In-line Skates
• In-line Skating Gloves
• In-line Skating Helmets
• Roller Hockey Goals
• Roller Hockey Pucks
• Hockey sticks

1. Know that official National In-Line Hockey Association (NIHA) goal size is 72 inches between the posts and 48 inches from ground to top.

2. Use PVC piping with connecting elbows to make your goals.

3. Make a U-shape by connecting three pieces of PVC pipe. Use two 48-inch pieces and one 72-inch piece in the middle. The middle piece is the goal's top bar.

4. Make another U-shape using two 36-inch pieces (or as long as you desire for the base) and one more 72-inch piece in the middle. This is your base.

5. Fill the insides of the base with sand and seal it shut with glue. (The main idea is to weigh down the base of the goal so that it won't tip over so easily.)

6. Place the goal's base on the ground and connect the first U-shape to it with 90-degree PVC elbows. This will form the sides and top of your goal.

7. Glue all joints together, except the two that connect the U-shapes. These are left unglued so that your goals can be easily transported.

8. Cover the goal with netting and use duct tape to hold it in place.

Tips & Warnings

• Draw a simple plan to organize your project before you begin.
• Make two goals at the same time so that you have a matching set.
• Always wear proper padding when playing roller hockey.
• Roller hockey is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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[domcho]

on 12/23/2006 These are great plans, I saw these, I bought the materials the next day, I built it, and now I'm playing with it. It took me about 2-3 hours to build (including) drying time and it cost $24.40 at Home Depot. The only thing that I did differently was make it 5 ft. wide instead of 6 ft. wide. I used 1 1/2 inch black PVC pipe because black was cheaper than white. By the way, you don't have to put sand in it, it stands great by it self, no problem.

on 8/28/2006 Finding the netting is the hardest part. Many companies want you to buy hundreds of dollars of netting. I found smaller quantities on eBay, but I had to wade through Tulle (girls know what this is) and mosquito netting. With shipping it's still $25. But that beats the $40 and up replacement nets made for goals.