Non-Negotiable End Zone Safety
When a wide receiver is tracking a deep pass in the back of the end zone, they aren't looking at what’s in front of them—they are focused entirely on the ball. For athletic directors and facility managers, padding the massive steel or aluminum gooseneck post is a strict necessity. In fact, governing bodies like the NFHS and NCAA mandate padding to protect athletes from catastrophic impact injuries. Our collection focuses on institutional-grade pads that provide maximum shock absorption while standing up to the harshest weather conditions your region has to offer.
Engineered for Impact and the Elements
We stock specifically chosen stadium padding to ensure your facility looks professional and protects its players:
- High-Density Foam Cores: The heart of the pad is thick, high-density polyurethane foam. This material is specifically engineered to compress upon impact, absorbing the kinetic energy of a player running at full speed and preventing it from transferring to the athlete's head and torso.
- Heavy-Duty Vinyl Covers: Outdoor stadium equipment takes a beating from the sun, rain, and snow. Our goal post pads are encased in 18oz or 14oz UV-resistant, weather-treated vinyl that won't fade, crack, or peel during the grueling transition from summer two-a-days to winter playoffs.
- Customization Options: Transform a safety requirement into a point of school pride. We offer pads in dozens of standard athletic colors and provide custom digital printing. Add your team name, mascot logo, or sponsor graphics to give your stadium a true collegiate feel.
- Secure, Easy Installation: Most of our pads feature a full-length, heavy-duty hook-and-loop (Velcro) closure system. This allows a single maintenance worker to wrap and secure the pad in minutes, while ensuring the pad won't twist or slide down the pole during the season.
Why Buy Your Facility Padding From Morley Athletic
Since 1931, Morley Athletic has been a trusted family tradition and a leading supplier of premium field equipment for schools and universities. We understand that ordering custom facility padding requires exact measurements and specific pantone colors. We proudly accept school purchase orders and our expert team is ready to help you measure and design the perfect pads for your stadium. When you shop with Morley Athletic, you are partnering with 95 years of expertise dedicated to building safe, championship-caliber facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are goal post pads required by rule?
Yes. Both the NFHS (High School) and the NCAA require that the vertical post of the football goal be padded. The padding must meet specific height and thickness requirements to ensure player safety in the end zone.
2. How tall should our goal post pads be?
The standard and rule-compliant height for a football goal post pad is 6 feet tall (72 inches). This height ensures that the head, shoulders, and torso of almost any player will strike the pad rather than the exposed metal pole.
3. How do I know what size pad to order?
Goal post pads are sized based on the outer diameter (O.D.) of your goal post's vertical support pole. The most common sizes are 4.5", 5.5", and 6.625". You will need to wrap a tape measure around your pole to find the circumference, then divide by pi (3.14) to find your exact outer diameter before ordering.
4. Can we get our school logo printed on the pads?
Absolutely! We offer highly durable, custom digital printing. You can have your pads printed with "HOME OF THE PANTHERS," your school's primary mascot, or even local sponsorship logos to help offset the cost of the equipment.
5. How do the pads stay on the pole?
The vast majority of modern goal post pads use a full-length, industrial-strength Velcro closure. You simply wrap the "C" shaped foam around the pole and press the vinyl flap shut. It provides a seamless look and makes it incredibly easy to remove the pads for off-season storage.
6. Do you accept school purchase orders for custom stadium padding?
Yes. Morley Athletic has worked directly with schools and universities for over nine decades. We happily accept school purchase orders. Athletic directors and facility managers can submit a formal PO to purchase custom goal post pads, wall padding, ground sleeves, and field markers.
