Abstract

According to the present invention, there is provided a goal assembly including: a frame (11 ) defining the border or mouth of the goal; a controller (13); at least one scoring sensor (17) for detecting passage of a ball past the frame and into the goal, the sensor then providing a signal to the controller (13); and a visual display system including one or more light source (14 or 14'); the visual display system being activated by the controller (13) so as to provide a visual display. Preferably, the visual display incorporates a changing or non-static light pattern on part or all of the frame (1 1 ) or a post (12) or surface on which the frame is disposed. As well as the visual display system, the goal assembly may incorporate an audio transmitter (20) which is activated by the controller (13) so as to provide an audio transmission. The frame (11 ) may, for example, be a hoop (such as the ring of a netball goal or the hoop section of the basket of a basketball goal) or the frame forming the mouth of a soccer goal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 63/02 - Targets or goals for ball games rigidly mounted
• A63B 63/08 - Targets or goals for ball games with horizontal opening for ball, e.g. for basketball
• A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
• A63F 13/08 - Constructional details or arrangements, e.g. housing, wiring, connections, cabinets, not otherwise provided for
• A63F 13/12 - involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmission or distribution systems