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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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63B 63/02 - Cibles ou buts pour jeux de balle montés rigidement
• A63B 63/08 - Cibles ou buts pour jeux de balle à orifice horizontal pour la balle, p. ex. pour le basket-ball
• A63B 71/06 - Dispositifs indicateurs ou de marque pour jeux ou joueurs
• A63F 13/08 - Détails ou dispositions de structure, p.ex. boîtier, câblage, connexions, coffrets, non prévus ailleurs
• A63F 13/12 - comprenant une interaction entre plusieurs dispositifs de jeu, p.ex. systèmes de transmission ou de distribution