Short answer: Italian grassroots football operates through ~12,000 società sportive federated under 19 regional Comitati Regionali beneath the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC). Equipment procurement covers società sportive (5-15 goals typical), Serie A / Serie B settori giovanili (top-flight youth sectors with formal procurement), Scuole Calcio FIGC-accredited (~7,000 across Italy), and Italian international schools. FIGC Settore Giovanile e Scolastico pathway specifies game format and sizes U7-U18. Sea freight to Genoa, La Spezia, Trieste, or Naples from China is 28-35 days. EN 16579:2018 attestation accepted; Italian fattura available on request. This guide is for società procurement officers, Scuola Calcio directors, settore giovanile operations leads, and Italian international school PE teachers.
For broader European procurement context, see our European grassroots guide.
Italian Football Procurement Landscape
Profile 1: Società sportive — ~12,000 grassroots clubs. Volunteer-managed; procurement via Direttore Sportivo. PO 4-12 goals.
Profile 2: Serie A / Serie B settori giovanili — Top-flight club youth sectors (Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli, Roma, Atalanta, etc.) with formal procurement budgets. PO 8-20 goals.
Profile 3: Scuole Calcio FIGC — ~7,000 FIGC-accredited football schools running organised U6-U18 development. PO 4-15 goals.
Profile 4: Italian international schools — IB / British / American international schools in Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence. Standard B2B procurement.
FIGC Settore Giovanile e Scolastico Pathway
| Age | Format | Goal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Piccoli Amici (U6-U8) | 3v3-5v5 | 3×2m (12×6 ft) |
| Pulcini (U9-U10) | 7v7 | 5×2m |
| Esordienti (U11-U12) | 9v9 | 5×2m |
| Giovanissimi (U13-U14) | 11v11 transition | 5×2m to 7.32×2.44m |
| Allievi (U16+) | 11v11 | 7.32×2.44m |
FIGC pathway is well-known to Direttori Sportivi.
Italian Documentation
- EN 16579:2018 attestation
- UNI reference — Italian UNI standards-compatible specs on request
- Commercial invoice (English standard, Italian fattura on request) — 22% IVA per EU rules
- Manufacturer warranty PDF (condizioni di garanzia) — 12-month
- MSDS — Italian customs may request
- EORI number — buyer-side for EU imports
Shipping Logistics to Italy
Air freight (DHL / TNT) — 5-10 days. ~$40-80/goal.
Sea LCL Genoa / La Spezia / Trieste / Naples — 28-35 days. ~$18-28/goal at FOB. Inland 1-3 days.
Sea FCL 20ft/40HQ Genoa — 40HQ holds 180-220 goals; FOB $14-20/goal. Inland Milan/Rome/Naples/Turin adds $80-160/goal.
DDP — All EU customs + 22% IVA handled. Single quoted price.
Pricing (USD)
| Quantity | Discount | EW-12×6 | EW-18.5×6.5 | EW-24×8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 10% | $245 | $359 | $539 |
| 20-49 | 25% | $202 | $299 | $449 |
| 100+ | 35% | $175 | $259 | $389 |
FAQ — Italian Buyers
Q: FIGC accreditamento / approved supplier list? A: FIGC references EN 16579 for portable goals; any compliant supplier eligible.
Q: Italian fattura? A: English commercial invoice standard. Italian fattura available on request.
Q: IVA / VAT? A: EU intra-community reverse-charge for IVA-registered società. DDP includes 22% IVA in quoted price.
Q: Serie A / Serie B settore giovanile procurement? A: Standard B2B; some prefer Italian invoicing. DDP recommended first-time.
Q: Scuola Calcio procurement timeline? A: Italian football season runs September-May. Refresh typically July-August for September start.
Q: Custom società branding (stemma + sponsor)? A: Yes at 50+ orders. Setup $200-$500 + $15-$25/unit. Società stemma + sponsor logo common combo.
Next Steps for Italian Buyers
Email bulk@taysports.com or WhatsApp +86 138 1660 5789 with società / Scuola Calcio / settore giovanile, FIGC affiliation, age groups + players, target delivery.
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