The importance of good sports lighting for optimum performance
Why choose high-performance lighting for your sporting activities?
Whether you're a professional athlete or a sports enthusiast, you're no doubt aware of the importance of good lighting on the playing field. Proper lighting can make all the difference in terms of performance, safety and comfort. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of good sports lighting, the standards to be met for each sports complex and examples of suitable equipment. High-power LED lighting is essential for sports and sports facilities.
The benefits of good sports lighting
1. Performance enhancement
Good lighting on a playing field can considerably improve athletes' performance. Optimum visibility enables athletes to concentrate better on the game and react more quickly to their opponents' movements. This can make the difference between victory and defeat.
2. Accident prevention
Insufficient lighting can lead to accidents on the playground. Unwanted shadows, poorly lit areas or annoying reflections can make it difficult to perceive movements and increase the risk of falls or collisions. Good sports lighting eliminates these obstacles and ensures the safety of athletes.
3. Audience comfort
Spectators play an essential role in the atmosphere of sporting events. Good sports lighting makes it easy for spectators to follow the game's action, appreciate the athletes' performances and enjoy a more pleasant overall experience. It also helps create a festive, dynamic atmosphere.
Standards to be met for each sports complex
Sports complexes are subject to regulations and standards for sports lighting, to ensure optimum playing conditions, governed by the "EN 12193" standard, specific to each type of sports complex. Here are just a few examples of the standards to be met:
1. EN 12193 standard for soccer pitches
According to EN 12193, soccer pitches must have an average horizontal lighting level of at least 200 lux. Professional pitches may require more intense lighting to meet television requirements.
2. EN 12193 standard for tennis courts
Tennis courts must comply with the EN 12193 standard, which requires average horizontal lighting of at least 500 lux. This ensures optimum visibility of the ball and court lines, enabling players to make informed decisions.
3. EN 12193 standard for gymnasiums
Gymnasiums must provide average horizontal lighting of at least 300 lux in accordance with EN 12193. This enables athletes to practice their sport in complete safety and to see the movements of their partners and opponents clearly.
Each sports complex has its own minimum lux requirements.
Light up your sports facilities with ELC solutions!
Fixed installations for sports lighting are often very expensive, require planning permission and, above all, are time-consuming.
ELC has its own mobile range, specializing in lighting leisure and professional sports facilities, indoors and out!
All our solutions enable you to cover any type of pitch, without the need for planning permission. Here are the lighting solutions we can recommend to a sports professional:
The Sports-LITE training kit, for indoor and outdoor sports.
It includes 2 self-contained lighting masts (minimum) that are quick to install, quiet and affordable to cover your outdoor training sessions, summer and winter alike.
Sports-LITE require no electrical connection and provide uniform illumination for up to 2 hours and 20 minutes. Their power of 22,000 Lumens (per Sport-lite) means they can cover a wide area, especially as their lens is designed to limit light loss and focus precisely to obtain an even light for sports. Ideal for soccer pitches/stadiums, rugby fields, tennis courts and sports halls. Find out more about this light by clicking here
The K45 Lite lighting tower. Compact and practical!
This small lighting tower is no less powerful! In fact, it has a power output of 83,000 Lumens and is particularly popular with sports enthusiasts for its rapid installation (just 3 minutes) and efficiency. Its luminous intensity can be adjusted from 1% to 100%, so as not to dazzle your players/athletes or spectators. The LED panels of its lighting head can be adjusted to increase the visibility of a specific part of your pitch. Suitable for a wide range of outdoor applications, it can cover the needs of your infrastructure within a reasonable budget. It comes with a storage bag, so you can move it quickly and easily! To find out more, click here.
The K65 MK5 lighting tower, 195,000 Lumens, in just 3 minutes!
This is a high-powered light, so it's advisable to use it outdoors to take full advantage of its capabilities. Despite its imposing size when unfolded, and a height of up to 6.50 meters, this lighting tower has been designed to take up very little space and be easily moved when folded. Equipped with wheels and a cart system, it can be moved anywhere, with no weight-related difficulties. It's also very quick to set up, and lights up instantly once plugged in.
You can choose from different types and numbers of floodlights, with luminous power ranging from 97,000 to 195,000 Lumens, so you can illuminate very large areas. Its lighting heads are also adjustable, so you can divide your pitch into several distinct training areas. For more information, click here.
LUMAPHORE® 1500XLG, the power of a stadium spotlight, at your fingertips.
The LUMAPHORE® 1500XLG lighting balloon is the most powerful model ever made by ELC! In fact, its lighting power is 220,800 Lumens, the equivalent of a soccer stadium floodlight, without the need for planning permission and at a much lower price. What's more, its extremely rapid assembly (just 2 minutes) means you can use it whenever you need it, and quickly. With LUMAPHORE® 1500XLG, you can illuminate any playing surface or outdoor pitch, to maximize the performance and safety of your sports team(s)!
The best thing about this model? It features a remote control for switching it on and off without having to unplug it, as well as the ability to dim it from 1% to 100%. It comes in a flight-case with wheels, making it easy to move and store. Want to find out more about this product? Click here to find out more
And don't forget to equip your bleachers with the right lighting!
