Shining Light on Indoor Sport Facilities

Now that the frigid weather has hit, many sport leagues have traveled indoors. Baseball, soccer, tennis, …even soccer athletes young and old are now busy training indoors, not to mention health enthusiasts who are heading to clubs, and gyms. All recreational facilities offering facilities to the public need to keep lighting in mind. Not just in their parking lots, but inside as well.

Proper lighting ensures good visibility for spectators and participants alike. It’s become an increasingly important part of renovating sports facilities and the design of new ones. However, sports lighting is complicated. No two installations are the same. Done right, it can last for decades. Don’t wrong and you have a very costly mistake on your hands. The right lighting, where its installed, and how its installed is critical.

LED lights offer a brilliant solution and feature the right technology to properly light recreational and athletic facilities. They’re some of the most efficient lighting options available and deliver powerful illumination that is easy on the eyes, reduce glare, and last for years without need for replacement. Bottom line: an excellent value.

Updating your facility? Consider these points:

• Types of sports played in the facility. There are different values of light uniformity depending on the level of sport and practice. Sports played with smaller balls will require higher light levels. Lower uniformity and color rendering are fine for practice sessions, but for competitive games, higher standards are best.
• Building type. Does the facility have catwalks, bleachers or other structures that can block light and impact the results of your lighting?
• Type of occupancy. What’s the capacity of the spectator area and their distance from the field? Consider those who are trying to shake off those holiday pounds and hitting the gyms. Are TV monitors used to entertain them while using exercise equipment? Are lights too bright and creating glare?

No doubt about it, recreational sporting facilities are becoming amenities that cities and smaller municipalities alike are unwilling to do without. They bring new economic life to neighborhoods, raise the quality of life, and promote better health. By making sure they’re illuminated properly, we can help make sure your facility reaches its full potential while bringing higher value to your investment.

Commercial electrical contractors have resources to help you define lighting levels for various types of sports and usage to ensure good visual conditions for athletes, spectators and even referees. Contact Benson Electrical Contracting Contact – Benson Electrical Contracting to learn more about the numerous options and benefits available for proper LED lighting installations.