Why measure?
The correct illumination of sports field lighting for a sporting activity is essential for safety and performance of sports use
- Impact on the playability of the surface both for the players as for officials.
- Clarity for tracking sporting equipment including balls, shuttlecocks, etc…
- Comfort and improved visuals for spectators.
- Crucial parameter for the media especially during television coverage.
When to measure?
- Rating of the sports venues for the organisation of official competitions.
- Inspection of the works on completion.
- Periodic check and diagnostics of the installation for maintenance operation/maintenance.
Intervention
- LABOSPORT performs illumination levels checks of the sports field lighting according to the requirements requested by the sports federations and/or according to EN 12193 standards
- The checking is done in one visit.
- Night testing is necessary.
- The test report is sent within 48 hours.
Type of checking
- Checking of the sports field lighting levels.
- Evaluation of conformity of the lighting level.
Test Equipment
- The light meters used are calibrated with an calibration laboratory with ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Laser pointers are used for accurate alignment of the photocell with the target (e.g. TV camera stand).
Sports Field Lighting level check
| SPORTS VENUES | STANDARDS | REFERENCES |
|---|---|---|
| Any kind of sports facilities | EN 12193 Light and lighting – Lighting of sports facilities |
✔ Checking the level of lighting for all sports practices, internal and external. ✔ Specific test area / size by type of facility. |
| Multi-sports halls (Basketball, Handball, Volleyball…) |
FIBA IHF |
✔ Vertical lighting towards the cameras (ecam) and horizontal (Eh) in 135 points ✔ Horizontal lighting (Eh) 14 points. |
| Ground for Major Games (Football, Rugby, Hockey…) |
National & International | ✔ Horizontal lighting (Eh) 33 points and vertical (Ev) 96 points. Checking the alternative lighting (Eh = 33 points). ✔ Horizontal lighting (Eh) 36 points and vertical (Ev) 77 points. |
| Athletic Tracks | National & International | ✔ Horizontal (Eh) and vertical (Ev) lighting: number of points adapted depending on configuration. |
Graphical representation of lighting level ( IN LUX)
Results and report
LABOSPORT prepares an inspection report with a graphical representation of the lighting level detailing the values achieved for each zone across the surface.
The report also includes details of all the measurements and a notice of compliance (or not) of the facility, in relation to the relevant requirements (sports governing bodies, standards, specifications).