When it comes to floodlights for baseball and softball, several requirements need to be considered which are dependent on the level of competition and the related standards for lighting levels and lighting uniformity.
Key Australian standards which apply to sports lighting include:
The following table provides an overview of the floodlighting requirements for baseball and softball.
Category | Average horizontal maintained illuminance | Minimum horizontal uniformity | Minimum vertical maintained uniformity | Maximum glare rating | |
Eh lux | U1Min/Avg | U2Min/Max | Evmin | GR | |
Infield | 50 | 0.5 | 0.3 | N/A | |
Outfield | 100 | 0.3 | 0.2 | N/A | |
Recreational club/local comp: Infield | 300 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 100 | 50 |
Recreational club/local comp: Outfield | 200 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 60 | 50 |
Club/local comp: Infield | 500 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 150 | 50 |
Club/local comp: Outfield | 300 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 100 | 50 |
State/major comp: Infield | 750 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 300 | 50 |
State/major comp: Outfield | 300 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 100 | 50 |
National: Infield | 1500 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 500 | 45 |
National: Outfield | 1000 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 300 | 50 |
For a new lighting system to be used for baseball or softball, further standards and guidelines are to be considered and possible pole locations are advised in AS 2560.2 figure 2.2.4. The height of the poles will depend on the size of the field and clause 1.6 in AS 2560.2 is used to ensure glare to players and spectators will be reduced by adopting mounting heights above the minimum values recommended.
As well as the information provided by the national standards, our team of lighting experts are available to answer any queries you may have about floodlights and to support you through the planning and design stages of your sports lighting project. If you would like to discuss the floodlight requirements for baseball or softball with one of our experienced team members, please contact us.
Useful Links:
NSW Office of Sport – Outdoor Design
Queensland Government Sports Field Lighting – Get in the Game
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page has been collated from various sources, including those provided above in Useful Links. This information may be subject to change at any time by sports governing bodies and standards agencies.