SPORTS LIGHTING 12-5

1. Observers have no fixed visual axis or field of view and may be ex-
pected to look frequently at the ceiling and luminaires and in every other
direction at some time during a game.
2. The object of regard will have no fixed location, being viewed from
time to time on the floor, near the ceiling, or almost anywhere in between.
3. It is particularly important for observers to be able to estimate ac-
curately object velocity and trajectory.
Table 12-2. Recommended Illumination Levels for Sports
AVERAGE ILLUMINATION
MAINTAINED IN SERVICE ON
HORIZONTAL PLAYING SURFACE
(footcandles)
SEE FIG.
archery (on target)
Tournament
Recreational
10
5
12-2
BADMINTON
Tournament
Club
Recreational
30
20
10
12-3
BASEBALL
Major League
AA and AAA League
A and B League
C aiidD League
Semipro and Municipal League
On seats during game
On seats before and after game
Infield Outfield
150 100
75 50
50 30
30 20
20 15

2
5
12-15
BASKETBALL
College and professional
High school
Recreational
50
30
10
12-9
billiards (on table)
Tournament
Recreational
General area (surrounding table)
50
30
10
12-5
BOWLING
Tournament
Recreational
General On the pins
20 50
10 30
12-6
BOWLING ON THE GREEN
Tournament
Recreational
10
5
boxing or wrestling (ring)
Championship
Professional
Amateur
Seats during bout
Seats before and after bout
500
200
100
2
5
12-7