SPORTS PITCH LIGHTING
STEP 1: HOW MUCH LIGHT DO I NEED ?
If unsure, please ask us (Use Form below or telephone, email, etc)
Planning the Pitch Lighting
Plan the Lighting Scheme
1. Advise VeeLite of the exact size of the Pitch (Length x Width) and what light level you require (or describe activity).
2. VeeLite will advise and cost for Equipment needed (Poles, Floodlights and cost of this equipment).
Plan the Installation
Using the Lighting Scheme, ask a Local Contractor (maybe someone in the Club) to price for installation (Poles, electric cables, Floodlights, etc).
Visit the Local Planning office
Having received costs for the Lighting and the Installation and if the Project is likely to proceed, visit your Local Council – Planning Dept. Ring in advance and make an Appointment. At this meeting, they will give you feedback, tell you how to proceed and how long the formal Planning process will take.
The main problems that may prevent planning permission relate to nearby Roads or Buildings that the Floodlights may impact.
Costing the Project
The cost of the Lighting Equipment and Installation, together with any other costs that may have arisen (eg. From feedback with the Planning Office). Possibly a Planning Consultant or Architect may have been recommended.
Use all the costs or estimates above as a Budget for Fund raising, Grant applications, etc. Allow 10% extra for Contingencies etc.
Formal Planning Permission
When you formally apply in writing, the Council may ask for a specific Lighting layout superimposed on a Map of your local neighbourhood, so they can see light spill, glare, etc. We can do this but will most likely charge a fee. Each Council can ask for different information so its hard to be precise.
Maps of your Pitch and/or Local Area may be needed.
When planning permission has been received, the Project can commence.
HOW MUCH LIGHT IS NEEDED ?
CIBSE are the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers who are an Authority in recommending Light Levels and General Lighting standards for Public areas, workplaces, Sports, etc.
Typical Recommendations:
- 75 Lux for Training and Local Competition in Football and Rugby. Note Training Level would usually include Recreation and low level competition.
- 200 Lux for Mid Level Competition (Soccer / Gaelic Football) and Low Level Competition or Training (Tennis / Hurling).
SPECIFIC SPORTS ORGANISATIONS:
RUGBY
RFU (England) recommends 100 Lux for Training and between 100 Lux and 200 Lux for Competition.
SOCCER
The FA recommends 150 Lux for Training and 250 Lux for Senior, Intermediate, Junior & Schoolboy Football.
HURLING
The GAA recommends 200 Lux for Training. For Competition, 350 Lux for Club Matches, 500 Lux for Inter-County Matches.
GAELIC (FOOTBALL)
The GAA recommends 75 Lux for Training. For Competition, 250 Lux for Club Matches, 300 Lux for Inter-County Matches.
PLANNING PERMISSION NEEDED ?
Planning Permission will be required for New Projects. We can produce any Lighting Calculation (Lighting Design) in the Format required by Local Authorities.
The difference is mainly a Format issue, but specific issues, example – showing Lighting Spill outside the Pitch or onto nearby Properties etc may be required.
INSTALLATION ?
VeeLite is a Lighting Design and Manufacturing Company. We do not install Lighting. Instead we work closely with Electrical Contractors and can provide Recommendations if required.
STEP 2: CHOOSE A LIGHTING LAYOUT
If Your Pitch is not here, please contact us and we will produce a suitable Design (see Form below)
PITCH SIZE:
50 x 25 M:
Training Pitch
100 x 70 M:
Soccer Pitch
122 x 70 M:
Rugby Pitch
145 x 90 M:
Gaelic Pitch
75 LUX – Training
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4x 8 M Columns
– 75 Lux Design with 8 x 180w Floodlights
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4x 15 M Columns
– 98 Lux Design with 12 x 600w Floodlights
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6x 12 M Columns
– 75 Lux Design with 12 x 600w Floodlights
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8 x 12M Columns
– 88 Lux Design with 16 x 800w Floodlights
100 LUX – Training
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4 x 8 M Columns
– 100 Lux Design with 8 x 240w Floodlights
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4 x 15 M Columns
– 119 Lux Design with 8 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 12M Columns
– 100 Lux Design with 12 x 800w Floodlights
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6 x 15 M Columns
– 105 Lux Design with 12 x 1200w Floodlights
200 LUX – Competition
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4 x 10 M Column
– 233 Lux Design with 8 x 400w Floodlights
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4 x 15 M Column
– 221 Lux Design with 16 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 15M Columns
– 219 Lux Design with 18 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 18 M Columns
– 205 Lux Design with 24 x 1200w Floodlights
250 LUX – Competition
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4 x 8 M Columns
– 250 Lux Design with 8 x 400w Floodlights
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4 x 15 M Column
– 273 Lux Design with 20 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 15 M Column
– 259 Lux Design with 20 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 18 M Columns
– 257 Lux Design with 30 x 1200w Floodlights
300 LUX – Competition
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4 x 8 M Columns
– 300 Lux Design with 8 x 600w Floodlights
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4 x 15 M Columns
– 300 Lux Design with 24 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 15 M Column
– 314 Lux Design with 24 x 1200w Floodlights
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8 x 18 M Columns
– 304 Lux Design with 36 x 1200w Floodlights
500 LUX – Competition
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4 x 12 M Column
– 500 Lux Design with 8 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 15 M Column
– 508 Lux Design with 36 x 1200w Floodlights
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6 x 15M Columns
– 516 Lux Design with 42 x 1200w Floodlights
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8 x 18 M Columns
– 503 Lux Design with 64 x 1200w Floodlights
STEP 3: GET A QUOTE (or OTHER QUERY)
Contact our Sports Lighting Team
Our experienced Sports Floodlighting experts
are here to assist you.