When lighting outdoor basketball & netball courts, it is important to meet the Australian Standards not only for the minimum average lux required, but also uniformity, glare and spill lighting.
High quality LED lighting can make a significance difference to the overall playing experience and visual comfort. Both basketball and netball are fast-moving games with multiple players in a small area, and player safety must be taken into account when designing a lighting plan.
The Australian Standards for basketball and netball lighting are AS2560.2.4 which identifies two main levels of lighting based on the level of play, as shown in the table below.