The LED lighting in paddle tennis courts according to NIDE standards, will be uniform and in such a way that it does not hinder the vision of the players, the refereeing team or the spectators. Padel is a high speed sport. Lighting levels and the direction of light on the balls and on the players are critical. In flight, the ball may be temporarily out of sight due to glare from light sources or a low-contrast background. Proper pole placement and orientation are essential for good visibility.
The lighting must comply with the UNE-EN 12193 standard “Lighting of sports facilities” and will have the following levels:
| FOR OUTDOORS | horizontal lighting | Uniformity | Lighting class |
| MINIMUM LIGHTING LEVELS | E med (lux) | E min/E med | – |
| International and national competitions | 500 | 0,7 | Class I
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| Regional competitions, high level training | 300 | 0,7 | Class II |
| Local competitions, training, school and recreational use | 200 | 0,5 | Class III |
| FOR INTERIORS | horizontal lighting | Uniformity | Lighting class |
| MINIMUM LIGHTING LEVELS | E med (lux) | E min/E med | – |
| International and national competitions | 750 | 0,7 | Class I |
| Regional competitions, high level training | 500 | 0,7 | Class II |
| Local competitions, training, school and recreational use | 300 | 0,5 | Class III |
According to NIDE standards, in open-air tracks, the projectors will be located outside the track, at a minimum height from the ground of approximately 6 meters.
Advantages of LED lighting in paddle tennis courts
No luminaire should be placed in the area of the ceiling that is located on the surface of the track to avoid dazzling. For color TV broadcasts and film recording, a vertical luminance level of at least 1000 lux is required, however this value may increase with the distance from the camera to the object. For more information, the cited standard should be consulted.
LUXES led projectors to illuminate paddle courts, achieve clean and homogeneous lighting, optimal for practicing paddle tennis or any other sport.
Other advantages of LED projectors are:
- Instant on so you can make the most of the player’s time on the court, unlike traditional halide spotlights that take time to reach full brightness
- Low heat emission, highly recommended for indoor paddle tennis courts due to its small size.
- Compliance with the lighting regulations of the Spanish Padel Federation.
- Energy saving, our LED projectors save 70% energy compared to traditional halide spotlights.
Recommended luminaire
For lighting in paddle tennis courts, the PROTÓN luminaire is recommended, lThe PROTON series is the perfect solution for both general lighting and indoor and outdoor sports courts. With cutting-edge LED technology and high-performance drivers, the PROTÓN series outperforms traditional products in many ways.
Product designed and certified for Sports Tracks. Complying with the European Regulation AEONOR EN-12193
