Feature Article - October 2005 Shed Some Light How to avoid making costly mistakes when it comes to sports field lighting By Kyle Ryan Light Levels An illuminating guide to various sports and their respective lighting requirements. ACTIVITYCLASS ICLASS IICLASS IIICLASS IV Baseball150/100 FC100/70 FC50/30 FC30/20 FC Basketball30 FC20 FC Golf Driving Range20 FC20 FC Horizontal (at grade)10 FC10 FC Vertical (at 200 yards) Football100 FC50 FC30 FC20 FC Golf Course Tees (at grade)5 FC Fairways (at grade)3 FC Greens (at grade)5 FC Horse Racing Horizontal (at track)30/100 FC Vertical (at 5 feet)70 FC Ice Hockey50 FC30 FC20 FC Rodeo50 FC30 FC Roller Hockey (at grade)50 FC30 FC20 FC Soccer (outdoor)50 FC30 FC20 FC Softball150/100 FC100/70 FC50/30 FC30/20 FC Swimming Pool (at water level)30 FC30 FC10 FC Deck (at water level)20 FC10 FC10 FC Tennis125 FC75 FC50 FC30 FC Track & Field50 FC30 FC20 FC Track (at grade)20 FC20 FC Volleyball30 FC30 FC20 FC
