• As from 1st January, 2011, the minimum lighting levels for all courts will be 200 lux.

• If the lighting on a court is found to be below the minimum standards, the Club concerned will be required to effect restoration of the levels within 12 months.

• The Association reserves the right to disallow the use of courts for competition where minimum lighting levels are not met.

• New or modified lighting installations must be measured by the Association before the courts can be approved for use in the Association’s competitions.

• A Tennis Victoria lighting report can be used in the first instance to assist the Association granting approval for the courts use.

• The Association will measure lighting levels on all courts used for competition:
- If light readings are within 20 lux of the minimum
- At least every three (3) years.

• The Association reserves the right to measure any and all clubs lighting. The club will be given prior notice of this activity.

• Any club that refuses to allow the Association, or unreasonably prevents the Association, from undertaking lighting measurements after being given due notice, may be suspended from all NSNTA competition at that venue until the lighting levels have been measured.

• A club may request the Association to measure their lighting levels provided that at least 2 weeks notice is given. The club must also ensure that a club member is present to assist with the measurements.

Download the Court Lighting Policy