Outdoor LED Scoreboards: Things to consider

From jerseys and equipment to the field itself, running an athletics program is an expensive endeavor for any school and it’s imperative that funds be spent wisely. Whereas new soccer balls are going to be on the athletic program shopping list fairly often, a new LED scoreboard isn’t something most schools plan on purchasing with every new season. 

When it is time to replace the old scoreboard that’s been on the field since Mia Hamm’s retirement (2004), it’s imperative that you do your research to choose a scoreboard that is cost-effective, durable, utilizes modern technology, and provides your school with a plethora of opportunities.

Even if your school isn’t in the market for a new scoreboard this year, there are a few things to consider about LED scoreboards for when it inevitably is time to make that update. 

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  Service and Support: Do you want the option to customize your board to fit your school’s needs? Will your provider monitor the health of the board remotely 24/7/365? Does your field have proper electrical and data supply for an LED scoreboard? 
• Warranties: What type of warranty would you prefer? Will your scoreboard be serviceable from the front, rear, or both? What repairs and maintenance does your provider cover under warranty?
• Training: Will your team need to be trained on how to manage the board? Is the programming user-friendly?

LEDs: What type of LED is best suited for your board, the environment, and your school’s needs?

A Scoreboard That Goes the Distance

The next question when considering an LED scoreboard should be: what features are you looking for on your board? As an athletic director or coach, your time should be spent on your team, not managing or repairing your field’s technology. You’ll want something that’s easy to update, works well in the environment, and will last a long time. At VCRNOW, our scoreboards were designed with these factors in mind. 

Here are just a few features that our outdoor LED boards include:

• Interchangeable cabinet housing makes for quick LED upgrades
• Completely fanless
• Waterproof IP 67 Sealed Tile
• Available in 16, 13.3, 10, 6.67 mm pixel pitch
• 5 and 10-year warranties 

So how do those features above factor into an LED board that your school can feel proud to have on the field?

Because our scoreboards are completely fanless, and heat is an enemy of LED electronics, our boards are environmentally cooled with a 24/7/365 monitoring software and support team. This means you don’t have to worry about a fan breaking down during a hot game, and in case of any issues, our support team will be ready to help.

As for maintenance and support, outdoor scoreboards should be designed for the environment they’ll be working in and last at least several years to be worth purchasing. Before deciding to buy a scoreboard, make sure you are fully aware of the warranties your provider offers, and what is covered should something go wrong. With VCRNOW, we want to ensure your scoreboard goes the distance and then some, which is why we provide multi-year on-site labor and parts warranties with our scoreboards.

Visual Magic

An LED board that delivers high-definition graphics is indispensable for a school when it comes to easily updated announcements and advertising. 

No matter the size or layout you choose for your LED board, all of our boards are multifunctional and easily controllable to create something as simple as the score of the game or as complex as a video instant replay of a goalie’s jaw-dropping save. 

Contact a VCRNOW representative to learn more helpful tips on what you should consider when thinking about purchasing outdoor LED.