Scoreboards for sporting events have matured in recent years and do far more than simply keep fans updated on the progress of the game. Modern scoreboards can be customized to include things like LCD screens that allow video replays, advertising and messages to be shared with the entire stadium. They can also be built with custom graphics packages to match a schools colors.
The possibilities for these custom scoreboards are endless and they allow a team to craft the perfect solution to their sporting needs. These newer scoreboards can be built with many different layouts and can be designed to simply display the score of a match and few other necessary details, or be expanded to include player’s names and photos as well as live action video in high definition. There are many standard designs and any of these can be further customized to add other scoring elements.
These custom scoreboards can even be built to accommodate a few different sports using the same scoreboard. These multi-sport indoor scoreboards are designed with small LED panels above the digits that can be changed to reflect the sport being played. The can display “quarters” for example during football season and “half” during soccer matches. This allows schools that use a stadium or field for different sports throughout the year to combine the scoreboards, and use one of these custom scoreboards for all of them.
In addition to the information they present, these custom scoreboards can be built in a specific color to match your school. Other options include a contrasting color stripe, sponsor light boxes and additional graphics panels surrounding the scoreboard. All of these options can be tailor-made to your specifications and will reflect your team or schools theme.
There are a number of sizes for these custom scoreboards and choosing the right one for your field takes a little consideration. You need to make sure the scoreboard is large enough to be seen by the fans, but not so large that it is overwhelming. Also, the digits need to be the right size for clear viewing as well. These digits are normally based on LED technology and this will ensure your fans have a good view of the score, even in bright sunlight.
The ultimate in custom scoreboards is a large LCD video display. This can either be used for the entire scoreboard, or as an addition to a traditional one. Many schools and teams are starting to use these since they offer tremendous flexibility and can display almost anything. If they are used as the entire scoreboard, a custom graphic of a scoreboard is displayed and will keep track of the game being played. These larger LCD screens are also great for displaying video during a concert or performance on the field so that every fan has a great view of the action. If this LCD screen is attached to a standard scoreboard it can be used for announcements and player statistics as well as instant replays for the game. The key here is that the choice is up to the school and these custom scoreboards can be configured to suit their needs and budget.
Electro-Mech also offers electronic soccer scoreboards.