Thorn Lighting powers a fast-track lighting upgrade at Powerleague Nottingham Arnold

A community football hub needed a rapid LED retrofit to open on schedule. Working with SJB Floodlighting, Thorn supplied Altis and Areaflood Pro 2 within 15 working days, meeting lux targets with a cost-effective, low-maintenance solution that supports high-quality play across multiple pitch formats. 

A community venue back in play

Powerleague’s new Arnold club brings small-sided football back to Nottingham’s north-east, with eight five-a-side pitches and a full-size pitch that can convert to four seven-a-side. Alongside refurbished social spaces, reliable, efficient floodlighting was essential to provide the right experience for league nights, coaching and casual play.

A brief built around deadlines and performance

SJB Floodlighting selected Thorn Lighting as the lighting partner to deliver a fast, compliant LED replacement for the existing system. Two requirements set the direction: achieve 200 lx average with 0.60 uniformity on the full-size pitch and 120 lx average with 0.60 uniformity on the smaller five-a-side layouts, and supply within a tight 15-working-day window so installation could complete before the launch.

From selection to site: a 15-day turnaround

To de-risk delivery, the team aligned product choice to stock and build schedules from day one. Altis LED was specified for the pitches, providing the output and optical control needed for consistent illuminance across full-size and small-sided configurations. Thorn Areaflood Pro 2 covered surrounding areas, giving robust, uniform lighting for approaches and ancillary zones. The combined package balanced performance with cost effectiveness while keeping the programme on track.

Gareth Eley, SJB Floodlighting, says, “Lead time was the make-or-break factor on this project. Thorn confirmed Altis and Areaflood Pro 2 within 15 working days and kept us updated all the way. The kit met the lux brief first time, installed cleanly, and let us hand over on schedule with a robust, low-maintenance LED solution.”

Light where it matters

Altis LED’s high output and precision optics support clear visibility for players and officials across all formats. Areaflood Pro 2 extends that consistency around the site, helping routes and spaces feel intuitive and safe. The result is a coherent scheme that complements the new playing surfaces and refurbished clubhouse.

Results and benefits

• On time: Luminaire supply in 15 working days enabled SJB Floodlighting to meet the deadline.
• Energy and maintenance: The move to LED reduces energy use by approximately 50 percent and ongoing floodlight maintenance compared with the previous installation.
• Quality of play: Target lux levels are achieved for five-a-side, seven-a-side and full-size configurations, supporting reliable match and training conditions.