Video scoreboard dor Horsham City Oval

Players and spectators will benefit from a new LED video scoreboard to be installed at Horsham City Oval in time for this season’s football finals. The screen will measure 3840mm by 1920mm and boast a pixel density of 10,000 dots per square metre - allowing replays and other video content to be shown. The $40,000 project is being funded by Horsham Rural City Council with contributions from Horsham Football and Netball Club. Councillor Les Power said the screen would be mounted on the existing scoreboard structure and replace the manually operated scoring system. “This is one of a series of improvements we have been planning for the City Oval and it is pleasing the scoreboard will be installed in time for this year’s football grand finals,” Cr Power said. “An electronic scoreboard brings revenue raising opportunities for clubs, recognises the important contribution that volunteers and sponsors make and allows clubs to promote themselves in their community like never before. “Nowadays, it’s also a major boost for players as many teams rely on digital clocks to organise their interchange rotations and other tactics.” The new scoreboard will also benefit other sports such as cricket. “During cricket matches, scorers will be able to display extra information including bowling figures and run rates,” Cr Power said. “Any community group can also arrange to hold a public event and use the screen.” The new scoreboard is part of a series of improvements for the venue in the coming years with a master plan set to be developed, allowing all user groups to be involved in developing an enhancement strategy.