• Today, the use of portable outdoor scoreboards has skyrocketed as more and more people participate in recreational tournaments across the America
• By doing a little bit of legwork, you can find the perfect outdoor scoreboard to suit even the most demanding needs

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For playground style basketball tournaments the use of outdoor scoreboards are a must. These portable scoreboards provide the flexibility and functionality that organizers need to pull off a successful tournament. They require very little effort to transport and some even operate off of battery power. With features such as these, it’s no wonder that they have become a staple at almost every outdoor tournament across the nation.

As these scoreboards have grown in popularity their designs have evolved to the point that there are some pretty unusual choices available on the market today. Outdoor scoreboards are available in all sorts of sizes and shapes, each with different functions and control options. Choosing the right scoreboard all depends on what your needs are.

For playground tournaments there are now table top size portable outdoor scoreboards and shot clocks to make score-keeping a breeze. These units can be anywhere from 20” to 40” in length with LED displays that range from 4” in height to 12” height. Most people would think that packing all this technology into a table top unit would make for a pretty heavy scoreboard to transport. On the contrary, these scoreboards weigh about 30 – 40 pounds. Consumers have the option of choosing between a rechargeable battery or a conventional power source for their scoreboards. For those that choose the to go with a battery powered unit they can take comfort in knowing that these units provide 24 hours of continuous power.

There are other models of outdoor scoreboards available if a table top model is not what you’re looking for. Companies now provide models that are equipped with stands that allow these scoreboards to be positioned anywhere on the court. They consist of two parts: a floor stand that adjusts in height and the scoreboard which sits on the floor stand. These units can range in size from about 18” all the way up to several feet in height. As with the table top units, these scoreboards are capable of running off of battery power as well as conventional power. Their displays sizes can vary depending on the size of the unit. LED displays of 6 to 12 inches are common for most models in production today.

Both models of outdoor scoreboards offer wireless controls that make operating them incredibly easy. In addition, some manufacturers provide software that makes programming these outdoor portable scoreboards to run without human operation a real possibility. You can even customize the look of your outdoor scoreboard with custom colors and graphics.

As basketball continues to grow in popularity so too will the participation in the numerous outdoor basketball tournaments held across the nation. Thanks to advancements in technology, these units have become powerful compact tools to help make these tournaments a success.