As well as the hardware behind sports timing systems (effectively the tag, antenna mat and reader) another element is sports timing software. Getting the right sports timing software will depend on the size and scale of your race, and the type of sports timing results that you want to capture. With sports timing the glory of a race doesn’t simply come down to the gun at the finish line – now vast amounts of results information can instantly be uploaded and shared using sports timing software. This can include race times, lap times, average speeds, race position and much more. Sports timing software unlocks the potential of your race.
Before the race, sports timing software allows a variety of key advantages. For instance, athletes or competitors in the race are able to pre-register for the event. It is then possible for the race organiser to send out a Sports Tag and put together a roster. This type of online sport registration in advance of a race helps race organisers know how many people will be participating. This may help in planning the sports timing system to be used, as well as a host of other organisational details to stay on top of the event.
One of the major advantages of sport-timing software is the ability to instantly process results. Between 10 and 30 minutes is usually enough time for the system to provide post-race sports timing. The ability to upload race results into a community setting is what makes sports timing software so valuable. Although the race is won at the line, there are numerous ways in which post-race analysis can help. Not only that, runners and other athletes may have access to numerous community features including forums to discuss race results. As well as helping competitors to analyse their results, this type of sports timing software also helps in race loyalty – the service you provide will keep your community racing with you.
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