Timing vs Scoring

In the world of race timing, there are two different aspects involved that most never think about.  One is timing the participant, but the other is the actual scoring.  Both are important to cross country in order to get the individual and team scores.  In our last blog, we talked about the different technologies used for timing a race.  This time we’ll talk about the actual scoring and what has to happen in order to produce accurate results.

It's All Magic

Have you ever wondered how chip timing works?  Most people don’t know or care as long as they get a time.  Sadly, many timers don’t even understand it except to turn it on and hope it all works.  Understanding the technology though can help explain issues when things don’t work so well.  It’s like understanding why a cell phone doesn’t work in the country or inside a steel structure.

Cross Country 2018

Cross Country season is almost here!  Like you, this is one of our favorite times of year. We love the camaradie, the team work, and the competition of cross country.  Unlike any other sport, cross country really shows us how you can have a great event with intense competion, yet also show how competitors can also be friends.  It's a fun and exciting sport that has something for everyone.