Race Timers' Monthly Update Thanks to the 200+ timers who participated in the Race Timer Survey. We received valuable insights pertaining to the timer business, and we will be making use of this information to help support you in your timer business. Top Three Timer Challenges: 1. Managing and Training for Staff 2. Not enough time 3. …
Timer Newsletter: December
RaceDay Scoring Version 2.0 Launch! Get an overview of RaceDay Scoring V2.0 now available for timers! Find out about the key features in RaceDay Scoring and the newest advancements, including aggregate team scoring and corral and wave starts. The Future is Now! >>>Watch the Video >>>Read the Blog >>>See the Press Release “We’ve brought together a unique …
RunSignup October Timer Newsletter
FREE Unlimited RaceDay Results for All TimersRunSignup now offers FREE unlimited delivery of scored results through RaceDay Results. This replaces the previous credit system. Timers also receive unlimited TXT messaging of splits & finish alerts and integrated RaceDay Photos as part of the RaceDay Suite license. This is another example of RunSignup's dedication to providing unprecedented value for timers.>>>Find …
Timer Spotlight: Shawn Daugherty, GT Races
Good Time Event Services (GT Races) is located in Kentucky and has been in the timing business for 12 years. The company originated with a focus on simply supporting the local running and cycling community with effective and accurate event timing. Their natural passion for partnering with events to provide the end participant with a better …
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New: RaceJoy Map Marker Distance Calculation
RaceJoy has just launched a map building improvement that RaceDay Certified Timers are going to appreciate! RaceJoy’s map building tool now calculates the GPS distance on the course for new intermediate marker or timing locations, such as geo-based audio message points and relay exchange locations. This will simplify the map building process for timers and greatly increase …
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RaceJoy GPS Tracking and Poor Cell Conditions
RaceJoy is specially designed to work with varying levels of cell conditions to accommodate participants and spectators around the country and on courses in areas that have intermittent cell conditions. However, RaceJoy should only be used at sites where the Start and Finish and at least 70% of the course has good cell conditions. When …
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Participant Tracking Options: Video
During the RaceDay Timer Certification tour, James Harris, RunSignup's Chief Technology Officer, provides an overview of tracking options available for races. Check out this video where James discusses traditional BIB/Chip tracking based on RFID technology, and GPS continuous tracking. RunSignup offers multiple options for timers and race organizers, including: -Live Results Alerts issued through email or SMS …
RaceDay Scoring Training: From Timer Tour
RunSignup's new RaceDay Scoring software is designed with an open approach for timers to use with any timing system. The following three videos are from the Timer Certification training in Orlando, and provide basic to advanced training of RaceDay Scoring. Check out this video where Matt Avery, RunSignup's RaceDay Product Manager, provides an overview of …
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RunSignup Launches Annual Alan Jones Timer Award
New Award to Recognize Exceptional Race Timer We are very excited to launch the annual Alan Jones Timer Award to recognize an industry race timer who has clearly made an impact on improving the race industry. See the official press release here. Overview As the backbone of the race industry, timers have the opportunity to guide race …
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240 Timers Are RaceDay Certified!
RunSignup’s RaceDay Timer Certification tour held its final session in Orlando this week and attracted the highest attendance of the four-city locations with 100 timers being certified. An impressive 240 timers are now certified on RunSignup’s RaceDay Technology Suite and have received in-depth training on race day technology with an emphasis on RaceDay Scoring and …
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