This software is new. It is being custom written for the NASTAR program. Although it is published by the USSA it has absolutely NO relationship with the French VOLA software being offered for sanctioned races.
We have been assisting in testing the software daily. Progress is being made.
It is important that you maintain an internet link with your timing computer. Updates will be coming frequently as more and more timers and displays are added. The software asks if you wish to update and you need to be able to do that.
Resorts with IT departments need to be informed so the NASTAR staff can get the required permissions. You don't want to have to call someone to come over time and time again.
The most popular devices (TIMY, S4, PTB 605) are currently listed. If yours is not listed Phoenix Sports will be able to arrange a loaner until it comes on line. Contact us as we are also sending timers out to the software developers for more testing. We have several other test sites in New England and the upper Mid West working on this as well. We would love to have more feedback if you have time.
Thanks for starting the discussion on the TG forums!
From NASTAR
New NASTAR web site
Our developers are working hard to get the NASTAR web site ready for the season. We understand that our host resorts and our participants have high expectations and our goal is to exceed those expectations.
We are aware that change can be difficult and transitions can be a bit clunky, but it is important for the future of our sport that we come together as a team to support the development of the new NASTAR timing and scoring system and the web site.
We are adding new functionality to the web site daily and the goal is to provide users with the tools to drill deeper into the data to find the information, rankings and sorts they would most like to view.
The former NASTAR software and web was developed over an eighteen year period and we have been forced to recreate, rebuild and update the system during the past two months. As you might imagine, the task at hand is monumental, but we are up for the challenge and the NASTAR program will be better in the end. There will be a few bumps in the road along the way and we appreciate your feedback to help produce the best product for you and your guests.
Thank you for your patience as we get everything buttoned up.
Bill Madsen
Director of NASTAR
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association