Hi everyone,
I have the intention of starting a small sport timing company mostly for running events to begin and would appreciate some advice. Here is a little background info..
* I will target races under 500 participants to start
* I plan to start by using reusable tags but eventually use disposable bibs with integrated tags
* I’d like to time 4 seasonal events (in north eastern winters!)
* Ideally, the results would be available “live” (or posted soon after the event) over a web site (that would be operated by me)
So far, I’ve contacted IPICO for a lite reader package that comes with the Lite reader, 2 x 2.5 M mats, Race Director Software, 150 reusable shoe tags, USB registration key. My feeling was good and within my budget! I like that their system is easily “upgradable” and precise.
My questions are:
* Is such a package really all I need to start?
* Is there a way to synchronize a digital clock for the start/finish? or are clocks generally independent from the readers?
* How can the results be organized between the software and a web page? Is it all independently developed?
* Am I missing anything? Any advice?
Cheers
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