I don’t have internet access at my race, how do I time with your new browser based application?
Yes! If you have no internet, unreliable internet, or just want a bit more certainty of a good network connection...
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to Set up a Timing Point
What is a Timing Point? Timing points are physical locations on a race course where the timing equipment is setup... -
Registration Category setup for use in Zone4 Timing
The legacy zone4 PC based timing software had the concept of “Categories” that you could organize into Parent and Sub... -
Do I have to use GoChips at my race
Zone4 Timing is designed to work with a variety of inputs including tablet entry, Summits SRT timers, RapidCam, GoChip, and manual entry. Depending... -
Can I test out Zone4 Timing?
Yes we very much encourage you to test ahead of time and setup all aspects of your race. You can... -
Can I still use the old Zone4 PC software instead of the new system
Yes – although it is no longer receiving updates, our windows desktop timing software can still be used to build... -
How do I grant admin permissions to just one race?
Race Timing most often involves working with a registration. There are therefor two sets of permissions required in order to... -
How can I download a race file?
Please note: these instructions refer to our old windows desktop application, which is still available for users who know how... -
How to Calculate Age from Date of Birth in a Race
Here you will learn how to calculate racer ages based off of their Date of Birth (DOB). This can be... -
How do I get new racers from a Zone4 registration form?
Making changes to the registration data will not automatically update the racer information. Creating a race from a registration form... -
How do I fix times that have been assigned incorrectly?
In normal operation, as times are recorded from your timing devices they are processed, meaning the times are assigned to... -
How do I set up Categories in Zone4 Timing?
There are two primary ways of setting up racer categories in Zone4. The method you use in Zone4 Timing will... -
What are Racer Groups?
Categories are complicated – different race formats or sports can mean different things when they say category. To avoid this... -
How do I assign Timing Devices to my Club or Organization
When you’re creating a race you will need to assign devices to the timing points in your race. However, for... -
I’m Timing a Race. What Equipment Do I Need?
Race timing requires preparation. Part of that preparation is having the right equipment and making sure it is all functional... -
What is Precall?
Precall is a timing device that is setup so that racers cross it 10-20 seconds before they finish. The main purpose... -
How to Publish a Start List
Publishing a Start List In some sports it is necessary to print and or publish start list before an event... -
How do I Create Awards Results?
You may need to produce a results set that only has the top 3 or 5 racers in a given... -
Do I need to rent timing equipment, or can I just enter racer times on the computer?
If you have a low enough number of racers crossing your finish line that you can keep up with typing... -
Passive vs Active Timing Chips
We often get asked “why don’t you just use those disposable chips like they do in running”, or “it’s a...