08 August 2008
New Race Timing Technology At The Sutherland To Surf
The IPICO Sports Dual-Frequency Sport Time-Keeping system was used in New South Wales for the very first time on Sunday 27th July 2008 at the Sutherland to Surf. This prestigious event has been running for 37 years and this year’s event was another successful day with over 6,000 runners and walkers making the journey from Sutherland to Wanda beach in the winter sunshine.
Chris Stephenson from the Timing Guys used the IPICO Sports system to time all participants. Mr Stephenson says “The world-class equipment enabled all competitors to receive a gun and net time for the first time in the race’s long history. The organizers and competitors alike were impressed by the new technology”.
Wanda Surf Club spokesman and race organiser Mick Brannock adds “We continue to improve our event each year and the services provided by Chris and his team have catapulted us into the 21st century”.
IPICO Sports timing products and services in Australasia are marketed exclusively by Times-7 Sport. Times-7 Sport is setting the pace with next generation timing solutions. Combining many years of sports management experience with innovative technology, Times-7’s products deliver a level of accuracy and affordability which is second to none. For more information, visit www.times-7.com/sport
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