The ChampionChip System is simple, accurate and professional. There is no similar system in the world:   High-tech and easy to use timing system Fast and accurate results for small up to very large events Multipurpose utility: the system can be used in many different active sports events High level service by providing net times and splits for every individual competitor Regional, national and worldwide network of professional timing companies       ChampionChip technology   The development of the ChampionChip technology started in 1993, initiated by the organization of the Seven Hills Run in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. It was officially introduced at the Berlin Marathon in September 1994. Presently the ChampionChip technology is used in the big city marathons, Ironman triathlons plus thousands of other events around the world, with proven superior performance. The basis for the ChampionChip technology is the radio-frequency-identification system (RFID) from Texas Instruments, which is also used for security-locks in cars and admission control in buildings. The success of the ChampionChip technology is achieved through the combination of synchronized multiple antennas, high-tech analog and digital electronics, and dedicated software for live bulk data handling.
How does the ChampionChip System work? The send and receive antennas are cast in thin tartan mats. These antenna mats are placed at the finish line and other timing locations. They are connected to a Yellow Box at the side of the road, containing electronics and batteries. Each time an athlete wearing a ChampionChip crosses the mats, the chip gets energized and sends out its ID-number. This number and corresponding time are then stored in the Yellow Box and transferred to a timing computer for further processing.
Figure 1 Antenna mat sends out electromagnetic field Figure 2 ChampionChip sends its unique code
Why ChampionChip?
With the ChampionChip technology participants can rely on fast and accurate net results. Two examples of the system’s performance: In the 2000 Boston Marathon ChampionChip timed start, 9 splits and finish. 175.000 Actual accurate times for the athletes were recorded and loaded to the Internet within seconds. The start of the New York City Marathon at the Verrazano Narrows Bridge is timed with a total of 36 meters wide ChampionChip equipment. At this point the system is handling approximately 5000 athletes per minute. The ChampionChip System offers many advantages, for event organizers, timers and participants alike.		Finish at the Beirut Marathon 2006
Some advantages for
Event organizers Fast and accurate results High level service by providing net times and splits for every individual participant Free flowing finish line (no chutes, less building up and taking down material) Check points along the course Timers High quality service for event organizers and participants Working with a high-tech and easy to use timing system Collection of more data than ever before Possibility for real-time online services to speaker, press, TV and Internet Multipurpose utility: the system can be used in many different sports events and in many different set-ups Participants Fast and accurate results at each event Net times; the ChampionChip can register every individual start time, even when participants are at the back of the pack Split times, transition splits for triathlons, lap times Free flowing finish, no more restricted space at the finish A personal ChampionChip can be used all around the world in many sports like running, triathlon, cycling, mountain biking, in-line skating, cross-country skiing		The ChampionChip can register every individual start time, even when participants are at the back of the pack.
Where has the ChampionChip System been used?
Since its introduction at the 1994 Berlin Marathon, ChampionChip Systems have timed thousands of events around the world, including the major international Marathons in: New York Boston Chicago Los Angeles Honolulu London Berlin Paris Rotterdam Moscow Tokyo Gold Coast Durban Cape Town Buenos Aires Since 1998 ChampionChip has also timed the Ironman Hawaii and many other Ironman events around the world. The system has been used at the famous Broloppet in June 2000, the half marathon between Denmark and Sweden across the new bridge connecting these countries. 79.837 Competitors attended the race; ChampionChip timed all of them. ChampionChip:superior service for timers, events and participants alike.