Timing Services

Experience When It Counts Most

It's simple if you don't have resuts, you don't have an event! We understand that because we are in the sports production buisness ourselves. We got into the timing and event services buisness because we could not find the kind of services that we wanted at our events. We knew that timing needed to be so much more than posting up results on the side of a building. Timing Logo

Ultramax Sports is a comprehensive full-service event timing, production and running retail company. Our core mission is; Shop, Train and Race! Ultramax has been in the sports management business for the past 14 years. Ultramax has provided timing and event services to more than 200 events. Ultramax Sports was selected to produce and provide timing for the 2012 MLB All Star 5K Run in Kansas City, MO.

The Ultramax Team is 100% focused and committed to the total event experience. Ultramax provides turnkey chip timing, equipment rentals, event management, logistics, marketing and promotional solutions to a wide spectrum of events. Our expertise includes running events, triathlons, duathlons, obstacle races, cycling races and tours, adventure races and multi-day sports productions. We specialize in advanced timing services, complex timing solutions and comprehensive event equipment services. Ultramax directly owns and manages more than 18 events each year, including two USA Triathlon National Championship events.

Our Team completely understands the importance of quality event timing, equipment and productions. The Ultramax staff has a strong background in the world of multi-sport and is lead by four USA Triathlon Certified Event Directors. The Ultramax brand now ranks among the most recognized event companies in the nation. We are in the sports management business full-time and we understand exactly what it takes to deliver amazing event productions!

Ultramax was official timing company for all six 2011 USA Triathlon National Championship Events.

Our staff is fully integrated into all aspects of our event production services. Ultramax does not rely on contracted staff services. Our full-time and part-time crews work with us year long and they have a great understanding of event operations. Our Team is ready and quite capable of delivering the best events possible. We encourage you to check with our references, we believe our reputation will speak for itself.

Four USA Triathlon Certified Race Directors - This team oversees our event management and productions from start to finish.

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Event Timing Services

Some of the advanced timing options below are not included in our standard timing contacts. Additional fees will apply for some advanced services:

• DATA MANAGEMENT AND REGISTRATION - The Pre-race registration data will be imported into our software before the opening of the packet pickup process. For new registrations received at packet pick up and on race morning we propose to utilize our manual registration process. Our Team has the ability to oversee and manage the packet pickup process. We work your existing volunteer staff plans as we integrate our registration director into the process.

• VIRTUAL REGISTRATION - We can provide and set up multiple computer stations at packet pickup. Athletes simply register themselves as they arrive at packet pickup. We can even process credit cards, checks and cash transactions with this service.

• CUSTOM REGISTRATION RECEIPTS – We can set up multiple computer terminals at the entry to packet pickup / expo area. Pre-registered participants simply report to one of those stations as step one of the packet pickup process. The volunteers operating those stations will search the entrant by last name and print out a personal registration 3” thermal paper receipt or a custom printed 8.5” X 11” event flyer. This system will print the bib number, name, age, sex, t-shirt size, team name, distance and anything else needed for packet pickup. The participant will take this receipt / flyer to pick up the correct bib number, packet and shirt as they complete the packet pickup process. This is a proprietary Ultramax Sports service and is a very popular with our larger events.

• NEW FOR 2012 – E-REGISTRATION RECEIPTS - We can send the personalized packet pickup receipt / flyer digitally via email before the athlete arrives to packet pickup. Your athlete can simply print out and bring with them to packet pickup. This allows them to bypass the registration receipt / flyer step. This email is html formatted so it can be completely customized to fit sponsor and event objectives.

• LIVE ONLINE RESULTS - We will upload the results from the race site to our results website every few minutes. Our online results are posted in a searchable database format. Athletes, friends and families can easily search and find results they want. We will provide you with a graphic and web link in advance of the race. This will make race results immediately accessible from your website on race day.

• RACE DAY RESULTS - Our goal is to provide your event with posted and printed results every few minutes (starting just minutes after the first finisher crosses the finish line. We propose to post results at multiple locations for easy access by the participants. Results will include overall finish time, division and overall position, net time from the division winner, split times and pace information. Results will be posted within minutes of the first finisher!

• LIVE ANNOUNCER SCREEN - We will set up a dedicated computer to provide your race announcer(s) with live monitoring of the finish line. The announcer will be able to see name, city, state, and division as the athletes cross the finish line. Award Results - We can print specific award result sheets that are customized and printed for your awards ceremony. This makes the entire awards process run much smoother. We can provide award results as soon as needed.

• ULTRAMAX RESULTS LIVE PRINT STATION - This feature has quickly become our most popular advanced timing services. We will set up an area with multiple computer terminals and printers. Participants simply walk up to get a personal printout of their individual results. Results can be printed on either 3” thermal receipt paper or on a full color certificate. Race Name, date, overall finish time, pace, splits, overall place, gender place, division place and more can be printed. This is a great way to make that important last impression.

• CUSTOM EMAIL RACE RESULTS - We can deliver custom results via graphical e-mail notifications immediately post-event. These results are emailed directly from the race site and can include each racer’s personal finish time, splits and gender, division and overall place. The participants will have access to their results before they get home from the event!

• RACE DAY PRINTED RESULTS - Our goal is to provide your event with posted and printed results every few minutes (starting just minutes after the first finisher crosses the finish line. Award Results - We can print specific award result sheets that are customized and printed for your awards ceremony. This makes the entire awards process run much smoother.

• EXTERNAL DATA - Hard copy and e-mail (HTML and PDF) results will be delivered to the event director on race day. We can provide event data for photographer(s) and even provide live external data feeds.

• LIVE ANNOUNCER SCREEN - We will set up a dedicated computer(s) to provide your race announcer(s) with live monitoring of the finish line. The announcer will be able to see name, city, state, division and time as the athletes cross the finish line.

• TIMING/SCORING AREA - We can supply our own sheltered scoring area, tables, equipment and needed power supply. Additional Split Timing Locations - We can provide multiple split locations depending on the needs of your event.

• ADDITIONAL SPLIT TIMING LOCATIONS - We can provide multiple split locations depending on the needs of your event.

• SANCTION/AGENCY DATA - We are happy to provide your data in the format needed to submit to outside sanctioning, certification agencies and or photograph companies. We also provide your event with a complete set of data after the event.

• DATA BACKUP - We always utilize a backup system. We primarily use 'Time Machine' to perform backup at most events. In some applications we recommend using video and other methods.

• Live Ustream Finish Line Feed - We can set up a video camera and feed the finish line live to a pre-setup Ustream account. Friends and family can log on and see the finish line activity live.

•COMING IN 2012 - Post My TimePOSTMYTIME.COM - Ultramax Sports is preparing to launch a new interactive web-based application that will revolutionize the way we can deliver results to athletes, friends, family and spectators. Our PostMyTime.com (PMT) concept is designed as a web application designed to auto-detect mobile devices, laptops and desktop computers. One of, if not the most important parts of event/race production is the delivery of race results.

Everything about an event revolves around the delivery of those results. Every event we own or contract with is centered around the results collection and the results delivery process. Until now there has only been a few creative ways to deliver these results. We propose to utilize the power of the mobile device to interact with the participants, spectators, friends, family and even the media. Text Messaging, social media, smart phones, mobile pad devices and the availability of internet access has changed the way we can deliver results, information and present sponsorship exposures.

The PMT interactive system has the ability to deliver exposures and impressions not possible with traditional marketing methods. Virtually 100% of Ultramax Sports participants, friends and family will access and use and be exposed to the PMT system and it’s content. Our goal is simple!. The more people we can engage in the results delivery and social medial sharing process the stronger marketing effect we will have for our owned and contracted events. Additional fees may apply to this service.

• SOCIAL MEDIA RESULTS INTEGRATION -- PMT will give your participants, spectators, friends and family the ability to send race results to their choice of social media platforms. This will create tremendous exposures for your event. This is not possible with traditional results postings. This expanded marketing will be an added benefit for the event.

Chip Timing Systems

Our chip timing technologies, software and equipment are simply the best available. Ultramax will operate three of the most advanced chip timing systems in the world. We can provide systems that offer a greener chip recycling option or the very latest in disposable race numbers with embedded timing chips. Ultramax providTiming Logoes live timing services to more than 70 contracted events each year. We deliver timing solutions to events ranging from 200 to over 15,000 finishers. Our timing crews have the technical training and equipment needed to handle the most complicated timing situations.

IPICO SPORTS TIMING SYSTEMS - Chip Recycling Option

Our most enviromentally-friendly timing chip option - The IPICO Sports Timing system offers considerable performance advantages over alternative technologies. This same technology is used in homeland defense, tracking of explosives and in vehicle identification. The high read-range and robust anti-collision mechanism allow successful timing locations for events with the most demanding environmental conditions and high densities of participants. All with virtually 100% accuracy. The timing tags are roughly half the size of a credit card and are worn on a shoe. The tag is absolutely non-intrusive to runners. This is our most popular option for running events.

MYLAPS BIBTAG SYSTEMS - The Disposable Race Number / Chip Option

The Disposable Race Number Chip Option - The BibTag System is the very latest in timing technology. This system combines the race number and the timing tag into a more friendly handling process. This system dramatically reduces the time needed to handle, issue and recover timing chips. The modular mat design allows a flexible width for each timing point. The accuracy of results are simply amazing and the system can handle extremely high volumes of start and finish line passes

AMB CHIPX TIMING SYSTEMS - High Speed - Super Accurate

The Perfect Solution for Cycling, Lap Races and Non-Traditional Sports Timing - The AMB Chip X System is one of the most advanced chip timing systems in the world today. The ChipX system can accurately score up to 80 ProChips per second, at speeds up to 50 mph. The perfect and perhaps only real solution for multi-sport, cycling and high speed lap events. The Active system has been designed to provide accurate results to 1/100th of a second and a 100% capture rate without the need for redundant back-up points. The detection loop is adjustable to a full 12m (39 ft) depending on your course layout needs. The loop/wires can be taped directly to the course surface or even embedded. They are very low profile and will not interfere with sprint finishes. There are NO mats to run, ride or swim over.

Event Services

EVENT LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Our Team has years of experience related to event logistical and technical management. Our event management services can include, but are certainly not specifically limited to:

• General event consulting. Our consulting services can be recruited for a simple flat fee and can cover the full range of event productions, operations, communications, safety, sponsorship and marketing. This can include on-site consulting assistance.

• Ultramax Sports can coordinate and provide comprehensive course management, equipment delivery and course coordinator staffing

• Coordinate with the event to provide athlete pre and post email communications.

• Supply, deliver and setup the rental equipment needed for the event. The equipment Ultramax can provide as part of our comprehensive contract is included on the inventory list.

EVENT EQUIPMENT RENTALS - We own, warehouse and manage our own equipment inventory. If you need it to produce a running, triathlon, obstacle or cycling event, chances are we have it in our inventory. We are capable of supplying the equipment needs for races up to and exceeding 12,000 participants. We provide flat rental fee proposals that include the delivery, setup and takedown. Equipment rental needs and quotes will be prepared on an individual basis. We have multiple large start and finish line structures. We have alluminum truss structures that can span up to 33 feet wide. If you want to add an amazing look and feel to your event. We do that in grand fashion. We are happy to provide a comprehensive equipment inventory list. You can see some of our equipment here!

EVENT MARKETING - Ultramax Sports has a complete and comprehensive marketing service. We have full-time staff dedicated to graphic / web design. We can include your event on our schedule along with a full range of marketing promotions.

• The Ultramax Sports Facebook page has over 3,100 fans and is growing at a rate of 100 fans per week.

• The ultramaxsports.com site is projecting to see 250,000+ unique visitors and have over 1 million pages viewed in 2012.

• We can include your event information at 18 of our owned event properties. Over 20,000 participants are expected in 2012!

• Your event will have indirect exposure to hundreds of thousands of active lifestyle individuals affiliated with the Ultramax Sports active lifestyle brand.

• E-newsletter to the Ultramax Sports Nation. We have over 40,000 qualified subscribers! We send over 80,000 e-newsletters each month.

• We can assist with design, print and other race promotions for your event.

• We have three Ultramax Sports retail stores in Columbia, Springfield and Kansas City, Missouri. We can distribute your event information in each customer sales bags. Over 32,000 customers in the past five years!

 

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Our timing division has a lot of experience with chip timing cycling events. With bikes flying by the finish line at 30+ mph, accurate hand scoring and even video recording for EVERY participant is simply not a feasible or even accurate option. Whether it's a criterium, time trial or road race or mountain bike race, we provide results “LIVE” as the race progresses. Our timing system works for your event by providing your announcer and official staff with their own view of live rider passings for the entire race field, as it happens. As racers complete the race or each lap of the course, it's critical to have a scoring system that accurately tracks each racer's efforts. Our software keeps tabs on each riders laps, race category and so much more. Continuously updated “LIVE” results are provided via computer terminals throughout the event as racers finish.

The capability of scoring the entire race field and providing immediate and accurate results will help attract and motivate both veteran and new cycling participants. Our timing system has virtually eliminated the historical dispute issues that seem to come standard with the sport of cycling.

"JUST HOW ACCURATE IS IT?”

Our timing system recorded over 20,000 individual rider passings at the 2008 Tour de Wing Haven and the Glencoe Grand Prix Criteriums. The entire system performed flawlessly, the data was recorded without a single missed chip read!

The professional field at the Glencoe Grand Prix had a truly amazing photo finish outcome. Our AMB Chip X system scored the winner at a margin of .001 seconds. Three race officials and this digital photo taken confirmed the outcome. This system simply delivers as advertised!

Comprehensive Finish Line and Staging Equipment Services

• CUSTOM ALUMINUM Finish LineFINISH LINE TRUSS - We now have two custom finish line structures. Both were specifically designed to make a dramatic event statement. Our finish line meets USA Cycling standards and can span up to 28 feet wide and extends over 14 feet tall. It has 11 feet high ground clearance. Our Finish Line package can include custom printed finish banners. These banners are printed with YOUR specific event graphics and/or sponsor logos. You also have the option to print your own banners, we can supply the specifications.

• NEW LEXOR FINISH LINE - This new structure stands over 12 feet tall and has impressive 4' X 4' towers supporting each site. The entire structure is wrapped in custom printed Lexcor panels. This creates a very big finish line presence and big event feel!

• CUSTOM ALUMINUM STAGE - We have an 8' x 12' Aluminum Stage. The stage is 24" tall, has steps, skirting and back railings for banners.

• CUSTOM TRAILER STAGE - Need a bigger stage. We have access to a covered mobile full production covered stage that will highlilght and bring any live music or awards ceremony to life.

• GENERATORS - We can provide up to seven for any event power needs, extra power cords and lighting systems can be provided.

• EVENT SOUND SYSTEMS - We have multiple 1000 Watt sound systems available. Our system features both wired and wireless microphones. Event music (ipod or CD) can be hooked directly in to the system We can provide event music with our system.

• THREE 20X20 WHITE ULTRAMAX SUSPENSION TENTS - These tents can be anchored on grass or concrete.

• PVC FINISH LINE BARRICADE - We can provide up to 2,000 linear foot of white fencing - This barricade makes a very nice finish line presentation.

• STEEL FINISH LINE BARRICADE - We have access to 6,000 linear feet of the traditional steel crowd control barricade. This is perfect for larger events or events needing more security.

• CONES, A-FRAMES AND MILE MARKERS - We can provide up to 600 Large and 100 Small Traffic Cones. A-Frame Directional Arrow Signs/Race in Progress Warning Signs are also available. We have 26 Mile Marker Signs. These signs are approximately 3 X 2 foot white a-Frame type.

• BIKE RACKS - Triathlon, enough for up to 1,500 bikes.

• EVENT TABLES - We have 20+ white event folding tables available for your event needs.

• ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE - This is only a partial equipment listing. Chances are if you need itt to produce an even, we have it!!

Event Pricing

Timing LogoWe are happy to provide a complete proposal for your event!”

PRICING - We invoice most events at a minimum per day rate. Once the minimum fee is reached, a flat fee per registrant applies. We prefer to tailor our proposals specifically around your event. The size of the event, location, scheduling conflicts and sponsorship opportunities can all effect our event pricing structures. Our systems are very flexible and we are quite sure we can accommodate your event needs.

Ultramax was the exclusive timing company for:

•  2011 USA Triathlon National Championship events

• International Triathlon Union World Duathlon Championships - Duathlon

• Ironman 70.3 Kansas - Triathlon

• Ironman 70.3 Branson - Triathlon

• MLB All Star Charity 5K Run

• Glencoe Grand Prix - Cycling Criterium

• Tour of Hermann - Cycling Omnium

• TriSports.com Halfmax National Championship - Triathlon

• USA Triathlon Club National Championships - Triathlon

• Lake St. Louis Triathlon - Triathlon

• The Kansas City Marathon - Running

• Turkey Trot - Springfield, MO - Running

** Too many events to list here! See our 2012 Race Schedule!

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