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When it comes to chip timing systems, our Jaguar race timing system is the most advanced solution for
Marathons, triathlons, cycling, mountain biking, skiing, cross country skiing, motocross and more. Our system
uses advanced RFID technology to deliver accurate race results. Timing systems need to ensure that chip timing
works well for all types of events. Many chip timing systems don't include the advanced software features that
Jaguar offers. So, when it comes to chip timing systems, Jaguar delivers because it is the one chip timing system
that comes with all the tools you need. Feature Story 1.
When it comes to chip timing systems, our Jaguar race timing system is the most advanced solution for
Marathons, triathlons, cycling, mountain biking, skiing, cross country skiing, motocross and more. Our system
uses advanced RFID technology to deliver accurate race results. Timing systems need to ensure that chip timing
works well for all types of events. Many chip timing systems don't include the advanced software features that
Jaguar offers. So, when it comes to chip timing systems, Jaguar delivers because it is the one chip timing system
that comes with all the tools you need. Feature Story 1.
Feature Stories about Jaguar
When it comes to chip timing systems, our Jaguar race timing system is the most advanced solution for
Marathons, triathlons, cycling, mountain biking, skiing, cross country skiing, motocross and more. Our system
uses advanced RFID technology to deliver accurate race results. Timing systems need to ensure that chip timing
works well for all types of events. Many chip timing systems don't include the advanced software features that
Jaguar offers. So, when it comes to chip timing systems, Jaguar delivers because it is the one chip timing system
that comes with all the tools you need. Feature Story.
When it comes to chip timing systems, our Jaguar race timing system is the most advanced solution for
Marathons, triathlons, cycling, mountain biking, skiing, cross country skiing, motocross and more. Our system
uses advanced RFID technology to deliver accurate race results. Timing systems need to ensure that chip timing
works well for all types of events. Many chip timing systems don't include the advanced software features that
Jaguar offers. So, when it comes to chip timing systems, Jaguar delivers because it is the one chip timing system
that comes with all the tools you need. Feature Story.
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Why are disposable chips so important? Not only do disposable chips simplify race logistics and reduce the
number of volunteers that are needed. Nicholas Belasco D.O., a dual certified Family Medicine/Primary Care
Sports Medicine Specialist, says the Jaguar disposable chips, in conjunction with a well-designed finish line,
significantly increase the safety of running race participants.
“Besides the obvious risks of collision or creating a bottleneck at the finish line,” wrote Dr. Belasco in an
email to SpectaSport (an ITS Customer)... “the act of stopping an athlete in their tracks right as they
complete the race is dangerous -- because that is the precise physiologic mechanism for Exercise
Associated Collapse (EAC), which is a type of orthostatic hypotension to which anyone exercising hard can
succumb. The body needs to "cool down" following a maximal cardiovascular effort, that's why we have
people keep walking after a race, so that their heart rate and blood pressure have a few seconds to adjust.
When you don't let people adjust, they run the risk of passing out right at the finish line, which can be very
dangerous. I have seen this happen at races so many times, that now it is part of my pre-race walkthrough
that I go speak to the timing people and ask them to collect the ankle timing devices a hundred yards from
the finish line so that the participants have a chance to slow down and stabilize before they ask them to stop
and bend down to take off their devices.”
How have other timing companies reacted to Dr. Belasco’s vast, on-the-street medical experience? “I am
frequently met with opposition,” he continued, “as the timing devices are expensive, and the timers are often
worried that people will walk off with them. It is a significant (for medical personnel) logistical irritation at best,
and at worst has the potential to ruin a race for any number of participants. That is why I prefer a timing tag
like the one from Jaguar. The tags are small and disposable, allowing the racers to walk around while
wearing them and cool off, significantly reducing the number of EAC cases (as well as collision injuries) I see
during a race. They allow the computers and judges to capture the data they need, without causing more
medical and logistical problems for the medical team and without putting race participants at un-necessary
risk.” Dr. Belasco says that the ITS Jaguar(tm) timing chips significantly reduce cases of EAC and make the
race a better experience for those involved.
number of volunteers that are needed. Nicholas Belasco D.O., a dual certified Family Medicine/Primary Care
Sports Medicine Specialist, says the Jaguar disposable chips, in conjunction with a well-designed finish line,
significantly increase the safety of running race participants.
“Besides the obvious risks of collision or creating a bottleneck at the finish line,” wrote Dr. Belasco in an
email to SpectaSport (an ITS Customer)... “the act of stopping an athlete in their tracks right as they
complete the race is dangerous -- because that is the precise physiologic mechanism for Exercise
Associated Collapse (EAC), which is a type of orthostatic hypotension to which anyone exercising hard can
succumb. The body needs to "cool down" following a maximal cardiovascular effort, that's why we have
people keep walking after a race, so that their heart rate and blood pressure have a few seconds to adjust.
When you don't let people adjust, they run the risk of passing out right at the finish line, which can be very
dangerous. I have seen this happen at races so many times, that now it is part of my pre-race walkthrough
that I go speak to the timing people and ask them to collect the ankle timing devices a hundred yards from
the finish line so that the participants have a chance to slow down and stabilize before they ask them to stop
and bend down to take off their devices.”
How have other timing companies reacted to Dr. Belasco’s vast, on-the-street medical experience? “I am
frequently met with opposition,” he continued, “as the timing devices are expensive, and the timers are often
worried that people will walk off with them. It is a significant (for medical personnel) logistical irritation at best,
and at worst has the potential to ruin a race for any number of participants. That is why I prefer a timing tag
like the one from Jaguar. The tags are small and disposable, allowing the racers to walk around while
wearing them and cool off, significantly reducing the number of EAC cases (as well as collision injuries) I see
during a race. They allow the computers and judges to capture the data they need, without causing more
medical and logistical problems for the medical team and without putting race participants at un-necessary
risk.” Dr. Belasco says that the ITS Jaguar(tm) timing chips significantly reduce cases of EAC and make the
race a better experience for those involved.
| It's just more proof that the ITS Jaguar(tm) Chip Timing System is the right choice... |