IPICO Sports Overview

IPICO Sports is a world leader in innovative timing systems for ACTIVE sports applications, training, and physical fitness testing. Our award-winning products satisfy the demands of events of all types and sizes. IPICO Sports technology is designed for running, cross-country, triathlon, cycling, mud-runs, swimming, Nordic sports, and scholastic fitness assessments. One system for all of your event needs. Our goal is to put the latest technology in reach of everyone - from professional organizations, big event organizers, professional timers, schools, municipalities, health and sports clubs, to local training groups and individuals.

High-tech doesn't necessarily mean complex. Our systems are simple to setup, easy to use, and affordable. Every system is also supported by our team of willing experts, just a phone call away.

YOUR ADVANTAGE

Developed by a team with an extensive background in endurance events, club management, and result scoring, IPICO Sports' turnkey event timing solutions are the ideal choice for all types of clubs and endurance events from your small local race to such events like London Marathon, Bolder Boulder, IRONMAN Brasil, etc.

WHY IS IPICO SPORTS THE BEST TIMING SOLUTION?

RELIABILITY
Our systems offer the most reliable and accurate RFID timing technology available. Our patented RFID Duel Frequency technology utilizes lower antenna frequencies resulting in higher and more precise read rates.

VERSATILITY
Expand your timing capabilities with our versatile system. Our diverse product offerings allow our customers to confidently time and acquire multiple types of events. Our equipment can be used in Running Events, Triathlons, Cross Country, Mud Runs, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Nordic Sports, Swimming and much more!

EASE OF USE
Our compact and lightweight equipment allows for easy setup and tear down within minutes. in leading scoring software. Our equipment supports a variety of race scoring software that the data can be seamlessly imported (e.g. Race Director, Run Score, HY-TEK, ElfScore, Apple Raceberry Jam etc…). In addition, its compact design allows for easier transportation and storage purposes.

DURABILITY
Our robust timing equipment is manufactured with a quality standard to perform in some of the toughest race conditions imaginable. Customers can feel at ease knowing our rugged equipment will perform reliably in the rain, mud, snow and other tough elements.

AFFORDABILITY
IPICO Ports' products are competitively priced, so clubs and other organizations can own a complete timing system. Contact us about our starter packages!


 


IPICO SPORTS READER OPTIONS
 

ELITE READER The Elite Reader provides a more powerful reader solution and is ideal for larger scale events. It supports twice as many antenna mats as a Lite Reader allowing for a wider start or finish line setup. It has an onboard Linux computer to provide data storage, data processing and capabilities for several communications mediums – including Ethernet and GPRS wireless modem. Elite Readers are commonly used for race events larger than 1,500-2,000 participants because of wider start/finish line requirements.
LITE READER The Lite Reader is the most popular reader option for new customers mainly due to is affordability. It has the ability to support two 2.5 meter mats or one 5 meter mat. Data can be collected either through Ethernet/WiFi connection or by plugging a flash drive directly into the Lite Reader. Lite Readers are commonly used for race events under 1,500-2,000 participants.
FIT READER The FiT Reader is IPICO's low cost Dual Frequency (DF) reader used mainly for fitness and training activities. The FiT Reader comes with cable antennas and must be used in conjunction with IPICO’s Power Tag. The reader is designed for scholastic fitness tests and other training activities such as shuttle runs, sports performance tests, military tests, and clinical test. It can be used for singular testing or bulk testing. In addition, the FiT Reader is a low-cost split timing point solution in sporting events.

 
TAG SOLUTIONS

Multiple Elite Reader and Lite Reader systems may be utilized together in various tag configurations to satisfy the demands of a particular event.
 

CUSTOM SHOE TAG (Single use or Souvenir Option) Our custom shoe tag is the most unique tag option available. Design a unique tag with the race brand or sponsor branded logo for the participants to keep as a souvenir. POWER TAG (ACTIVE TAG) The power tag is an active tag (battery operated) solution that has the ability to perform at speeds of up to 45mph making it the ideal option for triathlons, road cycling, and other higher speed multisport events. MULTISPORT TAG (PASSIVE TAG) Our passive multisport tag is a great option for multi-sportevents. This robust, waterproof and reusable tag simply attaches to a race participants’ ankle by velcro strap and is an ideal option for triathlons, biathlons, Nordic sports and mountain biking. DISPOSABLE BIB TAG Our disposable bib tag is a popular option for small and large running events due to its ease of use. Simply apply the tag to the back of the bib. GENERIC SHOE TAG Our generic shoe tag option offers the best value because of its reusability. Simply collect the tags post race and use over and over again.

 
TIMING SOLUTIONS

Our award-winning products satisfy the demands of events of all types and sizes. IPICO Sports technology is designed for running, cross-country, triathlon, mud-runs, swimming, Nordic sports, and fitness assessments.

Whether you are timing a small local run or an internationally renowned marathon, IPICO Sports systems can scale for your event. Our timing system is designed to be simple to set up, easy to use, and produces accurate results. IPICO Sports timing equipment has been used at many worldwide marquee events such as Bolder Boulder 10K, Tokyo Marathon, London Marathon, and U.S. Olympic Marathon trials. The best and most versatile triathlon timing equipment has been used at IRONMAN Brasil, IRONMAN Cozumel, IRONMAN Los Cabos, etc. With the addition of our scholastic system there is no other timing company on the planet that can match all we do and still put forth solid efforts to help get kids ACTIVE and keep them ACTIVE through endurance events.

At this year's Tokyo Marathon, "We've lost only 2 runners' finish times in 35,252 finishers and that is because they had their shoe tags in their pockets. We were able to show VERY high performance with IPICO timing," states Motohiko Kato of R-bies and RECS.