News

Future Events - Events that we will be supporting (hiring SPORTident equipment or providing a results service).

Past Events - Events we have supported and links to results.

Do you know the minimum distance between two Control Stations in AIR+ mode?

February 2025

You might be thinking: “I’ve always set them up this way!” – but did you know that there is a recommended minimum distance between two stations working in AIR+ mode?

The reason is quite simple: Every SPORTident Station transmits information within a specific radius in contactless punching mode. For BSF7, BSF8, and BSF9 Stations, this radius is about 40 cm.

To prevent signal overlap and ensure accurate data recording, the general rule is: If two stations are placed side by side at a checkpoint, they should be at least 1 metre apart.

With this small adjustment, you can ensure a smooth and reliable timing experience – for yourself and all participants!

End of Life - SI-Card5 and SI-Card6

December 2024

After more than 27 years of reliable service, we are announcing the end of life for the SI-Card5 and SI-Card6. These cards, introduced in 1997 and 2002 respectively, have stood the test of time – but as technology evolves, it’s time to move forward. Future SPORTident products and product updates will no longer support the SI-Card5 and SI-Card6.

What does this mean for you?

All SI-Card5 and SI-Card6 will continue to work with the existing stations and other SPORTident hardware as they are today. However, future SPORTident products and product updates (including firmware) will no longer support these cards.

There are no planned firmware updates for the BSF7, BSF8 or BSF9 stations that are currently in use in the near future. However we recommend that you consider upgrading to the SPORTident Active Card (SIAC), SI-Card9 or SI-Card8 to benefit from future features and innovations.