Welcome to Results Base A complete timing solution and so much more

ResultsBase was officially launched in April 2014 with a central base in We pride ourselves on being a company will go the extra mile to make sure Milton Keynes and an additional Southern and two Northern offices. our clients receive the best possible service. However, we are by no means a new starter in the timing industry! Every member of the 12-strong founding team has many years of Results Base can provide services for your event’s entire life cycle: from online experience of working first-hand in the events industry. This outstanding entry through event support services to the timing and results on the day. combined experience across all areas of event management, and of course event timing, means we are in an un-challenged position to This brochure breaks down our main service groups so you can pick and support every aspect of your event. choose the best setup for your event.

As a company we currently provide timing services to over 300 events per year with our core business areas being , cycling, multisport and obstacle races. Using our in-house designed Black Box timing systems we can tackle anything from a simple charity run to a multi-day, multi-stage cycle event and anything in- between.

Running events For running events we normally use loop tags which go on the shoe, or our cutting edge chip on bib system. Premium online entry system at outstandingly competitive rates Cycling events Disposable helmet tags are ideal for sportives, road, Complete event fulfilment service including bib number production and managed mailing services off-road or track cycling.the reads are gathered by free-standing antenna. Multisport events Comprehensive timing solution with real-time live results, predictive tracking, online certificates & more Our standard ankle-worn chip is ideal for all forms of multisport (. and ). Race day equipment and services including arches, PA systems and commentator support.

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What can you expect from our online service?

Why use us for online entry?

You may not even be aware that Results Base do online entry as well as chip timing but the system we use handles tens of thousands of entries a month. We have made it as versatile and configurable as possible, In fact, we think that it offers quite simply the best set of features and services available on the market today with the option to ask additional questions way beyond the basics.

Add that to this pricing package that can beat our UK competitors and it makes sense to get in touch.

Email: [email protected] • www.resultsbase.net Email: [email protected] • www.resultsbase.net Whether you are an event organiser looking for a quality solution that is still 99 Bib number design and production affordable, or a runner that wants a chip that doesn’t add any weight or obstruction 99 Leaflet printing and folding Results Base have the right system. Complete Race Fulfilment 99 Race pack collation and packing 99 Bulk postage service with volume breaks We know what really matters when it comes to event fulfilment. Disposable UHF loop tag For all road running and off-road events Our clients vary from first time events that need help throughout the process to seasoned Our most affordable and popular timing chip is lightweight and as the name says, loops events with 15,000+ competitors.Regardless of size, our professional and dedicated team through the trainer’s laces. The loop itself is a virtually indestructible Tyvek strip and the ends will support you through the process, providing you with a whole range of services: stick together with a strong 3M adhesive. The chip itself is incorporated into the Tyvek strip and registers when passing over the race mats around the course. Bib number production In many events providing a race number for the competitors is essential not just for the Disposable UHF ‘chip on bib‘ For all road running and some off-road events timing but also for the sport photography and safety. We have designed and produced bib A solution that is growing in popularity is the ‘chip on bib’ system. Although this comes numbers for many years now as part of our fulfilment services. Making sure the design of at a slightly higher cost than the loop tag it does have some very important benefits. For your bib number is right is essential for the future marketing of your event. The bib number the organiser the bib and chip come as one item so as long as the runner puts the bib on can display sponsor logos, club names, runner names, team names, bus tickets, bag tickets they don’t need to worry about the chip. Because we provide generally the bib as well the or any requested information from the database. organiser gets a great price on the bib numbers, however we can attach the chips to bib At Results Base we can provide the bib numbers in either Pretex or Tyvek (a stronger material numbers provided by clients subject to certain constraints. preferred by organisers of multisport and extreme events). Our standard size is A5 and the Tyvek bibs also come in 210mm by 210mm with the option of a tear-off baggage label Disposable UHF helmet chip For all forms of road and off-road cycle events. integrated into the number. All our bibs can be printed in full colour or black only on one Introducing this helmet chip to clients several years ago completely changed how we time or both sides. cycling events. The lightweight chip sticks to the rider’s helmet and does not come off until the rider removes it after the event is finished. The chip registers when it passes antenna Black Box timing mounted on the side of the road. The beauty of this system is safety and reliability, with no At Results Base we pride ourselves on using cutting edge timing mats to ride over the rider has absolutely no contact with the timing system at any point. technology and always being at the forefront of timing system development. The Black Box is a custom-designed RFID timing system Multisport chip For aquathlon, duathlon & triathlon events plus extreme adventure-style races. that can be tailored to suit your sport. We can even mix-and-match The constantly varying conditions of a multisport race mean that it requires a timing chip tags during an event to get the optimum results so, for example, cycle attached to the athlete rather than a show or a helmet. Our standard multisport chip is laps in a multisport event can be recorded off a helmet tag while the enclosed in a waterproof casing that is attached to the athlete’s ankle by soft neoprene and main timing is done by ankle tags. The Black Box can be connected Velcro strap. directly or can be used on remote split points sending data wirelessly back to your race headquarters. This means you can have live data all the way through your event giving immediate online results.

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Providing the right look and feel for your event is very important to the ...adding key elements to the event can completely transform it with competitors’ enjoyment and satisfaction... a coresponding increase in repeat attendance.

Race arches Commentator system We can supply race arches including inflatables and self-supporting metal Adding a commentator system can transform your event. We provide arches. Coming in various sizes and colours they really add presence to a an extra timing system up to 100metres before the finish and link finish line, start line or even a remote split point. it to commentator display on a tablet device. When a runner passes this extra timing point the information comes up on the tablet telling PA system with wireless microphone and music the commentator who is about to finish, the time, their club and, if the Nothing creates a better atmosphere at an event than some music or a information has been provided, the reason they are running. commentator, or both. Adding a PA system gives you the chance to speak to all your competitors, do a warm-up, tell the spectators who is finishing or just play Results display and printer some music. Our PA systems all come ready with MP3 player inputs and high Once your competitor has crossed the finish line we can immediately quality wireless microphones – our event crew will set it all up for you. provide them with printout of their times to take home. This will show the event name, optional sponsor logos, and competitor details, split times Remote timing split and so on. It is also possible to have a rolling display of finishers and race Including a remote split in your setup can provide location checks on long leaders shown on a screen and our website can be configured to display routes, perhaps a hill climb challenge or simply confirm the number of laps this as well. on a looped course. Bike racking Wide start line For multisport events bike racking is generally a requirement and this Depending on your event location or the volume of athletes in your race can be difficult to arrange. We have various types of racking to cover all there may be a requirement for a wider start than standard. Our standard event needs. lines are 4metres wide but we can provide for up to a 10metre wide start line to accommodate any volume.

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Live results Advertise your next event As long as there is a data connection to the Internet available (and our timing The Results Base website gets a large volume of traffic (up to 500,000 hits per month) from teams always carry 3G modems) we will automatically upload race data live athletes coming to register for events and then coming back to check their results. We have to our results page. This data can also be embedded into your event website several slots across the website where you can advertise your current events. Please enquire and viewed in a mobile-friendly format on your competitor’s phones. for more detailed information.

SMS results Payment Security It is possible to send results direct to a mobile by SMS and this can be done Our online entry system collects the athlete data but all payment transactions are handled through from the finish or any intermediate split point. Athletes may wish to have their results the ePay payment gateway service across a secure link. This means that athlete card details are never additionally sent to friends or family and this service can also be sponsored as part stored on our system, only the transaction number and status. Collected funds are held in a separate of the event package. account and transferred to organisers on an agreed schedule.

Live tracking Charges For long distance events such as marathons, stage races or middle and long The online entry management fee can either be included in the ticket price or shown separately. This course which have intermediate timing points on the route we can per-entrant fee is based on a stepped scale rather than a percentage. Over the range of prices that provide a predictive tracking display. Linked to a Google map on our website are normal it significantly undercuts all other major online entry services. The actual card processing this uses predictive (age and gender derived) speeds which are constantly fees are collected from the entrant as part of the checkout process and are clearly displayed. The updated whenever a timing point is reached. This provides a great overview of the card type used will determine the fee charged but this is typically around 1.2-1.5%. Where athletes event for friends and family following from home. are entering and then settling by cash or cheque payment rather than with a card no charge is made so long as the volume of these entries does not exceed 5% of the total. VIP, charity and cheque entries Social media handled directly through the back-office and on-the-day entries for cash are not charged. After the event is complete your competitors can visit our website to see the full results with each athlete having a linked statistics page showing split times, pace, speed, VO2 and more. At this point there are options to send a link to social media feeds such as Facebook and Twitter about the event they have just completed.

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