RFID Americas Conference 2012
“Florida was amazing” 
is pretty much the summation of the 2012 RFID Race Timing Conference held between the 26th and the 28th of January 2012. Conference participants were treated to the latest innovations and trends in the timing world set on Florida’s spectacular coast.
Held at Deerfield Beach Resort, this was the perfect location for the launch of the new ULTRATAG. Our USA agent Al Harding stole the show with his graphic demonstration of the ULTRATAG being read whilst fully immersed in a glass of water. This spectacle was a real attention grabber with the assembled crowd, highlighting the possibilities for triathlon, mud runs and multi-sport events in general. Using a combination of side read antenna and the ULTRATAG timers quickly identified that this is the UHF solution to the water issue.
Through the formal sessions the Pro-timers attending were captivated by a range of stimulating presentations ranging from an insightful presentation by Andrew Peterson on the future direction of RFID race timing through to t
he brilliantly practical presentation on “Effective strategies for building your race timing business” from our UK agent Stuart Steele.
Needless to say the informal networking that occurred during the breaks and at the end of each day ensured that new relationships were developed between timers from all parts of the country. The open conversations that resulted in businesses sharing their “tricks of the trade” was not only invaluable to those assembled but illustrated a true camaraderie between timers using RFID Race Timing equipment.
Some 800 cyclists trekked to Bintan, a one hour catamaran ride from Singapore, for the Tour de Bintan which took place from November 11-13 in relatively hot and humid conditions. The ride past traditional fishing villages, dense lush green forests, and beautiful unspoiled beaches included three stages over a total distance of 265Km. BlueChip Timing timed the event with the ULTRA system. The ULTRA mats again proved successfully that they are the number one choice for cycling events.
Just over 500 runners lined up on November 13 for the Clarksburg Half Marathon Championship, one of a number of running events that make up the 45th Annual Clarksburg County Run. The Half Marathon is now a Pacific Association-USA Track and Field Championship race, and many of Northern California’s best runners participate in this race as a tune up for the California International Marathon. The ULTRA chalked up yet another flawless race for A Change of Pace Foundation contributing to the event being an overwhelming success.
The holiday season is just around the corner and a successful year is drawing to a close. RFID Timing is not only celebrating the festive season but a great year as the ULTRA has continued to be the choice of timers large and small all over the globe.
