Book the chip timing pack
Updated: September 2026
The chip timing pack is Throwdown's professional timing system for hybrid races. Athletes wear a velcro transponder, one sensor reads them at the finish, and the time flows straight into the Leaderboard. No manual entry, a premium race experience. Here is how to book it and what to expect on event day.
What the pack includes
The setup is intentionally light:
- Velcro transponders worn by athletes during the race.
- A single professional high-precision battery-powered sensor, placed at the finish line.
No per-station sensor, no cabling at every event. One reading point at the finish is enough.
How times flow in automatically
The sensor records each athlete's finish time. We calculate the net time, meaning the finish time minus the start of the athlete's wave, and display it automatically in the Leaderboard tab. You have nothing to type by hand: crossings turn directly into ranked times.
Price and conditions
- 600 € per weekend, event ticketing and 40 chips included.
- 3 € per extra chip beyond the 40. Count one chip per team on the course at the same time.
- 60 € per chip lost, not returned or damaged, invoiced after the competition.
- Booking and payment online, by card, from your space, no later than 14 days before the event.
- VAT not applicable (art. 293 B French tax code).
- Available for hybrid competitions only.
You have custody of the equipment during the event. The sensor remains the responsibility of Throwdown SAS, except in case of fault, negligence or improper use on your part. Full pricing and timing details are on the pricing page.
The weekend logistics
- Before the event. The sensor and the chips are delivered to you. Shipping there and back is not at your expense.
- Event day. Simple setup, one sensor at the finish, velcro chips handed to teams at check-in. You enter the sensor's identifier in the Sensor ID field of the competition details.
- After the event. You return the complete equipment in good condition within five business days after the last day.
The shipping and return schedule is agreed with us in writing when you book. Once the sensor is in place and the waves start, times land in the Leaderboard as athletes cross.
Book it for your competition
When you create the competition, tick Rent chip timing (sensor + velcro transponders). Later, open Competition mode from the details and choose Hybrid race with a sensor. You enter the number of chips and send the request. Depending on the date and location, it awaits our confirmation, within 48 hours. Once the pack is available, you pay for it online, no later than 14 days before the event. You get professional timing and a Leaderboard that builds itself.
