Timer Survey Debrief

Below is a recorded webinar where we cover the recent findings from the 2021 timer market survey. Some key findings include:

General Timer Business:

• 55% of timers have another job.
• 42% of timers have a different full-time job.
• 78% of timers provide services beyond timing.

2021 Trends:

• 62% of timers added new services, including virtual event tools, QR readers, video boards, new scoring software, and resurgence of chip timing.
• Participation at on-site events is still not back at full capacity.
• 24% report experiencing staffing issues.
• 27% plan to remote time some of their events in 2022.

Technology:

• There were slight shifts in timing hardware usage and scoring software usage.
  • RaceDay Scoring experienced 12% increase in usage.
• Most timers ( 87%) are on newer scoring software or plan to transition to newer software.
• 69% of timers offer some form of participant tracking.

RunSignup Technology:

• RaceDay CheckIn app was the most valued product during 2021.
• RaceDay products and support received high scores from timers.
• The top 5 products used in 2021 were:
  • RaceDay Registration
  • RaceDay CheckIn
  • Dynamic Bib Assignments
  • Results (virtual & on-site)
  • RaceJoy

Watch the recording below for more in-depth findings.

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