ChampionChip

What is a ChampionChip?

A ChampionChip is a miniature transponder in a specially designed housing, marked with a unique identification number. The transponder is a waterproof glass capsule that contains a silicon chip and an energizing coil. The ChampionChip can be used under all weather conditions, wet and dry, cold and hot.

How to attach the ChampionChip

The reading distance of the ChampionChip System is limited. The antennas are embedded in the red mats on the road. Therefore the chips should be located as close to the mats as possible on the body of the participant.

The chip should preferably be attached to the shoelace or attached to the shoe with a “tagger tie”. Loop a single lace through the square holes of the ChampionChip and pull it tightly to the shoe.
When you own a personal chip (your purchased timing chip) you can leave it attached to your running shoes. This way, you make sure you will not forget to take your chip to an event.
For your personal chip, the best position is the lowest part of the shoelace, as close as possible to your toes. When you do not use your personal chip, use the upper part of the shoelace, close to the knot, for easy removal and return of the chip after the finish.

How to use a ChampionChip during events

Bear in mind: no chip, no time. Only athletes wearing a ChampionChip will be timed.
When you bring your personal chip to an event, make sure the organization knows the chip code. This is the 7-digit code, marked on the outside of the chip.
Make sure no one else uses your personal chip, or the chip issued to you by the event organization.
Make sure that you have only one chip in an event.
Chips issued by the event (rentals), should be returned after crossing the finish line, or sent to the event’s office as soon as possible after the event. The event brochure or information package will include instructions for returning the ChampionChip. ChampionChip also comes in a Disposable one use timing chip as well. The participant can keep it as a momento of the race as it will have the logo on it.