Time Drops Timing Operator Workshop

This informational course provides a foundational overview of the system to prepare you for a standard club meet. This is a first step in earning a Time Drops Timing Operator accreditation.

This workshop is targeted at existing club recorders and officials or anybody who would like to step up from timekeeping roles to more advanced volunteering position. 

• Button Operation: Master the core Level 1 skill of running meet timing using wireless buttons
• System Overview: Understand essential hardware components and software layouts.
• Pre-Meet Prep: Complete the required planning steps before the day of the event.
• Event-Day Setup: Learn how to deploy and test the hardware at the venue.
• Daily Operations: Navigate standard racing workflows and troubleshoot typical user mistakes.
• Software Integration: Connect basic timing data seamlessly with Meet Manager.

• Touchpad Adaptors: Utilising touchpads or advanced hardware configurations.

• Advanced Meet Manager: Deep dives into complex configuration options within Hy-Tek Meet Manager.

• Entry Systems: Managing administrative data inside Team Manager or Stratum/Swim Central.

• Mobile Results: Setting up and publishing to the Meet Mobile application.

• Core Modules: in-person training.

• Reference Material: Optional access to the official Time Drops technical documentation.

This course is designed for both complete beginners and seasoned club coordinators looking to transition to wireless timing.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a theory Level 1 certificate of completion. . This certificate serves as public validation of your functional proficiency and personal achievement.

The theoretical portion of this course takes roughly 1.5 hours to complete. Beyond this online material, you should plan to invest practical time running a live deck under the supervision of an experienced operator.

• Equipment Access: You must have regular physical access to a Time Drops unit to complete your hands-on practice.

• Meet Familiarity: A solid understanding of swim meet structure from a spectator or volunteer standpoint is highly beneficial.

• Deck Experience: Prior experience volunteering or officiating on a pool deck is a beneficial but is not mandatory.

• Software Skills: Advance familiarity with Meet Manager is not required; learning to manage the timing system itself is the logical first step.