The Midlands as well as every other region and the National Series use transponders and Sqorz to score and time BMX races.
Timing systems have now become essential to BMX racing. The system we use is the most reliable and accurate timing solution in the industry, and provides you with instant results at all times.
A transponder is a wireless communication, device that picks up and automatically responds to an incoming signal. The term is a combination of transmitter and responder.
BMX uses Mylaps Prochip Flex transponders,
ALL riders competing in our series MUST have an active MyLaps Pro Chip Flex transponder registered to each bike they compete on – Transponders cannot be shared in any circumstances at an event. Any other type of transponder is not allowed. This is the BC standard. Novice can hire a transponder for free with a £10 deposit.
It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that the transponder is fitted correctly to their bike. Transponders should be fitted to the forks as far down the fork leg as possible and can only be fitted to the outside or inside of the forks. Any other positon will be deemed as cheating and this may result in disqualification.
New transponders should be purchased from the UK reseller: http://hssports.co.uk/sales/mylapsprochipflex-personal-transponder/
At each event the rider must scan-in by either doing a practice lap or manually at admin only during the registration times in the schedule.
It is the responsibility of the rider / parent to ensure details are correct on Sqorz and they have checked-in correctly.
No scan, no race.
A rider racing without a working and active transponder will not be scored.