About ChampionChip

ChampionChip has revolutionized timing for active sports events. In 1994 the company introduced a portable automatic timing system, which can not only time the finish but also split and start times. This made net times for every individual athlete possible.

ChampionChip was officially introduced at the Berlin Marathon in September 1994. Presently the ChampionChip technology is used in all the big city marathons, Ironman triathlons plus thousands of other events around the world, with proven superior performance.

What is a ChampionChip?

ChampionChip is a miniature transponder in a specially designed plastic housing. This device contains a chip in combination with an energizing coil. These elements are encased in a waterproof glass capsule, meaning the ChampionChip can be used under all conditions (wet, dry, cold and hot). The ChampionChip can be worn in different ways. For running races, the ChampionChip is attached to the runner's shoelace. In triathlons it is attached to an ankle bracelet.

There are no batteries in the ChampionChip. The transponder is passive until moved into a magnetic field of the well known red mats or the TimePoint. The transponder gets powered and then transmits its unique identification number to a timing computer.

CHAMPIONCHIP® RETURNS

If you have a ChampionChip® from a race you participated in, please send it to that event. The event is charged to replace any losses, so please always return your chip! Here's how:

  • 1. Put the chip in a padded envelope (or wrap it securely inside bubble wrap) to make the envelope thick. In a regular envelope, the chip will be destroyed in the Post Office machinery!

  • 2. Add a quick note with your name and which event your chip came from.

  • 3. Please return the chip directly to the event.  Check the race materials or the race web site for the address.  If you just cannot find the address, send the chip to us at: DG Productions, 12120 Hickory Creek Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73170-4519

  • 4. Be sure to have enough postage on the envelope. Best bet is to take it to the window at the Post Office and have them check it and hand cancel it.
Tear Tag Event Info Championchip Event Info Sprint, Duathlon or Triathlon Info