Split Second Live Timing is an excellent tool for allowing friends and relatives of racers to see what is happening on the hill in real time. In fact, people “watching” the race on the internet will know the results of the race before the people who are actually there!

It is an extremely simple to use interface that requires nothing more than a basic dial-up connection to the internet from your race timing computer. All you need to have is a Split Second Software License to use this feature.

To use the Live Timing feature:

1. Get your computer online. Dial up or broadband both work fine and you won’t see much difference between the two because the amount of data being sent is very small. Be sure you have your Split Second “Dongle” connected to the computer or you cannot use this feature.
2. Once you have your race open using either National/FIS or Ski Club software on your timing computer, go to the Live Timing tab near the top of the Window. It is right next to Intermediates/Speed Traps.
3. If you have done a good job entering all the important data in the Header Tab, most of the fields on this page will be filled in for you. Look for items that need to be filled in and enter this information. Remember, Men and Women are separate races and need to be registered with Split Second Live Timing separately.
4. A new feature allows you to insert Ski Area, Race Club or race logos that will be seen when the races are viewed on the Live Timing web site. To use this feature, follow the instructions you will see when you click on the ? next to Load logos from Live Timing.
   1. Go to www.live-timing.com Click on the View Races button on the bottom.
   2. Near the top right, click on tools for resorts. Then click on To upload and/or view logos Click Here.
   3. Here you will see all the logos which have been uploaded by resorts/race organizers across the country. To upload yours, follow the simple directions. You only need to do this one time.
   4. Note: Your logo must be exactly 200 pixels wide by 40 pixels high. If you are off by even 1 pixel. It will not be accepted. If you are not familiar with Graphics programs, you might need some help from someone who has the proper software to create a logo this size.
   5. Once you have loaded your logo’s on Live-Timing, you may go back to the National/FIS software and upload your logos. Simply click on the drop down arrow and look for the logo you have uploaded and select it. Once you have chosen a Location Logo and a Race logo, (they can be the same) click on Load Logo’s from Live Timing.
5. Enter a User Name and a Password. It must be at least 4 characters and must be a combination of letters and numbers. No other Characters. You do not need to enter a user name and password, but it is a good idea to do so.
6. Click Register Race. The race can now be seen as a registered race by going to www.live-timing.com and clicking on View Races at the bottom of the home page.
7. On the next screen that will come up after registering, you will see a few options. Here you will first need to click on Upload All Competitors. This sends the complete list of racers to the web site.
8. That's pretty much it. Once you go to the timing screen the software will automatically start sending result data to the web site every time it receives timing impulses. There is nothing you need to do once timing is underway.
9. After a run is over, it is a good idea to do two things. Enter a message telling people when the 2nd run will start, (or that a race is completed) and after you have made corrections to the results for items like DSQ's, click on Upload All Competitors again. This will update the web site so people will know about DSQ's.
10. You can also attach the actual result sheet which you print out.
    1. Once you click on Reports – Race Results (or any report that you have available) and you see the actual report in the window, Click on Attach to Live Timing. This is a great way for everyone to see the real results sheet. It is also a great way to save paper and avoid having to make lots of copies for everyone after a race.
11. HINT: Be very careful when you use Live Timing when timing a race. Any false finishes and related times will be immediately sent out on the internet. Be quite confident in your abilities to time a race without mistakes. Remember, Live Timing is available for people to see on their iphones and other devices. You can be sure that people on the side of the hill are watching. If you have to correct a time due to a false finish or other issue, be sure to click on Upload All Competitors in the Live Timing tab right away to correct the issue.