Most regular fell runners will now be conversant with the system which is simple to use, accurate and instant but a brief explanation may be needed to ensure smooth running on the day of the event.

One team member at the start will be given a plastic SI-card or “dibber” which will be carried on a piece of string around the neck.

At the finish of each leg the team member will have to touch the “dibber” into the electronic control station, a small plastic box which will be on a stake in the ground or hand held by a checkpoint marshal, either way they will be assisted in this task by the marshal. The “dibber” is then passed on to the next leg runners.

For the few teams which find themselves in the mass starts for legs 4 and 5 those teams should be at the start of their legs in plenty of time for an extra “dibber” to be allocated to them.

At the finish the last leg runners will need to have their “dibber”
interrogated and they will be given an instant printout of all of their teams respective leg times.

Please take care of your “dibber” a lost one means no times for your team and costs money! For further information go to www.sportident.co.uk