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End-of-the-Year campaign 2025
3 November 2025
Make the most of the season’s end and get ready for a powerful start into the new year! Our End-of-the-Year campaign gives you everything you need to make your training sessions even more effective, more exciting, and perfectly timed.
Start the next year with a SPORTident School and Training Set! Whether in the forest, in the city, or in the gym – the set includes everything you need to get going: Alongside 30 control cards and 12 stations, the School and Training Set includes the SPORTident Printer and the SPORTident Orienteering App. The app makes organising trainings as easy as possible, with zero setup, simple splits printout, and immediate online results.
To complete the package we’re adding the brand-new eClock from Emit. The eClock is a compact digital start clock designed for performance and simplicity. It impresses with its portability, ease of use, and time features.
And to make the deal even sweeter, you’ll receive four BSF9 Stations absolutely free.
Order before 31 December 2025 and secure your complete set, including the School and Training Set, the new eClock, and four free BSF9 Stations. Shipping starts 1 December 2025.
Want to find out more? Contact us
New eClock
22 October 2025
The start clock you’ve been waiting for.
We’re excited to introduce the brand-new eClock – compact, digital start clocks from Emit. Designed for performance and simplicity, these clocks impress with their portability, ease of use, and competition-ready features.
Whether you’re organising competitions, training sessions, or school events, the eClock is the perfect solution for accurate and reliable timekeeping. From orienteering, cross-country skiing, biathlon, cycling, and running, to school sports and other outdoor events – the eClock fits every occasion.
The key advantages at a glance:
- Lightweight design>: At just 1.25 kg, the eClock is much lighter than comparable models – no more heavy lifting.
- Easy transport: Delivered in a durable, padded backpack, with space for accessories – keeping your hands free for what matters.
- Quick setup: Simply click the clock onto the supplied tripod, adjust the legs, switch it on – and you’re ready to go. Maximum time efficiency guaranteed.
- Intuitive operation: The side-mounted outdoor control panel allows easy and intuitive configuration – no extra equipment required.
- Perfect visibility: Whether in bright sunlight or at dusk, the built-in light sensor ensures the backlit LCD display is always clearly visible.
- Clear acoustic signal: Whether off, slightly louder, or fully loud, the watch’s beep can be adjusted individually according to your needs - offering maximum flexibility.
- Long battery life: Up to 36 hours of continuous operation – the built-in rechargeable battery ensures maximum reliability and planning security.
- Wide temperature range: Operates flawlessly between –30 °C and +40 °C, making it suitable for use almost anywhere in the world.
eClock with two operating modes – simple and effective
The eClock offers two straightforward modes:
- Clock only: Displays the current time – ideal for training or time checks.
- Interval start: Shows the current time on the top line and a large, clear countdown for interval starts on the bottom line. Choose easily between 1 minute, 30 seconds, or 15 seconds – no complicated setup required.
Available now!
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World Orienteering Week Special: Get a free mini Reader on us!
17 May 2025
More Orienteering. More controls. More excitement!
World Orienteering Week (WOW) gets people moving across the globe – aiming to raise awareness of orienteering and reach new audiences. At SPORTident, we want to support exactly that – with a special offer for all those who make training and events possible – perfect for schools, clubs, or event organisers.
When you purchase 10 BSF9 stations, we’ll give you a Mini Reader worth £90 (net) for free – as part of our WOW campaign! This offer is valid until 17 June 2025.
Get involved, inspire others, and help create unforgettable orienteering moments!
Please contact us to take advantage of this offer.
Do you know how to activate your SIAC before a race?
April 2025
It’s clear: Before every race, you must punch the CLEAR Station with your SIAC – this deletes all previous data from the card.
But what does it actually mean to "activate" your SIAC? When activated, your SIAC switches from passive to active mode – the so-called AIR+ Mode – allowing you to punch checkpoints contactlessly.
Here’s how it works:
- By punching the CHECK Station, you not only verify that all old data has been deleted – the station also activates the AIR+ Mode on your SIAC.
- For extra peace of mind, hold your SIAC next to the SIAC Test Station. If the LED blinks and you hear a beep, the AIR+ Mode is active.
- Still unsure? Just punch the SIAC Test Station manually – and check again. Then you’re ready to go.
Remember: CLEAR – CHECK – SIAC Test. And you're set for your next race!
Do you know the minimum distance between two Control Stations in AIR+ mode?
February 2025
You might be thinking: “I’ve always set them up this way!” – but did you know that there is a recommended minimum distance between two stations working in AIR+ mode?
The reason is quite simple: Every SPORTident Station transmits information within a specific radius in contactless punching mode. For BSF7, BSF8, and BSF9 Stations, this radius is about 40 cm.
To prevent signal overlap and ensure accurate data recording, the general rule is: If two stations are placed side by side at a checkpoint, they should be at least 1 metre apart.
With this small adjustment, you can ensure a smooth and reliable timing experience – for yourself and all participants!
End of Life - SI-Card5 and SI-Card6
December 2024
After more than 27 years of reliable service, we are announcing the end of life for the SI-Card5 and SI-Card6. These cards, introduced in 1997 and 2002 respectively, have stood the test of time – but as technology evolves, it’s time to move forward. Future SPORTident products and product updates will no longer support the SI-Card5 and SI-Card6.
What does this mean for you?
All SI-Card5 and SI-Card6 will continue to work with the existing stations and other SPORTident hardware as they are today. However, future SPORTident products and product updates (including firmware) will no longer support these cards.
There are no planned firmware updates for the BSF7, BSF8 or BSF9 stations that are currently in use in the near future. However we recommend that you consider upgrading to the SPORTident Active Card (SIAC), SI-Card9 or SI-Card8 to benefit from future features and innovations.