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 and have it own identification number. There are no batteries in the chip. The transponder is activated when it moves to a magnetic field, generated by a send antenna in the antenna mats. The transponder then transmits its unique identification number to a receive antenna which is also located in the antenna mats.

What are the advantages for runners?

• Fast and accurate result for each runner *
• Net times; the ChampionChip can register every individual start time, even when participants are at the back of the pack
• A personal ChampionChip can be used worldwide in many sports other activities like running, triathlon and cycling, .

* No time will be given for those who failed to cross both start and finish lines.
Remarks: NO CHIP NO TIME

How can a runner have his/her own chip before the race?

Each successful applicant will be provided with a Timing Chip and a deposit of HK$100 is required unless the runner already owns his/her own personal chip. It is important for runner who owns a personal chip to write his/her Chip Number clearly on the Entry Form for maintaining proper and accurate time keeping.

Runners must return the Chips at the Chip Collection Counters immediately after the race. If the chip is not returned immediately after the race, it should be returned to Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association (HKAAA) Office at Room 2015, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong on or before 14 February 2009 by hand. Otherwise, the organizer will bank in the deposited cheque or will deduct HK$100 from the runner's credit card account without further notice. The identification number of the missing chip will be black listed and that particular chip will NOT be function in any other subsequent races.

How to use a Timing Chip during event?

• Remember to bring your Timing Chip on the Race Day
• If you are Yellow Chip owner, make sure you registered your chip code with the Organizer in advance. This is the 7-digit code, marked on the outside of the chip
• Make sure no one else uses your personal chip, or the chip issued to you by the event organization
• Make sure that you have only one chip in the event
• Attach the Timing Chip to the shoelace or to ankle with a strap
• Ensure you have stepped on the mats located at the timing point/s during the race
• Bear in mind: no chip, no time. Only athletes wearing ChampionChips will be timed.
• Chips issued by the organizer, should be returned after crossing the finish line, or sent back to the organizer office as soon as possible after the event

How to put on a Timing Chip?

• Attach Timing Chip to the shoelace
• Loop lace through the square holes of the chip and pull it tightly to the shoe
• Ensure the central tube of the chip to point downwards