ArenaGear University
Practical guides for coaches, athletic directors and event organizers: accurate speed testing, athlete safety, smarter data, and getting the most from every timing session.
Athlete SafetyLaser Timing Gates for Sports: Why Eye-Safe Infrared Is the Better ChoiceMany timing systems fire a Class 3R laser across the field. Here's why eye-safe infrared matters, especially in the 5-10-5.Read article →Buyer's GuideDashr Alternative: RM-510 vs Dashr Silver, the 5-Year Cost Breakdown$798 vs $1,940 over five years, plus setup, battery, eye safety and warranty compared.Read article →For Athletic DirectorsThe Hidden Costs of Sports Timing SystemsRoster fees, unlocks, restocking fees and short warranties: what schools actually pay over 5 years.Read article →Buyer's GuideAthletic Speed Testing Equipment: What Coaches Actually NeedThe gear that matters, what's worth adding, and what you can skip.Read article →Football TestingHow to Time a 40-Yard Dash AccuratelyWhy hand-timed 40s read fast, and how to set up gates for a time you can defend.Read article →Performance TestingVertical Jump Testing: Why It Matters and What It Should CostWhy coaches and scouts rely on the vertical jump, how to test it well, and a price comparison of jump testers.Read article →How-ToHow to Set Up a Wireless Timing System for Track and FieldFrom car to first timed rep in under 15 minutes, by yourself.Read article →Coaching7 Timing Mistakes That Quietly Cost Coaches Accurate DataThe setup and data mistakes we see most, and how to fix them.Read article →TEAMSAthlete Performance Analytics: What Coaches Can Do After the SessionLifetime records, consistency, trends, exports and free AI athlete profiling in TEAMS.Read article →TEAMSTiming Data That Works: Rosters, Classes, Events and ExportsNamed reps, classes that auto-load, events kept separate from training, and exports that are more than a list of times.Read article →For Event OrganizersA Real-Time Timing API for Event Organizers and FranchisesEvery run in your system before the athlete slows down, plus reseller organizations for franchises.Read article →RecruitingAutomatic Sprint Video: Hands-Free, Security-Watermarked ClipsGates start and stop the video, and every clip is certified with the athlete's name and time.Read article →TeamworkMulti-Coach Timing: Every Coach, Every Device, Always in SyncRoster changes, skips and wristband scans sync to every coach instantly, and parents follow along live.Read article →EventsHow to Run a Combine, Camp or Showcase With Hundreds of AthletesNFC wristbands, Global View and Sync, live leaderboards and $0 per-athlete fees.Read article →