Resources & Tutorials

Everything you need to set up and get the most out of SplitFast — step-by-step video tutorials, user manuals, and expert guides.

Learn how to use SplitFast

Step-by-step tutorial series for each part of the SplitFast system. Each series plays through in order — pick your product and press play.

8-part series

Timing System

From unboxing and pairing your LiDAR gates to running your first timed session and reviewing splits — everything you need to get timing on track.

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3-part series

Field Events App

Set up your events, record athlete attempts across throws and jumps, and sync results straight to the Results Portal.

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Results Portal

Video walkthroughs for the Results Portal are on the way. In the meantime, the full administrator user guide covers managing meets, athletes, volunteers and results.

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Written step-by-step guides

Prefer to read? These manuals walk through every feature in detail — ideal as a reference while you work.

Admin Guide

Results Portal — Administrator User Guide

Manage meets, athletes, volunteers and results through the SplitFast Results Portal at results.splitfast.com.

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User Guide

Field Events App — User Manual

Record field event results, manage athlete attempts across every event, and sync results to the Results Portal.

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New to SplitFast?

Short overview films showing SplitFast in the real world. Looking for step-by-step help instead? Head to the video tutorials above.

Overview · For Coaches

SplitFast in Real Training Sessions

A quick look at how coaches use SplitFast for athlete testing and performance analysis.

Overview · For Clubs

SplitFast at Athletics Meets

See SplitFast used for meet timing and results publishing, from setup to published results.

Learn about athletics timing

Deep-dive guides on timing technology, buying decisions and getting results from your data.

Guide

How to Measure Sprint Time Accurately

Electronic timing methods, best practices, and how LiDAR compares to traditional approaches.

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Comparison

LiDAR vs Infrared Timing Gates

A technical comparison of accuracy and reliability, and why LiDAR wins in outdoor field conditions.

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Solutions

Portable Athletics Timing System

How wireless, portable timing gates let you bring professional timing to camps, travel and multi-location meets.

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Youth

Timing Gates for Youth Athletics

Inspire young athletes with objective feedback and engage the next generation of competitors.

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Buying Guide

Who’s Really Writing Timing Reviews?

Spot conflicts of interest and biased comparisons so you can make an informed purchase.

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Training Guide

Sprint Training with Split Analysis

Capture meaningful splits, read athlete performance profiles, and design training around data.

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Meet Management

How to Run an Athletic Carnival

Portal setup, hardware configuration, sprint timing, field events and real-time results publishing.

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