SportIdent Upgrade Project

A grant has been provided to Orienteering Victoria by Sport & Recreation Victoria for 2008/09 and 2009/10 for SportIdent upgrades.


Current Plan and Status

November 2008

Action Plan
Activity Action Responsibility Due Date Status
SI1 Validate the assumption that laptop computer upgrades will be obtained for use with SportIdent events.
GH Nov-08 Complete
SI2 Confirm the arrival of the first order of SI equipment (2 boxes plus red download units and hire sticks).
IC Sep-08 Complete
SI3 Approve an order for 20 additional BSF7 SI stations, at a cost of approx E$90 each BA Aug-08 Complete
SI4 Order SI stations to arrive in time for 2008 Vic Champs  IC Aug-08 Complete
SI5 Test batteries on 40 old units as fallback for Vic Champs. Replace if necessary. IC Sep-08 Deferred
SI6 Purchase 15 SIcard5 sticks for the hire stock (approx $30 each)
IC Sep-08 Complete
SI7 Purchase suitable transport cases for all SI units
IC Sep-08 Complete
SI8 Check progress on SI documentation and set a target date for completion BA Nov-08 Open
SI9 Develop SI training material and schedule SI training sessions
ID Mar-09 Open
SI10 Review BG SI system proof of concept
BA Apr-09 Scheduled
SI11 Depending on the success of #9, potentially order tools to simplify SI organisation for event organisers (eg SI printout set and accessories) ~US$2K
BA Jul-09 Scheduled
SI12 Assess if any additional SI equipment is required for Bushrangers 09 (to be determined) tbd Jul-09 Scheduled

Project Managers: Bruce Arthur and Ian Dodd