WSSA adopts new standard for official timing system

Monday Jan 9th 2012
The new year brings some exciting advances for how the WSSA tracks competition times. The all-new StackMat Pro Timer by Speed Stacks has been named the WSSA's official timing device, which will become the new standard beginning the first of July 2012 for WSSA sanctioned tournaments.

"The StackMat Pro Timer measures a stacker's time to the thousandth of a second, which will help decrease ties and be a more precise timing device as sport stacking continues to grow, and stackers get faster and faster. The timing mat has also been redesigned for a more optimum stacking surface."

Bob Fox, WSSA Executive Director

• The WSSA worked closely with the engineers at Speed Stacks to develop this new timing system, which significantly improves accuracy and reduces the likelihood of ties in competition.
• The WSSA adopted the Speed Stacks Pro Timing System as the newest standard for sanctioned tournaments beginning July 1, 2012.
• The recently released StackMat Pro Timer is the foundation of the system and measures a stacker's time to three decimal point accuracy (.000) compared to the existing Gen 2 StackMat Timer, with only two decimal point accuracy (.00).
• The StackMat Pro Timer is used with the new Gen 3 Mat, which features an improved Timer mounting system, a smaller sleek shape and provides just the right size stacking surface for competition.
• Rounding out the new system is the Tournament Display Pro which provides a three decimal point display that's compatible with the new Pro Timer.

• The StackMat Pro Timer and Gen 3 Mat are currently available worldwide. Check the Speed Stacks website or with the Speed Stacks representative in your area for availability.
• In addition to the StackMat Pro Timer and Gen 3 Mat, Speed Stacks has also recently introduced a new Gen 3 Timer with two decimal point accuracy. This is an entry-level timer that gives a beginning stacker competition-type experience at a more affordable price. It does not have a data port and cannot be used with a Tournament Display. Although not approved for WSSA sanctioned tournaments it may be used in "recognized" tournaments. The Gen 3 Timer is currently available only in the USA but will be available worldwide in Summer 2012.
• The StackMat Pro Timer and Gen 3 Timer are only compatible with the new Gen 3 Mat and its new mounting system - they are not compatible with the Gen 2 Mat. Similarly, the Gen 2 Timer is not compatible with the new Gen 3 Mat.
• The Tournament Display Pro will be available worldwide from Speed Stacks beginning in June, 2012. Check the Speed Stacks website or with your local representative for availability.