This year's Mashup will use an electronic scoring system to record the flags found by each runner. Each team or individual will be issued with a small 2 inch long dibber that is held on the finger with an elastic strap. The dibber is inserted into a control box at each flag and automatically records your points on each occasion.Back at the finish, the dibbers are unloaded into a computer which produces a print-out and instantly calculates the results.
Teams will be issued with one dibber per team, which must be taken to each control.
Whilst we liked our old-fashioned card and pencil system, it proved to be time-consuming to calculate and even with a team of experts and a double-check plan, was prone to errors. This new high-tech system should be more accurate and allow us to get down to enjoying the winner's weight in beer all the sooner.
The complete system has been very kindly loaned to the Mashup by BOK (Bristol Orienteering Club) - thanks guys!
