The ability to get support for our products is very important to us. Here at IST, we pride ourselves on our worry-free hardware and excellent customer service. Our goal is to build equipment that doesn’t need a lot of maintenance, and software that doesn’t require days of training. Lots of ways to find help Sometimes, …
Ground Tabs If you have ever looked closely at the banana plugs on your touchpads and backup buttons, you will see that there is a ground tab on each of them. This ground tab indicates that the ground wire (black wire) is attached to that terminal. On the deck cable, you will notice that there …
When plugging in your touchpads, polarity matters! Read More »
The fall swim season begins this month. Now is the time to make sure that you are prepared for the swim season and the beginning of competition. Update your computer(s)     If your computers haven’t been connected to a network since the end of last swim season, now is the time to do …
Fall Season Starts Soon – Make Sure You Are Ready! Read More »
Not all scoreboards are created equal. There is a vast range in quality, durability, information displayed and price. If you are looking to get a new scoreboard, which one is right for you? Well, like a lot of things, that depends. What to consider before purchasing When you are considering a scoreboard, your first thought …
Have you ever created an entry for the NISCA National Dual Meet program? Have you even heard of it? The NISCA National Dual Meet program ranks and recognizes the top high school dual meet teams from around the country. Teams are grouped into 9 classifications by school population. Create your best dual meet line up …
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In-deck wiring is great – when it’s working. Unfortunately, because the plates are constantly exposed to water, it requires a lot of maintenance to keep running. Fortunately, IST has an answer – DECKLIGHT. DECKLIGHT is our completely sealed and metal-free in- and on-deck connection system. If you don’t have DECKLIGHT, there are a few things …
Our Bluetooth enabled pace clocks are designed to make a coach’s life easier. Enter the set or workout, press start and walk away. The clock will keep the count and time for the set so you can focus on your swimmers and their technique. Phone are small though, and sometimes it is easier to write …
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For many swim coaches, the rules of diving and creating a dive sheet can be confusing. What’s the difference between voluntary and optional? Why don’t all the letters match the actual position name? What’s with all the rules for 11 dive lists? Fortunately, IST can help with that last question. We provide a free on-line …
In the July blog I talked about several opportunities for Coach Education including professional organizations, clinics and on-line courses. This month we’re going to highlight some other great resources for continuing education for coaches. Social Media Communities If you are on Facebook, you know that there is a lot of information out there, some good, …
Summertime is a chance for coaches, who are often teachers as well, to rest and recharge. It’s also a great time to brush up on your coaching skills. There are lots of places that you can get information about coaching swimming and diving. Below are just a few. Professional Organizations It is critical to be …
Use Event List to create and save the exact event lists you need. Copy and change as needed or import from Hy-Tek Meet Manager.
Set the parameters for the events in your list–age, sex, distance, stroke, Freshman/JV/Varsity, time/class codes, Prelim/Semi/Final and more.
Off-Line Scoring for editing results before printing final reports. Adjust times or FTP results. Summarizes all heats for hand scoring. Re-send results to Hy-Tek MEET MANAGER.
Message Board for sending messages to IST Scoreboards. Assign lanes for warm-ups before the meet. During breaks, promote your concession stand!