Specialist expertise

Technology for one connected competition venue

Tobtech plans and operates the infrastructure between the secretariat, judges, timing, results, officials and other functions that must work together before and during competition.

A clearly scoped first step

Start with the venue and competition workflow

You do not need a finished technical specification. An initial review establishes what is already available, which functions depend on each other and what must be prepared before the first start.

  1. The brief

    Dates, setup window, distances across the venue, existing equipment and the functions that must work together.

  2. Technical review

    Coverage, internet and fallback connectivity, networks, power, radio, and dependencies around timing, judges and results.

  3. A scoped plan

    The review defines responsibilities, preparation, testing and the support needed before or during the competition.

Indoor and outdoor

Plan for the venue as it really operates

The indoor season often places extra demands on coverage through buildings, temporary networks, setup windows, fallback connectivity and radio. Outdoors, distance, weather and separated functions shape the same planning.

Experience behind the work

Competition operations and technology in one review

Tobias Stenkula’s international experience across show jumping, eventing and dressage includes administration, result workflows, timing, judge input, networks and technical operations.

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Planning before the event

Work can begin with a review of the venue, operational functions, existing equipment and system dependencies. Connectivity, coverage, placement, fallback paths, power and provider responsibilities are then planned.

Networks and internet across the venue

The secretariat, judge positions, timing, workstations, printers and other functions can be connected by cable, WiFi and directional links. Internet and possible fallback connectivity are sized around the venue and event.

Timing, judge input and result workflows

Tobtech can support technical setup and verification of connectivity around show-jumping and cross-country timing, digital judge input and the onward workflow to the secretariat and result displays.

Radio and official communication

Communication planning can include channel structure, preparation, charging, labelling and distribution of radios, along with technical support for officials.

Operations and troubleshooting during competition

Pre-start checks, operational monitoring and structured troubleshooting help isolate issues in the correct part of the chain. On-site support can cover all or part of the event.

Directional network link

Connect the venue’s operational functions

Point-to-point links can connect the secretariat, timing, judge positions and other separated locations where cabling is impractical. Placement, line of sight, capacity and dependencies are planned before commissioning.

The connection is verified as part of the full environment, alongside local switching, WiFi, internet connectivity and the workflows that depend on the network.

Tempo by Tobtech

Right music. Right start. Ready.

Competition music for equestrian sport, from participant submission to a controlled handoff in starting order.

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Practical experience supporting delivery

Tobias Stenkula has many years of international experience in practical competition services across show jumping, eventing and dressage, including administration, results, timing, judge input, networking and operations.

Understanding the competition environment

Experience as a rider and with horses brings an understanding of competition flow, officials’ work and the need to introduce technology without disrupting the venue.

Collaboration and specialist contacts

Tobtech has a close working relationship with Showoffice by Equipe in practical competition services and an international network within equestrian operations. Appropriate specialists and providers can be coordinated when needed.

Common questions

Before a competition assignment

When should technology be planned?

Early enough to verify the venue functions, dependencies, connectivity and fallback paths before the first start.

Can Tobtech work with existing equipment?

Yes. Existing systems can be reviewed and coordinated with supplementary equipment and providers.

Does support cover competition day?

Yes. Assignments can include setup, verification, troubleshooting and technical support during the event.

Can separated venue functions be connected?

Yes. Directional point-to-point links can be used where line of sight is available and cabling is impractical.

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