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Riders wishing to compete in electronically timed meetings in the Eastern Centre, but do not own a MyLaps (AMB) transponder, will need to hire one from the Eastern Centre Timing Team. In order to ensure that we have sufficient transponders available on the day we need to know in advance how many will be required.

In addition to allowing us the obtain any extras above those in our hire stock this will also enable us to have all the rider and transponder info pre-programmed into the timing software, thus reducing the possibility of delays at the event. For these reasons we ask that you pre-book your transponder at least 7 days before the event.
The cost of hiring a transponder is £10 per meeting. If you have not hired one before you will also need to buy a bracket (£6), which remains your property and can be left on your bike for use when needed.

IMPORTANT: Because of the high value of the transponder you will be required to leave a form of security with us before we issue you with the transponder. In most cases this will be your ACU licence, which will be returned to you when you hand back the transponder at the end of the day. If you cannot provide a valid ACU licence (e.g. you are riding on a day licence) another form of security such as a UK driving licence or £50 refundable cash deposit will be required. There will be no exceptions to this rule ‚ no security, no transponder.

You transponder (and bracket, if required) will be supplied fully-charged on the day by the timing team, not the meeting secretary. If you have chosen the "Pay on the day" option, payment will be required before your transponder is issued. You will also be given instructions on fitting the transponder (a simple job that should only take a couple of minutes) and a sheet on what to do if you forget to return the transponder at the end of the meeting.

You can pre-book your transponder using one of the following methods:
 

By Post

A postal form is available for download from the event details in the events calendar. This can be printed from your computer, filled in, and sent to the address at the top of the form. A copy of this form may also be obtained from the meeting secretary. Please note: Transponder hire fees are payable to the Eastern Centre, not the organising club. Do not sent a single cheque to the meeting secretary to cover entry fee and transponder hire fee.
 

Book and Pay Online (preferred method, to avoid delays on the day)

You can book and pay for one or more meetings online by using our Online Booking Form. Simply enter your details, tick the box(es) for the meeting(s) you wish to hire a transponder for, and click on the "Submit Order" button. You will be taken to the PayPal secure payment site, where you must complete payment to book your transponder. You do not have to have a PayPal account - most major credit cards are accepted. If you do not complete the payment, no transponder is reserved for you.
 

By Phone

You can book your transponder by phone and pay at the event. Call Paul on 07745 874262

•  If a meeting is cancelled, or you have a valid reason for not attending, your cheque will be destroyed, or PayPal fee refunded.
•  If a meeting is postponed, your booking will be valid for the revised date; if you cannot attend the meeting on the revised date your cheque will be destroyed, or PayPal fee refunded.

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that sufficient transponders are available to hire on the day, supplies are limited and we cannot guarantee this unless you book one in advance of the meeting.