SwimMeet Pro

Timer Files

Export meet data for timing systems like Superior Swim Timing (SST).

Overview

Timer files allow you to export meet schedules and event details in a format compatible with electronic timing systems. These files can be imported into your timing system to pre-populate event information, reducing manual entry and errors on meet day.

File Types

SwimMeet Pro generates two types of timer files:

Schedule File (.sch)
Meet-level event information

Contains the complete event lineup for your meet in semicolon-delimited format.

Includes:

  • Event numbers
  • Event names and descriptions
  • Distance and stroke information
  • Gender and age group details
  • Event type (individual/relay)
Event Files (.scb)
Individual event details

Separate files for each event containing all entered swimmers and relay teams.

Includes:

  • Event header information
  • All entered swimmers/relay teams
  • Team codes and affiliations
  • Proper formatting for timing systems

Downloading Timer Files

You can download timer files from multiple locations in SwimMeet Pro:

From Meet Page
Download all files at once

The meet page offers several download options via the "Timer Files" dropdown button:

Download All (Schedule + Events)

Downloads a complete zip file containing:

  • Schedule file (.sch)
  • All event files (.scb)

Schedule File (.sch)

Downloads only the schedule file containing event definitions.

All Event Files (.zip)

Downloads all event files in a zip without the schedule file.

From Events Page
Download individual event files

From the Events page (Table or List view), you can download individual event files:

  1. Locate the event you want to download
  2. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) for that event
  3. Select "Download Event File (.scb)"

This is useful if you need to regenerate a single event file after making changes.

File Naming Conventions

SwimMeet Pro uses standard naming conventions for timer files:

Schedule File:

<MeetName>.sch

Example: Conference Championship 2025.sch

Event Files:

E<EventNumber>.scb

Event numbers are zero-padded to 3 digits

Examples: E001.scb, E002.scb, E023.scb

Zip Files:

  • event_files.zip - All event files only
  • timer_files.zip - Schedule + all event files

Using Timer Files

How to import timer files into your timing system:

Import Process
  1. Download timer files from SwimMeet Pro (recommended: "Download All")
  2. Extract the zip file to a folder on your timing computer
  3. Open your timing system software (e.g., Superior Swim Timing)
  4. Import the schedule file (.sch) first to load event definitions
  5. Import event files (.scb) to load swimmer entries for each event
  6. Verify that all events and entries loaded correctly

Timing System Compatibility:

  • Superior Swim Timing (SST) - Fully compatible
  • Other Systems - May require format conversion

Contact support if you need assistance with other timing systems.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

Files Won't Import

Solution:

  • Ensure all files are in the same folder
  • Check that schedule file (.sch) is imported first
  • Verify files aren't corrupted (re-download if needed)
  • Confirm your timing system supports the format
Missing Swimmers/Events

Solution:

  • Verify all entries are saved in SwimMeet Pro before downloading
  • Re-download the timer files to get the latest data
  • Check that heats have been generated for all events
  • Ensure swimmers are properly assigned to events
Incorrect Team Codes

Solution:

  • Edit opponent team settings and set a custom short name
  • Short names should be 2-6 characters
  • Re-download timer files after updating team information

Best Practices

  • ✓Download timer files after all entries are finalized
  • ✓Use "Download All" for the complete package
  • ✓Set custom short names for opponent teams for cleaner output
  • ✓Test the import process before meet day
  • ✓Keep timer files organized by meet for easy reference
  • ✓Re-download files if you make changes to entries after the initial download
  • ✓Have a backup copy of timer files on a USB drive for meet day