Proctor Swim Teams Launch Fundraising for Electronic Timing System
Proctor swim teams in the Duluth-Superior area are fundraising to acquire an electronic timing system for their pool, aiming to replace the current stopwatch method with a more accurate and efficient system for races and results.
Duluth Superior, MN, October 5, 2026 — The Proctor swim teams operating within the Duluth-Superior area have initiated a fundraising campaign with the objective of purchasing an electronic timing system for their aquatic facility. The initiative seeks to move away from the current practice of using manual stopwatches for race timing and result tabulation.
This proposed upgrade aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of swimming competitions. The current reliance on stopwatches, while functional, can introduce human error and is less streamlined for managing race times and generating official results. An electronic system typically involves touchpads at the end of each lane, sensors, and a central computer to record times precisely, often down to the hundredth of a second.
The fundraising efforts are focused on acquiring this specialized equipment, which is standard in competitive swimming at higher levels. The investment is intended to bring the team’s timing capabilities up to modern standards, providing more reliable data for swimmers and officials.
Specific details regarding the names of the individual Proctor swim teams involved, the total fundraising goal, the projected cost of the electronic timing system, or the timeline for the campaign were not provided. The scope of the fundraising covers the acquisition of the system for use in races and for generating precise results.
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