We designed Olly to enhance and simplify larger swim meets between school/club and state level. Olly is capturing the attention of busy leaders who want to stand out and stay ahead in swimming.
The name “Olly” was inspired by an octopus holding a stopwatch in each tentacle. Our first logo was designed by swimmer Natasha Ramsden in April 2020.
Olly Timing uses high speed video combined with our proprietary advanced AI computer vision software to “see” the starting flash and moment that a swimmer touches the wall at the end of a race.
Video is captured either from dedicated Olly cameras, or via an existing video system such as Hawk-Eye.
Olly Timing software runs on a computer. Operators and trained and accredited.
Touchpads with backup timekeepers is the standard timing solution for many large swim meets. We designed Olly Timing as an alternative to timekeepers.
Olly Timing can also operate alone without touchpads as the primary timing system.
The accuracy of Olly Timing is similar to timekeepers.
Unofficial times are computed automatically by Olly’s advanced AI. These can be reviewed and, if necessary, fine-tuned by the (human) operator to make them official.
Olly Timing is aligned with the Rules of Swimming but cannot be used to validate State Records or higher (which are generally set on touch pad times).
Olly Timing can be used to provide backup times on demand, or all times for all events and swimmers. Results are delivered via electronic file for existing systems to ingest.
All race video is recorded to enable later review and resolution of any queries. This backup is also available to re-time the race in case of live system failure.
Swimming NSW have confirmed that Olly Timing may be used to record times at official events except to set or break NSW records.
Timekeeper free events at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre and other venues are now regularly powered by Olly Timing.
Checkout our proprietary advanced AI in this old test video (no audio). Note Timekeepers are NOT required!
Swimming administrator and technical official Ben Ramsden envisioned Olly Timing in 2020. Our first proof of concept was produced in collaboration with Sydney University, Swimming Victoria and Hawk-Eye in 2021.
Guided by the Australian Sports Technologies Network in 2022 we built our business plan. The accuracy of human timekeepers was researched in collaboration with Swimming Metro North East.
Leading computer vision in swimming expert Archie Huybers joined the team in 2023 to spearhead development. Regular testing commenced with the support of Swimming NSW and Swimming Victoria and others.
In November 2023 we were humbled to make our first sale. From February 2024 we have been regularly operating at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
In August 2024 we launched the OllyGo special events system. Outdoor pool capability was added in October.
We have recently received the prestigious ANZ Sports Technology 2024 award for Stadium & Venue Technology.
