PolyFieldBy Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers
Athletics technology, made accessible
PolyField makes officiating with technology simple for grassroots athletics. Built by and for athletes, officials and spectators.
As published in IEEE Software. About the article
Internationally published
PolyField in IEEE Software
The engineering behind PolyField is published in IEEE Software, the international magazine of the IEEE Computer Society. The article explains how PolyField brings EDMs, apps, scoreboards and competition systems together into one real-time measurement system for track and field.
Gordon Lester, “Engineering Integrated Real-Time Measurement Systems for Track and Field Athletics”, IEEE Software, Sept.–Oct. 2026. DOI: 10.1109/MS.2026.3685066
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Powerful features
Everything you need to run field events with precision
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Simple EDM calibration
A step-by-step wizard sets up the EDM for throws and jumps. Then measure with one tap, with no buttons to press on the EDM.
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Competition management
Load start lists from OpenTrack, Athletics App or Roster Athletics, and upload results as you measure.
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Live results & heat maps
See every throw land in the sector in real time, then share social media graphics and a PDF report after the meet.
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Accessible by design
Clear, high-contrast interfaces built to accessibility principles, so more volunteers can confidently use the technology.
Complete software solutions
One system for officials, athletes and spectators
Accessible tools that help officials, improve the athlete experience and engage spectators.
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PolyField App
Android app that connects to the EDM and scoreboards. Officials manage check-in, performances, cuts and results upload.
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PolyField Server
“The Controller”. Connects your apps to analytics, athlete data and competition management providers.
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PolyField & Track Displays
Scoreboards from FinishLynx and TimeTronics photo finish, plus field events live from the Server.
How it works
Measure once, and it's everywhere
Technology that supports officials, not hinders them. Everything runs on a dedicated local network.
The EDM
Measures where the throw or jump lands. No tapes, no numbers called across the field.
The app
The official confirms each attempt on a tablet: mark or foul, wind, bar height.
The server
Collects every event at the meet over a dedicated local network.
Everywhere
Scoreboards, announcers and results update as soon as an attempt is confirmed.
Who we are
Built by a volunteer athletics club
We are athletes, officials and committee members of Kingston Athletic Club and Polytechnic Harriers (KACPH), a club in South West London.
We are the longest-established athletics club in Kingston, proud of our local, volunteer-run and friendly roots. We compete at a high level across track and field, road running and cross-country, and welcome athletes from age 8 through to Masters.
We're volunteer-run and non-profit, but fiercely professional. Our athletes regularly feature in UK Top 10 lists, and every penny is reinvested in our athletes.
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