Hand Times vs Automatic Times: Explanation

 

* Times listed with numerals two positions to the right of the decimal point are automatic (FAT) times.
For example, 12.76 is an automatic time.

* Times listed with an "h" shown two postions to the right of the decimal point are hand times.
For example, 12.8h is a hand time.


* Any time submitted to us that does not have a numeral two positions to the right of the decimal point is assumed to be a hand time, and an "h" is applied.
For example, a 12.6 time submitted will be listed as 12.6h.

* Unless otherwise specified, a time sumitted to us with numerals two positions to the right of the decimal point will be listed as an automatic time.
For example, a 12.45 time submitted will be listed as 12.45.

* However, if a time is submitted with numerals two positions to the right of the decimal point is known to be hand timed, the time is rounded up to the next 1/10 and an "h" is applied.
For example, a 12.32 hand time submitted will be listed as 12.4h.

* Hand times are not equivalent to automatic (FAT) times.

* To approximately compare hand times to automatic times, use the following guide:

Add .24 seconds to a hand time for any sprint race which is 200m or less

Add .14 seconds to a 400m hand time

Races longer than 400 meters are generally equivalent.