Forget the popcorn. Let’s get kids gliding again. Skate‑A‑Thons bring back the movement, the laps, and the community spirit we grew up with—on ice. It’s simple: skaters hit the rink, sponsors pledge, and your team or cause scores big. No gimmicks. Just blades, heart, and hustle.
These events are a fantastic way to:
Build team spirit and community involvement
Promote fitness and healthy competition
Generate reliable, pledge-based fundraising income
Provide an engaging experience for skaters of all ages and skill levels
With the Orbiter Lap Tracking System, you run your event your way.
Track participant progress in real time, simplify logistics, and keep 100% of the funds raised. Buy the system once—no subscriptions, no fees, no middleman.
Managing a Skate‑A‑Thon used to mean clipboards, manual counting, and lots of math. Now, Orbiter Lap Tracking makes it simple, accurate, and automated.
Orbiter is a real-time lap tracking system that uses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips worn by participants to record every lap as they pass a reader. Here’s how it works:
RFID Chips – Each skater is assigned a chip, either attached to their skate or worn on a band.
Lap Readers – As skaters cross the start/finish line, Orbiter automatically logs their laps.
Live Results – Lap counts display instantly on a screen or mobile device, eliminating guesswork.
Pledge Integration – Organizers can match lap counts with pledged donations, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Accurate tracking: No missed laps or manual counting errors
Real-time updates: Keep participants and spectators engaged with live results
Streamlined fundraising: Automatic calculations simplify pledge collection
Scalable solution: Works for small teams or large community events
Automated Tracking
RSID chip technology logs every lap automatically—no clipboards, no hassle.
Each participant wears a small chip, on a wrist band which communicates with a reader placed at the start/finish line. Every time a skater crosses the line, the system instantly records their lap with perfect accuracy—no clipboards, no manual counting, and no missed laps.
This automated system keeps skaters motivated by providing live lap totals and allows organizers to focus on the event rather than paperwork. Parents, sponsors, and participants can follow progress in real time, ensuring transparency and excitement throughout the fundraiser.
By eliminating human error and streamlining the process, RFID chip technology transforms your Skate‑A‑Thon into a seamless, professional event. It’s efficient, easy to use, and makes fundraising simpler for everyone involved.
Instant Reports
Track laps, funds raised, and event success with built-in reporting tools.
Instant reports make it easy to monitor your event in real time. Track laps completed, funds raised, and overall progress with built‑in reporting tools that generate detailed spreadsheets for clear documentation.
With everything organized, you can easily collect pledges and manage donations for your organization with accuracy and confidence.
This streamlined system saves time, reduces errors, and helps maximize your fundraising success!
Effortless Fundraising
Sponsors pledge per lap, turning fitness into funding.
Effortless fundraising makes it simple for your organization to raise money while keeping participants engaged.
Sponsors pledge a set amount for every lap completed, creating a direct connection between effort and donations.
As skaters rack up laps, your organization turns fitness into funding with ease.
This motivating approach inspires participants to push further, boosting both excitement and results.