About
About Cool River Systems
Cool River Systems is a pioneer in the development and production of wireless timing systems for competitive sports and training. Driven by frustration and inaccuracies experienced at local swim meets, we designed the first wireless stopwatch system for this application.
Since then, our patented timing systems have been used in a wide range of sports, including swimming, track, cross country, ice hockey, and baseball.
All of our timing and scoreboard control products are designed to combine extreme ease of use and low cost with high accuracy and performance to enhance the total experience of the competitors, officials, and spectators.
History of Cool River Systems
2006
Founded by Fred Frantz and Steve Gibson, Cool River Systems becomes a pioneer in the development and production of hand-held wireless timing systems for competitive sports and training.
2007
In collaboration with Colorado Time systems, our flagship product, the Dolphin swim timing system is brought to market.
2007
In collaboration with Colorado Time systems, our flagship product, the Dolphin swim timing system is brought to market.
2008
Cool River Systems provides custom timing solutions for training to professional and amateur sports teams.
2010
The first patent for the swim timing technology is issued by the USPTO.
2010
The first patent for the swim timing technology is issued by the USPTO.
2012
The USPTO issues a patent for the track and cross country timing technology.
2013
The first hand-held, wireless, scoreboard controller is released by Cool River Systems.
2013
The first hand-held, wireless, scoreboard controller is released by Cool River Systems.
2014
Working with the NCHSAA and NSAF, the track and cross country timing systems are debuted to attendees at the North Carolina high school championships and the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet.
2017
Custom timing applications are developed for USA Swimming to support new promotional programs.
2017
Custom timing applications are developed for USA Swimming to support new promotional programs.
2019
The latest version of the Dolphin application is released, which includes extended features and seamless integration with SwimTopia Meet Maestro.
Our Leadership Team
FRED FRANTZ, President
Fred manages business operations and provides system architecture and real-time design for product development.
STEVE GIBSON, Vice President
Steve directs application development and user interface design. He also coordinates integration with partner applications.
Partners
Cool River Systems is proud to partner with Colorado Time Systems to market and support our two flagship products, the Dolphin™ swim timing system and the Road Runner™ track and cross country timing system. Please contact Colorado Time Systems with any sales or support questions you might have concerning these products.
Colorado Time Systems (CTS) provides premier athletic facilities across the world with platinum quality timing, scoring and display systems. Throughout the years, CTS has maintained a steadfast commitment to provide cutting edge scoring and display products for all venues.
Dolphin and RoadRunner are trademarks of Colorado Time Systems.
Cool River Systems is also proud to partner with SwimTopia to integrate the Dolphin system with MeetMaestro, enabling instructors to master the art of conducting swim meets.