ABOUT

JMS RACING SERVICES

 

 JMS Racing Services began operations in January of 1998.  We are located in Marion, Iowa, just outside of Cedar Rapids.  Our main business is to provide management expertise and contract service for triathlons (swim, bike, run), duathlons (run, bike, run), road races, and other athletic sporting events.  We also provide computerized scoring for races throughout Midwest United States.

 

JMS Racing Services is owned and operated by John Snitko.  John graduated from The University of Iowa with a degree in business and a major in marketing.  In Corporate America, John was in marketing for a large equipment manufacturing company.  He has been involved with the sporting community for the past fifteen years and has gained valuable experience along the way.

 

As a participant, he has completed road races and triathlons with varying distances of up to a marathon and Ironman.  John has worked as a volunteer for races in different capacities throughout the surrounding area.  From 1992 to 1998, John was co-owner of The Finish Line Company, a business that promoted athletic events and provided computerized scoring for races throughout the state of Iowa.

 

Event Management Services

JMS Racing Services has fifteen years of event planning experience in Corporate America and in the sporting community.  Experience and a knowledge of marketing, allows JMS Racing Services to provide a unique combination of attributes not often found in this industry.

 

Design: If you are interested in creating a new event or enhancing an existing one, we have the expertise to assist.  JMS Racing Services can create a concept, develop the budget, design a marketing plan and implement the production of the event.

 

Sponsorship: Are you in need of sponsorship or are you looking for events to sponsor?  JMS Racing Services can find the right match for you.  We help define sponsorship goals and create promotions that generate maximum brand awareness of the company or product.

 

Marketing: JMS Racing Services can design and implement marketing programs for your event.  We create entry forms, flyers and brochures that meet your budget.  JMS Racing Services can promote your event through the distribution of the applications, by print and broadcast advertising, and with public relation activities.

 

Production: One of the most important elements of a successful event is in the actual production.  JMS Racing Services can provide all aspects of production.  We can work with the venue and municipalities to obtain permits and insurance, supply products (shirts, numbers, awards, refreshments, etc.), run participant registration, and coordinate the day of event, activities.

 

Post Event Evaluation: When it’s all over, we can provide the follow-up documentation for the event.  JMS Racing Services can send out the thanks you letters, reconcile the budget, present a recap of the press and media exposure and furnish event demographics.

 

Computerized Scoring

JMS Racing Services has been providing computerized scoring of races throughout the Midwest for nearly ten years. 

 

Equipment: JMS Racing Services uses the best timing devices (Time Machines) and software (Runscore) available for scoring a race.  We bring the stringers, tic sheets, bandit cards and chute opening cards.  All you need is run numbers, pins and bike numbers for multi-sport events.

 

Data Entry and Registration Reports: Data entry of race application information can be done by JMS Racing Services or by your designated computer person.  We can accept most PC based file formats for the transfer of data.  Labels for race numbers and lists (numerical and alphabetical) for packet pickup are also provided.

 

Results: Accurate and timely results for awards and mailing, is one of the most important aspects of any road race or multi-sport event.  We usually provide award results minutes after the last person finishes or sooner if you want.  In most cases, we are able to post tentative results while the race is in progress.  Final race results (one hard copy and a Microsoft Word file) for mailing are provided within one week after the event.  Results include the pace and five-part split times (swim or run, first transition, bike, second transition, and run) for multi-sport events.  Labels are included and results are posted on the Internet at “http://www.pigmantri.com/jmsracing”.

 

Other Services: JMS Racing Services can produce, print and mail final results.  We also provide labels from our database at a moderate cost.

 

Current/Past

Race Affiliations

ADA Squaw Creek Sneak

Big Creek Triathlon *

Blast Triathlon *

Bowman Woods 5K/10K

Brewhouse Triathlon *

Corn Carnival Triathlon *

Dare Duathlon

Gear West Duathlon *

Grand Slam for Diabetes 5K Run/3K Walk

Heart of the Lakes Triathlon *

Hospice Road Races

Human Race 5K/10K *

Lake Geode Triathlon *

Lake Waconia Triathlon *

Lake View Triathlon

Little Apple Triathlon

Manitou Sprint Triathlon *

Marion Arts Festival 5K *

McIntosh Woods Triathlon

Mothers Day Duathlon

Nickle Dickel 5K/10K *

Nishna Valley Triathlon

New Life Triathlon

Nordic Fest 5K/15K *

Omaha Zoo Run

Pigman Sprint Triathlon *

Pigman Half Iron Triathlon *

Quad Cities Triathlon *

Quakerdale Cedar Valley Races

Race For Sight *

River Run 5K/10K

Spring Into Spring Du *

Square Lake Triathlon *

Swamp Fox Festival 8K *

Timberman Triathlon *

Ultramax Triathlon *

Whaletown Triathlon *

Whipple Wave Triathlon *

YWCA Festival of Races

 

* Scheduled races in 2002

 

 

 

 

JMS Racing Services

P.O Box 582

Marion, IA 52302

Phone: 319-373-0741

Email: jmsracing@pigmantri.com

Website: http://www.pigmantri.com/jmsracing

 

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Last Revised 12/13/01