The present invention relates to a system and a method for tracking an object capable of being used at a sporting event. The object has a unique identifier that is capable of being read by a scanning device. The system provides recording devices and event tracking devices for recording and detailing events occurring with the object, players possessing the object, time and location of the object and other information associated with the object and the sporting event. A database is provided for storing the information and the unique identifier. The database is searchable to locate the information.