SETTING RECORDS: REQUIREMENTS AND RULES

State age group (SAG) records

Requirements for SAG Records are as follows:

• Running and walking races must be scratch events.


• For non track events courses must be accurately measured.


• One watch is sufficient for a SAG record. However, any strange looking results should be verified.


• For length measurements in jumps and throws an official must verify the distance.


• Long and Triple Jumps must have a take off board judge. 


• For events 2km and over the correct number of laps must be verified.


• Normally records are not accepted from Regional Masters Games.


• Walks must be judged and the competitor verified as not disqualified.

National records

Requirements for National Records are the same as for SAG records except as follows:

• As much paperwork as possible should be collected to support a record application.


• Electronic timing for up to the 200m. A copy of the photo finish print must be submitted.


• Three watches for distances above 200m if electronic timing is not available.


• A minimum of 3 competitors.


• Wind readings for sprints (200m or less), long jump and triple jump.


• For throws, implements are required to be measured for weight and length. These measurements are to be certified by an appropriate technical officer. 


• Length measurements for jumps and throws must be validated with a steel tape. Two people must verify the distance.


• Jumps must have a take off board judge (preferably plasticine).


• Lap record sheets are required for events 2km and over. No more than 4 runners (or 6 walkers) per lap-scorer. 


• Walks must be judged by a minimum of 4 judges (1 at A grade) and the competitor verified as not disqualified. 


• Track times are rounded up to 1/10^th second.


• Road times are rounded up to 1 second.


• LJ and TJ are rounded down to 1 centimetre. 


• The maximum variation in distance for a road circuit is 0.1% (i.e. 10m in 10km).

World records

Requirements for World records are the same as National records with the additional need for:

• A copy of the applicants’ birth certificate or passport front page.


• Ideally 6 walk judges (minimum of 4 including 1 at A grade).


• Surveyor’s verification of course distance.


• Referees confirmation that all statements are correct.


• Complete race results.

Only records set at WMA meetings do not require a form to be submitted.