Requirements
for SAG Records are as follows:
·
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.
·
Jumps
must have a take off board judge.
·
For
events 2km and over the correct number of laps must be verified.
Walks must be
judged and the competitor verified as not disqualified.
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 1/10th 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).
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.
Only records
set at WMA meetings do not require a form to be submitted.