Preparing for a World Record Attempt: A Practical Checklist
Careful preparation can help participants organize their record attempt and collect the evidence required to document the achievement.
1. Understand the Record
Begin by clearly understanding the proposed record, its category and the measurement that will determine the achievement.
2. Review the Requirements
Review the applicable record criteria and evidence requirements before the attempt begins.
3. Prepare Equipment
Make sure that any equipment needed for the activity, measurement or documentation is available and ready.
4. Arrange Witnesses
Where witnesses are required, arrange suitable witnesses in advance and prepare the necessary documentation.
5. Prepare Photographs and Video
Plan how photographs and videos will document the important stages of the attempt.
6. Record Measurements
Where the achievement depends on time, distance, quantity, size or another measurement, ensure that the measurement is recorded clearly.
7. Preserve the Evidence
Keep original photographs, videos and documents safely after the attempt.
8. Organize the Submission
Arrange the evidence in a clear sequence so that the record attempt can be understood and reviewed efficiently.
For further information, review the Record Evidence Guidelines .














