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 .