Understanding Guidelines

Each and every record monitored at IEA book of World Records has a set of specific guidelines. Our guidelines detail the rules that must be followed when attempting the record and the evidence that must be provided. The guidelines ensure that the record is standard disable and verifiable. In other words the guidelines tell you how it needs to be done and what you need to submit to us in order to prove it!
It is vital that your guidelines are read before your record attempt. We also have a Guide To Your Evidence document which supports your guidelines and will provide further guidance on the evidence needed to verify your attempt.
The guidelines you receive are unique to your record. All stated rules must be followed and all evidence must be submitted in order to become an IEA book of World Records title holder.

What do each of the guideline sections mean?

Your guidelines consist of five different sections:

1.Legal notice:

This is very important information that must be read and understood fully before you choose to proceed with your record attempt. This document acts as a guide to the specific considerations and undertakings for your potential record attempt and is to be used in conjunction with the Guide to Your Evidence, which outlines the evidence we require to verify the success of your record attempt. These guidelines should be read and understood by all concerned with the record attempt prior to the attempt — this includes every participant, organizer and witness. These guidelines are specific to your record attempt and must be followed. Should any part of these guidelines be contravened, your record attempt will be disqualified, without any right of appeal. Additionally, these guidelines in no way provide any kind of safety advice and cannot be construed as providing any comfort that the record attempt is free from risk. IEA book of World Records accepts no responsibility for the safety of participants or bystanders in any record attempt. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that (a) all necessary safety precautions are in place and that all equipment used is suitable and thoroughly checked prior to the record attempt taking place and (b) you are in compliance with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations. Finally, the provision of these guidelines in no way constitutes IEA book of World Records’ consent for you to undertake a record attempt. Any record attempt will only be considered to be authorized by us where you have signed our standard agreement in relation to record attempts.

2.Record Definition

This will provide you with the answers to the following 4 questions: • What is the record for? • Who can attempt the record? • How is the record measured? • How is the subject of the record defined? Here is an example of a Record definition (for the Most skips in one minute): Record definition • This record is for the most skips over a rope in one minute • It is to be attempted by an individual • It is measured by the number of skips over the rope in one minute

3.Record Guidelines

This section is the list of rules unique to your specific record, the points here will give you specific guidance on how to attempt the record. Please be aware that there are more rules found below in the category guidelines. The rules are listed by number but all are as important as each other and each and every one must be followed Rules for Most skips in one minute 1. The rope used may be of any material or length as long as it meets standards of a regulation jump rope. 2. The attempt must take place on a flat, non-sprung surface. 3. IEA book of World Records recommends that an electronic or mechanical device be used to count the number of times the participant jumps over the rope. The device used would have to be approved by IBWR prior to the attempt. In the absence of an electronic or mechanical device, the number of revolutions must be counted by two spotters. A letter of verification from each of the spotters must be submitted with the rest of the documentation. 4. One skip is calculated by a full 360 degree revolution. If the participant fails to leap over the rope in any form, i.e. by missing or stopping the rope, that revolution will not count in the accumulated total in the minute.

4.Category Guidelines

The category guidelines contain the rules and evidence requirements for all records of that format. For example the rules that must be followed for all attempts made in one minute, or our standard rules and evidence requirements for large food items. So remember the Category Guidelines include ALL general points and ALL evidence requirements, so they are very different from the Record guidelines, which only include points that are specific to your record title only The Category Guidelines are split into three sections: 1. Title The category guidelines title will indicate to you the record format. You do not need to worry about this. For example: Rules for all ‘largest manufactured items’ records. 2. Category rules Please make sure you follow ALL these rules: • The attempt must take place in a public place or in a venue open to public inspection. • The event is continuous. The clock does not stop. One minute means a complete 60 second cycle. For example, if the event starts at 10.00am it must finish at 10.01am. • Participants may take a pause or break during the attempt but the clock will not stop under any circumstances. • A loud start and finish signal recognized by all the participants must be used. • Two experienced timekeepers (e.g. from a local athletics club) must time the attempt with stopwatch accurate to 0.01 seconds. • The attempt must be overseen by two independent witnesses.

5. Evidence

You will then see the evidence section, which is introduced by the following sentence: ‘Please make sure you supply the following evidence:’ These points are listed using bullet points and they list what evidence you must supply to enable us to verify your record attempt. Each piece of evidence is underlined and then repeated in the checklist An example of Category Guidelines– Evidence: Please make sure you supply the following evidence: • Once cover letter explains the context of the record attempt • . Please indicate date, time and exact location of the record attempt, your • chosen witnesses and your record attempt measurement. Also please provide full details of the person attempting the record including details on age, nationality, background, and preparation for the attempt. • Two independent witness statement confirming the record results witness statement are statements of authentication from independent individuals who confirm that our guidelines have been adhered to. The witnesses must list the points that they have verified during the attempt. Evidence checklist: The final section of the guidelines is the evidence checklist . This provides you with a checklist of items that IEA book of World Records requires. You’ll find the information on each item in the evidence section of the category guidelines and further guidance in the Guide To Your Evidence document. It is important that you have ALL items on your evidence checklist before you submit your evidence for review. Otherwise you risk your evidence review being delayed or rejected.

How to apply for IEA record

Proper filling of application is very important for any successful IEA Book Of World Records title holder. Here you need to fill all the correct information.

Step 1

Go through the information available in our records category on the website. Here you can find out everything from what makes a IEA Book Of World Records title.

Step 2

Search the record you would like to attempt. If your search is according to your record. Please select this if it sounds like the record you wish to attempt. Fill the online application form. If you can’t find the record you want to apply for after searching then you can suggest a new record title by ‘Apply for a new record

Step 4

Complete and submit the form with all the relevant documents after submitting the form it will take 45 to 60 days for the normal process. In case you wish to go for fast track process it takes 10- 15 working days.

Step 5

If your application is accepted, you will receive the record guidelines and next steps.

Invite an adjudicator

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Record system

IEA book of World Records has a strict list of record system that must be adhered to for all our record-breaking achievements.

We assess all new record titles against our values of integrity, respect, inclusiveness and passion and it is of the utmost importance to us that all our records reflect this.

As such, we have a number of internal system that all records must adhere to. Our system are regularly reviewed and updated in collaboration with expert organisations and based on feedback from our readers.

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Risk in records

IEA book of World Records will not monitor any records involving unsuitable activities or those which could cause potential harm or risk to spectators.

Animals

Any records that could potentially endanger or harm animals. This includes any records in which the animals would have to put to greater stress to achieve a new record, such as endurance records, or records which include any level of risk for the animal. For all animal records, the animal must do the attempt without any physical contact with their owner/trainer. Any attempts that would require physical prompts from the owner/trainer are not allowed.

Excessive eating

We do not monitor any records for excessive eating records. All of our eating records showcase the skill of speed eating only and as such are limited to short time periods and small quantities of food, such as fastest time to eat three cream crackers.

Food wastage

We require any record relating to food to follow strict system regarding food consumption and donation.

We require all our records involving huge quantities of food to adhere to the following rules:

Organiser must demonstrate that the food has been prepared according to local food hygiene standard laws – for example, by preparing the food in the presence of an appropriate inspector.
The food needs to be kept in hygienic conditions throughout the attempt on the record. This must be confirmed by the inspector, who must state in their report that the food was safe to eat at the point at which the food was distributed.
Where the food is prepared in a commercial kitchen, copies of the food hygiene certification of that kitchen must be provided.
After the attempt, the food items must be divided and distributed or donated for general consumption by humans. It is the responsibility of the challenger to demonstrate to IEA book of World Records that all efforts to distribute the food to humans have been taken.
Prior to the attempt, the challenger must submit their plans for food distribution to IEA book of World Records for pre-approval.

Alcohol

IEA will not allow any record involving the consumption of alcohol as part of drinking contests, binge drinking or speed drinking.

Illegal activites

IEA book of World Records will not endorse or permit Illegal activities in pursuit of record breaking. Any record attempt proven to occur outside of the local law would be disqualified.

Below 16’s

It is not permitted for individuals below the age of 16 to attempt or hold records which are considered unsuitable for minors. Anyone between the age of 16-18 must provide consent from a parent/guardian to attempt these records.

Invasive medical reports

IEA book of World Records does not monitor any medical testing records that harms or comes under medico-legal offense, or an examination in which a device enters the body beyond what is reasonably comfortable. This includes any tests which require a needle; or an internal physical examination.

Environmentally impact record

IIEA will not promote any such kind of record that create negative impact on environment such as largest release of party balloons, sky lanterns, etc. are no longer monitored.

IRecord qualified by disability

IEA book of World Records titles are open to anyone irrespective of their level of ability.

Voluntary participation

The principle of voluntary participation requires that people must not be coerced into participating in a record attempt. However, participants may be recompensed for their expense, time, and inconvenience.

Participants at IEA book of World Records events must take part of their own free will. Organisers must ensure that all participants are full informed about the record they are taking part in.

IInappropriate /offensive

IEA book of World Records will not process inappropriate or offensive applications.

Tobacco and cannabis

IEA book of World Records no longer accepts applications or creates new record titles that are related to the consumption, preparation or use of tobacco, cannabis or nicotine products.

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