Centre records

How Centre Records Are Verified

Centre Records at SLAC are carefully checked to make sure every achievement is accurate, fair, and meets Little Athletics Victoria standards. When an athlete breaks a record, our officials confirm that:

• the athlete is a fully paid and registered SLAC member (Come & Try athletes are not eligible for Centre Records)

• the event was completed under standard Little Athletics rules

• the correct age group and gender category were used

• equipment and conditions met Little Athletics Victoria requirements

Once verified, the new record is added to our official Centre Records list and celebrated across the club. Records are updated periodically throughout the season as new performances are achieved.

How Athletes Can Break a Record at SLAC

Any fully registered SLAC athlete can set a new Centre Record- there’s no special nomination or process required. To break a record, an athlete simply needs to:

• be a fully paid member for the current season

• compete in their correct age group

• complete the event during an official SLAC meet

• achieve a performance that exceeds the current record

• have the result confirmed by an official on the day

If a record is broken, our team will let the athlete and their family know. It’s a wonderful moment to celebrate, and it becomes part of SLAC history for future generations to admire.

What Parent Helpers Should Do If a Record Is Broken

Parent helpers play an important role in making sure potential records are handled correctly and fairly. When a performance looks close to a Centre Record, these steps help ensure everything is checked properly before the group moves on.

1. Notify an Official Immediately

If you think an athlete may have broken a record, tell the Age Group Leader or an SLAC executive committee member straight away.  Do not continue the event until the result has been checked.

2. Pause the Group

Please do not move on to the next athlete or race until the performance has been verified.  This is important because once the group moves on, it becomes much harder to confirm the result accurately.

3. Ensure Correct Measurement or Timing

An SLAC executive committee member must take or confirm the measurement or time using the correct equipment.  Parent helpers may be asked to pause the group briefly so this can happen.

4. Special Note for High Jump

If an athlete is nearing a record height, please call an SLAC executive committee member over before raising the bar.  This ensures the correct height is set, measured, and verified before the athlete attempts it.

5. Electronic Results Entry

With electronic recording, a potential record may not always be obvious.  If the system sends a message asking you to verify a record, please:

• stop the event immediately

• do not move on to the next athlete or race

• ask an SLAC executive committee member to confirm the result before continuing

This prevents accidental overwriting or loss of important information.

6. Keep the Athlete in the Event Area

The athlete should stay in the correct age group and event area until verification is complete.
This helps officials confirm eligibility and ensures the result is recorded correctly.

7. Record the Result Clearly

Make sure the performance is written clearly on the event sheet or entered correctly into the electronic system.
Accurate recording helps the verification process run smoothly.

8. Celebrate the Moment

Breaking a record is exciting! A little encouragement goes a long way.
Once verified, SLAC executive committee member will confirm that the athlete is a fully paid and registered member and update the Centre Records list.