The Australian Book Of Records (TABOR) encourages all Australians to grab the opportunity to become a record breaker. Stretch your limits to a higher place and be winners. Every Australian has the attributes to do this. TABOR is here to help make it happen. TABOR looks forward to receiving requests from all Australians to nominate a record they wish to attempt.

Record application process

Please complete the application form to apply on line www.theaustralianbookofrecords.com.au You will be supplied with a TABOR reference number and a unique set of rules and regulations relating to your record

Record attempts and applications are free of charge. Because of TABOR very thorough record research assessment process, please allow up to 4 weeks for TABOR to respond to your record application

For more urgent cases TABOR offer a 72 hour PRIORITY processing facility, there is a cost attached to this service, please advise if you require further details

Adjudication

Every record attempt must be observed in its entirety by an independent witness or adjudicator, e.g. police, armed forces, person of good standing in the community, or by a professional in your record attempting field, e.g. nurse or doctor for medical records.

TABOR are able to provide

Professional adjudicators who can witness your record attempt and make an official TABOR certificate presentation ‘on the spot’ giving you a great PR opportunity.

This service is charged on a case by case basis. We suggest you make your request early, to avoid disappointment.

Record registration checklist

Does your claim contain all the necessary items?

Use the checklist below:

• Cover letter
• Two witness statements, on letter headed paper
• Hi-res photographs
• Video or YouTube footage
• Additional evidence listed in record specific guidelines
• Signed agreement regarding supporting materials

Please note your record claim cannot be assessed unless you have supplied all relevant materials.

Please send all documentation to:

The Australian Book Of Records

77 Siena Ridge, Wallan, Victoria 3756.

*Please note, TABOR does not return materials, so please keep a copy on file for your record, thank you.

Completion of record attempt

Once you have finished your record attempt, complete the ‘backup materials being submitted to TABOR in relation to record attempt form’.

Carefully check you have collated all information to verify/support your record attempt. Clearly mark all correspondence (including photographs, dvds, etc) with your reference number, name and address, stating which record has been attempted and send to:

The Australian Book Of Records, 77 Siena Ridge, Wallan, Victoria 3756.

On receipt, TABOR research team will analyse this information and advise you of the official outcome.

Record verification

Signed statements of authentication by two independent witnesses of some standing in the local community, who have attended the event and can confirm the validity of the claim. Where indicated in the individual record breaking rules, there will be occasions where an official must be qualified in the subject area e.g. nurse or doctor for medical checks.

The witness in his or her own handwriting must sign the statement. If possible the statement must be submitted on the witnesses official letter headed paper and contain full contact details. The statement must contain the fact that the specific rules relevant to the record attempt have been strictly followed. They must also explain how the exact results were quantified i.e. dimensions, participants involved and so on.

All forms of available media coverage: Newspaper cuttings, photos, magazine cuttings, television and radio coverage on video/cd/dvd social media. Please send quality hi-res photos of your record for TABOR website and publications.