The following proposals passed:
Proposal 24: Documentation of Records in Jumps
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 07, 2025Votes on this proposal:
5 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 5, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The proposal is intended to revise the specific documentation criteria for the jumps. It is a addition to the general documentation criteria.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
non-existent
New Rule:
7.2 Jumps specific Documentation Criteria
1. Any jump record must be set on flat, firm and level ground, which must be confirmed by the event director's statement of compliance with the rules.
2. All length measurements must be carried out with a measuring tape of defined accuracy, of which the tolerance does not exceed 2.4 mm over 10 m. The measurement procedure, including the reference points used and the measuring equipment used, must be submitted.
3. For all performances in Long Jump on Track that are set up outdoors, a wind measurement must be carried out in accordance with IUF Rulebook (section 2D.10). The wind velocity shall be measured for a period of 5 seconds from the time when the rider passes a mark 20 m from the jump marker. If the speed-up of the rider is shorter than 20 m, the time begins with the start of the speed-up. The results of the measurement must be recorded in the official results list. A technical identification of the wind measurement system must be submitted.
Body
There are currently no specific general documentation criteria for the Jump Disciplines. For some disciplines there are requirements under the description of the individual disciplines, but this does not match the structure for the other disciplines. The structure should therefore be standardized with this proposal.
The specifications for the competition venue are based on the rulebook or the current guidelines.
The specifications for the distance/height measurement are based on the current guidelines, but specify the currently rather unclear requirement of a tolerance of +/- 1mm, as the length over which the measuring device may have this tolerance has not yet been specified. The proposed specifications correspond to European Accuracy Class II (EU Directive 2014/32/EU) - there will be comparable guidelines for all countries, so that together with the required submission of which measuring equipment was used, compliance with the accuracy can be easily checked.
The wind measurement is based on what was discussed in another discussion (https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/32).
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Proposal 28: Documentation of Records in Track Racing Disciplines
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 07, 2025Votes on this proposal:
5 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 5, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The proposal is intended to revise the specific documentation criteria for the track racing disciplines. It is a addition to the general documentation criteria.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
3.1.1 Course measurement for standard track records
Standard track records are set on a 400m athletics track. Please supply evidence of the exact track measurements used to the closest 0.01m. This should be either a surveyors report, or a letter from the sports body in charge of the facility stating the size of the track and how this was determined.
3.1.2 Time measurement for standard track records
Records are rounded up to the closest 0.01s.
The tolerance of the official timer should be +/- 0.0025
The IUF must be satisfied that the system is of a suitable accuracy. In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt.
New Rule:
3.2 Track Racing Discipline specific Documentation Criteria
1. All Track Racing Discipline records are set on a standard athletics competition track, except for the 50m One Foot and the 30m Wheel Walk, which can also be set in an indoor athletics venue. Proof that the track complies with the requirements of the IUF Rulebook (section 2D.1) must be submitted. Any certification by a national athletics federation or higher is permitted, as well as proof of fulfillment of any individual requirements listed in the IUF Rulebook. In the latter case, a measurement report from a registered surveyor must be submitted.
2. All length measurements for lengths that are not part of a standard athletics track, e.g. the start line for one foot or wheel walk, must be carried out with a measuring tape of defined accuracy, of which the tolerance does not exceed 2.4 mm over 10 m or 20.4 mm over 100 m. The measurement procedure, including the reference points used and the measuring equipment used, must be submitted.
3. Proof must be submitted that the timekeeping was carried out using a photo finish system that records at least 1000 images per second and complies with the requirements of the IUF Rulebook (section 2D.8). This includes in particular a technical identification of the Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System as well as its last certification date and the zero control test of the system.
4. The Photo Finish image used to record the performance must be submitted.
5. All performances must have been set with an electronic false start monitoring system in accordance with IUF Rulebook (section 2D.8.). A technical identification of the false start monitoring system must be submitted.
6. For all performances up to and including 200 m that are set up outdoors, a wind measurement must be carried out in accordance with IUF Rulebook (section 2D.10). The results of the measurement must be recorded in the Photo Finisch image or the official results list. A technical identification of the wind measurement system must be submitted.
Body
The proposed changes establish a clear link to the IUF Rulebook and ensure that records will be set and documented under comparable conditions in the future. At the same time, the separation of general documentation criteria of Section 2 and the specific criteria per discipline allows the requirements of the respective disciplines to be precisely addressed.
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Proposal 20: Remove the Record "Rope skipping (most skips in one minute)"
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on November 23, 2024Votes on this proposal:
6 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 6, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The performance “Rope skipping (most skips in one minute)” is not associated with the competitive sport of unicycling, which is why a corresponding record as an official IUF World Record is not very plausible and does not fit into the image of unicycling as a professional competitive sport.
It is therefore proposed that the record “Rope skipping (most skips in one minute)” is removed from the IUF World Record Guidelines and thus no longer recognized as an official IUF World Record.
Proposal
Old Rule:
7.2.1 Rope skipping (most skips in one minute)
The rope must start in a resting position on the floor behind the wheel. A skip is counted only when the rope is deemed to have passed directly underneath the axle of the unicycle.
A video must be used to document the entire 60 second sequence from start to finish. It should show the rider and rope clearly from the side rather than from the front, so that the rope can be seen passing under the axle. A stopwatch or counter should be visible on the video and accurate to 0.01s
New Rule:
--
Body
See discussion 42 (https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/42).
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Proposal 26: Documentation of Records in Road Races
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 07, 2025Votes on this proposal:
5 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 5, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The proposal is intended to revise the specific documentation criteria for the road races. It is a addition to the general documentation criteria.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
4.1.1 Course measurement for road racing records
The measurement must be accurate to the closest 1m. The course should be measured by an independent referee using the calibrated bicycle method with Jones Counter as accepted by the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations). The course should be measured twice along the shortest possible route, with the lower of the two measurements used as the official distance.
Other measuring methods may be used, but must be equivalent in accuracy to the above method. In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt.
4.1.2 Time measurement for road racing records
The world record is rounded up to the closest 1s. The IUF requires at least two officials with a stopwatch (accurate to 0.01s) each to time an event. The average of the measurements will be used. Other measuring devices may be used, but must be more accurate than this requirement. In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt. The record time is taken from the starting gun to the finish line, not from crossing the start line to the finish line. Where there is a bunch finish, the winner of the sprint is the new world record holder.
New Rule:
5.2 Road Racing specific Documentation Criteria
1. World records in Road Racing can be set on any course that fulfills the following conditions. Proof of compliance with the conditions must be submitted.
i The start and finish points of a course, measured along a theoretical straight line between them, shall not be further apart than 50% of the race distance.
ii The overall decrease in elevation between the start and finish shall not exceed 1:1000, i.e. 1m per km (0.1%).
iii The course measured according to paragraph 2 is at least as long as the world record distance.
2. The course must be measured by a qualified course measurer using the calibrated bicycle method (with Jones counter), as recognised by World Athletics. Other measuring methods may be used, but their accuracy must be at least equivalent to that of the calibrated bicycle method. The measurement procedure, including the reference points used and the measuring equipment used, must be submitted. Competitors claiming a World Record must not be involved in the measurement.
3. For timekeeping at least two officials with a stopwatch (accurate to 0.01s) each are required. The average of the measurements will be used as official record time. Other measuring devices may be used, but must be at least as accurate than this requirement. The record is the time required to complete the course in its entirety. No adjustment will be made for the distance which a course exceeds that of a specified record distance. The record time is taken from the starting signal to crossing the finish line, not from crossing the start line to the finish line. Where there is a bunch finish, the winner of the sprint is the new world record holder. All measured times, as well as a technical identification of the time measurement system must be submitted.
4. Any record must be set from a stationary start, compliance with this rule must be monitored and confirmed by the starter. Electronic false start monitoring systems are not required.
Body
The proposal integrates the requirements for the course already discussed in another discussion (https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/24). The resulting proposal has not yet been voted on, whereby the restructuring proposed with this proposal would require a double vote anyway, which seems unnecessary and the proposal can therefore be integrated directly here.
With the new rule about the course, there are more details about the course: i is copied from IAAF/WA rules, its intention is to limit tail wind effects without having to define or measure the wind, which is difficult for a road race. ii is also taken from IAAF/WA rules, and it has two intentions: (1) uphill races are valid for records; (2) the current 50m elevation difference seemed strange without a dependence on race distance.
Otherwise, the proposal takes over the current information on course measurement and timekeeping and adds the documentation that needs to be submitted.
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Proposal 12: Contacting IUF prior to an attempt no longer required, but recommended
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 8, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 1.
Background
This proposal is based on Discussion #20.
Proposal
OLD RULES:
3.1.2 Time measurement for standard track records
(...)
The IUF must be satisfied that the system is of a suitable accuracy, and should be approved by the IUF prior to a record
attempt.
4.1.1 Course measurement for road racing records
(...)
Other measuring methods may be used, but must be equivalent in accuracy to the above method. If in doubt, approval
should be sought from the IUF prior to an attempt.
4.1.2 Time measurement for road racing records
(...) If in doubt, approval should be sought from the IUF prior to an attempt.
5.1.2 Time measurement for time trial records
(...) If in doubt, approval should be sought from the IUF prior to an attempt.
NEW RULES:
3.1.2 Time measurement for standard track records
(...)
The IUF must be satisfied that the system is of a suitable accuracy. In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt.
4.1.1 Course measurement for road racing records
(...)
Other measuring methods may be used, but must be equivalent in accuracy to the above method. In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt.
4.1.2 Time measurement for road racing records
(...) In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt.
5.1.2 Time measurement for time trial records
(...) In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt.
Body
This proposal is based on Discussion #20.
The issue with 1.3 is dealt with in Proposal #10.
The issue with 1.6 is discussed in Discussion #19. I leave it out of here.
For the remaining four issues this proposal removes the requirement to contact IUF beforehand, and replaces it with a recommendation to do so in case of doubt.
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Proposal 25: Documentation of Records in Time Trails
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 07, 2025Votes on this proposal:
5 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 5, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The proposal is intended to revise the specific documentation criteria for the time trials. It is a addition to the general documentation criteria.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
5.1.1 Course measurement for time trial records
The course must be a circuit, with distance taken from the inner perimeter of the track, accurate to 0.01m. A report from a registered surveyor is required as evidence of circuit size.
If the track is a bicycle velodrome, or 400m athletics track (as used for standard track records) , evidence of the track size should be submitted according to Section 3.1.1.
5.1.2 Time measurement for time trial records
The world record is rounded up to the closest 1s, or rounded down to the closest 1m for maximal distance records.
The IUF requires at least two officials, each with a stopwatch (accurate to 0.01s) to time an event. The average of the measurements will be used. Every completed lap must be tallied and signed by each official.
Other measuring devices may be used, but must be more accurate than this requirement. In case of doubt about this, it is recommended that the IUF be contacted prior to a record attempt.
5.1.3 Maximal distance time trial records
Certain records are measured by the maximum distance covered in a specific time (eg 1hr unlimited record).
This requires an additional calculation.
The distance covered in the maximal-distance record shall be calculated as follows:
D = (TL x CL) + AD
AD = TL x (TR / LL)
D = distance covered in the set-time (eg 1hr, 24hr)
TL = track length
CL = number of complete laps before the last lap
AD = additional distance
LL = time of the last complete lap
TR = time remaining to ride at the beginning of the last lap.
The full calculation and input numbers must be submitted to the IUF.
New Rule:
6.2 Time Trails specific Documentation Criteria
1. The course must be a circuit, with distance taken from the inner perimeter of the track, accurate to 0.01m. A measurement report from a registered surveyor must be submitted as evidence of circuit size. If the track is a bicycle velodrome any certification by a national bicycle federation or higher is permitted. If the track is a 400 m athletics track evidence of the track size should be submitted according to Section 3.2 paragraph 1. For fixed distance Time Trail Records, the start and finish are usually not at the same place. The position of the start and finish must be measured accordingly and stated in the measurement protocol.
2. The time measurement must be carried out with a resolution of at least 1/10 of a second, unless the measurement system ensures that the times are always given to at least the next longer full second. Unless the time is an exact full second, the time will be converted to the next longer full second. If the measuring system only displays full seconds and it cannot be ensured that this is the next longer full second, one second must be added to the displayed time. If the times are stopped by hand, two official timekeepers must measure the time to record the performance and both times must be submitted. If, after converting as indicated above, the two watches disagree, the longer time will be official. All measured times, as well as a technical identification of the time measurement system must be submitted.
3. For each time trial record, each completed lap must be documented and submitted using two independent methods, with clear proof of the number of laps completed (e.g. GPS track, electronic lap counter, list on which each completed lap is tallied and signed by two judges, video record of the entire event). For any maximal distance time trial record the distance covered must be calculated according to 6.3 and the full calculation and all input data must be submitted.
4. For each time trial record not performed during an official competition, additional evidence is required to verify that the record attempt was conducted in accordance with the rulebook. In the absence of a full video of the attempt, a video of the start and a video of at least one full lap, specifying which lap it corresponds to, must be recorded and submitted, in addition to GPS data or an electronic lap count. These elements help ensure that the performance complies with the rules.
6.3 Maximal distance calculation
1. For records that are measured by the maximal distance covered in a specific time (eg 1hr unlimited record), the distance covered must be calculated as follows:
D = (TL x CL) + AD
Whereby are D = distance covered in the set-time (eg 1hr, 24hr), TL = track length, CL = number of complete laps before the last lap, AD = additional distanc according to paragraph 2.
2. If the last lap, during which the specified time ends, is fully completed, a additional distance covered in the specified time is calculated as follows:
AD = TL x (TR / LL)
Whereby are AD = additional distance, LL = time of the last complete lap, TR = time remaining to ride at the beginning of the last lap.
If the last lap is not completed or the record attempt is terminated before the specified time has elapsed, the additional distance is omitted and the distance covered corresponds to the one according to paragraph 1.
Body
The proposal mainly takes over the current information on course measurement and timekeeping and adds the documentation that needs to be submitted. This creates a uniform structure for all disciplines.
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Proposal 3: Rename Jump Events and adding Long Jump on Platform
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
There is a discrepancy between the WR Guidelines, WR List and the Rulebook. To make everything consistent we should rename the jump events and follow the Rulebook for naming.
Furthermore there is no Long jump on platform in the WRG and we shoud add this discipline to the WRG.
Proposal
Old Rule:
6.2.1 High jump
[...]
6.2.2 Long jump
[...]
6.2.3 Platform jump
[...]
New Rule:
Including the change of all names of the disciplines within the texts not written out here!
6.2.1 High Jump
[...]
6.2.2 Long Jump
[...]
6.2.3 Platform High Jump
[...]
6.2.4 Long Jump on Platform
A Long Jump on Platform, is a horizontal jump from platform to platform, and must fit with the rules set out in the IUF
Rulebook.
Long Jump on Platform records are rounded down to the closest 0.01m. Precision should be to +/- 1mm using certified measuring instruments. The methodology of the measuring should be submitted with record submission.
Body
The text under the headings (represented by the brackets [...]) is, with the exception of the names, not affected by the proposal and is therefore not listed here.
For more information please look into the discussion: "Rename Jump Events and adding Long Jump on Platform"
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Proposal 5: Adding 100km as a new fixed-distance Road Racing World Record Category
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 8, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 1.
Background
This is one of three proposals sprouting from Discussion # 7 "unlimited, ungeared and 100 km".
If this would need further discussion, it can best be held / continued in Discussion #7.
Proposal
OLD:
4.2 ROAD RACING RECORD CATEGORIES
(this did not exist)
NEW:
4.2 ROAD RACING RECORD CATEGORIES
4.2.x 100km unlimited
This is the fastest ride over a 100km distance, on an unlimited unicycle.
4.2.x 100km standard
This is the fastest ride over a 100km distance, on a standard unicycle.
Body
It is proposed to add 100km as a recognised Road Racing WR category, both in standard and unlimited.
Over the last 5 years or so, 100km races are sometimes held at Unicons and other conventions. Currently 100km is not a recognised World Record category.
The advantage of recognising this record is that we officially acknowledge who have been the fastest on this somewhat usual distance.
The disadvantage is that it may be seen as another burden on competition organisers to exactly measure a distance, and that it makes it more difficult to (also) add an arbitrary-distance road race to a convention program.
In the proposal text, the section number includes an x because of other possible additions that are also discussed in Discussion #7, and that have their own proposal.
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Proposal 6: Adding a "standard" category for the 42.195 km Road Racing World Record
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 10, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
This is one of three proposals sprouting from Discussion # 7 "unlimited, ungeared and 100 km".
If this would need further discussion, it can best be held / continued in Discussion #7.
Proposal
OLD:
4.2 ROAD RACING RECORD CATEGORIES
4.2.1 10km unlimited
This is the fastest ride over a 10km distance, on an unlimited unicycle.
4.2.2 10km standard
This is the fastest ride over a 10km distance, on a standard unicycle.
4.2.3 Marathon unlimited 42.195km
This is a fastest ride over a 42.195km distance, on an unlimited unicycle.
NEW:
4.2 ROAD RACING RECORD CATEGORIES
4.2.x 10km unlimited
This is the fastest ride over a 10km distance, on an unlimited unicycle.
4.2.x 10km standard
This is the fastest ride over a 10km distance, on a standard unicycle.
4.2.x Marathon unlimited 42.195km
This is a fastest ride over a 42.195km distance, on an unlimited unicycle.
4.2.x Marathon standard
This is the fastest ride over a 42.195km distance, on a standard unicycle.
Body
It is proposed to add a standard category to the Marathon Road Race World Records.
It has become quite usual to offer a "standard" marathon race at Unicons and other conventions, in addition to an unlimited version. It seems logical to include this also as a WR category.
In the proposal text, the section numbers include an x because of other possible additions that are also discussed in Discussion #7, and that (will) have their own proposal.
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Proposal 9: Redefine "independent witness"; delete rights to videos and photos submitted as proof
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 8, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 0.
Background
Proposal
OLD TEXT:
Under 2.1
**An independent witness is someone who is not normally associated with, or related to the participant, and has no monetary gain from the record attempt.
Under 2.2
The IUF reserves the right to use videos and photos submitted for publicity and promotional purposes without payment
or acknowledgement to the copyright owner of the material. Please ensure that the copyright owner signs an agreement
to this prior to submitting material.
NEW TEXT:
Under 2.1:
**An independent witness cannot be the spouse or an immediate family member of the claimant, and has no monetary gain from the record attempt.
Under 2.2:
(no new text; just delete the whole paragraph "The IUF reserves the right (...) submitting material."
Body
Chapter 2 may change considerably if we are going to work with a Record Claim Submission Form. But we see two changes that need to be made, insofar the current text of Chapter 2 gets into the new World Record Guidelines:
(1) in the definition of independent witness, the phrase "not normally associated with" is vague, and should be replaced by a more specific one;
(2) the current rules state that IUF reserves the right to use videos and photos submitted as proof without payment or even acknowledgement of the copyright owner. This seems unreasonable.
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Proposal 8: Calculation of additional distance in time trial records
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
8 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 7, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 1.
Background
Proposal
OLD RULE (under 5.1.3):
AD = (TL x TR) / LL
NEW RULE (same place under 5.1.3)
AD = TL x (TR / LL).
Body
A time trial record attempt (that is, an attempt to ride the greatest distance in a fixed time - the so-called set-time) must be done on a closed circuit. Only the passages across the finish line are timed. Usually, the rider will complete a whole number of laps within the set-time, and then is some time left for a partial lap until the set-time is over. He will then complete that last lap, and the final finish passage is also timed.
5.1.3 states a formula to calculate the achieved distance in the part of the very last lap that was within the set-time.
The easiest way to understand this formula is that you first calculate which fraction of the last lap fell within the set-time.
This fraction equals the time remaining to ride at the beginning of the last lap, divided by the time it took to ride the whole last lap.
Next, this fraction is multiplied by the lap length.
By this logic, the brackets should be around (TR / LL), because that is what you calculate first.
Note that mathematically, no brackets are required at all. The calculation result is the same with or without brackets (in whichever position). It's just that having brackets in the right place make the formula a bit easier to understand. Having them in the wrong place serves no purpose whatsoever.
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Proposal 1: Equalling a current IUF world record
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on December 25, 2018Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
Any performance in a record list will be rouned because we never have the possibility to measure something excactly.
Therefore we add a paragraph that says, when a performance equals an current IUF WR this performance shall have the same status as the existing WR.
To pay more honour to the first record holder we will list the names of the record holders in descending order of date.
Proposal
Old Rule:
1.1 IUF WORLD RECORD
An IUF (International Unicycling Federation) world record is a unicycle world record recognised by the IUF as the best ever performance by a male and female in a recognised unicycling category, set in accordance with IUF World Record Guidelines.
New Rule:
1.1 IUF WORLD RECORD
An IUF (International Unicycling Federation) world record is a unicycle world record recognised by the IUF as the best ever performance by a male and female in a recognised unicycling category, set in accordance with IUF World Record Guidelines.
If a rider equals a current IUF world record (within its required accuracy), it will be accepted on equal standing. In the record list riders' names will be listed in ascending date order, i.e. oldest date at the top.
Body
For more information please look into the discussion: "Performance equals an existing World Record"
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Proposal 2: Relationship and referencing between World Record Guidelines and IUF Rulebook
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on December 27, 2018Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The background is discussed in the discussion with the same title.
(Note that a lot of the discussion was about conditions under which WR attempts may be done, but this issue has been moved to its 'own' discussion.)
Background for revision1:
(a) the version of the Rulebook to be referred to has been discussed in the discussion;
(b) the additional sentence about long-distance standard class specification occurred to me as missing.
Proposal
OLD:
1.2 TERMINOLOGY
The definition of 'Standard Unicycle' and 'Unlimited Unicycle' and other unicycling related terms are found in Section
1.23 of the IUF Rulebook. The IUF World Record Guidelines follows IUF Rulebook terminology.
NEW:
1.2 RELATIONSHIP WITH IUF RULEBOOK
Unless stated otherwise, all definitions in the latest IUF Rulebook also apply to the World Record Guidelines.
World Records in disciplines that are governed by the IUF Rulebook must comply with the rules for corresponding competitions as per the IUF Rulebook version valid at the date of the attempt.
All standard Track Racing records, as well as the standard 10k Road Race record, must be done on unicycles that comply with either 16 Class, 20 Class or 24 Class. (Note that there are no separate records for these classes.)
All standard Road Racing records beyond 10k must be done on standard unicycles up to 29 Class.
Body
The old rule says that terminology is governed by the IUF Rulebook.
The new rule expands this to include not only terminology but also rules.
In addition, we have avoided references to specific section numbers in the Rulebook because these tend to change between versions.
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Proposal 15: Rename Chapter 6
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2019Votes on this proposal:
7 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 5, Disagree: 2, Abstain: 0.
Background
Jumps have their own chapter in the rulebook, so we should give them their own chapter in the WRG as well.
If there is a new Urban discipline which can have a record category as well sometime, we can still add another chapter or adjust the assignment in the WRG as well. But for the moment we should follow the assignment from the rulebook.
Proposal
Old Rule:
6 ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL RECORDS
6.1 GENERAL
These are skill based records for the artistic freestyle, street, flatland and trials disciplines.
6.2 ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL RECORD CATEGORIES
[...]
New Rule:
6 URBAN: JUMP RECORDS
6.1 GENERAL
These are jump records for the urban jump disciplines.
6.2 JUMP RECORD CATEGORIES
[...]
Body
For more information please look into the discussion #15: "Rename Chapter 6"
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Proposal 14: Adding commonly-held track non-racing disciplines to the WR Guidelines
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2019Votes on this proposal:
7 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 7, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
This proposal is based on Discussion #10, "Adding commonly-held track non-racing disciplines to the WR Guidelines".
Besides the standard track racing disciplines there are some, let's call them, technical track disciplines which are not in the WR Guidelines (WRG) right now but commonly-held at unicycle competitions.
These disciplines are described in the Rulebook very well and in order to be able to recognize a new record in each of the commonly-held technical track disciplines, Track Coasting, Track Gliding, Stillstand, Slow Forward and Slow Backward, this disciplines should be included in the WRG.
Proposal
Old Rule:
non-existent
New Rule:
X TRACK: OTHER RECORDS
X.1 GENERAL
These are the records for the disciplines track: other named in the IUF Rulebook.
X.2 TRACK: OTHER RECORD CATEGORIES
X.2.1 Track Coasting
This is the record for the IUF discipline Track Coasting.
In addition to the rules from the IUF Rulebook, only performances completed on a 400m track can be recognized as an IUF World Record. Coasting records are rounded down the closest 0.1m.
X.2.2 Track Gliding
This is the record for the IUF discipline Track Gliding.
In addition to the rules from the IUF Rulebook, only performances completed on a 400m track can be recognized as an IUF World Record. Gliding records are rounded down the closest 0.1m.
X.2.3 Stillstand
This is the record for the IUF discipline Stillstand.
Stillstand records are rounded down to the closest 0.1s.
X.2.4 Slow Forward
This is the record for the IUF discipline Slow Forward.
Slow Forward records are rounded down to the closest 0.1s.
X.2.5 Slow Backward
This is the record for the IUF discipline Slow Backward.
Slow Backward records are rounded down to the closest 0.1s.
Body
For more information and the the improvement of the proposal please look and comment into the discussion: "Adding commonly-held track non-racing disciplines to the WR Guidelines"
References
Proposal 13: Adding 200 m, 4 x 100 m relay and 4 x 400 m relay to the WR Guidelines
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2019Votes on this proposal:
6 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 4, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 1.
Background
This proposal is based on Discussion #9, "Adding commonly-held standard track racing disciplines to the WR Guidelines".
In track racing we have a few more commonly-held disciplines than the six mentioned in the WR Guidelines (WRG) right now.
In order to be able to recognize a new record in each of the commonly-held disciplines, 200 m, 4 x 100 m relay and 4 x 400 m relay should be included in the WRG.
In the relay competitions there is only one mixed category, which we have to point out explicitly, because all other WR are recognized as male and female records.
Proposal
Old Rule:
3.2 STANDARD TRACK RECORD CATEGORIES
3.2.1 100m
This is the fastest unicycle ride over a 100m distance.
3.2.2 400m
This is the fastest unicycle ride over a 400m distance.
3.2.3 800m
This is the fastest unicycle ride over a 800m distance.
3.2.4 30m wheel walk
This is the fastest ride over a 30m distance whilst wheel-walking.
3.2.5 50m 1 foot
This is the fastest ride over a 50m distance using only one foot on the pedal.
3.2.6 IUF slalom
This is the fastest ride over the standard IUF slalom course.
New Rule:
3.2 STANDARD TRACK RECORD CATEGORIES
3.2.1 100m
This is the fastest unicycle ride over a 100m distance.
3.2.2 200m
This is the fastest unicycle ride over a 200m distance.
3.2.3 400m
This is the fastest unicycle ride over a 400m distance.
3.2.4 800m
This is the fastest unicycle ride over a 800m distance.
3.2.5 30m wheel walk
This is the fastest ride over a 30m distance whilst wheel-walking.
3.2.6 50m 1 foot
This is the fastest ride over a 50m distance using only one foot on the pedal.
3.2.7 IUF slalom
This is the fastest ride over the standard IUF slalom course
3.2.8 4 x 100m relay
This is the record for the IUF discipline 4 x 100m.
Relay records are recognised in three gender categories, i.e. all-male, all-female and mixed.
3.2.9 4 x 400m relay
This is the record for the IUF discipline 4 x 400m.
Relay records are recognised in three gender categories, i.e. all-male, all-female and mixed.
Body
For more information please look into the discussion: "Adding commonly-held standard track racing disciplines to the WR Guidelines"
References
Proposal 10: Attempting an IUF World Record; Number of attempts
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
8 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 4, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 3.
Background
This proposal is based on Discussion #17.
Proposal
OLD RULE:
1.3 ATTEMPTING AN IUF WORLD RECORD
It is recommended that you contact the IUF at least 4 weeks in advance of a record attempt.
The record must comply with the documentation criteria outlined in Section 2, and set in accordance with the guidelines pertaining to that record in Section 3,4,5,6 or 7.
Retrospective world records may be granted, subject to discretion of the IUF, and fulfilment of the IUF World Record Guidelines.
1.4 NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS
A world record can be attempted as many times as necessary. This overrules IUF Rulebook guidelines which specify number of attempts allowed during competition.
NEW RULE
1.3 ATTEMPTING AN IUF WORLD RECORD
All records attempts except time trials must be done during a publicly accessible competition, or on the same day of such a competition and using the facilities of that competition. Time trials may be done during a competition.
If you are planning a record attempt outside an IUF-sanctioned competition event, it is recommended (but not required) that you contact the IUF at least 4 weeks in advance.
If in a competition a rider would be DQ'd for a reason that is not because of the riding or jumping itself, this does not invalidate the result for a World Record.
If in a competition a rider would be DQ'd (for whatever reason), he may still attempt a World Record on the same day.
1.4 NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS
For any discipline that is governed by the IUF Rulebook, a rider has the same number of attempts as specified by the Rulebook. For races this would normally be once (but twice for IUF slalom, slow races etc). For jumps the number in the current Rulebook (2017) is three attempts per height/distance, and twelve attempts overall.
This maximum number of attempts is allowed once per day (date), with the exception of a record attempt on the same day of a competition and using the equipment and officials already in place, in which case the attempt counter is reset. For time trial records, one attempt per day (date) is allowed.
The (first) attempt must be clearly announced by the rider, so that there is no misunderstanding whether the ride/jump was part of warming-up or a real attempt.
Body
This proposal is based on Discussion #17
Almost all text in these two sections is new. The only rule carried over from the old text is the recommendation to contact the IUF in advance, but this is now only recommended for any record attempt outside of IUF-sanctioned competitions.
The most important additions are:
(1) All records must be set in a competition, except time trials.
(2) Some notes on how to deal with DQ'd riders setting a record.
(3) The number of attempts is now limited to the number of attempts (per day) as in competition. Time trials: once per day.
(4) Exception to (3) is that you may do a dedicated record attempt after the competition, using the same equipment and judges.
References
Proposal 11: Granting Records is subject to IUF discretion
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on January 17, 2019Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
This proposal is based on Discussion #18
Proposal
OLD RULE:
1.1 IUF WORLD RECORD
An IUF (International Unicycling Federation) world record is a unicycle world record recognised by the IUF as the best ever performance by a male and female in a recognised unicycling category, set in accordance with IUF World Record Guidelines.
NEW RULE
1.1 WHAT IS AN IUF WORLD RECORD
An IUF (International Unicycling Federation) world record is a unicycle world record recognised by the IUF as the best ever performance by a male or female in a recognised unicycling category, set in accordance with IUF World Record Guidelines.
The right to grant an IUF World Record lies solely with the IUF, and is subject to their discretion. In case an IUF World Record is refused, the IUF will state its reason(s) for doing so.
(note that proposal 1 will most likely add another paragraph to this text, about equalling an IUF World Record.)
Body
This proposal is based on Discussion #18.
Summary of changes:
(1) The title is clearer.
(2) In the first sentence "male and female" has been changed to "male or female".
(3) The last sentence of 1.3 has been moved to this section 1.1, while changing:
(a) the word "Retrospective" has been deleted;
(b) the requirement to fulfill the WR Guidelines is removed because this was a duplicate.
(4) The IUF can be held accountable if they refuse a World Record.
References
Proposal 27: Documentation of Records in Track Technical Disciplines
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 04, 2025Votes on this proposal:
5 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 4, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 1.
Background
The proposal is intended to define the specific documentation criteria for the track technical disciplines. It is a addition to the general documentation criteria.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
non-existent
New Rule:
4.2 Track Technical Disciplines specific Documentation Criteria
1. Proof that the venue complies with the requirements of the IUF Rulebook (section 2D.1) must be submitted for any IUF-Slalom, Track Gliding and Track Coasting record. Any certification by a national athletics federation or higher is permitted, as well as proof of fulfillment of any individual requirements listed in the IUF Rulebook. For any Stillstand and Slow Balance Forward or Slow Balance Backward record, no requirements regarding the competition venue other than a level surface must be met, which must be confirmed by the event director's statement of compliance with the rules.
2. All length measurements must be carried out with a measuring tape of defined accuracy, of which the tolerance does not exceed 2.4 mm over 10 m or 20.4 mm over 100 m. The measurement procedure, including the reference points used and the measuring equipment used, must be submitted.
3. The timekeeping must be carried out in such a way that the accuracy required by the IUF Rulebook, including the rounding to the next shorter or longer part of a second, is ensured. Accuracies and directions for rounding are dependent on the discipline. A technical identification of the time measurement system must be submitted.
3.1 For Standstill and Slow Balance Forward or Slow Balance Backward, the time measurement must be carried out with a resolution of at least 1/100 of a second, unless the measurement system ensures that the times are always given to at least the next shorter 0.1 second. If the times are stopped by hand, two official timekeepers must measure the time to record the performance and both times must be submitted. If, after converting as indicated above, the two watches disagree, the shorter time will be official.
3.2 For IUF Slalom, the time measurement must be carried out with a resolution of at least 1/1000 second, unless the measuring system ensures that the times are always given to at least the next longer 0.01 second.
4. For all performances in Track Gliding and Track Coasting that are set up outdoors, a wind measurement must be carried out in accordance with IUF Rulebook (section 2D.10). The results of the measurement must be recorded in the official results list. A technical identification of the wind measurement system must be submitted.
5. For any Slow Balance Record a complete unedited video of the entire attemptt must be submittet, wherein the wheel must be recorded from the side as full-frame as possible.
Body
There are currently no specific documentation criteria for the Track Technical Disciplines. This should be changed in any case, to ensure that records will be set and documented under comparable conditions in the future.
References
Proposal 23: Documentation of Records - Part 1 - General information
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
6 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 6, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
So far, there is no information in the WRG on what general information must be submitted to the WRC as part of a world record claim. The following proposal will change this.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
non-existent
New Rule:
2.1 General information
1. The following information must be submitted about the performance and the place and time of performance.
i Event and event venue/location
ii Discipline in which the performance was achieved, including date and time of the performance
iii Performance achieved
2. The following information must be submitted about the athlete or, in case of a relay team, all athletes, unless marked as optional.
i First and last name
ii Date of birth
iii Gender
iv Nationality
v Contact e-mail address
vi Club (optional)
3. A announcement of competition or, if this is not available, a program of the event must be attached to every record claim. For time trail performances achieved outside an official event, the equivalent documentation defined under 6.X Y. must be submitted.
4. An overview of the results must be attached according to 4.1 or 4.2, depending on how the performance was achieved.
4.1 For all performances achieved in an official competition the complete list of results fot that competition must be attached.
4.2 For performances achieved during an official event but outside an official competition or for Time Trial performances achieved outside an official event an equivalent documentation of the result must be attached.
--- Editorial note, not part of the Rules - under 6 Time Trial Records add the following: ---
6.2 Specific Documentation
Y. As a replacement for the documentation of official events mentioned under 2.1 3., the IUF World Record Committee must be contacted at least 4 weeks in advance of a record attempt for all Time Trial records that do not take place within the framework of an official event, and the record attempt must be announced there. The planned schedule of the record attempt, including information on the location of the record attempt, must be provided and approved by the World Record Committee.
Body
In order to document records appropriately and ensure that they are comprehensible in the long term, it is necessary to document some general information about the place and time of the performance, as well as about the athlete and the performance itself. During the discussions (https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/22 and https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/43), it became clear that the information listed in the rule proposal is suitable for this purpose and must be documented for all records.
As records in Time Trials are not usually set as part of official competitions, slightly different documentation is required here than for all other disciplines. It therefore seems most appropriate to move the specific rules for Time Trials in respect of Rule 2.1.3 to the section for Time Trials and describe them there; accordingly, Rule 2.3.1 only contains a reference to this deviating documentation and the reference to the specific rule for Time Trials.
References
Proposal 22: Documentation of Records - Part 2 - Witnesses
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
6 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 6, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The witnesses required currently are not really suitable for actually confirming compliance with specific rules. Therefore it is proposed, that officials and judges should confirm that a performance complies with the rules.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
2.1 WITNESSES
Two or more of the following are required:
- an *IUF nominated representative present at the record attempt
- five non-expert **independent witnesses
- two ***independent representatives from your national or regional unicycling, bicycling or athletics organisation
- local media coverage (TV/Radio/Newspaper) who were present at the event. Post-event coverage and interviews are not acceptable.
*An IUF nominated representative is someone nominated by the IUF Board to witness the attempt, and generally will have knowledge of the particular discipline for which the attempt is made
**An independent witness cannot be the spouse or an immediate family member of the claimant, and has no monetary gain from the record attempt.
***This should be someone who represents that organisation in an official capacity (e.g. club president or other executive member, coach, or referee)
A signed statement from each witness is required, and must include:
- the title of the world record attempt
- the name of the unicyclist
- the result of the world record attempt
- that the witness was present for the attempt
- their contact details (email and phone number)
As an example, the signed statement could say:
"I, 'Witness A', was present for the entire duration of the 10km unicycle world record attempt on DD/MM/YYYY by 'XY Unicyclist', and I can confirm that they rode 10km in 'X:Y:Z time'.
I am happy to be contacted by the International Unicycling Federation for verification of the attempt.
My contact details are: ABC@unicyclemail.com, Ph: 1234567"
Signed: Witness A
Date: 1 Jan 2012
New Rule:
2.2 Witnesses
1. For all performances achieved in an official competition, compliance with the IUF Rulebook must be confirmed by the following judges and officials appointed in accordance with the IUF Rulebook. For time trail records, equivalent positions must be taken by previously determined persons.
i Judge 1, in the case of a record according to section 3, 5 or 6 this must be the starter
ii Judge 2, in the case of a record according to section 3, 5 or 6 this must be the timekeeper - for all hand-stopped time measurements, the confirmation must be made accordingly by both judges measuring the time
iii Referee
iv Competition director
2. It is permissible for one person to act in two of the functions according to paragraph 1. However, the two judges must always be two different persons. In total, at least three different persons must witness any record attempt.
3. Any witness cannot be the spouse or an immediate family member of the claimant, and cannot have monetary gain from the record attempt.
4. The following information must be submitted about every witness for complete confirmation.
i First and last name
ii Contact e-mail address
iii for the judges according to paragraph 1, the position of the judge must be indicated
iv Date and signature
Body
In the discussions (https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/22 and https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/44), it has turned out that the current requirements with regard to witnesses are not really suitable for records that are set during competitions. This is mainly because the witnesses required currently are generally not suitable for actually confirming compliance with specific rules. Instead, officials and judges should confirm that a performance complies with the rules.
References
Proposal 21: Documentation of Records - Part 3 - Venue, Technical Equipment and Measurements
Committee: Review and Update the GuidelinesVote Summary:
Passed on April 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
6 out of 9 voting members have voted.
Agree: 6, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The current section 2.3 is very short and does not yet contain any link to the IUF Rulebook, which will be changed with the proposal.
See Body for detailed explanation.
Proposal
Old Rule:
2.3 COURSE AND TIME MEASUREMENT
If applicable to the record category, documentation of how the timing was accomplished, as well as how the course was measured, must be submitted.
New Rule:
2.3 Venue, Technical Equipment and Measurements
1. For all disciplines for which the IUF Rulebook sets requirements for the venue and the technical equipment, proof must be provided that these requirements have been met. The specific requirements for individual disciplines must be taken from the IUF Rulebook and the respective sections for the individual disciplines in these Guidelines.
2. All measurements must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the IUF Rulebook. For all measurements, the measuring equipment used for the measurement must be documented.
3. Where the IUF Rulebook sets different requirements for World Championships and other competitions, the requirements for World Championships are always apply to World Records. Where the IUF Rulebook and these Guidelines set different requirements, the requirements of these Guidelines apply.
4. In case of doubt about the suitability of a venue or technical equipment, it is recommended to contact the IUF before a record attempt.
5. For some record categories, additional photo/video evidence must be submitted. Details can be found in the respective sections for the individual disciplines in these Guidelines.
Body
This section should list the information that needs to be provided about the Venue, Technical Equipment and Measurements for a world record. Since this section is the most specific for each discipline the general section 2.3 summarizes the information as generally as possible and the sections of the individual disciplines contain the specific requirements.
As the requirements of the individual disciplines are sometimes very extensive and entail changes to other parts of the WRG, a separate proposal is to be drawn up for each discipline and only the general section 2.3 will be covered here. Details can be found in the discussions on the topic (https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/22 and https://world-record-2017.committees.unicycling-software.com/discussions/45).