GEELONG RECORDS INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Geelong Athletics Inc. recognises 2 classifications of Geelong Records:
Geelong Centre Record
Available to all first claim Geelong athletes/clubs in Geelong competition.
Geelong Residential Record
Available to all first claim Geelong athletes/clubs in recognised competition anywhere except Geelong. Current Geelong Records are listed on the Geelong Athletics web site, which are taken from official records. Every possible endeavour has been made to ensure the accuracy of all Geelong records at the time of publication. However, it should be noted that records might be established during the season and every endeavour will be made to place the updated records on the web site. The current list of records for each field shall be placed in each respective event recording folder.
Geelong Record Application Forms These forms are available from the Geelong Athletics Records Officer, the Competition Office and can also be downloaded from the Geelong Athletics web site. There are separate forms for track events, field events and multi event competitions. These will also be available from the event recording folders at the field event sites.
Completion of the Geelong Record Application Form
Each Geelong Record application form MUST be completed in full prior to lodging the record claim. “Completing in full” means the correct and complete recording of all required details, including official’s signatures pertaining to the record being applied for.
Lodgement of Geelong Record Application Form
Application forms for records must be lodged with the Geelong Records Officer either personally, emailed (along with all documentation) to geelongathletics@gmail.com or via mail to PO Box 1464 Geelong VIC 3220.
Claims for records should be lodged as soon as possible after the performance and no later than one month from the date of the performance (if not achieved outside of Australia).
Geelong Athletics Record Certificates
Appropriate record certificates will be issued upon the application being approved by the Board of Geelong Athletics.
Events and Competition where a Geelong Record can be Claimed
All Geelong records may only be claimed from events and athletics meetings sanctioned by the IAAF and/or its member associations, including, but not limited to Athletics Australia and Athletics Victoria.