How to Break a Record

🌟 Record Guide: How to Become a Kids World Record Holder

👋 Welcome!

Breaking a world record is fun, exciting, and a chance to inspire kids everywhere. Whether you’re trying for your very first attempt or looking to beat your personal best, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

To qualify, participants must be between 4 and 16 years old, with no exceptions to this rule.

Individual record submissions are grouped and adjudicated according to age range (4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-16) and gender (boy, girl, gender X)
Group record submissions are grouped and adjudicated according to the number of participants: Small (2-5), Medium (6-15), Large (16-30), and Gigantic (31+)

🎥 Watch this short explainer video: [YouTube link placeholder – “How to Become a Kids World Record Holder”]

🛤️ Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Pick a Record

Search our site to see what records already exist, or submit a brand-new idea if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Also our mascot is really good at coming up with record suggestions, just ask! 👉 Search Records
🎥 Video: How to search for and choose a record

Step 2: Create a Free Account

A parent, guardian, educator, trainer, or organizer must create a free account to submit a record. This ensures that all submissions are safe and supervised by an adult.

👉 Adult Verification Options (all free, no payment required):

Credit Card Check – quick verification; we don't ask for your CVV/Security #, no charges applied.
Answer three skill-testing questions – Parents, this one is hard!
Official Document Check – upload a basic photo ID (like a driver’s license, passport, or teacher ID) for secure verification.

🎥 Video: How to create and verify your account

🎥 Video: How to add our child to your account

Step 3: Read the Rules

Every record has rules to make sure attempts are safe, fair, and measurable. Review them carefully before you start practicing.

Must be Safe, ethical, moral, and legal
Must be measurable and repeatable (most, smallest, longest, fastest, etc.)
No food-eating challenges

🎥 Video: Understanding record rules

Step 4: Attempt Your Record

Now the fun part! Get your stopwatch, set up your space, and attempt the record. Remember: practice first, then film your official attempt.
🎥 Video: How to prepare for and attempt a record

Step 5: Submit Your Evidence

Upload your video, photos, and record details using our submission form.

Make sure your video is clear — our judges must be able to see and count everything.

Important: We do not accept links to YouTube or other video sites. You must upload the actual video file with your submission.

👉 Submit Your Record Attempt
🎥 Video: How to submit your record attempt

Step 6: Review by our Judges

Our judging team reviews every attempt carefully. They check that the rules were followed and that your evidence is clear.

Step 7: Become Official

If your attempt is successful, congratulations!

You’ll be featured on our website!
You will be in the next edition of the book
🎉 Celebrate your achievement — you’re now a record holder!

📏 Rules & Requirements

Safety first: no dangerous activities, no food-eating challenges
Clarity: record must be measurable, repeatable, and clearly shown on video
Proof: high-quality video evidence required
Kids only: under 16, with parent/guardian approval

🎥 Video: Good proof vs. bad proof

💡 Tips for Success

Film from a steady angle — a tripod or phone stand works best
Make sure numbers (like jumps, claps, or spins) can be clearly counted
Always aim to beat the record by a wide margin (to avoid ties or overlaps)
Practice a few times before filming your official attempt

🎉 What Happens After Submission

Review time: usually takes a few weeks depending on the number of submissions
If approved:
- You’ll get access to our shop where you can purchase your medal, certificate and the book
- Your record will be featured on our website
If not approved:
- Don’t worry! We’ll explain why and give tips so you can try again

🚀 Next Steps

🔘 Submit Your Record
🔘 See the FAQ for Common Questions