This document acts as a guide to the specific considerations and undertakings for your potential attempt on the Guinness

World RecordsTM category and is used in conjunction with the Record Breakers Pack, which outlines the evidence required to prove your attempts success. This should be read and understood by all concerned with the record attempt prior to the attempt this includes every participant, organiser and witness. These guidelines are specific to your attempt and must be followed. Should any guideline be contravened, your attempt will be disqualified, without any right of appeal. Please note that, as detailed in the Agreement Regarding Record Attempts, these guidelines in no way provide any kind of safety advice or can be construed as providing any comfort that the record is free from risk. Guinness World Records will not accept responsibility for the safety of participants or bystanders in any record attempt. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that all necessary safety precautions are in place and that all equipment used is suitable and thoroughly checked prior to the record attempt taking place and in compliance with any and all local health and safety laws and regulations.

Guinness World Records Loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium (outdoors) 3 July 2013

LOUDEST CROWD ROAR AT A SPORTS STADIUM (OUTDOORS)

DEFINITION OF RECORD
This record is for the greatest sound level reached by a crowd roar at a sports stadium. This record is to be attempted by a crowd of unlimited size. This record is measured in decibels (dBA).

GUIDELINES FOR LOUDEST CROWD ROAR AT A SPORTS STADIUM 1. The sound level produced should be measured on a Class 1 precision measuring noise level meter, certified and calibrated. (such as Casella CEL Inc. Sound Level Meters). 2. The microphone should be positioned at between 1.5 and 1.6 metres above the ground. For the purposes of this record, the microphone may be placed on the sidelines, but must be on level ground with the pitch. The microphone may be no closer than 2.5 metres to the nearest participant. 3. The record is measured for the general roar, and thus any external instruments may be used by spectators to assist in generating a louder volume. These include horns, drums, plastic noisemakers (i.e. Thundersticks), vuvuzelas, etc. Please note, however, that there must be no electronic or mechanical noise assistance provided by the stadium/venue. Thus, any organ music, pre-recorded sound effects, microphoned public address announcers, cannons, or similar may not be used during the time of the recording. 4. Measurements should be made in dBA, with the highest peak reading to be recorded. 5. At least one of the statements provided must be a sound engineer or similarly qualified individual who can verify based on testing that the measuring device is properly calibrated and functioning accurately. 6. Measurements should be made and witnessed by the independent judges using suitably accurate (professional standard) equipment and all relevant dimensions of the stadium must be given. 7. A print out or photograph recording the peak reading should be provided with the evidence. GENERAL GUIDELINES The name of the organisation, company or person(s) making the attempt must be given, along with the date and place. The event must take place in a public place or in a venue open to public inspection. The sound level produced must be measured on a Class 1 precision measuring noise level meter, certified and calibrated. (Previous attempts have used Casella CEL Inc. Sound Level Meters) Measurements must be made in dBA, with the highest peak reading to be recorded.

ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE The entire event must be submitted on video tape with matching audio.

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Sound engineer qualifications A print out or photograph recording the peak reading must be provided in the application. Failure to include the required documentation will ultimately delay the outcome of your claim or lead to its rejection.

Guinness World Records Loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium (outdoors) 3 July 2013