Remote weigh in procedure

Some competitions run by or in conjunction with Australia’s Strongest may allow remote weigh-ins. We strongly prefer athletes to weigh in at the designated location set by the promoter to ensure consistency and accuracy. However, we understand that in some situations, attending an in-person weigh-in isn’t possible. If you need to complete a remote weigh-in, you must first get approval from the promoter of the competition you’re entering.

To ensure fairness and accuracy, all athletes completing a remote weigh-in must follow these steps exactly if approval is granted by a promoter.

Location & Timing:

  • Weigh in must take place at a pre-approved location and within the designated time window.

Video Requirements:

  • The video must be unedited and uncut (one continuous video with no breaks or drops)

  • The video must be recorded in good lighting with a clear view of the scale at all times.

Scale Calibration:

  • Start the video by placing a calibrated plate (between 10kg and 25kg) on the scale.

  • Clearly show the scale reading to verify accuracy of the scale.

  • Remove the plate from the scale.

Athlete Weigh In:

  • Athlete steps onto the scale.

  • Show a clear view or a watch or clock displaying the time and date to verify the time of the video is within the allotted timeframe for weigh in.

  • Ensure the athlete’s full body and weight reading are clearly visible in the video.

  • If the athlete needs to weigh in fully nude, a courtesy towel may be held up by a third party, but it must not block the view of the athlete on the scales, the time or the weight reading.

Submission of Weigh in:

  • Send the video to the promoter immediately after weighing in via instagram, or follow their specific instructions as to where to send your submission to.

  • If any adjustments are needed, we will notify you as soon as possible.

  • It is our recommendation that the athlete wait for approval from the promoter prior to re feeding.

Failure to follow these steps may result in an invalid weigh in.