For organisers
Equipment to run a verified competition
Capture quality starts in the room. This is the standard setup that makes remote judging possible: the right exercise kit, a mounted tablet, consistent lighting, and a laptop for review.
Fitness Equipment
The competition floor must match the published standard exactly.
- Barbell, plates and collars calibrated to the event's weight unit (kg or lb)
- Pull-up rig or bar at the specified height and grip width
- Jump rope, wall ball, dumbbells and/or kettlebells at prescribed weights
- Rowing machine, air bike or ski erg when the event calls for it
- Plyo box at the declared height and a non-slip floor mat
- Tape measure or marked floor for distance / rep demarcation
- Timer visible to the athlete (gym timer or approved stopwatch)
iPad / Tablet
Official Competition Capture is built for a mounted tablet, not a phone.
- iPad or Android tablet with a rear camera, released within the last 5 years
- Tripod or stable mount at waist-to-chest height for the capture angle
- Landscape orientation locked before recording starts
- Minimum 64 GB free storage per capture session
- Fully charged battery plus a power cable for events longer than 20 minutes
- Reliable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for encrypted upload
- Clean lens and unobstructed view of the entire work area
Lighting
Video that can't be seen can't be judged. Light the athlete, not the camera.
- Main light source facing the athlete (key light) at roughly 45 degrees
- Fill or ring light to remove harsh shadows on the face and bar path
- 5000K daylight-balanced bulbs for accurate colour on review
- Avoid backlighting from windows or doors behind the athlete
- Minimum recommended brightness: bright enough to read a 12 pt label at 3 metres
- Consistent lighting across the whole attempt — no flicker from ceiling fans or LEDs
Laptop / Computer
A laptop is used by organisers and judges for review, not by the athlete during capture.
- Modern laptop or desktop with Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox (latest version)
- Stable wired or Wi-Fi internet connection for streaming review video
- Screen large enough to view 1080p footage and read movement standards side by side
- Headphones recommended when judging in shared or noisy spaces
- Admin access for organisers who will accredit judges and manage events
Quick setup checklist
Run through this before the capture window opens.
Floor space clear and marked
Equipment weights verified
Tablet mounted and charged
Wi-Fi tested at the capture spot
Lights positioned in front of athlete
No windows behind the work area
Laptop ready for judge review
Backup power cable available