What Should a Team Sprint Testing Report Include?

A sprint testing report should identify the session, the athlete, every valid attempt and the scoring rule used. Record the setup next to the result so another coach can repeat the test and compare the same timed segment.

What should you record on test day?

• Session details. Record the date, venue, surface, footwear guidance and relevant conditions. Include the timing system, detection points, start cue and distance behind the first sensor.

• Attempt details. Use the athlete ID approved by your organisation. Keep the attempt number, 10 m split, 20 m total and validity status. Note slips, false starts or missed readings.

• Reported score. Choose your rule before testing. You might report the fastest valid 20 m run and the 10 m split from that same run. Keep both raw attempts so others can verify the selection.

What does a completed row look like?

Copyable header. Athlete ID | Session | Attempt | 10 m split (s) | 20 m total (s) | Valid? | Notes

Illustrative row. A07 | Baseline | 2 | 1.94 | 3.46 | Yes | Standing start, same lane as attempt 1

How should you compare two sessions?

Compare times from the same protocol and keep setup changes visible. Small differences can reflect normal test variation. Use repeat sessions and the raw attempts to judge whether a change is worth acting on. A published study illustrates how researchers estimate test–retest variation for 10 m and 20 m times. See the reliability study.

Use the one-lane group testing guide to organise the session and the 0–10–20 m split guide to label each time correctly.

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