Im playing on my Switch but, sometimes the game crashes mid-end run, what should I do with the timer?

The rules say that only the emulator deSmuME 0.9.11 can be used, why the newest one can`t be used? Also, can i use any date to make the speedrun?

The rules say that only the emulator deSmuME 0.9.11 can be used, why the newest one can`t be used? Also, can i use any date to make the speedrun?