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Motorsport Marshalling – Enjoy it responsibly

Î What to do Î What to avoid Î When it’s all over

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Î What to do Î Golden Rules Î When it’s all over

Î What to take Î What to wear Î Bring a volunteer

Motorsport Marshalling Enjoy it responsiblyPlease click through the menu to the right and discover the safe way to enjoy all motorsport activities.

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What to take Pen and paper/notebook Map of location (post code/map reference) Chief Marshal/Stage Commander’s contact details Whistle Drinks (hot or cold) – Not alcohol Food Suitable Clothing Any information supplied by the organiser, including access passes

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What to wear Protective Clothing

•Hat for warmth or for protection from the sun •Sturdy footwear that provides ankle support, safety toe caps preferable •Longtrousersbutavoidwearingclothingofreadilyflammablenature

(e.g. nylon) •Wind or waterproof coat & trousers •Gloves (scarf too) if cold – welders / gardening gloves •Sunglasses, Sunscreen. Be prepared for all eventualities as weather

conditions may change during the day •Your race overalls (if you have any) or a high visibility (orange)

marshals tabard, usually issued by the event or the MSA including access passes



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Bring a volunteer If you want to bring a friend with you, please do, call or email the Chief Marshal/Stage Commander and let them know Ensure you and your friends are capable of doing the job you have volunteered for and that they conform with any minimum age requirements applied by the organisers Let the Chief Marshal /Stage Commander know if they are new or experienced so that they can make suitable arrangements for the new volunteer We always welcome newcomers and will provide a suitable location for them ontheirfirsteventalongwithinformationforfutureevents Ask them to register with the MSA at www.msauk.org




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Î What to do Î Golden Rules Î When its all over


What to do Arrive at the time requested Speak to the Stage Commander/Chief Marshal doing the registration (signing-on) and check if there’s anything you should know about your locationSigningontoconfirmyourattendanceandself-declaringthatyouarefittoundertake your allotted duties at an event are both key – it also ensures you are covered by insurance provided by the MSA Park as instructed, unless protected by substantial trees, suitable bank, being well above stage level your vehicle should be at least 30m from the trackandtakeaccountofflyingdebrisfromspinningwheels Once in your location, liaise with the marshals either side of your location, assess your area, have you left an escape route if necessary? Before the event starts walk up and down your section to ensure any spectators are standing in suitable locations above the track, or behind the tree line Check where all the arrows and tape are in case they need replacing during the day Once the event starts (goes live), you too should stand in an acceptable location similar to the spectators, remember Rally cars may leave the road and can throw up stones Do read instructions before you arrive and attend any marshalsbriefingsession




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What to avoid

Using your phone Taking photographs unless you have been requested to do so by your SeniorMarshal(SectorOfficial) Standing where spectators would not be allowed to stand Wearing headsets as you may not be able to hear the cars coming Sitting or kneeling once the stage is live Standing in groups of more than three marshals Blocking the spectators’ view




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When it’s all over Check you have all your belongings before leaving Tidy up your area, leaving no litter If on a stage, take the stage furniture down and leave it tidily at the side of the road for the equipment car to collect Do NOT leave until the sweeper car has passed your location and you have been advised that it is safe to do so Depart following the Stage Commander’s instructions (usually following rally route) When driving on a stage always be considerate to others as there may be pedestrians or other vehicles on route




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What to doArriveatthetimerequestedandattendanymarshalsbriefingsession Speak to the Chief Marshal during registration (signing-on) and check if there’s anything you should know about your location and advise them of your experienceSigningontoconfirmyourattendanceandself-declaringthatyouarefittoundertakeyourallotted duties at an event are both key – it also ensures you are covered by insurance provided by the MSA For a race, park as instructed and walk to your location Once in your location, speak to your Post Chief and ask for your duties Assess your area, where are the previous and following marshals posts Assess the potential situations you could be faced with and consider how they should be handled – escape routes (for you)SpeaktoyourPostChiefandaskaboutbreaksandlikelyfinishingtime Do read the paperwork that you have been given before the event and at signing on




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Golden Rules DO

•Stay alert •Watchapproachingandpassingracetraffic •Look for problems •Look out for your fellow marshals

DON’T •Smoke •Use mobile phones •Sit or kneel down •Take photographs




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When it’s all over Ensure all equipment is packed away Take your litter home Debrief with your Post Chief Gain an attendance signature and any feedback Ask about the next event – when and where Drive carefully




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Safety Priorities

Safety Priorities Look after Yourself, Your Colleagues, The Spectators, The Competitors, The Cars You don’t want to get hurt and we don’t want you to get hurt. Your colleagues don’t want to get hurt so “look out for each other”; you can also then help other people Spectators need your help, as they may not have the same level of understanding about motorsport. Competitors are relatively well protected by their vehicle, equipment and PPE but still need your assistance.Carsaretheleastofyourconcerns–peopleALWAYScomefirst.

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