Keep Watch. Keep Safe.
The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile in collaboration with the FIA Volunteers and Officials Commission (VOC) is launching a campaign aimed at raising awareness of safety issues among our group of marshals and officials.
Here are the 10 Golden rules (all sound advice!):
- Make sure you are standing up, fully alert and facing oncoming traffic while the track or special stage is live
- Be prepared for any situation even during Safety Car procedures, a formation lap or after the chequered flag.
- Always have an escape plan in place. You must protect yourself from danger. Be ready to help anyone else.
- Do not lean on any guardrail, concrete blocks, or debris fences. They are designed to move when hit by vehicles.
- Do not move in front of barriers unless instructed by the Clerk of the Course or your Senior Marshal. Only remain trackside for the minimum time necessary.
- If in doubt at any time, seek advice from your Senior Officials.
- Always check and double check the status of the circuit or special stage before leaving your post to assist a competitor.
- Protect yourself from extremes of weather, hearing damage, dust and dirt in your eyes. Wear suitable footwear and gloves for handling hot or sharp debris.
- Attend all safety and operational briefings and follow instructions from Senior Officials.
- Be careful when climbing over barriers or climbing up or down from earth banks. Check that flag signals are being shown for your protection.
Read the full story here https://www.fia.com/news/campaign-launched-safeguard-fias-volunteers-and-officials.
The Motorsport UK Yearbook 2024
Need some interesting bedtime reading? Or do you like to know the detail of the sport you support?
If so, here is some great reading material for you!
Go to MSUK Resource Centre to download the Motorsport UK 2024 Yearbook [Blue Book](68th Edition) or download it here.
These regulations become effective 1st January 2024. This publication supersedes previous editions.
Mildred Wiltshire (British Empire Medal)
BMMC (South East) would like to extend their warmest congratulations to Mildred Wiltshire on being recognised for her tremendous contribution to motorsport.
Thank you, especially for the many hours and patience given to the marshalling community.
Your tireless efforts, support and many years of service to the marshals is greatly appreciated and now being deservedly rewarded.
Thank you and Congratulations !!
Read more …
New MSUK Marshals Pathway
The SE Region has been actively discussing and working within the committee and with the other regions to represent the many concerns raised by marshals about the proposed new Marshals Pathway.
BMMC South East Regional Response to MSUK Marshals Pathway Consultation
Here is the composite list of questions and comments from members submitted to the committee and raised during the Zoom discussion.
You may also wish to read the Open Letter sent on behalf of members by the Andy Bumstead, Chair BMMC Southeast Region on behalf of the Committee and SE members.
Upgrade Process
Current Steps to Getting Your Upgrade
Step 1: Collect the required amount of signatures for the grade you are completing in your Personal Record Card (PRC). Only one duty per day to be recorded. All marshals must be registered with MSUK in order to upgrade.
Step 2: Complete training day or days as defined in the PRC. Experienced Grade training days must be 1 year apart. All upgrades must be at least 1 year apart.
Step 3: Complete the “On Post” assessment following KASE with Examining Post Chief (XPC). Details can be found at https:/www.motorsportuk.org/resource-centre/
Step4: Complete a Marshal Registration Form (MRF) and mark at the top “UPGRADE”.
Step 5: Send original upgrade documents (PRC & MRF) AND a copy of Registration Card to your Regional Grading Officer (RGO) (BMMC only. Other clubs may have different person nominated).
Address: Andy Bumstead
3 Savoy Road
Dartford
DA1 5AN
Email: se.grading@marshals.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: You must retain copies of documents sent in case of loss in the post.