We are pleased to announce that Anna Lambe has won a National Award.
The National directors received nominations from all the other regions for a series of national BMMC awards and this person has been selected by a director’s vote.
Anna was been previously nominated by the regional committee for the Best Newcomer Award for demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication to the sport during their early years as a marshal.
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.
Read the full story here https://www.fia.com/news/campaign-launched-safeguard-fias-volunteers-and-officials.
BMMC SE are actively seeking members to join our regional committee.
Vacancies currently exist for the role of:
Although we would also welcome members who wish to hold no formal position and will consider a shared role if this can be accommodated.
More details of the above mentioned posts can be provided by emailing Andy Bumstead, se.chair@marshals.co.uk
I’m happy to confirm that the 2024 events are now live on the BMMC Volunteering System.
You can find any additional information about which race series are running in the description of the event you are volunteering for.
Now sure how to access and and sign-up to marshal at events? Read the simple guide to volunteering.
If you have any questions about anything on the volunteering system or need a bit more of a helping hand, feel free to email Tom at se.volunteering@marshals.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you at a race track soon!
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.
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 !!
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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.
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.
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.