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Many of our members prefer to act
as marshals on the wide variety of events the club
organises.
What does marshalling involve?
Quite simply, making motorsport happen because no
events can take lace without marshals. You may be
mustering cars for the next race at a circuit,
checking competitors through a control on a rally or
monitoring how far cars can climb a muddy hill. The
list of jobs is long and varied – that's why
marshalling is never boring.
What qualifications do I need?
None. Just an interest in motorsport. What you will
need though is to be totally reliable because the
efficient and safe running of events will depend on
you.
At what age can I start?
For circuit events such as racing and rallycross you
will need to be at least 16 but other events such as
trials, Autotests and road rallies will welcome your
help if you are even younger and are supervised by
one or both of your parents. There are no upper age
limits.
What training will I get?
For many marshalling jobs a few minutes briefing
from an experienced official will be enough. For
others – like rescue work at a Grand Prix – crews
have quite a lot of training; a national training
and grading scheme operates, for which sessions are
arranged around the country at regular intervals.
How many times a year will I be expected to marshal?
It is entirely up to you. The sport will be glad of
your help on just one event although it is hoped you
will do more; Croydon & District Motor Club operate
championships for marshals exactly as they do for
competition drivers.
Will I need any special clothing?
Not for most marshalling jobs although it is wise to
have adequate clothing because the weather is the
one thing that can't be guaranteed!
Will I be insured while marshalling?
Yes. The Motor Sports Association arranges cover for
signed-on marshals at all motor sport events run
with an MSA permit, which includes most events
within the UK.
Will I have to be registered?
You can register in the MSA Rally Marshals Register
starting as a Grade 3 marshal and by a series of
training sessions and marshalling experience you can
upgrade to a Grade 1 marshal.
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