Marshalling at Race Meetings

Who can marshal at a race meeting?

Just about anyone! There is a minimum age of 16 (with parental agreement) to go track side, but otherwise, get out there if you want to be close to the action and soak up 100% of the atmosphere at a race meeting.

Can you just go out and marshal without training?

Yes!!  You would be part of a team and would be buddied up with experienced marshals. There is no need is no need for first aid knowledge, etc, and if you don’t think you can pick up bikes there’s always other things to do. There is training you can undertake if you really get into it which would open opportunities to marshal at bigger events- such as BSB,WSB and even MotoGP. You can serve an apprenticeship to become a sector marshal, Assistant Chief Marshal and Chief Marshal (you get to boss everyone about then!).

So what do I need to do?

Come along early on race morning and sign on as a marshal ( the marshals hut is next to the race office and medical unit). It is always wise to bring warm clothes and a change of clothes, waterproofs, a flask, juice, woolly hat or baseball cap and sunblock (you may need all of these in the same day!) You get a Free lunch and as much coffee tea and biscuits as you can consume during the lunch break, and a good bag to keep you going in the afternoon. You would be eligible for the daily raffle ( you can’t be paid as such – all of the officials at bike meetings are there on a voluntary basis – for the love of the sport).

Fancy giving it a go?

Contact Bob Davies for more details, he’ll do his best to persuade you it,s a fantastic way to spend a day, then if you come along you will find that out for yourself.

Contact the Scottish Marshals Association

through their web site- www.imarshal.co.uk