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retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 14:03 (Ref:1491922)

Can someone post some up to date links to online infomation on "how to become Marshals" so i can post them on a Car Forum in their Motorsport section please.

Even if only one person follows it through to become a Marshal its worth it, but I hope a few more do.

Thanks in advance

mark_l · 30 Dec 2005, 15:11 (Ref:1491980)

British Motorsport Marshals Club - www.marshals.co.uk

Peter Harding · 30 Dec 2005, 15:18 (Ref:1491991)

www.volunteersinmotorsport.co.uk

retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 16:42 (Ref:1492042)

Thanks guys, now can you give me your views on this, feel free to edit it as much as you like

"Whats this about then? well its Marshaling at Motorsport Events, and it's not really about getting a free days spectating its about doing something that you enjoy and getting fullfilment out of it. Marshals are the guys in orange overalls who wave the correct flags at the side of the tracks to the lunatics inside the cars that there is a problem ahead, they also keep 2 drivers apart when they have taken each other off, they also help save Lives, and yes on a good day they can spend the whole day watching cars racing around a circuit without having to leave their posts to heave a car out of the gravel etc.

Marshals are some of the most respected men and women at the race track, without them there would be no motoracing. Do you like watching Motorsport, like being close enough to smell it, taste, feel it as the cars go thundering by, then take a few moments to read through these links.

http://www.marshals.co.uk/
http://www.volunteersinmotorsport.co.uk/

And have a think about joining this group of motorsport professionals. It dosn't matter what form of Motorsport you like, there is Marshals needed in all the catagories. "

The STIG · 30 Dec 2005, 17:03 (Ref:1492050)

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Originally Posted by retro_msport

And have a think about joining this group of motorsport professionals. It dosn't matter what form of Motorsport you like, there is Marshals needed in all the catagories. "

Didn't think we were professionals... we don't get paid see.

retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 17:15 (Ref:1492062)

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Originally Posted by The STIG

Didn't think we were professionals... we don't get paid see.

well you should.... but thats another debate... so should i enclose the professinals like this "professionals" or replace with another word?

The STIG · 30 Dec 2005, 17:24 (Ref:1492067)

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Originally Posted by retro_msport

well you should.... but thats another debate... so should i enclose the professinals like this "professionals" or replace with another word?

How about, "group of hard working volunteers" ?

CombeMarshal · 30 Dec 2005, 17:26 (Ref:1492070)

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Originally Posted by retro_msport

well you should.... but thats another debate... so should i enclose the professinals like this "professionals" or replace with another word?

I think it's good with the ' '
It may be worth urging them to get along to any of a Number of Training days and them they can make there mind up from there

retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 17:42 (Ref:1492075)

Like the idea about training days to have a looksee... errrm would one of you guys be willing to sign up to the site its posted on and just keep an eye on it to answer any questions... i know i'm cheeky... and perhaps post any relevent links on there....

Cheers

Robin_D · 30 Dec 2005, 18:03 (Ref:1492080)

I don't mind to be honest. Not sure if i'll be of much use. I've been doing it for 6 seasons now and am 21 so am still new to it!

retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 18:15 (Ref:1492085)

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Originally Posted by Robin_D

I don't mind to be honest. Not sure if i'll be of much use. I've been doing it for 6 seasons now and am 21 so am still new to it!

I'll pm you the site and post addy.. as we're not suposed to post other website links are we???

The STIG · 30 Dec 2005, 18:17 (Ref:1492087)

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Originally Posted by retro_msport

I'll pm you the site and post addy.. as we're not suposed to post other website links are we???

erm... yes you can.

retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 18:22 (Ref:1492089)

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Originally Posted by The STIG

erm... yes you can.

^^^He said i could ^^^....

and he was wrong, so removed, sorry!

Grandslammer · 30 Dec 2005, 18:24 (Ref:1492090)

...but not other Forums

The STIG · 30 Dec 2005, 18:34 (Ref:1492092)

I've just signed up and put a message in that thread

retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 19:15 (Ref:1492110)

Mods/admins please delete the offending post with the link in it and accept my appoligies

And cheers Stig, dunno if it will bring any more recruits but lets hope so

Piglet · 30 Dec 2005, 19:15 (Ref:1492112)

Nice words Retro, sort out some of the bits of punctuation and grammar (it's not its, are not is at the end) and you'll keep the pedants happy!!

Also don't forget that Marshals aren't just the guys and girls on the bank who move cars and wave flags. There are other disciplines, pits, startline, race 'phones etc. - I know you've trying to put a small precis together but there are lots of people who aren't attracted to the "bank" stuff who might go past your post.

Good luck and thanks for trying to encourage people.

retro_msport · 30 Dec 2005, 19:31 (Ref:1492118)

Piglet.... i've added the bits about the startline and pits etc

If anyone wants anything added just add it here and mark it "........" and i'll cut and paste it in

Piglet · 30 Dec 2005, 19:36 (Ref:1492119)

Well done Retro it's looking good - I'll send you a PM with a link to some pictures.

**Woolley** · 30 Dec 2005, 20:32 (Ref:1492150)

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Originally Posted by retro_msport

Mods/admins please delete the offending post with the link in it and accept my appoligies

And cheers Stig, dunno if it will bring any more recruits but lets hope so

No worries, you were provoked anyway! I've edited the message. It's a shame as it was obviously a worthy post, but rules is rules and that's one to which we really can't allow any exceptions.

I now return you back to the thread.

Clive · 30 Dec 2005, 21:07 (Ref:1492163)

BMMC South Midlands are holding a marshals training day on Sunday 12 Feb 2006 in Bicester, just off J9 of the M40. It'll be a well different format to anything we've done before and is starting to look exciting, even if I say so myself.

PM me for details is you want them

Clive

flagwaver · 30 Dec 2005, 23:15 (Ref:1492239)

dictionary definition of professional includes this:
very competent: showing a high degree of skill or competence

The STIG · 30 Dec 2005, 23:28 (Ref:1492249)

do you think we should tell them of the many benifits marshals get, or shall we wait untill they ask us?

retro_msport · 31 Dec 2005, 10:36 (Ref:1492385)

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Originally Posted by The STIG

do you think we should tell them of the many benifits marshals get, or shall we wait untill they ask us?

If theres benifits avalible, then it makes the whole thing more attractive, and that was my idea, to spark a bit of interest in becoming a Marshal... and all of this was out of reading that letter to the MSA on another thread... like I said, without you guys there is no motorsport. Its a case of the chicken and the egg, not calling you chickens or eggs but you get what i mean

retro_msport · 31 Dec 2005, 10:38 (Ref:1492386)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive

BMMC South Midlands are holding a marshals training day on Sunday 12 Feb 2006 in Bicester, just off J9 of the M40. It'll be a well different format to anything we've done before and is starting to look exciting, even if I say so myself.

PM me for details is you want them

Clive

Please send them to me Clive... and i'll post the details up

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