NEWS

Volunteer to Marshal with the VSCC in 2016

Thursday 28 January 2016

All Members will have received a copy of the 2016 Marshals’ Volunteering Form with their January Newsletter so why not volunteer for this year’s VSCC Events either via the form or the online system, now live and available to everyone at our Marshalling pages?
Marshalling can be one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with motorsport up close, and at the VSCC we rely on a huge number of volunteer Marshals and Organisers to help us make our events happen. If you do not have an eligible car of your own to compete with then marshalling is the next best way to be closely involved in the Club’s activities.
 
The VSCC is proud to boast a dedicated core of marshals, many of whom volunteer for duties at several events each year, making it one of the most enjoyable and social aspects within the Club.

Duties vary from event to event and with a wide variety of roles there is something for most ages and abilities. Over 1000 unpaid volunteers supported the Club in 2015 so why not join in the fun? And remember, you don’t have to be a Club Member to volunteer!

2016 will be another busy year with over thirty events taking place throughout the year, from Circuit Racing to Sprints and Hill Climbs, Navigation Rallies to Trials and Driving Tests so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. For more information visit our Event Calendar page (CLICK HERE).

You do not need any previous experience as on-event training is offered and we will ensure to pair up any novices with one of our experienced Marshals.

Visit our Marshalling Pages (CLICK HERE) for more information:
  • How to volunteer
  • Types of duties and events available
  • Training Opportunities
  • Download a PDF copy of the 2016 VSCC Marshals Volunteering Form and 2016 MSA Marshals Registration Form (see below)
  • Online Volunteering System (Open to both VSCC Members and Non-Members)

Those interested in getting more involved in marshalling might like to consider becoming an MSA-registered volunteer; the MSA is committed to the recruitment and retention of volunteers, whose efforts are rewarded with the chance to become more deeply involved in the sport and to enjoy the best seat in the house. For more details visit the Marshals page of their website at www.msauk.org/Marshals.

If you have any questions about marshalling at VSCC events please contact the Competition Department on 01608 644777 (ext 4) or email comps@vscc.co.uk.


Don’t forget... without Marshals, there would be no motorsport!
 
 
SOME REMINDERS…..
 
Midlands Marshals Speed Training, Loton Park, 5/6 March 2016 - Registration Deadline Closing Soon!

Club Members have been invited to attend the Midland Marshals’ Training to be held at Loton Park on 5 and 6 March.

Saturday 5 March will cover the MSA modules of Experienced Speed, Speed Post Chief and Examining Post Chief, whilst Sunday 6 March will cover the MSA modules of Trainee and Speed.

If you are interested, please download a Joining Form (CLICK HERE) to complete which needs to be returned to Adrian Mudge, the MSA Training Instructor, by Sunday 31 January (details on the enclosed form).


 
MSA Seminars for Unlicensed Club Officials 2016
 
The MSA Seminars alternate each year, this year is for unlicensed Club Officials.
 
If you are an unlicensed Clerk of the Course for a Trial or Rally or Driving Test I would recommend you consider attending as the information imparted at these Seminars is very worthwhile.  This year the Seminars will be held on the following dates in the following locations:
 
Saturday 20 February East (Peterborough – Marriot Hotel)
Sunday 21 February North East (York – Mercure Fairfield Hotel)
Saturday 27 February South Wales (Cardiff – New House Hotel)
Sunday 28 February Midlands (Telford - Telford Hotel & Golf Resort)
Sunday 13 March North West (Runcorn – Holiday Inn)
Sunday 10 April Carlisle (Wetheral – Crown Hotel)
 
If you wish to attend please contact Daisy Poole at the MSA on 01753 765000 or by email on daisy.poole@msauk.org to ensure prior notification of attendance.
 
 
VSCC Marshals Training at the Pomeroy Trophy Meeting, Silverstone – Saturday 20 February
 
A short morning session has been arranged as a refresher session for regular and experienced Marshals covering an update on the 2016 Regulations in the MSA Blue Book, a refresher on flags, first Marshal on the Scene and an update on the Marshals’ grading scheme.  All Marshals welcome.
 
The session will be in the Paddock Bar at Silverstone with signing-on from 9.00-9.30am with the sessions finishing at 11.30am approximately. Participants are then encouraged to volunteer to marshal trackside for the afternoon Regularity Sessions of the Pom.
 
If you are interested please contact Callum Pharo Assistant Competition Administrator on 01608 644777 Extension 4 or by email at callum.pharo@vscc.co.uk
VSCC Marshalling