Marshals

No. Whilst we’d love you to volunteer for every session, we know this isn’t always possible.

Many people volunteer for the whole meeting, many other marshals join us for odd days, fitting their volunteering around their working day.

We are always keen to ensure we have lots of marshals available for each session, so the more you can do, the better.

You need to be present for the whole of each session, so plan to arrive at your marshal point at least 15 to 30 mins before the advertised road closure time. Expect to be on duty for the duration of the road closure time. In some situations, such as a serious incident, you may be required to remain on duty after the advertised road opening time, but we endeavour to limit this time to a minimum.

First, register your details. You will receive a confirmation email, and you will be asked to attend to collect paperwork and warrant card on either signing on night or at the Liam Clarke centre before the event dates and times will be advertised closer to events.

Approximately two weeks before each event, we invite all registered marshals to “sign-on” (tell us what days you’re available and for where) – look out for emails and notification on our website and social media. We encourage everyone to sign-on online as soon as possible, if you need assistance signing on online then please contact us or visit us at the Liam Clarke Centre during the event, we will have laptops and can assist you with getting set up to marshal with us.

You will need to collect your Southern 100 issued identification card, high viz long sleeved tabard and marshal pack from us before you can go out on duty. Call in to Liam Clarke Centre or join us at a sign on evening/collection night held at Morton Hall. Packs are available one week before the event begins.

You must display your (Southern 100 supplied) event identification card (previously known as a warrant card), this will have your photographic ID and wear your (Southern 100 supplied) high-vis long sleeved tabard over your coat whenever you are on duty.

You will need warm, comfortable outdoor clothes or leathers, waterproof coat, stout footwear, plus sunscreen and a hat! For your own safety please ensure you wear long trousers (not shorts) and stout footwear (not trainers). Sturdy gloves are also advisable. Bring a good supply of food and (non-alcoholic) drinks, cakes and sweets are optional

You must display your (Southern 100 supplied) event identification card (previously known as a warrant card), this will have your photographic ID and wear your (Southern 100 supplied) high-vis long sleeved tabard over your coat whenever you are on duty and ensure that it is fastened.

Arrive at your marshalling point in good time – we recommend at least 15 to 30 mins before the official road closure time. Ask for the Deputy Sector Marshal, she/he will be expecting you, will make you welcome and introduce you to other marshals at that point.

You will not be expected to take an active role at this stage, you will be placed with an experienced team where your role will be to watch and learn, and to ask questions. Take heed of their experience and follow their instructions closely.

As a Novice you will be allocated to a sector and the CSM will advise of you of your role within the sector, There is also a general meeting point for marshals in every sector of the course

Your safety, and that of your fellow marshals, is of utmost importance.

Marshals must not be under the influence of drink or drugs, nor should they use any type of camera or filming device while on duty. Anyone breaching the above rules will be asked to stand down from duty and be reported to the Chief Sector Marshal for further sanction.

We ask marshals to refrain from using or checking/using social media whilst they are on duty. If you wish to take photographs of you and your fellow marshals, please only do it before roads close or once they re-open

Every new marshal registering with us starts out as a novice marshal, even if you have marshalled at other events or in other motorsports.

Whilst marshalling at other race courses is beneficial, it will not qualify you as a full marshal on the course immediately, due to the unique marshalling requirements for each of our events.

As a novice marshal you must complete our Incident Management Course (IMC) before you gain full marshal status. You also need to have attended 3 race or practice sessions

Once you have completed your training and marshalled the event you will no longer be classed as a novice going forward.

Training IMC / ACU data is now shared between racing organisations

No, items such as your ID card, Hi-Viz long sleeved tabards, when you sign on. All other equipment, needed when you are out on the course, is delivered to the location where you marshal, and stored in boxes or buildings accessible to marshals. When you arrive at your marshalling position the lead marshal will usually check all the equipment is present as required, before the session can start. Equipment includes fire extinguishers, flags, radios, brushes and any medical equipment.

Yes, once fully trained, some people like the variety of marshalling at different points around the course, others make firm friends at one marshalling point and return to the same point every year. You can make your selection when you sign-on.

We expect novice marshals to remain at the same point, or within the same sector, as specified by their Chief Sector Marshal. This greatly assists your training and familiarity with the course in your area. You can select which sector you’d like to join when you sign-on.

We sometimes experience shortages in certain areas. When we do, we’d really appreciate your help in offering to move to ensure the course is fully covered. So please do move if asked, it may only be for one or two sessions, and by doing so you will be ensuring the event can go-ahead that day.

Yes. We offer training alongside videos on the web site  

Prior to your first marshalling session, it is hoped you will complete our training as this gives you important information on course procedures and medical advice. Until you have attended the training you will be a Novice Marshal