bill
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RE: Marshalling
I'm a bit of a newcomer, first marshaled in '10 and have marshaled each year since. I mostly marshal the Classic/MGP although I did the TT one year. It does takes a commitment to do the job, I feel I want to give back for the enjoyment the sport has given me for 50 years, both as a spectator and a participant.
The Marshal assoc. wants you to put in a full event before training, marshaling is not for some. You will be assigned to work with an experienced marshal who will be your mentor. As a new Marshal no one will expect you to be working with a fallen rider, there is a lot of "grunt" work that needs to done at any incident. Any pieces that may be on the track need to be dealt with, spills need to be cleaned up, etc. Anyone that has reservations about dealing with an injured rider need not be put off, there are lots of other tasks to be dealt with, from closing the roads and putting hay bales in place, to help with carrying a stretcher with a rider who has been stabilized and "packaged" by more experienced marshals.
Try it, if it's not for you, no problem, just let Muriel know and move on. If it is something you enjoy, take the IMC course after your first year and have fun while supporting the best event in the world.
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28-05-2015, 12:59 AM |
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lancepar
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RE: Marshalling
Glad you enjoyed yourself.
If you haven't done one of these free courses, then I can thoroughly recommend you or anyone else does.
http://www.iomttma.com/index.php?option=...3&Itemid=4
A great day, with snacks included and usually includes a simulated incident so you can put in to practice what you have learnt.
Lance
No Marshals = No Racing.....do it.....you know you want to..
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15-06-2015, 08:58 AM |
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tigerted
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RE: Marshalling
(01-06-2015, 01:18 PM)taxman Wrote: It was only when you're stood there at the side of the road that the sense of responsibility kicks in and its certainly not a role to take if you just want to get a good view or a free program.
Will I do it again? - Probably.
Was I nervous? - definitely.
That is my view as well. This was my first year of doing it during practice and race week. Because of delays I found myself not being able to do what I had intended and I was knackered by the end of it all.
But given all that before next year I intend going on the safety course and whilst I missed out on doing what I had intended I was with a great group of people and my sense of responsibility did not allow me to choose not to attend any of the sessions.
And finally I ran the right way, towards him when a young lad come off on the mountain so at least I now know I have the courage to help any unfortunate racer that comes unstuck.
Go on do it. The TT needs you.
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21-06-2015, 07:33 PM |
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Smidsy
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RE: Marshalling
The +'s, great camaraderie, seeing the same people each year & catching up, (if you go back to the same sector), as a rookie you wont be left alone, maybe viewing from a spot the general public just cant, also giving a little back is a great feeling.
The -'s, you may have to assist in an incident, you need to stay on post whatever the weather, (no nipping the boozer for a warm leaving your post vacant (but you can swap with cover)), you cant take photo's or drink alcohol.
As other posters have said, don't be put off by giving it a try, you wont be asked to do anything you're uncomfortable with, there should be plenty of experienced people around, especially to deal with any injured riders/incidents.
Incidents are sometimes scary, but the sense of doing a good job at the end of them is honestly overwhelming, (as you see the helicopter fly off).
If you enjoy your taster in 2016, then sign up for an IMC when you get back, I personally think if you sign up and attend one before it could all seem a little daunting, as some of the things covered may seen out of context, however if you've already been on the ground you can see why they are done in the order they are.
Best of luck, and hope to have you in our ranks for next year.
"I stole these views from the cools kids, so I could fit in."
You don’t stop riding because you’re getting old, you get old because you stop riding
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22-06-2015, 12:40 PM |
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