Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Marshal?
Someone who is interested in Motorsport and who wants to be involved in the sport without necessarily competing.
What does a Marshal do?
Almost anything linked with the organisation and running of motorsport events.
Who can become a Marshal?
Almost anyone. As long as you are of average health and over 16 (parent or guardians permission between 16-18) all you need is enthusiasm.
Are Marshals paid?
No. Marshalling is a hobby. All Marshals are volunteers who enjoy being part of motorsport.
Do you need to be specially trained?
No but training is just one of the benefits of belonging to the MMSMA.
How many days to I have to commit to the club?
As many or as few as you wish. You decide where and when you want to marshal.
Is it dangerous?
All forms of motorsport involve some danger, but our safety record is very good and the organising motor club provide insurance cover either through The Motorsport Association's or The Auto Cycle Union's master policies for our members whilst on duty at events.
So what is the MMSMA?
The MANX MOTOR SPORT MARSHALS ASSOCIATION Ltd is the widest based marshalling organisation in the Isle of Man. Founded in 1980's the club still follows its original objectives of training and providing marshals for all forms of motorsport. The MMSMA provides officials for all the organising clubs on the island. Events covered include Circuit racing, sprints, hill climbs, auto tests, rallies, trials, kart racing, motorcycle circuit racing and many more.
The club has many members, men and women from all walks of life. All are volunteers in as much as no financial reward is either sought or given, but at the same time they are professionals in their attitude to their marshalling.
Each year our marshals are invited to an ever increasing number and range of events. Clubs throughout the island rely on MMSMA members to staff their motorsport events.
What duties do MMSMA Marshals cover?
According to experience, the jobs offered include: Observer, flag marshal, course marshal, incident marshal, incident officer, spectator marshal, race administration, paddock marshal, pit marshal, start line marshal, telephonist, rescue unit crew, rally stage marshal, rally timekeeper, passage control marshal, sector marshal etc. etc. The list is almost endless. MMSMA members include doctors, scrutineers, timekeepers, ambulance drivers, firemen and commentators. In fact MMSMA members can and do perform every official job function at all levels of the sport.
What about training?
However enthusiastic you may be, every marshalling job requires a great deal of training and practice. MMSMA recognised this early on, and the improvement in standards has been a constant aim of the club ever since. In conjunction with the MSA and other clubs MMSMA provides training throughout the year. Sessions include theory and practical sessions, including fire fighting and rescue unit work.
Training covers all aspects and disciplines of the sport. Our aim is to make motor sport safer by training the volunteer officials to the highest possible standards.
How do I volunteer for events?
Each month we publish our newsletters to keeping members informed of news & events. Articles include comment and information on changes to rules, reports of events, news of club activities and details of events requiring marshals, all members are encouraged to contribute articles.
As well as the newsletters members will receive availability forms from the MMSMA and will see events advertised in the motorsport press.
All a member does then is to complete a volunteering form and take it with them to the signing on night usually at the Grandstand.
How do I join?
Simply send your name and address including a telephone number to info@mmsma.netor fill in the form on this website.
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