A Typical Day

Start of the Day ... On Post ... Inspection Lap ... Bikes on Track ... Lunch ... End of Day ... Camping

Start of the Day
Arrive at the circuit and make your way to the medical centre. Times will have been sent to you by email during the week before the meeting. If you have not had an email, please contact the organiser.

Make sure to be early, about one hour before 'on post' time so that you have time to sign the Sign on Sheet. Get your groundpost bag, if applicable, from the equipment van and check that it is sealed (for observers, the person that you are with will do this)

Check your allocation for the day and, if doubled up, find the person you are with. It's also worth checking which vehicle you'll be using to get on post.

Shortly before 'on post' time, the ambulances and medical cars will leave - make sure you are on the one that is going past your groundpost! Alternatively , you can walk to some groundposts.

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On Post
Introduce yourself to the marshals, in particular the Incident Officer (marshal in charge of that part of the track, identified by white stripes on his/her sleeves) Let them know your experience and check which signal they will give if they want you to come out onto the track to a casualty.

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Inspection Lap
The inspection lap is 15mins after 'on post' time. Please make sure to stand somewhere where you are visible to the officials in the inspection car going round the track - either behind the safety barrier or trackside.

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Bikes On Track
Practice or racing starts after the inspection lap. You should only come over the safety barrier if required and under the supervision of the Incident Officer. Remember your own safety at all times.

Different flags are used on racing circuits. A yellow flag, a red flag or, during racing, a safety car sign may be shown if a casualty requires medical attention on or beside the track. The marshals will also bring out protection if the casualty cannot be moved quickly. The Incident Officer will blow a whistle if there is danger. Stay alert and ready to move out of the way if necessary.

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Lunch
We try to bring people in off the track for lunch if at all possible. A packed lunch is provided which comprises of a sandwich, chocolate bar or cake, fruit and a drink. Lunchbreaks can be very short, especially if there have been breaks in practice or racing during the morning and, occasionally do not happen at all. If this last is the case, the people based in the Medical Centre will get your lunch out to you. On days that racing starts after 11am, no lunchbreak is scheduled. You should take your lunch out with you.

If you want to leave any belongings or equipment on post during lunchtime, check whether any of the marshals will be staying there.

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End of the Day
Check you have all your equipment and belongings before leaving your groundpost. Make sure that you can be seen from the track and wave if necessary, so that returning ambulances know to stop and pick you up. It can be a long walk at the end of a long day otherwise.

If you have used any kit from the groundpost bag, let the coordinator or Paul Burnage know, with the bag number, so that it can be replaced.

Those who are camping, tend to have a hot drink and relax at the Medical Centre before heading back to the campsite.

Camping
Most people eat together for supper. If you want to be included, make sure to let Simon Farmer know before the meeting, so that you can be catered for.

The marshals are kind enough to let us share their campsite. Do not abuse this priviledge and do abide by the rules, particularly no loud talking or noise after 11pm and friends allowed only if they are sharing your tent or caravan. Toilets and showers are provided on all the campsites and electricity on most. There can be a queue for facilities and gas, water and electricity have been known to run out as these are portable systems hired for the event.

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