MOTOCROSS COMMISSION Flag Marshals Flag Marshals General Must

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MOTOCROSS COMMISSION

MOTOCROSS COMMISSION

Flag Marshals

Flag Marshals

Flag Marshals General • Must be minimum 18 years old • Preferably holding a

Flag Marshals General • Must be minimum 18 years old • Preferably holding a marshal’s licence • Must wear uniform shirts or bibs in no case yellow or red) • Minimum 2 marshals available per post (one to use the flag) (one to give assistance to a rider in the interest of safety) • Additional marshals are recommended at jumps • Must have participated in a briefing with an appointed official • Must be on his position in due time • Must remain available until protest/appeal time has expired

Flag Marshals What to do? In your section during races: • Arrive in time

Flag Marshals What to do? In your section during races: • Arrive in time to carry out your duties • Take your right position • Keep your eyes constantly focussed on your area of responsibility • Be aware of your safety when taking action • Remain at your post unless you are being replaced • Note down any irregularities and report to the Chief Flag Marshal • Wear protective clothing (own or provided by the organiser)

FIM Clerk of the Course Superlicence Seminar Flag Marshals What not to do? In

FIM Clerk of the Course Superlicence Seminar Flag Marshals What not to do? In your section during races: • • Forget your flags and/or bib Get distracted Over-react Touch or move a fallen rider Help a rider re-start his motorcycle Become a fan and encourage riders on the track Leave your post without being replaced

Flag Marshals What not to do?

Flag Marshals What not to do?

Flag Marshals How to report an irregularity? Contact the Chief Flag Marshal mentioning: •

Flag Marshals How to report an irregularity? Contact the Chief Flag Marshal mentioning: • • • Your Post number Your name / Phone number Time of the incident Number of the rider (name + class if possible) Type of incident (short cut, outside assistance, fight, etc. ) If necessary, add a drawing Important!!! • Remain available for any inquiry • Do not leave the circuit before being released

FIM Clerk of the Course Superlicence Seminar Flag Marshals What to do in between

FIM Clerk of the Course Superlicence Seminar Flag Marshals What to do in between races? In your section: • Remove stones from the course • Collect discarded tear-offs in your section and throw them in a waste bag

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s “musts” Minimum 750 mm Minimum 600 mm Super. Moto

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s “musts” Minimum 750 mm Minimum 600 mm Super. Moto only All disciplines + All disciplines

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s “musts” Pen & notebook Latest time schedule

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s “musts” Pen & notebook Latest time schedule

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s safety gear Ear plugs Goggles Helmet Shoes Gloves Protective

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s safety gear Ear plugs Goggles Helmet Shoes Gloves Protective vest / Bib

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s gear & extras Waste bag Rain boots Rain gear

Flag Marshals The Flag Marshal’s gear & extras Waste bag Rain boots Rain gear Umbrella chair Cap/hat Drinks & snacks (no alcohol) Sun cream Insect repellant

Flag Marshals The Chief Flag Marshal • Works in cooperation with the FIM Race

Flag Marshals The Chief Flag Marshal • Works in cooperation with the FIM Race Director and the Clerk of the Course • Should attend the circuit control on the Friday • Must participate in the flag marshal briefing • Must prepare a list of the marshals with: Post number /Name / First name / Phone number / Date of birth • This list must be handed over to the Clerk of the Course • Must have radio contact with the Race Director

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal View Direction 1. Head 2. Back 3.

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal View Direction 1. Head 2. Back 3. Arms 3 3 1 2 Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal View Away from the track Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal View Away from the track Flag Marshal Direction of the race

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal Direction of the race View Away from

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal Direction of the race View Away from the track Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal View Away from the track Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal View Away from the track Flag Marshal View Direction of the race

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal Direction of the race Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal Direction of the race Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal Direction of the race Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals Position of the Flag Marshal Direction of the race Flag Marshal

Flag Marshals

Flag Marshals