INSIDE HQ REGISTERED MARSHAL ACCREDITATION COURSE There are lots of opportunities to get involved in British motorsport. One of the principal ways is to become a Registered Marshal with Motorsport UK Without the dedicated support of our volunteer Marshals, British motorsport could not continue as it does year after year. As a Marshal, not only do you get to be at the front of the action, but the opportunity to volunteer for all of the different disciplines that the sport has to offer, including circuit racing, karting, rally and speed events. There are so many different aspects to marshalling from dealing with incidents, to managing spectators, to making sure the assembly area is running efficiently. You can experience a wide variety of different roles and events across a range of venues and find out which role you like best. Spending a day marshalling is a great way to experience motorsport in a different light. Not only do you directly contribute towards the running of the sport, but you get a unique insight into the work that goes on behind the scenes that is not shown on TV, featured online, or in magazines. Who can do it? Becoming a Marshal is open to everyone, and Cadet Marshals can begin their marshalling journey from as young as 11-years-old. There is no upper age limit for being a Marshal and duties can be tailored to an individual’s circumstances. Motorsport UK has recently launched a Registered Marshal Accreditation Course on its online learning platform, the Learning Hub. This course is designed to give everyone an introduction to the roles available, as well as some of the responsibilities they can expect to be given when marshalling. Having undertaken this course before registering, Motorsport UK is able to ensure that all its Marshals are supported with a basic level of training in order to maintain the safety of volunteers and competitors. After completing the course, it is easy to register, and you can complete the process online by heading over to the Members’ Area on the website and filling out your details. Each Registered Marshal receives a membership card and tabard from Motorsport UK so that they can start participating in the action. A growing success Since the course was launched in August 2021, over 750 new Marshals have registered with Motorsport UK for the first time. Of these, a quarter identify as female, and over a third are under the age of 30. These figures highlight the increasing diversity of our volunteers and underline the sport’s accessibility – showing that people from any background can volunteer and get involved in motorsport in the UK. Join the community! Becoming a Registered Marshal with Motorsport UK is not just for those starting out on their motorsport journey. If you have been marshalling for a year, three years, or even thirty years, we encourage all Marshals to undertake the online training and to register with Motorsport UK. For more information, please visit www.motorsportuk.org/volunteers/marshals 32 Revolution - March 2022