We are really pleased to be able to share details of our 2023 training for motorsport marshals and officials.
If you have any queries, please contact the SAMSC Regional Training Team at training@motorsport.scot
Training Calendar
Full details of all our events can be found on our Training Calendar, which will be updated with any events or changes to the current plan - but we thought it would be useful to highlight some of the current events below.
Online Training Sessions
We are running a series of monthly online training seminars, live on Zoom. You can join in with a computer, tablet or smartphone. Each session usually lasts for around 90 minutes and you'll receive a certificate of attendance.
These are all Motorsport UK training modules and count towards grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders.
Spectator Safety and Management - Tuesday 31 January, 7pm
Get a basic knowledge of the effective management of spectators on a rally event. This session
is suitable for new marshals and anyone wanting a refresher, but it will be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Registered Marshal to Grade 1 Rally Marshal on the Marshals’ Pathway. This training will be supplemented
with practical training in the Scottish Borders in April.
Fire Theory and First Marshal on Scene - Tuesday 28 February, 7pm
Get the knowledge and confidence to tackling a fire in a motorsport environment and
be able to intervene until medical and rescue services arrive. This session is for new marshals and anyone wanting a refresher. All upgrades in the Marshals Pathway require the Fire Theory foundation modules. The First Marshal on Scene module is required
for all discipline upgrades from Registered Marshal to Grade 1 on the Marshals’ Pathway. We also require the Fire Theory module to be completed before attending a practical fire training session. This training will be supplemented with
practical training in the Scottish Borders in April.
Rally Radio - Tuesday 28 March, 7pm
Learn about the various communication methods at a Rally event and how to effectively communicate. This session will
be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Grade 1 Rally Marshal to Grade 2 (Radio) Marshal on the Marshals’ Pathway. It will also be useful for anyone looking for a bit of a refresher. This training will be supplemented
with practical training in the Scottish Borders in April.
Introduction to Speed Marshalling - Tuesday 25 April, 7pm
Motorsport has many disciplines, all with slightly different rules, regulations and things that
marshals need to be aware of for the event to run safely. Sprints and hill climbs, or ‘Speed Events’ as we know them, involve competitors driving as fast as they like around tracks or up hills. In this session, you will get a basic awareness of your
role as a Marshal at speed events, how to ensure your personal safety, and acquire a basic understanding of the organisational structure of a speed meeting. This session is suitable for new marshals and anyone wanting a refresher, but it will be of
particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Registered Marshal to Grade 1 Speed Marshal on the Marshals’ Pathway.
Introduction to Race Marshalling - Tuesday 30 May, 7pm
Motorsport has many disciplines, all with slightly different rules, regulations and things that
marshals need to be aware of for the event to run safely. Get a basic awareness of your role as a Marshal at race events, how to ensure your personal safety, and acquire a basic understanding of the organisational structure of a race meeting. This
session is suitable for new marshals and anyone wanting a refresher, but it will be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Registered Marshal to Grade 1 Race Marshal on the Marshals’ Pathway.
Race – Basic Flag - Tuesday 27 June, 7pm
Learn about the meaning of each flag used at race meetings and become more aware of the safety car flag and board
process. This session is suitable for new marshals and anyone wanting a refresher, but it will be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Registered Marshal to Grade 1 Race Marshals on the Marshals’ Pathway.
Rally Event Organisation and Structure - Tuesday 25 July, 7pm
Learn about the Chain of Command system and the various levels of decision making which
can be allocated within it, particularly within rally events. This session is suitable for experienced marshals and anyone wanting a refresher, but it will be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Grade 2 Rally Marshal (Radio or Timing)
to Grade 3 Rally Marshal on the Marshals’ Pathway.
Rally Incident Response - Tuesday 29 August, 7pm
Get an understanding of the issues associated with motorsport incidents, with particular emphasis of
those at rally events. This session will be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Grade 1 Rally Marshal to Grade 2 Rally Marshal (Radio or Timing) on the Marshals’ Pathway. It will also be useful for anyone looking for
a bit of a refresher.
Introduction to Rally Timing - Tuesday 26 September, 7pm
Find out why timekeeping is important and learn about the key responsibilities of a Timing Marshal.
This session will be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Grade 1 Rally Marshal to Grade 2 (Timing) Marshal on the Marshals’ Pathway. It will also be useful for anyone looking for a bit of a refresher.
Understanding Cross Country Events – Trials, Comps and Challenge Events - Tuesday 31 October, 7pm
Motorsport has many disciplines, all with slightly different
rules, regulations and things that marshals need to be aware of for the event to run safely. Cross Country events are a wide and vibrant sub-culture that reflect many of the “normal” branches of motorsport... but with the twist of very challenging
terrain. This online session looks at what marshals need to be aware of in this particular discipline. This session is suitable for those wanting to get involved as a motorsport marshal, and will also be useful for anyone looking for a bit of a refresher.
This training will be supplemented with practical training in South West Scotland in November.
Report Writing - Tuesday 28 November, 7pm
Learn about what should be included in reports and get the confidence to deliver effective reports using words
and diagrams. This session is suitable for all marshals, but it will be of particular benefit to those wanting to upgrade from Grade 2 Marshal to Grade 3 Marshal in all disciplines on the Marshals’ Pathway. It will also be useful for anyone
looking for a bit of a refresher.
Face to Face Training
We are planning a number of in-person training events to include a wide range of practical topics. The dates for these sessions are aligned with significant events in the Scottish motorsport calendar.
Race Marshals Training - Saturday 18 February, Knockhill Racing Circuit. This training day, organised by the Scottish Motor Racing Club, is suitable for both new and experienced race marshals and will involve both classroom and practical workshops. For newcomers, it is an opportunity to get an induction into race marshalling with the Scottish Motor Racing Club, whilst more experienced marshals will have the opportunity to refresh their knowledge on a variety of subjects and/or learn about new topics. Attendance counts towards grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders.
Rally Marshals Training - Saturday 8 April, Duns. Practical training to include Marshalling on Closed Road Rallies; First Marshal on Scene; Fire Theory; Rally Radio; Spectator Safety and Management.
Marshalling at Speed Events - May, north of Scotland. Exact date and venue to be confirmed. More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.
Rally Marshals Training - Friday 13 October, Mull. More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.
Marshals Training - Saturday 28 October, Edinburgh. More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.
Marshals Training - Friday 17 November, Dumfries and Galloway. More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.
Motorsport Emergency and Medical Services Training Weekend - Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December, Knockhill Racing Circuit. This event brings together Doctors, Paramedics, Rescue Teams and Recovery Operators for two full days of intensive specialist training, and specialist CPD workstreams for registered health care professionals. There will be a mix of workshops, practical skill stations, and simulations throughout the weekend, with plenty of time for discussion, reflection and networking. More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.
Informal Development Sessions
This is a series of 6 bi-monthly online sessions on a range of less formal topics. They will run on Zoom and you can join in with a computer, tablet or smartphone. Each session usually lasts for around 90 minutes. They are not Motorsport UK modules and cannot be used for upgrade or grade maintenance purposes.
Marshals' Pathway, Upgrades and Assessments, and the Acquired Rights Process - Thursday 23 February, 7pm
Find out more about the new Marshals’
Pathway and how to work your way through it. We'll also explain the Acquired Rights process, which enables those who may not have previously registered with Motorsport UK, or have chosen not to upgrade, to have their knowledge, skills
and experience recognised by a more suitable grade of registration.
Learn more about Motorsport UK - Thursday 27 April, 7pm
A look behind the scenes at how the governing body is organised, who’s who, who does what, and
a whole lot more.
Let's be social... and responsible! - Thursday 29 June, 7pm
This session considers the use and abuse of social media in motorsport.
There's an app for that! - Thursday 31 August, 7pm
There are a multitude of apps available for mobile devices which can be really useful in motorsport.
From location to mapping to routes, from first aid to finance, from training to safety plans… let’s have a look at what’s available.
In conversation with... the people behind the scenes - Thursday 26 October, 7pm
Learn about the various categories and championships, and rounds of events
- and what happens in the background for months before the first car is on the line. Find out more about the role of Secretaries of the Meeting, Stewards, Clerks of the Course and other senior officials. You can also find out how you can get involved
if you're interested.
Round up of the Training Year - Thursday 28 December, 7pm
A fun and festive end to the SAMSC online training seminar series for motorsport marshals and
officials.
Medical, Rescue and Recovery Seminars
This is a series of 6 bi-monthly webinars aimed specifically at Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel involved in a first response role at incidents. Attendance at these sessions is restricted to Motorsport UK licenced Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel (full and trainee) so that we can focus more on the medical and operational issues than we perhaps could in a more open session. Motorsport UK licence numbers will be verified before registration is confirmed.
Incident Review – Silverstone - Thursday 2 February, 7pm
The session looks at a significant incident in 2020 and the lessons learned.
Incident Review – Thruxton - Thursday 6 April, 7pm
The session looks at a significant incident in 2022 and the lessons learned.
Responding to EV incidents - Thursday 1 June, 7pm
The session looks at how rescue, medical and recovery teams should prepare for, and respond to, incidents
involving electric or hybrid vehicles.
Roles and Responsibilities - Thursday 3 August, 7pm
In this session, we’ll be discussing the different roles and responsibilities of medical, rescue and
recovery personnel, and how we work individually, and as a specific team, and as part of the wider team involved in an incident.
Managing and controlling a scene - Thursday 5 October, 7pm
Building on the August webinar, we’ll look at what activities take place at an incident scene
and how these can be developed to maximise the effectiveness of the command and control of the incident.
Building personal resilience - Thursday 7 December, 7pm
Responding to an incident can have a lasting effect on the way we process the world around us.
Being a resilient responder starts with a commitment to taking care of yourself.
Supporters
This training is organised and run by the Scottish Association of Motor Sports Clubs, as the Regional Association for Motorsport UK in Scotland. It is generously funded by the British Motorsport Trust, and supported administratively and technically by the Scottish Motorsport Marshals Club.
We are exceptionally grateful for the ongoing support of everyone involved.
Thank you for your support of motorsport, keep safe, and we look forward to seeing you at an event sometime in the not too distant future!
The SAMSC Regional Training Team