NOTES TO HELP YOU GET STARTED TODAY

Hello, and welcome to East Kent. 
We’re very glad you’ve decided to join us and hope you’ll enjoy your first day’s racing so much that we’ll be seeing you as regular riders with the Club. 
If you’ve never taken part in a motocross meeting before, “getting started” can be a very confusing experience, not to say “stressful”, which could mar your enjoyment of the event for the remainder of the day.  It is for this reason that we have detailed below, very briefly, what you need to know and do before you can actually take part in the racing, and what to expect during the day. 

         Make your way to the signing-on desk and obtain membership form and licence application form & complete in full.

Hand in completed forms, together with Birth Certificate (or  ID for an adult rider) and you will be issued a riding number, given a Rule Book and membership card.  Pay for membership, licence and riding fee and “sign in” your rider.  You must sign in at every meeting.
 
Purchase correct riding numbers (& background colours if necessary) from spares van, then together with rider, bike & helmet, go to the Scrutineer (near sign-on table) and get bike checked for safety. (This must also be done at every meeting).

At approx. 9.45 go with rider who should be fully dressed for racing including helmet & gloves, and bike to the Clerk of Course (you will be told where to meet) for a short competence test.  Get licence application form stamped.

Return to sign-on table where temporary licence will be issued.  This is valid for 56 days, the full licence will be sent on to you by post.

Make yourself aware of race order of the day (there is a board at the desk) and prepare yourself for the practice session (usually about 10.00 am).  Each group has 2-3 laps of practice where riders will start off individually, as signified by the Starter.

Once practice is over, racing will begin, in groups according to the race order of the day.  Please be at the starting line in plenty of time for your race.
 
There will be a total of 3 “blocks” of racing during the day, usually with a short lunch break for change of marshals after the 8^th race (one “block” plus 2 races).
 
Marshal points are allocated at signing-on.  Everyone has to marshal, although we try not to ask new members to marshal on their first day.  However, you will subsequently be expected to assist.  If you are unsure of what you are expected to do, please ask.  It is very important for everyone’s safety that you fully understand what is required of you.

Do not enter onto the track, (except for the spectator areas) at any time during racing.  If your rider needs assistance, he/she will be helped by a marshal or Committee member.

Racing results will be posted at the signing on table during the day.

If you need any help – please ask!!

Please read your Rule Book and the Rules of Marshalling that follow – they will both give a clearer picture of the procedures.  We all hope that you have an enjoyable day racing with your Club!  

The Committee

RULES OF MARSHALLING

YOU MUST ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE TRACK BETWEEN YOUR MARSHAL POINT AND THE NEXT

You must be between 18 and 65 years of age

You must always LOOK IN THE DIRECTION THAT THE RIDERS ARE TRAVELLING

Make sure you can see the next marshal point

You must NEVER ABANDON your marshal point to assist a fallen rider

You must NEVER LEAVE your marshal point unattended during racing

You must raise the YELLOW FLAG in a motionless manner if a rider falls in your area

You must wave the YELLOW FLAG energetically if the incident is of a serious nature

You must raise the GREEN/WHITE FLAG if a rider appears to need medical attention

Only the person signed on as a marshal is allowed on the point

You are duty bound to stop unauthorised persons from entering prohibited areas

If you wish to leave your marshal point you must inform an Official

Do not allow a person who has not signed on take over your marshal point

NO CHILDREN or DOGS are allowed on the marshal point

The YELLOW FLAG warns other riders to proceed with caution and maintain their position. If any rider ignores your flag, you must report them to an Official for the safety of the other riders.

 RULES OF MARSHALLING