Volunteers
Convoy Drivers
Finish Line Judges & Timing Chip Operators
Red Flag Marshals & HQ officials
Road race convoy drivers
SERRL would like to start building a team of convoy drivers for the events to help ensure the safety of all.
There are various opportunities to drive in road race convoys. The different vehicles perform a range of tasks, including providing safety, or supporting riders and officials. It is important that all drivers understand and follow agreed guidelines to minimise risks to riders and the public.
Which roles involve driving in a road race convoy?
The list below highlights some of the driver roles which could be included in a regional road race.
· Lead car drivers
· Commissaire drivers
· Neutral service car drivers
· First aid drivers
· Broom wagon drivers
Why do we need driving guidelines?
Driving in a convoy can be exciting, but there are agreed expectations which drivers should follow for safe movement of the convoy and to minimise risk to competitors and spectators. These guidelines are defined in British Cycling’s ConvoyCraft.
What is ConvoyCraft?
ConvoyCraft is a set of best-practice guidelines that detail the skills, awareness and understanding of road race convoy driving, providing an agreed and recognised level of driving standards across all British Cycling road race events.
SERRL will be organising some workshops this winter to get drivers ready for the 2022 season, so if fancy getting involved with this exciting role, contact us for more information. We offer very generous rates of expenses to cover your time and expense both at the events and travelling time.
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Red Flag Marshals & HQ officials
Finish Line Judges & Timing Chip Operators
Red Flag Marshals & HQ officials
SERRL are looking to recruit a team of ‘paid’ volunteers to help the smooth running of our events. If you fancy getting involved with us, we can offer very generous rates of expenses to cover your time and expense both at the events and travelling time.
We have the following opportunities:
- Red flag static marshals;
- Car park marshals;
- Sign on clerks;
- Driver & marshal organisors;
If you’re looking to either build up work experience in the events industry, put something back into the sport or just earn a little bit of cash, give us a shout, we’d be delighted to hear from you, and who knows, you might even have some fun!
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Finish Line Judges & Timing Chip Operators
Finish Line Judges & Timing Chip Operators
Finish Line Judges & Timing Chip Operators
Are you tech savvy?
Ever fancied learning the art of being a finish line judge?
We’re looking to increase our finish line judging team. There’s various aspects to this job that helps it all come together and ensure we provide professional and accurate results at our events.
- Transponder System Operator. We usually use MyLaps timing chips for events, so if you love all the techy stuff, you’ll love this. We can provide you with full training on how to use the system and ongoing support.
- Finish Line Camera. We always use a finish line camera to back up the data provided by the transponder system.
- Manual recording system. The best fail-safe system has always been and remains to be the manual recording system. Whatever potential hiccups you have with the various tech systems, a pen, paper and stopwatch never fail. It’s not simple though, there’s an art to it.
If you’re looking to either build up work experience in the events industry, put something back into the sport or just earn a little bit of cash, give us a shout, we’d be delighted to hear from you, and who knows, you might even have some fun!
If you fancy getting involved with us, we can offer very generous rates of expenses to cover your time and expense both at the events and travelling time.
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Accredited Marshals
Regional Commissaires
Finish Line Judges & Timing Chip Operators
What is an accredited marshal?
An accredited marshal is a marshal who has been trained to use the 'Stop! Cycle Race' sign to legally stop and hold traffic to allow the safe passage of a cycle race on the open highway.
Overview of responsibilities
Accredited marshals are playing a huge role in securing the future of road racing in this country by making road races safer for everyone involved; riders, the race convoy and other road users.
Accredited marshals are required to commit to marshalling a minimum of five races a year.
British Cycling will provide you with all the training you need to become an accredited marshal. Firstly, you will be asked to complete an online learning module before attending a practical training session local to you.
Benefits of being an accredited marshal
Free British Cycling Bronze membership which will give you exclusive benefits such as discounts at cycling stores, pre-sale and discounted tickets for major UK cycling events and a weekly newsletter with exclusive offers, news and top tips.
Upon successful completion of your first five races and the submission of your training logbook, you will have completed your training and will be awarded your certificate. You will also receive British Cycling accredited marshal clothing free of charge; this includes an accredited marshal polo shirt and a waterproof jacket.
Contact us
In the first instance please contact your regional events officer
You can also contact us at: accreditedmarshal@britishcycling.org.uk
Write to us at: Officials Education, British Cycling, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
Or call: 0161 274 202
Moto Marshals
Regional Commissaires
Regional Commissaires
What is a motorcycle marshal?
The trained motorbike marshals group, National Escort Group (NEG), was formed to provide an accredited group of motorcyclists trained to assist with the safety of events held on the public highway by providing a safe route for competitors, indicating the direction of the race, and complementing static marshals.
Overview of responsibilities
- British Cycling NEG members may be requested to assist with a cycling road race, either working with police motorcyclists in providing a safe route for competitors, or operating where there is no police cover by assisting with the direction of the race, and complementing static marshals.
- In addition to providing a safe route for competitors, some NEG members may be engaged by the organiser to carry pillion passengers, such as other officials, medics, media or race service.
Benefits of being a motorcycle marshal
- Free British Cycling Bronze membership which will give you exclusive benefits such as discounts at cycling stores, pre-sale and discounted tickets for major UK cycling events and a weekly newsletter with exclusive offers, news and top tips. (upon enrolment).
- Free British Cycling NEG clothing
- Support from the officials support team and regional officers
How to get involved?
In the first instance please contact your NEG regional coordinator, Tom Morton tommorton1@sky.com
Contact us
Event organisers wishing to engage the services of NEG members should initially contact the regional co-ordinator, who will endeavour to put together a group to meet the race requirements. The official rates per NEG rider for road races can be obtained from the regional coordinator.
You can also contact us at:
Officials Support, British Cycling, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
0161 274 2026
Regional Commissaires
Regional Commissaires
Regional Commissaires
Ever thought of becoming a commissaire, official or referee?
Commissaires are trained officials who volunteer their time to ensure cycling competition is safe and fair. Commissaires are present in all levels of racing and operate in all racing disciplines (although they are referred to as referees in cycle speedway).
Overview of responsibilities
- Oversee and approve pre-event planning and documentation
- Check risk assessments
- Ensure clear communication with organisers, event teams, riders and parents.
- Hold briefings and debriefings
- Demonstrate a duty of care
- Assume responsibility for fair and safe conduct during racing
- Approve results, levy and complete reports post-event.
Benefits of being a commissaire
- Free British Cycling Bronze membership for qualified regional commissaires and above which entitles them to all member discounts
- Free clothing for regional commissaires and above
- Commissaire Matters newsletter
- Free admission to inter-regional commissaire conferences
- Support from the officials support team and regional events officers
Expectations
- Commissaires need to remain active, keep up to date, and follow the code of conduct.
- Qualified commissaires will be required to support trainee commissaires and events at all levels, to enable growth, development and ensure sustainability.
- They should be IT literate, in order to complete administration and submit forms via the online commissaire dashboard.
- Strong communication skills are needed in order to enable prompt exchanges, provide clear instructions and give honest feedback.
How to get involved?
Cycling always needs new officials. We rely on a workforce of officials who ensure all events in the six British Cycling disciplines are conducted in a fair manner across England, Scotland and Wales. With thousands of cycling events every year there is something for everyone. The events range from local regional events right up to commissaire duties at world championships and the Olympics.
Find out further information on upcoming training courses or for information about local opportunities contact your regional events officer, or your contact with Welsh or Scottish Cycling. Alternatively, complete the below form and we will add you to our list to keep you informed of upcoming courses.
REGISTER INTEREST IN BRITISH CYCLING EDUCATION COURSES AND VOLUNTEERING
Contact us
Contact your regional events officer
You can also contact us at:
Officials Education, British Cycling, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ
commissairematters@britishcycling.org.uk
0161 274 2026