2010 British GP volunteering - Page 2

alexhall · 8 Sep 2009, 10:50 (Ref:2536477)

Just to check - I've still got about 7 days marshalling planned for the remainder of the season (having done 13 so far), can I add these onto the form, or should I wait until the end of the season to send the form? Is there a cut-off date?

numbersix · 8 Sep 2009, 12:04 (Ref:2536511)

I usually write down what I've done to date provided it's 12 or more. Then I write (X more races to follow). I get the form in fast but that's just a habit and I would think that, as long as you get them in before the deadline, it doesn't make a ha'penny worth of difference.
There is a cut off date. I quote:
Please ensure that if you wish to volunteer for the 2010 British Grand Prix that you send your completed Record Form to me by no later than Friday 13th November 2009.

(http://www.marshals.co.uk/national/b...hairman/30.htm)

If you put in future races as if they were done then:
1. They might get the wrong idea.
2. You cannot guarantee you will go to those races due to unforeseen circumstances.

If your question is: Do more races on the sheet increase your chances of being selected I would say it may be a factor when lots of others have also been addressed. "No-one knows 'cept them that knows", as the saying goes.
Phil

Motorsportgirli · 8 Sep 2009, 12:06 (Ref:2536513)

Hey Alex

Im guessing you will be applying through DDMC like us guys

Normally they ask for the forms at the end of october, which is what im aiming for as i have brands hatch to do otherwise im scraping 13 days without it

Chris Hobson · 8 Sep 2009, 12:35 (Ref:2536530)

If you have been upgraded or have completed the requirements for an upgrade and are awaiting the confirmation and badge - then that is the grade you should mark on your form.

The 12 days are ones completed up to the date of sending in the form and should be for the duty for which you are applying. Any extra days are taken into account in the final review sessions by the MSA selection committee.

ALL forms need to be in before Mid November regardless of which club you belong to - because that is the MSA cut off date.

m1fcf · 8 Sep 2009, 15:46 (Ref:2536616)

Thanks for the clarification Chris.

AndyT · 8 Sep 2009, 17:49 (Ref:2536659)

Sent my form off with sufficient days completed to date. At least it's done and I don't have to remember to send it at the end of the month.

Tazman · 10 Sep 2009, 18:24 (Ref:2537966)

Hi all

Just filling out my form now and I'm a little confused by the Status of Event column. Presumably Int is for international events like the A1GP, but what's the distinction between Nat A/B?

Piglet · 10 Sep 2009, 18:38 (Ref:2537974)

It might be worth searching for last year's thread...but to start...(and apologies for those I miss)

International: BGT, F3, A1GP, BTCC, WTCC, DTM, LMS, WSR,

National B: pretty well everything else these days including Britcar, GT Cup, Lotus on Track, Ginetta. I can't off the top of my head think of anything that is Nat A but I'm sure there are some - Formula Renault perhaps?

You can check it by looking at the section of the programme where the officials are named, that will also state the permit type. You may well find a mix so a meeting will have an international permit and a national B permit. I'd just show the higher level.

Bodger · 10 Sep 2009, 20:47 (Ref:2538053)

If this is right if I've done 12 days marshalling this year I can do the British GP next yr. Just seem's a bit to soon to me. I've done eight days so far and got the LMS this weekend. Then I may do a couple of more before the season is out. I'm doing a training course on the 25th October so I don't know when I can upgrade to the next grade. Can someone confirm this for me please. When is the closing date for Grandprix?. This is also my 1st season.

Steven Humphrey · 10 Sep 2009, 20:54 (Ref:2538056)

Hi Bodger

Pretty sure you need 2 training days plus AT LEAST 10 days before you can upgrade. Closing date for GP is mid November, I think.

I think I can speak for everyone on here when I say don't rush your upgrade just to get to the GP, or any other reason. I'm hoping to do my upgrade assessment at the LMS after 30 days of marshalling, which I think is more realistic than the required minimum of 10.

Maybe see you at LMS

Steve

Bodger · 10 Sep 2009, 21:28 (Ref:2538073)

Hi steve, yeah I don't want to take on too much to quickley. Would prefer to give it at least one more season before I did the GP, would be nice though. I was going to camp this weekend but decided not too. I don't have far to travel as I live in Bicester. My name is Paul Torunski if you wonder......at least if you see that name then you will know who I am if you see me this weekend, lol.

blueoval2 · 11 Sep 2009, 15:38 (Ref:2538569)

I done the GP in 2007 and enjoyed it but remember doing it is not the most important thing, it's one of those meetings i think every marshal should do you meet some great people form all over.

Tazman · 11 Sep 2009, 18:23 (Ref:2538691)

Cheers for that Piglet, now digging thru programs

. Incedentally Trucks are Nat A

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnage arnie

Pretty sure you need 2 training days plus AT LEAST 10 days before you can upgrade.
Steve

You only need 1 training day to upgrade from trainee. I got my grading last weekend with a good 20 days under my belt, personally I wouldn't want any less.

SRPhoto · 12 Sep 2009, 13:14 (Ref:2539020)

Has anyone got a direct link to the form?

Both links on the site are now linking to the same Guidelines PDF?
http://www.marshals.co.uk/resources/52965493352.pdf

Piglet · 12 Sep 2009, 14:12 (Ref:2539047)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodger

If this is right if I've done 12 days marshalling this year I can do the British GP next yr.

Don't forget you would only be volunteering for the GP at this stage. It is down to the selection committee whether you are selected and invited to attend.

Chris Hobson · 13 Sep 2009, 08:38 (Ref:2539444)

OOPS!

Slight entry error - hopefully you will find the links on the BMMC website are now correct.

Our apologies

Miss Pebbles · 17 Sep 2009, 18:06 (Ref:2542947)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazman

Cheers for that Piglet, now digging thru programs

. Incedentally Trucks are Nat A

I learnt after completing my first GP form. Now write down all the events I do and the status (from the programme) so I have an easy reference for when it comes to this time. Pretty sad I know, but it works

Mike Kelly 1 · 17 Sep 2009, 18:44 (Ref:2542967)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Pebbles

I learnt after completing my first GP form. Now write down all the events I do and the status (from the programme) so I have an easy reference for when it comes to this time. Pretty sad I know, but it works

I have it on a spread sheet at work. It's my only highlight on a Monday morning filling in where I'd been marshalling the previous few days!

EvilPumpkin · 18 Sep 2009, 07:59 (Ref:2543263)

Do non-UK events count? We're BMMC members, but don't get to do a lot of UK days over the course of the year.

Piglet · 18 Sep 2009, 09:44 (Ref:2543308)

I would think so EP, we have a couple of Belgian pit marshals who don't do any other uk stuff. Prob worth talking to the chief if you are concerned.

Matt_Ring · 18 Sep 2009, 10:23 (Ref:2543319)

On the basis that there are no training days until Jan I will have to wait until 2011.

Annoying as all I need to do for upgrade is a training day.

dazbaz_99 · 18 Sep 2009, 12:09 (Ref:2543358)

Answered my own question now by reading the thread properly!

FRENCHIE44T · 19 Sep 2009, 20:53 (Ref:2544038)

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnage arnie

Hi Bodger

Pretty sure you need 2 training days plus AT LEAST 10 days before you can upgrade. Closing date for GP is mid November, I think.

I think I can speak for everyone on here when I say don't rush your upgrade just to get to the GP, or any other reason. I'm hoping to do my upgrade assessment at the LMS after 30 days of marshalling, which I think is more realistic than the required minimum of 10.

Maybe see you at LMS

Steve

YES. I quite agree, it is NOT a race just to upgrade, I am sure there will be many more British Grand Prix. So if you miss this one, dont worry. By the time you get to apply for the next one you will have more experience and be a better marshal.

Nadine J Lewis · 20 Sep 2009, 13:52 (Ref:2544313)

And don't forget you need an assessment after you have the required signatures

focuszetec · 25 Sep 2009, 21:29 (Ref:2548301)

Does anyone know what the Dunlop Great and British Event at Brands Hatch was classed as Nat A or Nat B?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
2008 GP Volunteering form	Chris Hobson	Marshals Forum	105	20 Oct 2007 09:17
2007 GP volunteering	Chris Hobson	Marshals Forum	130	17 Feb 2007 18:07
British GP 2006 volunteering	Chris Hobson	Marshals Forum	29	1 Oct 2005 09:04
British GP Volunteering Forms 2004	Mark Mitchell	Marshals Forum	42	28 Oct 2003 23:25