BGP Volunteering Form 2013

Mark Mitchell · 5 Oct 2012, 17:30 (Ref:3146706)

Got my form yesterday to volunteer for the British GP 2013.. On the note that accompanies it, it says need to have done 12 days in a 12 month period. However, the form itself says 12 days in the 2012 season! Which is correct?

TrueBlueFlyer · 5 Oct 2012, 19:20 (Ref:3146748)

I would imagine since its a 2013 race, the days in question are in the 2012 season. But what do I know.

Are you guys getting these forms now as returning officials, ie. first dibs to apply?

haystacks · 5 Oct 2012, 19:38 (Ref:3146755)

TBF, no they always come out about now. Selection is done about Jan/Feb

Jacko · 5 Oct 2012, 19:46 (Ref:3146758)

Yes I am a bit confused. I have done more than 12 days in the last 12 months but, sadly, not 12 days in 2012.

Guess I could apply and see what happens.

Benj · 5 Oct 2012, 20:12 (Ref:3146767)

This year I have just upgraded from Trainee to track, so does that mean that I can apply for the Grand Prix?

Mark Mitchell · 5 Oct 2012, 20:24 (Ref:3146773)

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Originally Posted by Benj

This year I have just upgraded from Trainee to track, so does that mean that I can apply for the Grand Prix?

Yes it does!

Benj · 5 Oct 2012, 20:28 (Ref:3146775)

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Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Yes it does!

Woohoo! Will I be sent a form, or do I need to request one as it will be my first eligible year?

pauln · 5 Oct 2012, 20:30 (Ref:3146778)

Jacko - will you have done 12 days by the end of the season?

Benj - you should get one from your club. If none, ask the MSA

Benj · 5 Oct 2012, 20:34 (Ref:3146783)

Great, thanks for the clarification, I shall wait eagerly for it to come through the door from the BMMC.

Mark Mitchell · 5 Oct 2012, 20:55 (Ref:3146796)

It's pretty much all electronic now Benj. It may be included as an attachment with a newsletter or via the website. Mine was emailed from the SMT

Jacko · 5 Oct 2012, 21:21 (Ref:3146810)

[QUOTE=pauln;3146778]Jacko - will you have done 12 days by the end of the season?

Unfortunately not Paul

Mark Mitchell · 5 Oct 2012, 21:25 (Ref:3146814)

Include a note with your application if you feel you have mitigating circumstances. Didn't work for me last year but worth a try

pauln · 5 Oct 2012, 21:30 (Ref:3146817)

Depends on what you're applying to do really. Track/Flag are usually oversubscribed by enough that less than 12 will mean you don't get in. Other disciplines are sometimes short.

TrueBlueFlyer · 6 Oct 2012, 03:35 (Ref:3146908)

would anyone be kind enough to forward me this said form?

golyak@gmail.com

Matt Gusher · 6 Oct 2012, 09:10 (Ref:3146990)

Hopefully I'll get my flag assessment done tomorrow and that should complete my upgrade from trainee to track. Cutting it fine I know but anyone reckon I'll get on the GP?
I've done about 17 days this season.

deadsquirrel · 6 Oct 2012, 12:52 (Ref:3147063)

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Originally Posted by Matt Gusher

Hopefully I'll get my flag assessment done tomorrow and that should complete my upgrade from trainee to track. Cutting it fine I know but anyone reckon I'll get on the GP?
I've done about 17 days this season.

Believe you need 12 days at the grade you are volunteering for. So everything this season as trainee doesn't count

TrueBlueFlyer · 6 Oct 2012, 13:23 (Ref:3147077)

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Originally Posted by TrueBlueFlyer

would anyone be kind enough to forward me this said form?

thank you for the few forwards, application received

pauln · 6 Oct 2012, 18:54 (Ref:3147169)

The criteria are number of days done (with 12 minimum) and being at least Track at point of application. It doesn't matter if some of the days are while still at Trainee.

I'd point out though that 12 days is very much a minimum. Applications are usually oversubscribed and those with the most days get in first. The actual cut-off is likely to be high teens.

garybirch · 6 Oct 2012, 19:47 (Ref:3147191)

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Originally Posted by TrueBlueFlyer

thank you for the few forwards, application received

Could I have it as we'll please? Or is it online somewhere?

Matt Gusher · 6 Oct 2012, 20:26 (Ref:3147203)

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Originally Posted by pauln

The criteria are number of days done (with 12 minimum) and being at least Track at point of application. It doesn't matter if some of the days are while still at Trainee.

I'd point out though that 12 days is very much a minimum. Applications are usually oversubscribed and those with the most days get in first. The actual cut-off is likely to be high teens.

Ah that sounds like good news then. I hope to be near 20 days by season end so it should be worth applying.

Lord Summerisle · 6 Oct 2012, 20:54 (Ref:3147216)

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Originally Posted by garybirch

Could I have it as we'll please? Or is it online somewhere?

Same here, please

ideal rocks (at) gmail dot com

smeepers · 6 Oct 2012, 22:06 (Ref:3147252)

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Originally Posted by Lord Summerisle

Same here, please

ideal rocks (at) gmail dot com

oooo... whilst you are at it... please? smeepers *at* gmail dot com

many thanks

Steven Humphrey · 7 Oct 2012, 19:05 (Ref:3147774)

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Originally Posted by Matt Gusher

Ah that sounds like good news then. I hope to be near 20 days by season end so it should be worth applying.

It's worth giving it a go, Matt. I had just upgraded to track when I applied for my first GP and hadn't had my paperwork back from the MSA. I put a letter in with my form explaining the situation & apologising if I wasn't actually eligible to apply. I got a thanks but no thanks letter from IMS (the GP organisers) with the offer for a spectator marshal's post instead. I jumped at this chance then, when Silverstone decided to use the new, slightly longer circuit, I got offered a place as an incident marshal!

m1fcf · 7 Oct 2012, 20:15 (Ref:3147816)

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Originally Posted by Jacko

Yes I am a bit confused. I have done more than 12 days in the last 12 months but, sadly, not 12 days in 2012.

Guess I could apply and see what happens.

I dont see how they can discount any days that you have done since the last application, that will not have appeared in the last 12 months?

I have always taken it as rolling 12 months, and had no problems.

your experience may vary, as will the advice of others on here.

Richyy · 7 Oct 2012, 21:37 (Ref:3147862)

How come the form isn't on IMS website if they have started emailing it ?
When is the form due the usual mid-late November ?

had a great time last year so definatly want to apply again

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