Spectator Marshal

SPECTATOR MARSHAL

Responsible to
Safety Manager

Responsibilities

Set up and dismantle spectator marshalling equipment as directed.
Observe and control the location and movement of spectators.
Keep unauthorised vehicles clear of control operations and ensure that Competitors and Officials are not impeded in their duties.

Duties

Attend pre-event training sessions as required.
Sign on for duty, wear Official identification and assist Stage set-up.
Be fully aware of the ‘Guide for Safe Spectating’ and plans for spectator locations.
Maintain a position where there is a clear view of the spectators in the assigned sector, oncoming vehicles, and Spectator Marshals in adjacent sectors.
Keep spectators away from ‘NO STANDING’ areas.
At completion of duties, return equipment and assist in clean-up.

The following passage is copied out of the Guide to Safe Spectating:
ALWAYS

Always STAY ALERT! The unexpected may happen.
Always wait until the police car with the flashing lights and siren passes your location before moving. Onto or across the road as there may have been a delay in the passage of the competing cars.
Always stand where you can see the competing cars coming and going.
Always leave yourself room to move away quickly.
Always spectate from behind the YELLOW or ORANGE 1 METRE DEEP (town stages) tapes.
Always keep children under constant and close supervision.
Always keep animals on a lead.
Always do as the spectator marshals and senior officials direct - they have been trained in safe spectating procedures.

IF NECESSARY THE TARGA STAGE WILL NOT START, OR CONTINUE, UNTIL THE OFFICIALS’ INSTRUCTIONS ARE OBEYED!

NEVER

Never stand in prohibited areas (study the spectator viewing diagrams).
Never stand or sit close to the edge of the road.
Never stand below the level of the road (or in gutters or culverts).
Never stand in run-off (escape) routes for the competing cars.
Never sit down at a location on the same level as the cars - you need to be standing so that you are able to move away quickly if necessary.
Never stand behind the red and white striped tape.
Never stand in front of arrows or signs relevant to the running of the event.
Never be distracted - always face the competing cars.
Never stand on or cross the road while it is officially closed.
Never play games with your safety, or with that of the competitors.

Use this guide to ensure safe viewing in areas outside designated spectator points.

Keep yourself safe and follows these tips!

Stay hydrated
Where practical, seek shade
Park your vehicle across the road or track you are closing, well back from the plastic tape.
If a member of the public happens to come along, explain that the road is closed with the permission of Police, the local council and TMR for the purpose of a high-speed motorsport event. Show them the permits that are included in this pack that the stage commander has given you.
At no time should you put yourself in danger from an aggravated person. If they look like they are becoming argumentative, use your radio or direct them to your stage commander who will alert Event Command, and let them go. If they do go into the stage, try to get them to go in the direction the competition cars will be travelling, then try and flag down the next competing or course car immediately, and explain the situation.
The road is considered closed once you have assumed your position on the stage. Following from this, you will next see course vehicles checking the placement of all officials and tapes, boards, road conditions and road book.