SWSP Event Organisers Workshop

Club members are invited to take part in an event organisers workshop that is taking place on the 26th and 27th February.  The aim is to prepare volunteers in every aspect of race organisation from marshalling to driving road race support vehicles.

The workshop is broken down into quite a few smaller modules so that it is not necessary for any one person to attend for the whole weekend.  

Full details are as follows, but please check the SWSP web-site for updates :-

The South West Scotland Cycling Project will be running a weekend of workshops on all aspects of on the day roles needed for running an event for the SWSCP race series.

The workshops will take place on Saurday 26th February and Sunday 27th February at the David Keswick Athletics Stadium, Marchmount, Dumfries, DG1 1PX from 10am - 4pm.

The workshops are initially aimed at clubs organising events in the series, but will be open to members of other clubs if space permits at a cost of £5.00 per day. There will be no cost to clubs organising in the series.  Please contact alan.denman@scottishcycling.org.uk  to reserve your place.

Timetable for the workshops are:

Saturday

10.00 - 10.15: Introductions

10.15 - 11.30: Rider Sign on Station.  This workshop will deal with running a efficient signing on station.

11.45 - 12.15: Marshalling Procedure. Indoor workshop going through the correct procedure to ensure a safe event for riders, volunteers and the general public. We will also include moto marshal roles.

12.30 - 14.00: Marshalling Practical Scenarios. Outdoor session to put the theory into practice.

14.15 - 16.00: Convoy Driving Procedures. This workshop will explain the many different roles of convoy vehicle driving, covering: Lead car 1 & 2, driving Chief Commissaire and Assistant Commissaire, service vehicle, first aid vehicle and broom wagon. We will also explain how the convoy works to protect the riders and public.

Sunday

10.00 - 11.00: Organising Club Rep Responsibilities. Each club will have to appoint an on the day rep to help coordinate the days event. This workshop will explain fully all that is required.

11.15 - 12.15: Judging/Results. This workshop wil show you the best methods to keep track of riders placings throughout the race and the all important finish places.

12.15 - 16.00: Electronic Timing System.  For the Grass track, Circuit Races and XC MTB races we will be using electronic timing chips. Volunteers are required to learn and help use this system