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Here are some notes for ensuring
your Corner
Marshal experience is a good one.
Elements
Consider the weather. You know how quickly it can change. In addition to a
rain suit or poncho, make sure you have a jacket or heavy sweatshirt. You might
even want to consider a change of clothes in case you get drenched. Like any
good Girl or Boy Scout would tell you - "BE PREPARED".
Accessories Needed in the Corner
· Sunscreen
· Whistle
· Pen and paper
· Prescription glasses
· Sunglasses
· Bandanna
· Hand towel
Personal Care Items You Might Want or Need
· Backpack
· Insect Repellent
· Lip Balm
· Sun block
· Earplugs
· Pocket Knife
· First Aid Kit (for your personal use)
· Any prescription medicines
Food
Eat properly and drink plenty of liquids. It may not be permissible to have a
cooler on site (SX events) but at events where they are permitted, it is
suggested you pack a Well stocked cooler with plenty of high-energy producing
food, juices and water.
CHAPTER 12 - MEDICAL PROCEDURES
The event promoter provides emergency medical teams and ambulance crews. Corner
workers do not provide medical services to injured riders but do play a
very important part of making an injured or downed rider comfortable. The
following list of Do's and Don'ts will help you when dealing with a downed
rider.
DO'S:
1. Keep rider calm
2. Keep talking to the rider, even if he is apparently unconscious Stay with the rider
3. Get help to the rider immediately
4. Protect the rider from oncoming traffic with hay bales or tires if necessary
5. Be reassuring and positive
DON'TS:
1. Move an injured rider
2. Remove an injured rider's helmet
3. Remove an injured rider's leathers
4. Offer food or water to an injured rider
5. Assess a rider's injury
6. Assess a motorcycle's damage
7. Assess what caused the incident
Dealing with a rider who has gotten up after a crash is much different.
He may be injured but doesn't realize it. The following will help:
1. Look for obvious Signs of injury. Point these out to the rider.
2. Talk to the rider, ask their name, does it hurt, where does it hurts - does
he seem coherent? '~
3. Guide the rider to an area away from the race track surface.
4. Stay with the rider.
5. If the rider wants to get back up and go, he should be able to pick up his
own motorcycle. Observe this closely, it could be a signal as to whether or not
his injuries warrant medical attention.
6. You and the rider may not agree whether or not medical assistance is needed;
if the rider is up, moving and coherent - there's not a great deal you can do
about it. If You have serious concern, be on the safe side and report it to Race
Control.
All incidents should be recorded and reported by the Corner Captain to Race
Control. At the conclusion of the meet, all incident reports are reported to
confirm valid insurance claims.
SIGNALING
Hand signals are used to communicate from one corner to another. They may be
used to request a particular flag, indicate track surface or rider condition, to
indicate competition numbers or to communicate with riders.
Standing Yellow - Hold one arm straight up to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation on or near the track.
Waving Yellow - Move one arm up and down to your side to indicate a hazardous
situation on or near the track.
Standing Debris - Form the letter "O" with your arms to one side to
indicate solid debris on the track.
Oil Flag - Move your hand out to one side as if wiping the ground to indicate
that there is something slippery on the track.
Stop the Race - Move both arms up and down at your side as if signaling two
waving yellows to request that the session be stopped.
Ambulance - Hold both arms above your head, forming the letter "A"
to indicate you need an ambulance.
Severe Injury- Signal for an ambulance, followed by pounding on your chest to
indicate that the injury is serious and possibly life threatening.
Fire - Hold arms to one side, forming the letter "F" to indicate
you have a fire and need a fire vehicle or fire bottles.
FLAGS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1 OPERATIONAL FLAGS:
1.1 Green Flag - indicates start of race or clear track conditions.
1.2 Checkered Flag - indicates end of race or practice session - proceed around
the course to the designated track exit. Should the checkered flag be displayed
prior to the published or announced race distance or time, the race will be
considered complete. For example, should the checkered flag be displayed on lap
four of a five-lap race, the race would be considered complete. Should the
checkered flag be displayed beyond the published race distance the results will
be determined by positions at the completion of the published race distance. For
example, if a five-lap race were run for six laps, the results would be based
upon position at the end of lap five.
1.3 Red Flag - indicates race has been stopped. All riders are to reduce speed
and proceed safely to the pit road. No passing is allowed from the flag stations
displaying the red flag to the pit road. Failure to comply will result in frees
and/or suspension at the discretion of the Referee. In either case, the decision
taken regarding assessment or non-assessment of the penalty or choice of penalty
may nor be protested.
1.4 Black Flag with Orange Disc - report to the Pit Steward on the next lap.
Failure to respond
will result in penalties.
2 WARNING FLAGS:
2.1 Yellow with Red Stripes - Debris or fluid on track surface-exercise caution.
2.2 Yellow flag - Stationary - indicates a potentially hazardous situation on or
near the track. Passing is allowed but riders should exercise extreme caution in
this area.
2.3 Yellow flag - Waving - indicates a potentially hazardous situation on or
near the track. No passing is allowed from the flag stations displaying the
yellow flag until the rider is beyond the incident. Riders who violate this rule
may be assessed either a stop & go or a one lap penalty, at the discretion
of the Referee. In either case, the decision taken regarding assessment or
non-assessment of the penalty or choice of penalty may not be protested.
2.3.1 Lime Green with Black Stripes: Indicates the possibility of oil on the
track. Passing is allowed. Exercise caution.
2.4 White Flag with Red Cross - indicates that a safety or emergency vehicle is
on the-course - Exercise caution.
2.5 Black Flag - indicates a mechanical problem with your equipment. Reduce
speed and stop at the first safe position
3 COURTESY FLAGS:
3.1 White Flag at Starter Position - indicates final lap.
3.2 White & Green Flags Crossed at Starter Position - indicates completion
of ½ race distance.
3 3 Blue Flag indicates to rider he is about to be lapped. Flag will not be
shown during practice and no action is required of the rider being passed.
An understanding of the flag functions and basic guidelines of corner working
will serve as a valuable asset when considering the purpose and responsibility
of the corner worker.
CALLING IN AN INCIDENT
· Listen before speaking to ensure that you do not interrupt another
transmission in progress.
· Always get permission from Race Control before making a transmission.
· Identify your station location and the flag condition of the corner.
· Talk in a normal voice, giving complete details in one short communication.
· Handle all communication equipment with great care.
Reporting an incident is the single most important reason for calling Race
Control. Once you've made the transmission wait for Race Control's OKAY before
continuing. Your transmission must be clear, calm and concise with basic
information including the following:
· What - has happened. Refer to "Rider(s) Off", "Rider(s)
Down" or "Bike(s) Down". This is important -- "Rider
Down" indicates a rider may require an ambulance or need immediate medical
attention while "Rider Off" indicates there is no physical injury and
the rider may re-enter the event.
· Where - it happened. Refer to the "Rider's Right" or "Rider's
Left". This also gives Race Control a good idea of where the incident
occurred which is important information if an ambulance or emergency vehicle is
needed.
· Condition - is simply "Rider Up" or "Rider Down".
"Rider Up" indicates that immediate medical attention is not needed;
"Rider Down" may indicate otherwise. DO NOT MAKE A MEDICAL ASSESSMENT
but if it is obvious an ambulance is needed let Race Control know immediately.
DO NOT DESCRIBE THE SITUATION just inform Race Control that the rider is down
and requires an ambulance.
· Location -is the position of the rider(s) and motorcycle(s) relating to the
track; is there blockage, are they off the track, is there any debris at all
left on the track. This information helps Race Control determine whether or not
the race must be altered or stopped.
· Number- this is the rider number. Be clear and concise, call the
numbers in single digits. Accuracy is important. If you are not sure of the
rider number, say so - do not guess. NEVER GIVE THE NAME OF AN INJURED RIDER
OVER THE RADIO.
The final call should be that your station is "clear". This tells
Race Control that all flags have been dropped and that full-speed racing can be
resumed at your station.
YOU MAY REQUEST THAT A SESSION BE STOPPED BUT RACE CONTROL IS THE ONLY SOURCE
THAT IS EMPOWERED TO MAKE THAT CALL.
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