Topic outline

  • General

    • Online
      Training

      Online

      We run online training seminars every month, live on Zoom. You can join in with a computer, tablet or smartphone. Each session usually lasts for around 90 minutes and you'll receive a certificate as evidence of attendance. The majority of our online seminars count towards grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders.

      Face to Face
      Training

      Face to Face

      Our face to face training events include practical topics, most of which will be aligned with significant events in the Scottish motorsport calendar. All of our face to face training events count towards grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders.

      Dates for practical training remain subject to change given the fluid situation with COVID-19.

    • We also aim to list other training opportunities on this page that may be of interest to marshals and officials - please contact us if you see something that you think we should include. Please note that this list of events is maintained voluntary and manually; inclusion or omission of an event on this page does not infer anything at all!

    • If you have any queries, please contact the SAMSC Regional Training Team at training@scottishmotorsportsclubs.co.uk

      SAMSC Events Calendar

  • Upcoming Events

    • Thursday 20 January, 7pm

      How events are structured

      Learn about the various categories and championships, and rounds of events - and what happens in the background for months before the first car is on the line.

      This is one of our bi-monthly online sessions on a range of less formal topics. It is not a Motorsport UK module and cannot be used for upgrade or grade maintenance purposes.

      Resources Online CPD Session
    • Tuesday 25 January, 7pm

      Introduction to Rally and Cross Country Marshalling

      This online session is aimed at those wanting to get involved as a motorsport marshal, and will also be useful for anyone looking for a bit of a refresher.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders.

      Resources Online Marshals Training
    • Saturday 19 February

      Race Marshals Training
      08:00 - 16:30
      Scottish Motor Racing Club

      This training day, organised by the Scottish Motor Racing Club, is suitable for both new and experienced race marshals and will involve both classroom and practical workshops.

      For newcomers, it is an opportunity to get an induction into race marshalling with the Scottish Motor Racing Club, whilst more experienced marshals will have the opportunity to refresh their knowledge on a variety of subjects and/or learn about new topics.

      Attendance counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders.

      Email Henry Williams for more information.

      Face to Face Marshals Training
    • Tuesday 22 February, 7pm

      First Marshal on Scene and Fire Theory

      What you do in the few minutes immediately after an incident - where control is being informed, the race or rally is being slowed/stopped, and safety services are being mobilised - can mean the difference between life and death. This session is about the immediate interventions that you can usefully and safely do until more help arrives.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for beginners and for anyone wanting a refresher.

      This online session will be supplemented with practical first aid and firefighting training later in the year.

      Resources Online Marshals Training
    • Thursday 24 February, 7pm

      Managing traumatic pain in a pre-hospital environment

      This is one of our bi-monthly webinars aimed specifically at Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel involved in a first response role at incidents. Attendance is restricted so that we can focus more on the medical and operational issues than we perhaps could in a more open session. Motorsport UK licence numbers will be verified before your registration is confirmed.

      Resources Online Medical, Rescue and Recovery Training
    • Tuesday 29 March, 7pm

      Introduction to Radio

      The successful running of various motorsport events relies on safe and efficient communications. This session looks at the chain of communications on a rally, focusing particularly on the Stage Operators - Start Radio, In Stage Radios and the Finish Radio.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for beginners and for anyone wanting a refresher.

      This online session will be supplemented with practical training later in the year.

      Resources Online Marshals Training
    • Saturday 9 April

      Practical training to include Closed Road Rally Marshalling, Rally Radio, and Firefighting
      - Duns

      0900 - 1630

      Meet at Duns Rugby Club, Langtongate, Duns TD11 3QQ

      This day will include practical fire training - please ensure that you have appropriate natural fibre clothing (avoid synthetics which tend to melt!).

      Resources Face to Face Marshals Training
    • Tuesday 26 April, 7pm

      Introduction to Timing

      Timing is fundamental to most motorsport events for the determination of winners and provides information for competitors, spectators, and the media alike. Very few events do not have some element of timing within them. This session looks at the basics of timing and why the role is required.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for beginners and for anyone wanting a refresher.

      This online session will be supplemented with practical training later in the year.

      Resources Online Marshals Training
    • Thursday 28 April, 7pm

      In conversation with Dr Paul Trafford

      As well as chairing Motorsport UK’s Medical Committee, “Traff” also represents the UK at the FIA Medical Commission and is Medical Director for TOCA / British Touring Car Championship.

      Dr Trafford is an experienced and respected clinician with many years of involvement in motorsport and he is committed to improving quality and standards so that motorsport in the UK has the very highest level of safety, rescue, and recovery.

      This is a great opportunity to hear about upcoming developments and to ask questions about medical and rescue issues in motorsport.

      If you already have any specific thoughts about what you want to ask, please email training@scottishmotorsportsclubs.co.uk so that we can make sure he can respond during the session.

      This is one of our bi-monthly webinars aimed specifically at Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel involved in a first response role at incidents. Attendance is restricted so that we can focus more on the medical and operational issues than we perhaps could in a more open session. Motorsport UK licence numbers will be verified before your registration is confirmed.

      Resources Online Medical, Rescue and Recovery Training
    • May, exact date tbc

      Practical training to include Marshalling at Speed Events and Firefighting
      - north of Scotland

      More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.

      Face to Face Marshals Training
    • Tuesday 24 May, 7pm

      Dealing with Incidents

      This online session is primarily aimed at helping you to understand your role, and the roles of others, in the event of a motorsport incident. It will be supplemented with practical training later in the year.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for those who have done some marshalling and for anyone wanting a refresher.

      Register Online Marshals Training
    • Thursday 26 May, 7pm

      Location services, map reading and navigation

      We'll look at a range of online services and apps as well as some basic map reading tools that will give you the freedom to explore new terrain without being totally reliant on technology.

      This is one of our bi-monthly online sessions on a range of less formal topics. It is not a Motorsport UK module and cannot be used for upgrade or grade maintenance purposes.

      Register Online CPD Session
    • Tuesday 28 June, 7pm

      Stage Setup and Chain of Command

      Learn more about stage setup plans as well as signage, taping etc. This online session will be of use even if you're not involved in the actual setup of a rally stage.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for those who have done some marshalling and for anyone wanting a refresher.

      Register Online Marshals Training
    • Thursday 30 June, 7pm

      THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

      Incident Review - Silverstone

      The session looks at a significant incident in 2020 and the lessons learned.

      This is one of our bi-monthly webinars aimed specifically at Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel involved in a first response role at incidents. Attendance is restricted so that we can focus more on the medical and operational issues than we perhaps could in a more open session. Motorsport UK licence numbers will be verified before your registration is confirmed.

      Online Medical, Rescue and Recovery Training
    • Thursday 21 July, 7pm

      In conversation with... the Safety Services

      Discover more about what the motorsport Rescue, Medical and Recovery teams actually do, what makes them tick... and what makes them twitch! You can also find out how you can get involved if you're interested.

      This is one of our bi-monthly online sessions on a range of less formal topics. It is not a Motorsport UK module and cannot be used for upgrade or grade maintenance purposes.

      Register Online CPD Session
    • Tuesday 26 July, 7pm

      Advanced Radio

      The successful running of various motorsport events relies on safe and efficient communications. This session goes into more detail on the role of Radio Coordinators and Radio Controllers. It also touches on some of the technological aspects of radio operation.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to Radio module and as a Refresher for more experienced radio operators.

      This online session will be supplemented with practical training later in the year.

      Register Online Marshals Training
    • Thursday 25 August, 7pm

      Incident Review - Snowman Rally

      The session looks at a significant incident in 2013 and the lessons learned.

      This is one of our bi-monthly webinars aimed specifically at Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel involved in a first response role at incidents. Attendance is restricted so that we can focus more on the medical and operational issues than we perhaps could in a more open session. Motorsport UK licence numbers will be verified before your registration is confirmed.

      Register Online Medical, Rescue and Recovery Training
    • Tuesday 30 August, 7pm

      Advanced Timing

      Timing is fundamental to most motorsport events and this session looks at some of the complexities in the process as well as pre-event preparation and backup systems.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to Timing module and as a Refresher for more experienced timing marshals.

      This online session will be supplemented with practical training later in the year.

      Register Online Marshals Training
    • September, exact date tbc

      Practical training to include Firefighting and First Aid
      - south of Scotland

      More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.

      Face to Face Marshals Training
    • Thursday 22 September, 7pm

      In conversation with... the Senior Officials

      Find out more about the role of Stewards, Clerks of the Course and other senior officials. You can also find out how you can get involved if you're interested.

      This is one of our bi-monthly online sessions on a range of less formal topics. It is not a Motorsport UK module and cannot be used for upgrade or grade maintenance purposes.

      Register Online CPD Session
    • Tuesday 27 September, 7pm

      Marshalling at Speed Events

      Motorsport has many disciplines, all with slightly different rules, regulations and things that marshals need to be aware of for the event to run safely. Sprints and hill climbs, or ‘Speed Events’ as we know them, involve competitors driving as fast as they like around tracks or up hills. This online session looks at what marshals need to be aware of in this particular discipline.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for those wanting to get involved as a motorsport marshal, and will also be useful for anyone looking for a bit of a refresher.

      Register Online Marshals Training
    • Thursday 13 October

      Rally Marshals Training
      Mull Rally

      Please note that this date is subject to confirmation and may change!

      More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.

    • Tuesday 25 October, 7pm

      Understanding Cross Country Events – Trials, Comps and Challenge Events

      Motorsport has many disciplines, all with slightly different rules, regulations and things that marshals need to be aware of for the event to run safely. Cross Country events are a wide and vibrant sub-culture that reflect many of the “normal” branches of motorsport... but with the twist of very challenging terrain. This online session looks at what marshals need to be aware of in this particular discipline.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for those wanting to get involved as a motorsport marshal, and will also be useful for anyone looking for a bit of a refresher.

      Register Online Marshals Training
    • Thursday 27 October, 7pm

      Subject to be confirmed

      This is one of our bi-monthly webinars aimed specifically at Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel involved in a first response role at incidents. Attendance is restricted so that we can focus more on the medical and operational issues than we perhaps could in a more open session. Motorsport UK licence numbers will be verified before your registration is confirmed.

      Register Online Medical, Rescue and Recovery Training
    • Thursday 24 November, 7pm

      In conversation with... the Scrutineers

      The Scrutineer is there to help the competitor to compete in a safe and legal manner and comply with Motorsport UK Regulations. They are often among the first to arrive and the last to leave an event. Find out more about this essential role and find out how you can get involved if you're interested.

      This is one of our bi-monthly online sessions on a range of less formal topics. It is not a Motorsport UK module and cannot be used for upgrade or grade maintenance purposes.

      Register Online CPD Session
    • Tuesday 29 November, 7pm

      Marshalling on Navigational Rallies

      Motorsport has many disciplines, all with slightly different rules, regulations and things that marshals need to be aware of for the event to run safely. A navigational rally is a precision driving and navigating event - NOT a race. The objective is to always be in the right place at the right time. This online session looks at what marshals need to be aware of in this particular discipline.

      This is a Motorsport UK module and counts toward grade maintenance or upgrade requirements for Motorsport UK licence holders. It is suitable for those wanting to get involved as a motorsport marshal, and will also be useful for anyone looking for a bit of a refresher.

      Register Online Marshals Training
    • Saturday 10 December
      and Sunday 11 December

      Scottish Motorsport Safety Services Training Weekend
      Knockhill Racing Circuit, Fife

      Please note that this date is subject to confirmation and may change!

      This event brings together Doctors, Paramedics, Rescue Teams and Recovery Operators for two full days of intensive specialist training. There will be a mix of workshops, practical skill stations, and simulations throughout the weekend. Assessments for both Rescue and Recovery licence holders will be available on Sunday.

      More information and registration information will be available nearer the time.

    • Thursday 15 December, 7pm

      Subject to be confirmed

      This is one of our bi-monthly webinars aimed specifically at Medical, Rescue and Recovery personnel involved in a first response role at incidents. Attendance is restricted so that we can focus more on the medical and operational issues than we perhaps could in a more open session. Motorsport UK licence numbers will be verified before your registration is confirmed.

      Register Online Medical, Rescue and Recovery Training
    • Thursday 29 December, 7pm

      Christmas Special

      A fun and festive end to the SAMSC online training seminar series for motorsport marshals and officials. This is not a Motorsport UK module and cannot be used for upgrade or grade maintenance purposes.

      Register Online CPD Session