advice needed

[miniracer47]

It has just come to the end of our first year marshalling we are both trainees. My partner has problems with her back and cannot stand for too long periods.Is there any other position she can take as she wishes not to give up as she enjoys so much.

[Ubique]

I'd recommend that she tries startline as it is probably the one specialisation where you can actually sit down between races but still get up close and personal to the cars.

[MagnetON]

Start line, assembly, or join the "dark side" and start trainee clerking.....

[Piglet]

Race phones? Race admin? Pits can give some sitting time depending on the meeting, ditto startline but it does depend on the meeting and the circuit, if it's a combined pits/startline team then days will be pretty busy but she'd probably manage some time to sit.

is it just standing that's a problem? Pits/startline marshals usually cover quite a lot of ground over a weekend!

[blueoval2]

Scrutineering!! they seem to spend most off he time sitting down..

[NewYankee01]

Originally Posted by Piglet

Race phones? Race admin? Pits can give some sitting time depending on the meeting, ditto startline but it does depend on the meeting and the circuit, if it's a combined pits/startline team then days will be pretty busy but she'd probably manage some time to sit.

is it just standing that's a problem? Pits/startline marshals usually cover quite a lot of ground over a weekend!

good advice, for me walking is ten times worse than standing.

assembly is the place to be. 10 minutes organising cars then a rest break of 20/30 minutes or more if the proceeding race starts from the pits

[expaddockrunner]

Originally Posted by NewYankee01

good advice, for me walking is ten times worse than standing.

assembly is the place to be. 10 minutes organising cars then a rest break of 20/30 minutes or more if the proceeding race starts from the pits

assembly area is always busy, so the only time you get a rest was the lunchbreak!

but i understand that there are less marshals for the non track jobs, so the few that are still doing it, have more work to do.

[mattt]

Originally Posted by expaddockrunner

assembly area is always busy, so the only time you get a rest was the lunchbreak!

but i understand that there are less marshals for the non track jobs, so the few that are still doing it, have more work to do.

it depends on the length of the races, if its full of short races you're always busy but long races you usually get a break of some length between cars

[Shelagh]

I agree that Assembly is anything but an easy job but if they are long races then it does give you some respite - especially 24hr races! I also know from experience that jobs in race control can be a bit hard to come by.

Any thoughts about a shooting stick type of thing to "rest" on. I know these don't always help depending on your actual problem but they could take the strain off and still leave you free to move should the need arise and let you stay out on the bank.

[Tal Aras]

Less obvious one - fire truck, you can sit in the truck most of the day.

[MagnetON]

Originally Posted by Tal Aras

Less obvious one - fire truck, you can sit in the truck most of the day.

Except when it rolls down the hill at Paddock!

[Burnsie]

Would Timekeeping be of interest?

MSA Introduction To Timekeeping.

[TerryD]

Originally Posted by Tal Aras

Less obvious one - fire truck, you can sit in the truck most of the day.

You can probably have a sleep to!

[NewYankee01]

PM sent to miniracer

[miniracer47]

Thanks for all your replies will be attending training days at oulton and discussing further in Feb

[paddock.one]

Sorry for late reply, have been away from 10/10ths for a while (shame on me, it's very useful!) - as you've mentioned Oulton Park I would recommend doing paddock/assembly - you'd be very welcome. We're usually sufficiently manned (including a number of juniors/cadets) to allow everyone a break. You won't have to stand all day - bring a comfy folding chair and you can do as much or little as is ok for you. I've been doing Oulton paddock for about 15 years, and another 5 more previously at Brands, so can assure you we'll arrange whatever time on/off is best for YOU. Will be at OP training on the Saturday - see you there if you are - if not, send me a PM if I can offer any further info, and hope to see you during the season...