Zandvoort - BRSCC Eurofest, 20-21 June 2015

[Norfolk Matt]

Are there any UK marshalls out there volunteering for this meeting at Zandvoort, Holland, on 20-21 June? It is being organised by the BRSCC so I thought there may be a core UK presence?

[anna_blakemore]

While I seem to remember that the BRSCC take a number of officials they are the clerks, secretary etc and I don't believe they take a chief marshal as the local marshals are used. I also believe that on the continent that they are typically 'employees' and not volunteers.
That said I guess you could ask Liz at BRSCC HQ, she may be able to point you in the right direction. And having been to Zandvoort it is one of the best tracks that I have been too and the bar in the paddock is brilliant.

[EmileNaus]

Originally Posted by anna_blakemore

I also believe that on the continent that they are typically 'employees' and not volunteers.

This is the site for the zandvoort marshal team: http://www.oca-zandvoort.nl/home
They are volunteers. I couldn't find any info in English.
The track is on my list (once I upgrade to Track), if only because it was the first track I ever went to.

[deadsquirrel]

I think you would be more than welcome at any Dutch tracks - I've done Assen and there was more than enough marshals on post who spoke perfect English to make it a fun weekend (unfortunately I've now forgotten all the foul language I was taught )

I would love to go back, probably for Dutch Supercar event, it's just finding the time in the season to go (and not having enough holiday time!)

[saddelbags]

I went to the first one the BRSCC did their one the old circuit all the marshal spoke very good English as their all watch English tv!!

[Norfolk Matt]

Many thanks for everyone's response, helpful advice and words of encouragement. I am sure marshalling at any meeting or track in Holland would be a great experience.

However, as I am relatively new to marshalling I felt the best option would be to focus on the BRSCC event there next month. There may also be the the possibility of travelling with others and sharing costs. Therefore, as suggested by Anna, I will contact BRSCC HQ and ask for Liz as my starting point and see where that leads me.

[Coach Ep]

Both Dutch tracks have campsites for marshals - the one at Assen probably beats any other on a race track in the world, it's big and has great facilities! Zandvoort on the other hand is small but right next door to the local marshals clubhouse.

Many Brits have marshaled at the track before so you're more than welcome, just send a message to the flag chief team at hbo-team@oca-zandvoort.nl and they'll help you from there.

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by anna_blakemore

While I seem to remember that the BRSCC take a number of officials they are the clerks, secretary etc and I don't believe they take a chief marshal as the local marshals are used. I also believe that on the continent that they are typically 'employees' and not volunteers.
That said I guess you could ask Liz at BRSCC HQ, she may be able to point you in the right direction. And having been to Zandvoort it is one of the best tracks that I have been too and the bar in the paddock is brilliant.

Marshaling is a voluntary activity basically everywhere you go. No different in Europe, (North) America or Australia. And I assume Asia as well nowadays (or are the BMMC and all still being contracted by various ASNs to run their marshal department at GPs and such?)