Training
Flagging & Communications training sessions are held throughout the season.
Training takes place at Waterford Hills and is sponsored by MTM, WHRRI and SCCA-Detroit,
and is a combination of classroom and hands-on learning.
New Flagger School
The school consists of a Saturday morning classroom session, where we teach you the basics of flagging and communications, including: The Flags, Basic Communications, Safety, Equipment (what you need, what to wear, what to bring).
After the morning session, students will be taken on a tour of the paddock and introduced to the various car classes and vehicle types.
The remainder of the afternoon will be spent working with our experienced Marshals on a turn station, putting into practice everything they learned during the morning.
Students are encouraged to return on Sunday, where they will once again work on-track with our experienced Marshals.
One-on-One Training
If you miss the New Flagger Training in April you still have a chance to attend training at the Waterford Hills Race Course.
It's never too late to start, and there are no tuition fees !
Just click on the button below to contact our Training Coordinator and let us know that you're interested.
Advanced Worker Training
This one day classroom and hands-on training session includes advanced topics such as on-track safety, rescue & first aid, hand signals, etc. and is open to all race track workers (not just Flaggers).
Every third year we conduct a Fire Safety school with professional instructors and hands-on practice extinguishing controlled car fires.
Becoming a Certified Flag Marshal: A Primer
Becoming a Certified Flag Marshal with the SCCA is not only a testament to your expertise but also a commitment to safety and professionalism in motorsports. If you find flagging to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, you're encouraged to take the next step and undergo the training and certification process. By doing so, you contribute to the success and safety of SCCA-sanctioned and professional racing events while enriching your motorsports journey.
Why Become Certified?
Demonstrating Expertise: Achieving certification showcases your proficiency and commitment to the field of flagging and communication. It validates your knowledge and skills, giving you recognition within the motorsports community.
Ensuring Safety: Flag Marshals play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of drivers, officials, and spectators during racing events. By undergoing training and certification, you demonstrate you know how to contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment on the track.
Standardized Practices: The certification process follows guidelines outlined in the F&C manual, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices across all SCCA events across the country. By becoming certified, you align yourself with these standards, enhancing the overall quality of event management.
Professional Development: Certification serves as a platform for continuous learning and improvement. If you've been flagging a while, it ensures you've stayed updated with evolving practices and technologies in motorsport safety and management.
Community Engagement: As an SCCA member, flagging offers a rewarding and fulfilling experience. By becoming certified, you become an integral part of the motorsport community, forging connections with fellow enthusiasts and officials.
We're Evolving: The SCCA envisions a future where all flaggers have undergone the certification process. This ensures that every corner marshal possesses a baseline understanding of flagging and communication protocols, promoting consistency and reliability across all corners of the track. The Las Vegas F1 race made it a requirement to be certified to volunteer for that event, others are sure to follow.
You're invited to invest approximately 90 minutes of your time to pursue certification. Your effort will not only benefit you but also the motorsports community. I think you'll find it worthwhile. Just click here to get started.
MTM Branch Library
SCCA Flagging and Communications Manual
including:
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Positions, Responsibilities & Tasks
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Event Equipment
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Flags
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Hand Signals
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Sample sheets & forms
F&C Mini Manual
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Purpose of the F&C Team
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Flags
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Station Safety
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Incident Response Safety
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Race Communications
Certified Flag Marshal
including:
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Why Become Certified?
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Demonstrating Experience
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Ensuring Safety
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Standardized Practices
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Professional Development
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Certification Training