At any race meeting, there are numerous officials present to assist you and to ensure the safe and fair running of the event.
STEWARD
The Steward is Motorcycling Australia’s representative at an event, has supreme control of the event and has the power to stop the event. The Steward is primarily a supervisory and judicial role to ensure all officials are carrying out their role and the event is properly conducted by the Clerk of Course. The Steward has the power to enforce penalties and adjudicate over the rules. It is rare for competitors to have any dealings with the Steward as the actual running of the meeting is done by the Clerk of the Course.
REFEREE
The person who has supreme control at a Speedway race meeting. The Referee has the same functions as a Steward but has more direct control over a meeting.
CLERK OF COURSE
The Clerk of Course (abbr. CofC) is responsible for the actual running of the event. The CofC will inform and instruct operational officials and has the responsibility to ensure that the event is conducted in accordance with the GCR’s, SR’s and Final instructions. The CofC is responsible to ensure the circuit is in a good and safe condition, and that appropriate safety, medical and control procedures have been put in place. If you have any questions regarding safety, legality or the running of the races direct them to the Clerk of the Course.
RACE SECRETARY
The Race Secretary holds the responsibility of organising and managing administrative tasks related to the event. The Race Secretary is accountable to the Clerk of Course but must also carry out the Steward’s instructions as required.
TECHNICAL OFFICER
Responsible for determining the safety and eligibility of machines and riding gear.
STARTER
The Starter is responsible for the actual starting of the race as well as assessing the fairness of the start. He will decide if any riders ‘jump’ the start and inform the Clerk of the Course who will recommend any penalties. He may also declare a false start if someone is disadvantaged.
JUDGE
The function of the judge is to declare the order in which the competing motorcycles cross the finishing line.
FLAG MARSHAL
Responsible for signalling race conditions and instructions to riders and providing initial safety assistance.
ANNOUNCER
Commentates the races and broadcasts details about the races and contestants to the public. Announcers are not to show bias to any riders or offer advice and instructions to any riders. The announcer shall also broadcast any instructions from the Steward.
GRID MARSHAL
In charge of the safe and proper running of the pit area including the grid. The Grid Marshal ensures that the correct riders are on their appropriate row at the due time. He will refer problems to the Clerk of the Course.
OBSERVER
The observer or marker is an important official in the discipline of Observed Trials. His role is observe riders as they pass through sections of the course and record penalty points on a punch card or tally sheet.
The Steward is Motorcycling Australia’s representative at an event, has supreme control of the event and has the power to stop the event. The Steward is primarily a supervisory and judicial role to ensure all officials are carrying out their role and the event is properly conducted by the Clerk of Course. The Steward has the power to enforce penalties and adjudicate over the rules. It is rare for competitors to have any dealings with the Steward as the actual running of the meeting is done by the Clerk of the Course.
REFEREE
The person who has supreme control at a Speedway race meeting. The Referee has the same functions as a Steward but has more direct control over a meeting.
CLERK OF COURSE
The Clerk of Course (abbr. CofC) is responsible for the actual running of the event. The CofC will inform and instruct operational officials and has the responsibility to ensure that the event is conducted in accordance with the GCR’s, SR’s and Final instructions. The CofC is responsible to ensure the circuit is in a good and safe condition, and that appropriate safety, medical and control procedures have been put in place. If you have any questions regarding safety, legality or the running of the races direct them to the Clerk of the Course.
RACE SECRETARY
The Race Secretary holds the responsibility of organising and managing administrative tasks related to the event. The Race Secretary is accountable to the Clerk of Course but must also carry out the Steward’s instructions as required.
TECHNICAL OFFICER
Responsible for determining the safety and eligibility of machines and riding gear.
STARTER
The Starter is responsible for the actual starting of the race as well as assessing the fairness of the start. He will decide if any riders ‘jump’ the start and inform the Clerk of the Course who will recommend any penalties. He may also declare a false start if someone is disadvantaged.
JUDGE
The function of the judge is to declare the order in which the competing motorcycles cross the finishing line.
FLAG MARSHAL
Responsible for signalling race conditions and instructions to riders and providing initial safety assistance.
ANNOUNCER
Commentates the races and broadcasts details about the races and contestants to the public. Announcers are not to show bias to any riders or offer advice and instructions to any riders. The announcer shall also broadcast any instructions from the Steward.
GRID MARSHAL
In charge of the safe and proper running of the pit area including the grid. The Grid Marshal ensures that the correct riders are on their appropriate row at the due time. He will refer problems to the Clerk of the Course.
OBSERVER
The observer or marker is an important official in the discipline of Observed Trials. His role is observe riders as they pass through sections of the course and record penalty points on a punch card or tally sheet.