Officials
Becoming a motorsport official is the best way of getting close to the action without being in the drivers seat. Volunteer officials are a vital part of motorsport and without them the sport could not function. Officials ensure that events are conducted safely, fairly and that the rules and regulations are upheld.
Every motor sport event requires a number of officials with various skills to perform a wide range of tasks.
For more information about the Motorsport Australia Officiating Program please contact officials@motorsport.org.au
What is required of officials at the hillclimb
For every event at the hillclimb we require about 15 to 20 officials to help it run safely and smoothy. The roles are:
Three flag marshals
Event marshals
Scrutineers
Timing officials
Chock operator
Clerk of Course
COVID checker
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to do to officiate at an event?
You’ll need a current Motorsport Australia Officials Licence to officiate at any Motorsport Australia sanctioned event in Australia. Your Motorsport Australia Officials Licence (together with your sign on at the event) ensures you are afforded coverage under Motorsport Australia insurances while participating in the event.
How do I get a Motorsport Australia Officials Licence?
You can obtain a Motorsport Australia Officials Licence by completing 'An Introduction to Motorsport Australia Officiating' online course on the Motorsport Australia website. In order to complete the introductory module, you will need to create a Motorsport Australia account at this link. If you already have a Motorsport Australia account, skip this step and follow the instructions below.
Once you have registered your account, there are three simple steps to getting your licence.
Log in to the Motorsport Australia Member Portal. Use your login details to access the Member Portal. First time applicants can use their Motorsport Australia IDs to retrieve a password.
Head to ‘Online Training’ to self-enrol in the Introductory Module. Once logged in to the Member Dashboard screen, select ‘Online Training’ to access the Motorsport Australia Learning Management System. Select ‘Courses’, then under ‘Officials’ you can self-enrol in the Introductory Module.
Complete the course and await your licence!
Contact the Motorsport Australia Member Services team on 1300 883 959 or at memberservices@motorsport.org.au if you have any questions or queries.
When successfully completed, you will be issued with a General Officials licence which will be posted to you in the mail. Please allow adequate time to receive this and ensure you bring your card with you. This ensures that you are covered by Motorsport Australia Insurance whilst working at the event.
If you have a Motorsport Australia Officials Licence and it has expired, you will need to download a renewal form or phone Motorsport Australia on 1300 883 959 to obtain a form.
What if I don’t have any motorsport officiating experience?
There are some roles at the hillclimb that are appropriate for volunteers with no motor sport officiating experience. Volunteers placed in these roles are provided with information and training and are located with other experienced officials who can provide them with guidance. Whilst these roles are limited we do try to accommodate everyone where we can.