MARSHAL
MARSHALS NO, You do not get a badge and gun! You insure the safety of all involved in the meet! Work with Event Heads Under direction of Meet Management Be Polite, but STERN 11/18/2018
Anticipate possible Problems Broken areas of a runway or throwing circles Standing water A seating area in harms way Overlapping venues, including the track, that was not covered by scheduling Missing pole box collar If the meet is in late evening or at night, do implements get lost in the lights 11/18/2018
RESPONSIBILITIES Limit Access to: a. Only Working Officials b. Competitors c. Authorized, credentialed individuals d. Know location of coaches boxes 11/18/2018
RESPONSIBILITIES e. Know severe weather procedures f. Introduce yourself to medical staff g. Talk to Chief of event and let him know your location 11/18/2018
START AREA Prevent Physical Encroachment Control photographers Prevent Sound Encroachment Protect the starters and competitors 11/18/2018
RUNNING EVENTS During Steeplechase – Have a marshal assigned Control photographers Assist with race dropouts 11/18/2018
FINISH AREA Secure Finish Area from everyone except competitors So competitors are only ones crossing finish line Protect timing equipment from getting bumped Show athletes where to exit track 11/18/2018
FIELD EVENTS Think Safety First! Limit access to the venue, including likely landing areas beyond sector lines 11/18/2018
THROWING EVENTS THERE ARE FALLING IMPLEMENTS THEY ARE DANGEROUS KEEP EVERYONE OUT OF HARMS WAY 11/18/2018
JUMPING EVENTS KEEP EVERYONE OFF OF THE RUNWAYS EXCEPT ATHLETES KEEP PHOTOGRAPHERS OUT OF HARMS WAY AT END OF PIT 11/18/2018
In event of injury Secure the area to permit access by authorized personnel Once medical arrives, keep all others away, especially the media 11/18/2018
ASSIST In enforcement of electronic rules and unauthorized assistance Do not touch an athlete, but inform them of the consequences of their actions 11/18/2018
ANTICIPATE Know movement of officials from one location to another, precede them and make sure their next venue is ready 11/18/2018
ESCORTS If other escorts are not available, marshals can escort competitors during competition as well as following competition 11/18/2018
EQUIPMENT NEEDED Distinctive badge, hat or armband Marshal report form Pens or pencils Sunscreen Water Inclement weather gear 11/18/2018
EQUIPMENT NEEDED Paper, pen to make a record of electronics, unsportsmanlike infractions and refusal to follow Marshall’s directions Provide reports to Chief Marshal or Meet Referee 11/18/2018
THANK YOU Donna Messenger 530 Valley Chapel Rd. Weston, WV 26452 304-476-9941 dmessenger1949@gmail.com 11/18/2018