Cycling Ulster in conjunction with Cycling Ireland are encouraging clubs and members to avail of upcoming Accredited Marshal Scheme courses.
The scheme that was announced last month has been developed to enhance the safety of our road races in the short term and to prepare the sport for when future legislation is introduced which will make it a requirement to have accredited marshals at our events.
Cycling Ireland are delivering the course to members for free with participants having to pay for their certificate and clubs will also have to pay for safety signs to be used by the marshals. Cycling Ulster are currently working to partner with a local signage company to reduce the costs of the signs with further information on this for clubs to follow.
There are a number of sessions coming up over the coming weeks as outlined below. To take part in these sessions, participants will first be sent an introductory presentation online which is outlined in stage 1 of the process below.
Click here to register for the course.
For further information please contact garry.nugent@cyclingireland.ie
Stage 1: Introductory presentation – this is a presentation sent to anyone who is interested in completing the course and will be emailed out a few weeks prior to stage 2 so that they can assess whether or not they would like to complete the full course. This section is designed to introduce participants to the role of an Accredited Marshal and the legislation that supports the role. It will provide participants with a clear understanding of what is covered in the programme and the requirements of the role. If the person wishes to continue onto stage 2 they should inform their club or Cycling Ireland to be booked onto the next available course.
Stage 2: Classroom style training – this section will include further detail on road traffic legislation, risk assessment and health & safety will be provided. Classroom learning will include assessment before being considered as competent for the role. Include theoretical and practical information on the use of radios, deploying to stop traffic safely and how to respond to various scenarios, including conflict from drivers or an accident /incident. All participants will be required to take a written knowledge check and a practical
The classroom session will take place on the dates below – please register for the session that suits you best
- Saturday 5th February 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Ulster Rugby, 134 Mount Merrion Ave, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 0FT
- Saturday 19th February 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Ulster Rugby, 134 Mount Merrion Ave, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 0FT
- Saturday 5th March 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Edenmore Golf Club, Moira
- Wednesday 9th March 2022 – 18.00hrs – 22.30hrs – Craic Theatre, 51 Dungannon Rd, Coalisland, Dungannon BT71 4HP – Island Wheelers only
- Saturday 12th March 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Rex Bonar House, 103 Railway St, Ballymena BT42 2AF – Ballymena RC only
- Saturday 19th March 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Lurgan
- Monday 28th March 2022 – 18.00hrs – 22.30hrs – Mourne Country Hotel, 52 Belfast Rd, Newry BT34 1TR – Newry Wheelers Only
Stage 3: This part of the process is designed to ensure continuous development and retention of the skills as an Accredited Road Marshal. Participants will be required to complete two reflective logs annually showing evidence of practical deployments, continuous learning, and competence in the role.
- Saturday 5th February 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Ulster Rugby, 134 Mount Merrion Ave, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 0FT
- Saturday 19th February 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Ulster Rugby, 134 Mount Merrion Ave, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 0FT
- Saturday 5th March 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Edenmore Golf Club, Moira
- Wednesday 9th March 2022 – 18.00hrs – 22.30hrs – Craic Theatre, 51 Dungannon Rd, Coalisland, Dungannon BT71 4HP – Island Wheelers only
- Saturday 12th March 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Rex Bonar House, 103 Railway St, Ballymena BT42 2AF – Ballymena RC only
- Saturday 19th March 2022 – 09.30hrs – 14.00hrs – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Lurgan
- Monday 28th March 2022 – 18.00hrs – 22.30hrs – Mourne Country Hotel, 52 Belfast Rd, Newry BT34 1TR – Newry Wheelers Only
