The Chief Commissaire is in charge of the Principle Commissaire or (also known as 2 I.C.) and other Normal Commissaries'.
The Chief has overall responsibility of the running of the event/race.
SMCC have three levels of Commissaires.
Level 3 (highest), Level 2 and Level 1.

A Chief Commissaire is responsible for many people on the day of an event, always with safety as top priority. Please follow all instructions given by SMCC officials.

Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests must be worn at all times

Note: You can become an accredited Commissaire 1 with SMCC by completing a simple booklet course at home. Please ask for the booklet to be sent to you. This cost is Free.
 

You can become an accredited Traffic Controller by attending an approved Traffic Controller Course. SMCC will pay for this training for suitable members. Please ask for next available date.

A Traffic Controller is required to have a Slow / Stop Sign, a two way radio, Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests, a pen and paper for incident recording. A mobile phone is preferrable.

Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests must be worn at all times

If you are a Traffic Controller.... PRINT THIS CHECKLIST

A Marshall (Corner Steward) is required to have a hand held flag, Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vest, a pen and paper for incident reporting.

Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests must be worn at all times

A Marshall may also assist spectators, pedestrians at cross over points of a closed circuit.

Remember, if you are on a traffic duty in any capacity, always be aware that motorists, riders, spectators approach very quickly. You must focus on all surroundings and fulfill the role responsibly.

If you are a Marshall.... PRINT THIS CHECKLIST

SMCC has all the equipment to attach safely to your vehicle

A lead car will drive ahead of a rider (rider group/ rider grade) at approximately a spread distance of 80-100 metres in front of A Grade and leads the race. Be careful not to distance yourself too far where cars may interject, or too close so you can see the whites of the riders eyes.

The role of Lead Car is to safely let oncoming cars become aware of cyclists using the carriageway.

During the Event: A lead car should allow traffic past when possible. A Lead Car may be called to stop the event if instructed by the Chief Commisssaire.

If a rider is a 'breakaway', the Lead Car should remain in front of the lone or breakaway riders. Backmarkers should be advised via radio call to the Chief Commissaire. A secondary Lead Car may be inserted.

A Lead Car should not allow draughting by riders or allow echelon style riding beside it, however, if traffic is congested, Safety and Road Rules must be the Lead Cars' first priority. A Lead Car is not allowed to break any road laws, nor should riders overtake congested traffic illegally.

In the final kilometres / laps, the Lead Car should notify the Chief Commissarie of location, ETA of riders and general race information. Before the 600 metre mark, the Lead Car will leave the riders. When the A Grade finishes, the Lead Car will in turn, go back onto the course and assist B Grade through the final kilometres to complete the event, then, go back onto the course to assist C Grade... etc, etc, until ALL Grades are complete.

The Lead Car role is too stay on course until the event is complete. (This guideline may change from event to event. Check with Chief Commissaire Pre Race, unless otherwise directed by a Chief Commissaire or Traffic Controller or SMCC Official)

Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests must be worn at all times.
Mandatory equipment must be used at all times.
 

Mandatory Equipment Required for Each Lead Car
a) Rubber soled magnetic hazard rooftop amber flashing lights for Lead and Follow Cars.
b) Two Way Radio
c) Hi Brite Clothing Vests
d) 'OFFICIAL' Dashboard Sign

Please ensure your vehicle is equipped.

If you are Lead Car....  PRINT THIS CHECKLIST

Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests must be worn at all times.
Mandatory equipment must be used at all times.

A Follow Car must allow traffic to pass.

Mandatory Equipment Required for Each Follow Car

a) Rubber soled magnetic hazard rooftop amber flashing lights for Lead and Follow Cars.
b) Two Way Radio
c) Hi Brite Clothing Vests
d) 'OFFICIAL' Dashboard Sign

If you are Follow Car....  PRINT THIS CHECKLIST

a) Keep your radio calls clear and concise. Talk decisively.

b) Ask for assistance when required.
 

c) Understand your current location and the vicinity of other people, other duty roles and other discussions.
 

d) No Swearing or rough talk.

e) Allow 5-10 seconds between 'paging' an announcement for the receiver to respond.

Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests must be worn at all times

Typically, a Construction Duty person is also rewarded with the honour of Lead / Follow Car for the event.

Arrival duty times may vary from course to course. See your duty roster arrival time. Typically, Construction requires 1.5 hours pre race time to start building the course.

After the event, removal of signs, packing up etc is required.

If you are Construction....  PRINT THIS CHECKLIST

Finish Line. You may also be assisting Commissaire with place getters, acknowledging the competitor number and recording results.
At or before presentation, you will record grade results for the top 3 riders. Ask various riders from each grade to show you their bike computer recordings. These include: Average Speed, Distance, Maximum Speed, and Time Duration of the event.

These cycling statistics will be entered into the SMCC website along with Race Results.

Hi Brite Safety Clothing Vests must be worn at all times
You should bring your own pen.

If you are a Statistician .... PRINT THIS CHECKLIST

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