apologies

[zoaman]

Please accept my apologies for maybe being a bit rash and wore my open shoes. It never entred my mind how stupid it was of me to do it.So in doing so i hope that i never upset any body and if i did then please accept my apologies,and rest assured i have learnt my lesson.cheerz

[Body Paint]

It's no drama, we get it drummed in to us by brca officials so it is a no brainer for those of us that have been around for a while.

As you say, lesson learnt, so what more can we ask for

[welshcarter2012]

I too apologise ! However stil do not agree with the way certain people handled it ..... We are all adults and I'm sure a quiet word with the offenders instead of screaming out whilst racing was on would have been sufficient !!
Manners and people skills don't cost much , and some of us have only been members 5 weeks 😓

[blue_pinky]

Thanks again for your cooperation on this...and our apologies if we didn't handle this how you thought we should. Particularly if it's offended any newer members...that really isn't our intention.

However, as much as the message was partly for the benefit of those wearing open toe'd/inappropriate footwear this week, it was also directed at everyone else as well, hence the warning to all, and not just quietly to the guys who were unaware of the issue on this occasion.

If we didn't point this out to everyone it could have meant others thinking it was ok, and following suit in future weeks.

Those who haven't been around the sport for very long, or haven't attended any of the larger BRCA events where they have been known to make a similar sort of 'BIG FUSS' about footwear may not be aware of the issue, and we know there are quite a few of you who come along who qualify in that group, so it really was for the benefit of everyone in this case.

So, just to reiterate...for those who weren't there or for anyone else who is reading this...the logic behind the sensible (no open toed or flip flop style) footwear rule is 2 fold:

1) Foot protection - Cars run at foot level and can do serious damage to feet, toes and most likely, to toe nails if you get hit!!

2) Mobility - You cannot move effectively and safely whilst marshaling if your footwear is not securely attached to your feet! Injuries such as twisted/sprained ankles and pulled muscles or ligaments in your feet and legs from moving badly can also be serious, not to mention the associated injuries you may get having fallen over as result.

Although we all have liability insurance as a result of being BRCA members, in order for us to get that cover we must adhere to a few simple rules, otherwise we're all on our own in the event of an accident or injury!!!

I know health and safety can seem overbearing at times...but in this case I tend to agree with it!!!

[metalmickey0]

I wore sandal once many moons ago and after a B3(yes thats how long ago) hit my heel after racing, it hurt like hell so didnt do that again and havnt done since.

[Body Paint]

It's only cos we love you all so much and don't want you getting hurt lol.

As I said I'd rather have seen no marshals than risk anyone injuring themselves.

We do try to pass on our knowledge and expensive rather than let you find out the hard way. I've had a car hit me in the foot when I had shoes on and it chipped a bone in my heel, that could have been even worse if I'd had flippy flops on.

In all seriousness we are only thinking of you guys, but we always appreciate the feedback, and we really do try our best to react to it.