Back in the earlier days at Blue Rock we utilised the CFA from the local area & donated to them $5.00 per rider, breakfast & lunch was also provided. At the end of the year when all expenses had been accounted for, we would make another donation as a suggestion of appreciation on behalf of the Club, but unfortunately, as some of them were getting on in years, and not forgetting they too were volunteers, it became quite difficult for them and the fact that they themselves struggled to recruit new members, hence they were not able to assist our club any longer. It was also noted that out of the Black Saturday Royal Commission the CFA were no longer permitted to be used for such events, obviously as outlined in earlier posts due to O H & S. Race Solutions were also another option and from my understanding they are mostly committed to National Events, Vic Titles, Gippy Centre & The Superbikes. Another suggestion made to us was the "Prisoners on the run Program" scary thought, but I think this also fell under the O H & S umbrella. We have also tried a few different avenues as suggested by our local council, but to no avail as we couldnt get anyone to commit let alone be reliable enough to turnup on the day, so this is why our riders now work on a roster system at our practice & club days and although it does work well, some still have a whinge & try to weavel their way out of it. Wherever we go, we will continue to wish for an easier solution, but until then, this issue isnt going to be an easy fix.
Dawn Baker