Herts and Beds Advanced Motorcyclists

HBAM has 4 grades of observer which fulfil the roles needed within the observer corps.

• Trainee Observer.
• Qualified Observer.
• Senior Observer.
• Chief Observer.

What we look for in an observer

• Availability. Observers need to be free to observe a minimum of 10 hours a year but in reality this will be more like 20 hours. You will also need to be available for occasional meetings and training rides.
• Communications skills. The most important ability of an observer is to be able to pass on the advanced system we promote. This means that an observer needs to be able to talk to the associate in a way that the associate understands. The observer also needs to encourage and inspire the associate in their training. It takes a lot of tact to tell someone their riding is poor!
• Riding ability. The observer needs to have good machine skills and a good theoretical and practical grasp of the System. The associate needs to be able to see the observer ride in an advanced style so that they can learn from it. Observers also need extra ability to follow an associate and keep themselves safe at all times.
• Availability. Observers need to be free to observe on at least 15 weekends in the year.
• Commitment. Observing does take time and effort. HBAM needs to see a commitment from an observer on both of these.

Associates Theory Observed Rides Slow Speed Practice & Test Observers Becoming an Observer Observer Qualities Observer Training	Observer Grades HBAM has 4 grades of observer which fulfil the roles needed within the observer corps. • Trainee Observer. • Qualified Observer. • Senior Observer. • Chief Observer. What we look for in an observer • Availability. Observers need to be free to observe a minimum of 10 hours a year but in reality this will be more like 20 hours. You will also need to be available for occasional meetings and training rides. • Communications skills. The most important ability of an observer is to be able to pass on the advanced system we promote. This means that an observer needs to be able to talk to the associate in a way that the associate understands. The observer also needs to encourage and inspire the associate in their training. It takes a lot of tact to tell someone their riding is poor! • Riding ability. The observer needs to have good machine skills and a good theoretical and practical grasp of the System. The associate needs to be able to see the observer ride in an advanced style so that they can learn from it. Observers also need extra ability to follow an associate and keep themselves safe at all times. • Availability. Observers need to be free to observe on at least 15 weekends in the year. • Commitment. Observing does take time and effort. HBAM needs to see a commitment from an observer on both of these.


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