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.Friday July 10, 2015 WOLVERHAMPTON are sweating on the fitness of Lewis Blackbird ahead of tonight's trip to Coventry. Blackbird is suffering from a chest infection and is rated doubtful ahead of the trip to Brandon. Cradley's Matt Williamson has been placed on stand-by should Blackbird fail to make it. There's also a return to Parrys International Wolves colours for local lad Ashley Morris who comes in for the in-form Josh Bates who is riding for his parent club Sheffield at Edinburgh. Boss Peter Adams said: "We knew we were going to be without Josh, but the prospect of going there without Lewis is a major blow for the team. "I was on the phone until midnight ringing around last night, it's tough to replace riders like our reserves and we thank Ashley and Matt for agreeing to help out." COVENTRY: Chris Harris, Stuart Robson, Danny King, Joonas Kylmakorpi, Hans Andersen, Jason Garrity, James Sarjeant. WOLVERHAMPTON: Fredrik Lindgren, Jacob Thorssell, Ricky Wells, Tobiasz Musielak, Peter Karlsson, Ashley Morris, Lewis Blackbird or Matt Williamson.

Peterborough can have a guest for Robert when riding for Kings Lynn regardless of whether he's at No 1. 18.10 FACILITIES a1) Absent #1: G or RR a2) Absent D-U or ED Rider G or RR 1 Absent Rider (2 – 5): RR c) More than 1 Absent Rider (1 - 5)1 x RR facility and G for all others d) Absent #6 or #7: G e) “No Facility”: NL G*

8.51 http://www.speedwaygb.co/files/downloads/pl15_issue_18.pdf

Because they had a 2014 Premier League average. SR18.6.4 If a Rider has only an EL Established MA from the previous season, which must not exceed 6.00, then a conversion is necessary; the EL MA is multiplied by 1.4.

Peterborough have already lost the guest facility for Oliver from 1st July as he's no longer No 1 in the averages.

I'm not a fan of the TR, but by definition the match wasn't close when Poole used theirs.

SR 14.6 The main duties of the MEETING STEWARD (appointed by the SCB) are: * consultation with the Staging Promoter, Meeting Coordinator and Meeting Referee on all matters relating to the staging of a Meeting and especially at any time when the staging or continuation of a Meeting is in doubt. * to make at his/her sole discretion a decision to delay or order a postponement or abandonment in which case no further racing, practice or track use is permitted. * Prior to Start Time, hold a Briefing Meeting to which all Riders, Team Managers, Meeting Referee, Meeting Coordinator and Clerk of Course must attend, with others being invited at the Meeting Steward’s discretion. At this Briefing, s/he will advise at which time the track walk may take place (Riders/Team Managers only). * During the Meeting, the Steward shall be readily available in the Pits Area and be the Official responsible for undertaking any further track inspections. * Recommend to the Meeting Referee of any Disciplinary Action to be taken for any misdemeanours s/he witnesses in the Pits area SR 14.6.1 A Meeting Co-ordinator will ensure the Staging Promotion has carried out track preparation in a manner that enhances the prospect of a Meeting taking place, especially in times of inclement weather. S/he must attend all Briefing Meetings and involved in all discussions concerning track preparation, a possible delay, postponement or abandonment. Upon instruction from the Meeting Steward, s/he will communicate to the TV Company, Press and public any (all) decisions regarding a delay, abandonment or curtailment of a Meeting SR 14.7 A PROMOTER (the Promoting Body at all times until an Individual representing the Promotion, signs the Meeting Certificate and is in attendance during and immediately after the Meeting) is / are responsible for the organisation of the Meeting, Meeting all requirements of these Regulations prior to and during the Meeting, including approval, payment of the appropriate fees, insurances and other statutory requirements. 14.7.1 Specifically the Staging Promoter is responsible: * to never advertise an Event in a misleading manner; not to classify a Meeting as an "International" or “British Championship", except with prior BSPA permission, nor ever use “Grand Prix, World Cup or World Championship titles”. * to ensure the track receives timely and adequate preparation. * until 2 hours prior to the advertised Start Time to postpone the Meeting if there are exceptional conditions as would make racing impossible, except where (a) the SCB specifically forbids a Promotion from so doing or ( if a Meeting Steward has been appointed to the Meeting. The Promotion must advise the Referee of its actions at the earliest opportunity. * to ensure all current SCB notices are appropriately displayed. * that the BSPA approved Re-Admission Policy Notice is appropriately displayed. The Speedway Regulations 30 * in accordance with the Child Protection Policy give formal Accreditation to Photographers, Filming / Video Operators and be satisfied that those persons using video or photographic equipment do so solely for the purposes of the promotion and celebration of the activities and forbid the use by anyone else of any equipment with a telescopic or zoom lens. * check the credentials of your Track’s Medical Provider: a Doctor must be GMC registered, a Paramedic must be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and Ambulance Providers as per SR 8.6. * produce and be accountable for the content of a Meeting Programme * recognise the SCB pass at all times. * take all necessary steps to safeguard, at all times, the interests and welfare of all Riders, Officials and Spectators during a Meeting, being responsible to maintain good order throughout the Stadium and its environs and in the event of a serious disturbance to notify the SCB immediately of plans to avoid a repeat. * as per SR 10.27 ensure new tyres etc. are available (n/a at NL Meetings). * provide equipment to test or inspect a Silencer as required or if no equipment is available and a protest is made regarding the legality of a Silencer, then the Promoter must supply a replacement Silencer free of charge. * provide a secure facility, should the need arise, to impound a motorcycle. * when a main Meeting is abandoned before the completion of Heat 10, bring to the attention of Spectators arrangements regarding the validity of re-admission / reduced Admission tickets Full details should be available at the Entrance. * ensure the Track Log Book is kept up to date (see also SR 5.4.4 & SR 7.8.6). Edited for formatting

Josh Bates is ineligible to guest for Coventry under the eight-day rule.

Where is Josh Bates riding?

Przemyslaw Pawlicki is a Coventry asset Edit : Respond, turn page, see other posts!

COVENTRY Speedway wish to quash speculation that Darcy Ward could be heading to Brandon next month. The Australian star’s suspension expires at the end of June and he has been linked with several Elite League teams should he not be required by parent club Poole. However, he will not be joining the Buildbase Bees, and moreover this has never been an option considered by the management with their 2015 team having been at or near the top of the Elite League table throughout the season. Promoter Mick Horton said: “Coventry Speedway have never been interested in signing Darcy Ward. “As much as I rate Darcy as a rider, him joining Coventry would never be an option and to be honest Darcy probably feels the same. “We are currently top of the league so why would we consider changes? Our team spirit is the best in the league, as we saw again at Belle Vue on Monday. “Friday’s return match against the Aces will be just as tough as last night, and we need to hit the ground running.”

SR17.7.1.2 A Rider may ride as a Guest (in an Official Meeting) at a Track only once in an 8-day period unless replacing the Home Teams #1 or is a NL Rider guesting for the Home Team. An 8-day period includes two Fridays (or other day) - the rule is designed to prevent a 'track specialist' guest appearing at a track every week for different opposition.

But you weren't there... Islander15's post is a much fairer reflection of the meeting.

When teams have the same match points, they are ordered by race point difference.

The future stars of speedway will be competing in Round 3 of the British Youth Championship on Sunday at the Jordan Road Surfacing Stadium. It is the fourth occasion that Leicester has hosted the event and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The competition has grown year on year in its popularity and many of todays younger riders have graduated from this level and into the National and Premier Leagues. There will be plenty of interest for spectators to see, especially Kyle Bickley who is a name to watch in the 250cc class. Kyle retained his 125cc World title in Plezn, Czech Republic last month against a field of riders, some of whom were older and much more experienced than the thirteen year old from Cumbria. Kyle will be bringing the trophy he won with him for all to see. For Lions fans their two mascots, the Thompson twins will be competing in the 125cc section. Dan and Joe have shown up well in the two previous rounds at Scunthorpe and Eastbourne, each making the rostrum on both occasions and will be looking to put their Leicester track knowledge to good use. If previous staging of the British Youth Championship at Leicester is anything to go by then Sundays event will be another great occasion. The skill level of these young riders is incredibly high right from the youngest through to the 500cc section. The racing is enthralling as they all want to win and of course the added bonus for Lions fans is the fact that the Thompson twins, Dan and Joe will be battling it out to continue their great form. With fifty-seven races on Sunday it is going to be a feast of speedway for fans to watch and like previous years it will flow very quickly with hardly any gaps in between. The meeting is incredibly well organised and it is testimony to the event co-ordinator Neil Vatcher who puts so much energy and time into running the British Youth Championship enthused the Lions Promoter David Hemsley. The stadium ticket office will be open at 1.00 pm on Sunday and admission prices are: Adults £8.00, Children (aged 10 to under 16) £2 and under tens are free. This meeting is also included as part of the season ticket offer. With fifty-three heats on the programme and four finals the admission prices represent great value and the meeting will start at an earlier time of 3.00 pm on Sunday.

£15 for over-16, under 16 free. £2 programme

Danny was Peterborough's No 8 http://www.speedwaygb.co/15results/peterborough_29.05.15_res.pdf

4.60

Richard Hall ?

Tonight's meeting is POSTPONED, re-staging date to be advised in due course.

Rye House 44 - Coventry Storm 45 Branford 14+1 RR Hughes 11+1 Woods 2 Chessell 11+1 Hume 4 Bowtell 2+1 Hunter DNR Crang 7 Knuckey 0 Ritchings 8 Shuttleworth 6+1 Greenwood 15 Walker 3+1 Dwyer 6+1

Rob is No 9 in Tier 2. The correct terminology is EDR (Elite Draft Rider) Edit: The EL Green Sheets are now at Issue 8 rather than the Issue 2 referred to.

COVENTRY are delighted to announce the signing of one of the sport's most talented youngsters. 15-year-old Jamie Halder has agreed to join the City Gearboxes Storm after impressive results in the various Youth categories. Both Halder and Callum Walker will be given opportunities with the Storm over the coming weeks as they also have to combine their racing with school work. To facilitate the move, the Storm have allowed Stefan Farnaby to join Mildenhall, and we wish him all the best for the remainder of the season.

Add in the two 5-1 (one for each team) and fifteen bonus points were earnt!

COVENTRY Storm need to repeat any of their previous Brandon results against Kent when the sides meet in the Knockout Cup on Friday (7.30pm). The City Gearboxes Storm have to pull back a 14-point deficit from Mondays first leg at Central Park but on both of the Kings visits in 2014, Coventry won by a 15-point margin, as well as a 59-33 romp in 2013. Manager Laurence Rogers is urging positivity from his side, who will be racing their first official home match of the season after impressive performances on the road in the National League so far. The Storm do have to cover for the absence of Dan Greenwood, on Premier League duty with Rye House at Scunthorpe, with the rider-replacement facility the only option, whilst at reserve 16-year-old Callum Walker is handed his home debut. Rogers said: Fourteen points is a lot, but its not insurmountable, and also there are no tactical rides in a two-legged competition, so Kent wont be able to put someone in for double if we open up a lead on the night. I definitely believe we have a chance. With a couple of 5-1s here and there we can start eating into the lead, and the boys will be up for it. Conor (Dwyer) was close to their reserves on Monday and I think around his home track he should have the measure of them, and Callum was very nervous with it being his first meeting but the boys are all helping him and hopefully hell be able to pick up some points. Coventry are keen to stress to supporters that admission prices for National League fixtures remain just £10 for all adults, with all children free. Since launching the Storm in 2013, there has been major progress made by several riders, with current Bees regular James Sarjeant the most notable example, along with the likes of fellow club assets Oliver Greenwood and Stefan Nielsen, who have both won British Under-19 championships, and there are riders in this years team who could be the next to make the step up. Rogers said: Ive been trying to push things over the last few days, and my thanks to the Coventry fans who have been doing likewise on social media encouraging people to get down there and support the Storm. We get great racing in the National League, these boys are the Bees of the future and they really appreciate the support. It was a Challenge match earlier this season when the crowd was under what we wanted, but hopefully on Friday well be back to our normal level of support and Id encourage any regular Bees fans who havent come along to the Storm yet to come and take a look! Fridays meeting includes the Bronze Helmet match race following the main 15-heat fixture, with both teams to nominate a rider after Greenwood defeated Kents Ben Morley on Monday.