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...and if he can get away from the severe flooding in and around Brisbane!!

Why? Jealousy?

And yet another Poole sponsor renews for 2022 - Trethowan Solicitors. Great supporters of the club and the Fords. Always good to be in a partnership with a strong legal firm - you never know when you might need one! Although it seems that one of the newer companies may have had a change of heart.

...and getting back to Poole, the Poole REF tend to 'help' the younger (more junior?) riders first, as they tend to be paid less per point, have less of an attractive financial deal from the club and are likely to have less sponsors compared to the 'top' riders in the team. Despite suggestions to the contrary, Poole are not big payers but they are reliable, regular payers with limited sources of income. At Poole the only income the club benefits from - aside from merchandise - is admission sales, advertising (banners and programme) and sponsorship. Everything else goes to the stadium which is why the speedway management work so diligently to attract club sponsorship.

The clubs in nearly every sport - professional or otherwise - have 'supporters/fan clubs' which are either 'official' or 'unofficial'. The point being that most of them hold social functions or activities throughout the season/year which raise money to assist their clubs, team members and local sports communities. As others have stated, the decision whether to partake is an individual choice...!

The Poole REF raise money to give riders assistance when they get injured, crash or have damage to machinery.

So only 4 weeks to go to P&P day on 25th March plus a quiznight and auction in aid of Riders Equipment Fund (R.E.F.) in the evening.

yes. Thermohome are now on board having been previously linked with Plymouth I believe. Both of Bjarne's teams were offered to any Poole sponsors for this one off meeting, as well as the meeting sponsor County Crest Pallets who are very good mates of Bjarne. Heat and rider sponsorships are also on offer - although very limited availability now - along with fuel and tyre sponsorship.

Poole is £15 for Seniors 65+ and £15 for disabled or on benefits. £10 for Students 16 or over or with Student ID card £6 for a child 11 to 16years FREE for children under 11

Bells Decor back in the list of 2022 sponsors - they keep on coming............

Poole has increased to £18 Adults (standing or seated) for 2022. 48-page colour Programme has been £3 for a while.

Nope! Middlo.

The next edition of the new PirateCast Live programme is scheduled for 8pm on Thursday 3rd March when a Pirates legend will be joining the 2 boys - and its LIVE...!! (or you can catch it afterwards on You Tube on your TV, Tablet or Smartphone).

Kye Thomson (Monarch doubling down) is rumoured to be one rider , with contractual issues awaiting clarification to allow Dan Bewley to also ride - just rumours you understand..............

Poole can't use Ablitt at reserve 'cos they've lent him to Panthers for the night!! Its 'only' a Challenge meeting for Bjarne's benefit so anything can be agreed between the 2 clubs.

Teams now announced and its a Poole v Peterborough match up to get the Pirates season started. Poole Steve Worrall; Drew Kemp; Richard Lawson; Adam Ellis; Danny King; Ben Cook; Zac Cook. Peterborough Michael Palm Toft; Hans Andersen; Scott Nicholls; Ulrich Ostergaard; Peter Kildemand; Jordan Palin; Nathan Ablitt. plus Bjarne's final laps; Upright races and Juniors.

only if everyone chips in!!

Why stop at just an effigy?

Another big sponsor renews with Poole Speedway - Morrish Homes - its always good to have a prominent local Property Developer on board!!!

Where does it say that Smith is going to be 'lost to the sport'? The announcement is just about him stepping down from his BV CEO role!

The latest BSN post on facebook offers the chance to win one of 3 season passes.

Thanks for putting this up Daz9100, I meant to do it myself but got distracted with other stuff. The boys haven't sorted a date yet for the 2nd episode as there isn't much fresh news/rumour yet. I do know they have middlo lined up for a future interview and Danny has approved access to all the riders. I note they now have 100+ YouTube subscribers!!

Happy Birthday Mark Lemon!

So Adam Ellis not declared in any of the Danish League squads announced this week!! But will the new Promotion pay a 'guarantee'??

The key word being "indoors"... The Hearns have done exceptionally well at promoting indoor sports involving individual competitors (rather than teams). I'd like to know of an outdoor team sport that they have been successful at - aside from the outstanding success (not) that is Leyton Orient!!!!!!