SteveLyric2

correct. Although it also depends on the number of new Covid cases between now and then?! ps. I hear there's a meeting with Stadia UK tomorrow.

Why would Poole release 2 riders signed as club assets who already have local sponsorship and local workshop facilities, bearing in mind they have already released MacDonald?

The actual capacity is over 4000, BUT for H&S purposes for example the main (old) grandstand has a maximum seated capacity of 1400 but is reduced to a H&S limit of 1200, so 3900 or thereabouts is accurate imo, although if 'social distancing' is still an issue then who knows?! Also if for any reason the newer glass stand (with entrances/exits, bars, restaurant, seating and loos) is NOT open then the capacity will reduce dramatically and I would question both the practical and financial the viability! However the latest statement by Danny Ford yesterday is more than encouraging and as expected the club is waiting for final clarity from local and national government as to the permitted attendance levels and conditions. He has confirmed that those holding 2020 Season Ticket holders will be guaranteed admission along with all new season ticket applications as soon as capacities and pricing are confirmed. As with other clubs there will also be a system of advance ticket purchase. First home meeting still confirmed as the return KOC fixture v Plymouth on 26th May. (although the previous Wednesday 19th is reserved - presumably for P&P or a challenge?)

I thought the official H&S limit was almost 4000?

Still waiting. I assume still negotiating with the stadium owners as to what facilities will be open in case there is an effect on capacity/attendance which may also affect prices?! Lets not forget the main reason for dropping to Championship level is to recoup some of the financial losses from 2019!!

When they get the right sort of agreement to run from the Stadium people I guess?! I hear a whisper there is an ongoing negotiation over whether the glass grandstand/restaurant/bars/loos will open and if so who will operate them and what effect that may have on the rental costs to the Pirates Promotion?! I haven't seen or heard of any other sports/activities that Stadia UK have attracted to replace greyhounds!! Only a whisper but..............................

Good!!

,,,,waiting for final confirmation that the season will start on the dates currently being assumed.

Rosco statement on Speedwaygb website today taken from this week's SS..

Thats a heckova birthday gift for Jack!!!

When I used to run home/direct delivery services way back, all the deliverers had a printed out list of customer addresses rather than having to scrawl anything on the item!. Deliverers were also instructed to push the item all the way through the letter box and not leave it 'sticking out'!

Aside from the issue of the Star getting wet when left in the letter box, there could also be an issue if you are in a block of flats with a communal letter box!! Unaddressed mail/magazines could go missing.......?!

Mine arrived as usual this morning via Royal Mail with the rest of my mail.

All team line-ups need to be approved by BSPL before they are officially 'declared'! At the moment all line-ups are simply 'announced'!

Some clubs are clearly waiting on further Govt confirmation of attendances and social distancing regs allowed at their respective stadia bearing in mind the varying stadium capacities at all clubs. BTW - As a matter of interest what was the Eagles Adult pricing in 2019 compared to what is stated for 2021?

Not according to the statement on SpeedwayGB. The initial 'Winter' fund was loans but it appears the new 'Summer' Sports fund isn't - unless I 've read it wrong? The BSPL have made the case for financial help to Sport England and DCMS which has been acknowledged. Now its up to individual clubs to put their case to the official panel.

As a matter of interest what was the Eagles Adult pricing in 2019 compared to what is stated for 2021?

He'll be alright for Danish bacon sarnies and the occasional Cornish pasty though!!!

So its now confirmed that speedway clubs do qualify to apply for some of the Govts 'Elite Summer Sports' fund following successful liaison between BSPL and Sport England. Well done to the BSPL Officers. According to SpeedwayGB some clubs have already submitted their applications!

Full 2021 Admission and Season Tickets info coming soon!

So nice to see some of the usual BSF BS still going strong!!

Poole's 'Rising Star' Danyon Hume is looking for some local sponsorship before his kevlars go into production. His request has been shared in various Facebook groups.

Could slot in a number of away meetings first?! At least the Tigers have updated their website, which also gives a clue as to their intentions for 2021.

Surely - a bit like the Govt PPE contracts - it'll be a case of who you know not what you know!!?

Agree with your top 4.