SteveLyric2

No (and not Batchelor either) because their GP sponsor is BSI not their UK club! And as far as I'm aware BSI haven't had their sponsorship licence revoked!

As has already been mentioned, Magic is in one of Matt Ford's 3 team options which he told all those fans in attendance at the December forum/quiz night and which was reproduced in full on www.piratecastlive.com One option with Chris and Magic; one option with Chris and Darcy; and one option with Chris and neither of the former 2.

Maybe with the visa issues, Lewis (and many EU riders) feel they can demand and get a better deal from those clubs that maybe 'over a barrel'?

What is not open to debate is that any FIM suspension or ban is for all speedway and not restricted to just Europe! However, maybe the final punishment will be left to Motorcycle Australia to administer - in which case any further ban may simply be in Australia or representing Australia in GPs and/or International Team meetings??!

The (first?) workshop takes place on Friday!!!

So would Pawlicki on 6.75 or Bridger on 6.72 fit? What average have Coventry signed Robson on?

What if he lines up in April??!

...but you are still referring to last year's rule book!!! Expect loads of 'last-minute' changes/updates/options in the 2015 version, once the visa situation is sorted!!

No, we are not wondering. No, we are not struggling - aside from the visa issue. Yes we are taking our time. No team needs to announce its 1-7 before end February!

No.

I'm surprised the USA riders are affected to be honest!!

Are paramedics, Australian or otherwise, self-employed like speedway riders?

I thought he was a stand-up comedian/after dinner speaker?! I laughed a lot when I last saw him in this role.

I gather the (first?) UKVI workshop is due to take place this Friday. So assuming something beneficial is achieved to the UKVI's satisfaction then Certificates of Sponsorship can begin to be re-issued to clubs and the visa application process can begin again. Hopefully there will be some sort of clarification statement from the BSPA/SCB after Friday's workshop.

Usually the team announcements have to be made in full by end of February so that BSPA can confirm them (or otherwise) by the start of the season.

It contains the 'elite' of British netball!

They will if they complete the paperwork correctly!!

I seem to remember some fantastic racing in both the play-off semi final and final!!

Just noticed Sky have announced their 2015 coverage of the Ladies Netball 'Superleague'!!

I assume you are still referring to the 2014 version?!

Oh yes I'd forgotten the new spirit of harmony between promotions!! I know theres been loads of shale delivered!!

As I understand it - ALL clubs have had their sponsorship licences (Certificate of Sponsorship) revoked until they have been through the UKVI workshop/course, whether they were at fault or not!!

They get decent crowds though!!

Lets not forget Madsen and THJ as Poole assets . Unfortunately Poole don't have first call on Shamek!

Initially, its nothing to do with the rider's status, achievements or qualifications. No rider can (re)apply for a visa until his club has their sponsorship licence reinstated by UKVI. That will not happen until clubs have successfully attended the UKVI workshop(s). UKVI have stated that they will work with BSPA members to reach a satisfactory conclusion in a timely fashion. The chronological steps are therefore: Clubs attend workshop - clubs get licence reinstated - riders submit sponsored application forms for visa - UKVI issue visa - riders attempt to book flights in time for March 15th!