MONKEYBOY Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Anybody got any news on george jarvis as i would like to know if he is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visualsteve Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Anybody got any news on george jarvis as i would like to know if he is ok <{POST_SNAPBACK}> re george,george was taken to sheffield childrens hospital after his crash he has broken his left femur quite high up we expect him to undergo an operation some time friday afternoon to have plates inserted,ill update when i find out more,and thanks for asking,steve jarvis (his uncle).ps if anyone wants to send him a get well card he is on ward s3 at sheffield childrens hospital,western bank,sheffield s10 2th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressed Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Please send best wishes for a speedy recovery from George Piper and Hospital bound Steve as well as myself. Look forward to seeing George back on a bike in the future, all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Dixon Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hope to see ya up and about A.S.P George... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules m Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hope you are back on your bike soon George, get well soon. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 george was taken to sheffield childrens hospital after his crash <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats hits home just how young these lads are. All the best for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Addison Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Get well soon George, thanks for putting the hospital ward details on here and i hope you get loads of cards from fans everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Angel Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Get well soon to George hope ur ok!!! Best Wishes xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) Thats hits home just how young these lads are.Speedy recovery for the lad. cant help feeling that 80cc is what kids under 16 should be riding, the scandanavians have done well out of that grade of racing too over the years. Edited August 12, 2005 by Dekker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Dixon Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) Speedy recovery for the lad.cant help feeling that 80cc is what kids under 16 should be riding, the scandanavians have done well out of that grade of racing too over the years. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agree with the 80cc stuff but our youngsters are reared on grass and progress to 500cc speedway bikes(though in George's case he went straight to 500 speedway) And considering he has only been riding since last September he is really one for the future, just hope he bounces back from this. Edited August 12, 2005 by Steve Dixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOZOK Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Please send best wishes for a speedy recovery from George Piper and Hospital bound Steve as well as myself. Look forward to seeing George back on a bike in the future, all the best. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So Sorry to hear that George get well soon mate ,try playing up the nurses its fun.. Kozok (Anglopolish Agency) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Agree with the 80cc stuff but our youngsters are reared on grass and progress to 500cc speedway bikes(though in George's case he went straight to 500 speedway)And wheres that route got us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriG Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 i sincerely hope George makes a full recovery without too much discomfort. With two sons racing, one aged 15 one 17 I have thought long and hard about the danger side of the sport. It does raise the question as to whether the young riders have been thoroughly tested on ability to react and put a bike down quickly when needed, it also raises the question as to whether it is right to put minors (and lets face it that's what they legally are) in danger in the first place by letting them race when they are not legally old enough to make their own mind up and truly understand the consequences. Plating and pinning young bones is not an ideal start to a potential career. It was also very scary when I heard of another young rider injured recently with a leg broken so badly broken that doctors considered amputating, I don't know how I would cope with that if it happend to one of mine. It does raise the question in my mind as to who we as parents and adults are satisfying bringing these youngsters to the shale, our own egos or theirs and I would suggest each parent of an under 15 asks themselves that question. BriG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasstain Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Having read the last post by BriG a few things spring to mind, Injuries occur in every sport, some bad and some not so bad, whether it is on a Sat riding speedway or on a Sunday with kids playing football in the minor leagues, Karate, Kick Boxing, Horse Riding to name a few !! The fact of the matter is this, we as parents support our kids in whatever they choose to do as long as They choose to do it. My son is a rider in the u15's and broke his leg back in january of this year, within a week or two of his injury he was already planning his return to the saddle. Whilst my wife and I were very apprehensive of this it all becomes clear whether they want to do it or not in their own time, It's a fact of life that some kids get tired of the same things and will ultimately pack up and try something else, but while they want to try these Dangerous sports you cant wrap them in cotton wool not expecting them to get injured at some time.. As far as the Ego 's are concerned we as a family were never into bikes of any sort it was my son who chose this path, i could easily walk away tomorrow and never think of returning to it again, but whilst my son wants to carry on riding we will continue to give him our wholehearted support in what ever he chooses to do.. Rich Franklin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christophers Dad Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Agree with you 100% Rich you have got it right on all counts See you soon Pat & Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Having read the last post by BriG a few things spring to mind, Injuries occur in every sport, some bad and some not so bad, whether it is on a Sat riding speedway or on a Sunday with kids playing football in the minor leagues, Karate, Kick Boxing, Horse Riding to name a few !! The fact of the matter is this, we as parents support our kids in whatever they choose to do as long as They choose to do it. My son is a rider in the u15's and broke his leg back in january of this year, within a week or two of his injury he was already planning his return to the saddle.Whilst my wife and I were very apprehensive of this it all becomes clear whether they want to do it or not in their own time, It's a fact of life that some kids get tired of the same things and will ultimately pack up and try something else, but while they want to try these Dangerous sports you cant wrap them in cotton wool not expecting them to get injured at some time.. As far as the Ego 's are concerned we as a family were never into bikes of any sort it was my son who chose this path, i could easily walk away tomorrow and never think of returning to it again, but whilst my son wants to carry on riding we will continue to give him our wholehearted support in what ever he chooses to do.. Rich Franklin.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can I hug you please. Titch is a very lucky lad to have a dad like you. And I know he appreciates it. 1 HUG coming to you on Friday xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerblues Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Sorry to hear about George. If I'd have been at Sheffield on Thursday(which I normally am)I would know how bad he crashed, as I would have stayed after heat 15 to watch them. Hope you have a really speedey recovery. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGreenwoodRacing Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 (edited) George came into turn 1and tried diving up the inside of Joe Haines and as doing this he clipped the kerb with his left leg and took a heavy fall. Edited August 24, 2005 by DanGreenwoodRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGreenwoodRacing Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 (edited) Agree with the 80cc stuff but our youngsters are reared on grass and progress to 500cc speedway bikes(though in George's case he went straight to 500 speedway) And considering he has only been riding since last September he is really one for the future, just hope he bounces back from this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I ride in in the under 15s and reading this about 80 cc we as riders know the consiquenses of racing that can happen.(injuries) I started out on a 125 then went to a 350.While I was riding my 350 I tried a 500. I didnt feel up to it so stayed on my 350 for a while and when I felt ready I rode a 500. If a rider didnt feel comfortable and confident on a 500 then they wouldnt ride it. The whole point of the under 15s is for young speedway riders to gain experience of the various tracks and set ups.Also an introduction to competative racing.Some guys are said to step on a 500 too early but as long as they take it easy and practice a lot then it will work.It did for me. Edited August 24, 2005 by DanGreenwoodRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Dixon Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 i ride in in the under 15s and reading this about 80 cc we as riders no the consiquences of racing that can happen.(injuries)i started out on a 125 then went to a 350 while i was riding my 350 i tried a 500 i didnt feel up to it so stayed on my 350 for a while and when i felt ready i rode a 500. if a rider didnt feel good on a 500 then they wouldnt ride it. wat im sayin is the farthers dont push riders into ridin a 500 if they dont want they wont so i find theres no need for a 80cc rule. the hole point of the under 15s is for young speedway riders with tallant to learn! not to blast round on a 80cc which u cant fall off on! if u dont fall off then u not goin to learn anythin. and on a 80cc ure not goin a hi enough speed to learn anything. you wouldnt even be able to gett round a turn on a 80cc anyway because they havnt got the power to get the back wheel to step out and skid round the turn. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dan I know you ride under 15 but you progressed through the grass scene therefore no need for a 80cc for you as you went 125 to 300 etc. As for you saying you cannot get the back end to slide on a 80cc, whys that? I have pics that prove otherwise. Dont get me wrong here, not having a go at you, just wot you posted doesn't make a lot of sense. As for George, i spoke to him sunday and he was his usual chirpy self, although he said "it hurt".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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