Reviresco Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hi guys, I will do my best to answer the above points. macca56 = Yes, regular race night is going to be Thursday's, and thank you for pointing out it is missing from the home page. It is a good point to get it on there so will be looking into that a little later today along with timings etc. With regards the logos, much feedback has come in and many discussions have taken place on many platforms, all points considered though the decision on the logos has been made so they will be sticking around. Although, I will change my avatar picture if it annoys you that much! 7/8 man teams and warriors. Personally I love the fact that a number 8 has been signed. It helps the team in many many ways, and would love to see more clubs add an 8th rider, so in answer to your statement yes I believe the 8 warriors was on the cards from the start due to this. Just to explain a little about the difference between the media channel (Portal) and a website. The Portal is not solely a website, it also has other avenues it is tied with such as the add-on (app) etc, so it is constructed to work with those, not as a stand alone website project. The portal mainly delivers visual media first and foremost so yes it has a website, but the website plays only a part in the portal framework. In the Warriors channel under "Island Attractions", you will find videos, not text/times/explanations/directions etc. The attractions section should be included within the channel, but in the video aspect, therefore allowing the websites to include the written information. The Portal reach viewers that websites and to be honest current speedway media avenues don't hit, so to show that the Island is a great place with lots going on etc may entice travelers? I do agree and it is in the plans to have this section also in the website with text and pictures etc. The Portal does not replace websites, more aimed to compliment not only adding what is missing, but getting it "out there" to a wider audience. And not just for the Warriors, for all teams/riders/sponsors/countries etc. Andy Thanks for the feedback and explanations Mr Hague. (I appreciate the Portal is a separate entity from the Club web-site, but just felt that the web-site could do with the inclusion of some of the content that appears to feature on the Portal only at present as, IMO, most visitors to the Island would most likely search for info on the web-site first and possibly only look there. I do agree that the Portal capture a different audience and may entice people to travel, also the visual media is improving and I thought the video that was produced for the meeting before Christmas was excellent. Agreed about the No. 8 too, although as Kent Kings have found, it is difficult to recruit and keep one.) As regards the logo, please don't change your avatar - certainly not on our account and not to a self portrait - just kidding. All the best with everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 No worries Macca56, and thanks for the feedback. I'll keep the avatar a little longer then, see if it grows on you! haha Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just being the sad person I am looking at maps and came across your track. The car park looks tiny! hope you fill it or you are in trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just being the sad person I am looking at maps and came across your track. The car park looks tiny! hope you fill it or you are in trouble! I can remember when the field behind the back straight was always full of cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wightlink flyer Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) I can remember when the field behind the back straight was always full of cars!Yep...remember those days well Islander.Roy out in the road, directing traffic and selling ice creams to those stuck in the traffic jam.....that he had caused!!...and cricket balls being hit through car windscreens in the overflow carpark in the field you mention. Good days indeed. Edited January 20, 2016 by wightlink flyer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yep...remember those days well Islander. Roy out in the road, directing traffic and selling ice creams to those stuck in the traffic jam.....that he had caused!!...and cricket balls being hit through car windscreens in the overflow carpark in the field you mention. Good days indeed. sounds like good days for the local depot of auto windscreens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 The Wightlink Warriors have today released pricing for the 2016 season. The Warriors promotion have put together an attractive pricing structure maintaining or reducing previous prices to attract new and existing speedway fans. Admission Prices Adults £11 Seniors (65+) £8 Children 16 and Under Free Students with Card £6 Service Personnel £8 Disabled Pay the appropriate price. Carer goes free. Season Tickets (includes a programme) Adults £185 Seniors £140 The prices are based on a planned 20 meeting programme and purchasers must provide the Warriors with two passport photographs. Programmes £2.50 Wightlink Travel All travel on Wightlink is discounted if booked using a code from our website - coming soon. For foot passengers travelling on the FastCat boats departing from Portsmouth at 16.40, 17.15 ad 17.40, there will be free travel from the bus station at the town end of Ryde Pier to Smallbrook and back if booked prior to midday on race day by emailing speedwayontheisland@yahoo.co.uk Taxis will be on hand at the stadium to take travellers back to Ryde Pier after the meetings. * Please note that the current weight limit on Ryde Pier prevents us using anything larger than a 9 seater on the pier but if there are people that cannot make the walk along the pier, please call the Speedway Office (number coming) or email speedwayontheisland@yahoo.co.uk and special transport will be arranged. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 The Wightlink Warriors will be formally introduced to the fans, sponsors and press on April 2nd. Rider introductions to the media will be followed by a structured practise session where fans and sponsors will be able to see their team get to grips with the Smallbrook race track for the first time in Warrior race jackets. Admission to the rider introductions and practice day is free to all, and it is planned to follow with a “start of season” party that evening in the Premier Lounge at the stadium. Timings for the event will be released closer to the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 From a consumer's point of view I think that's a brilliant pricing structure and is clearly aimed at being affordable to everyone so I hope people take advantage of the club's generosity and it doesn't turn into being too cheap! I wonder if the Warriors will be the only club offering reductions to service personnel and the disabled, plus as a student it's beneficial to see not just any price reduction, but a significant price reduction for students, as far too many places nowadays expect us to pay the exact same full adult price as someone in full-time employment! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 The Wightlink Warriors will open the 2016 season with the Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy meeting. The meeting will celebrate the life of Vince who was a member of Team Warrior until he unfortunately passed away at the stadium whilst helping the team at Smallbrook. The season's opener will take place on Thursday April 7th and will include all 8 of the Warriors in the individual meeting and they will be joined by a further 4 riders. The trophy will be contested over 16 heats and with other surprises coming along it's sure to be a great meeting. As it's the season opener it is bound to be a night full of pride for everyone who has helped in the return of speedway to Smallbrook. Warriors Skipper Brendan Johnson said "Over the years of racing at the island, Vince was always a top guy, from helping me unload my race van to just being there for a chat if you needed it. He was a a true gentleman, so for our season opener to be in his honour is great and I will be trying to win it with pride. I would like to thank each and every member of Team Warrior, our sponsors and the promotion for getting the Warriors back on track in 2016." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Warriors v Falcons v Wildcats v The Saints The second meeting of the season for the Warriors looks to be an absolute cracker with a 4TT between Isle of Wight, Exeter, Weymouth and Southampton on April 14th. The meeting will see all 8 Warriors joined by another 8 riders to make 4 teams of 4. Warriors will be split amongst the 4 teams, with riders representing teams closest to where they live or have previously been associated with. Commercial Director Barry Bishop said, "This is going to be a fantastic meeting with 3 famous sides returning to the track at Smallbrook. We hope that if this meeting proves to be the success we think it will be, we can repeat it in the years to come. Personally, I cannot wait to watch this meeting and welcome our friends from Exeter, Weymouth and Southampton to Smallbrook." Islander 15, glad you like the pricing structure. A lot of thought and discussions have gone into these figures to make sure that whilst it works for the club, the fans get the maximum benefit that can be passed on through the admission prices. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countershaftcounter Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Since day 1 the elephant in the room is that god awful logo, i've seen on Facebook that it's now been transferred to merchandise . Was it designed by someone in the clubs 8 year old kid ? It's awful, it looks so amateurish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think IOW should have a competition for all those picking at the logo... see who can do better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think IOW should have a competition for all those picking at the logo... see who can do better I think Islander15's already won that one (with one small change)... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Look forward to visiting again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Countershaftcounter, I don't think it's an elephant in the room anymore as people have voiced their opinions on the logo both on this forum and other social media outlets. Opinions from all angles have been listened to and the decision has been made to go with this logo, so naturally it will feature on the clubs merchandise. Would be great though to get your feedback on last nights 4 announcements on pricing/press day/first match and 4TT? Many thanks Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Can't fault the pricing structure, Andy, can only praise it and the Club appears to have set-up very well from Press, Practice & Party Day on 2nd, through the Individual meeting and the 4TT involving all 8 x Warriors. Hopefully the weather treats you well and all will be well attended, go off safely and attracts some ex, lapsed and new speedway supporters along with your old fan base. It will be interesting to learn at what level the Wightlink Travel discount is set and the make up of mainlanders and islanders that attend your home meetings. We've discussed the logo previously and one thing you can say is that from the Facebook page it appears to have got some kids involved, which can only be a good thing (by the way, love the clip of the human car impressions). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I think its a very good decision to try and get your team out for some competitive practice and all the home riders will benefit from the Vince Mapley Memorial individual (beautiful tribute btw) & the 4TT. It will also give a rough idea of potential attendances for the season as it will be mostly IOW fans attending each event barring a few hardened Exeter supporters and those just delighted to see Smallbrook back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry1963 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 That's a really good, well thought out set of admission costs. As I said some time ago, it is vital to make it affordable for a family on holiday to attend and £22 for two adults and their children (however many) hits the mark really well. Years ago, when the Islanders were in the premier league and it was a flat £20 for a family, there were many who thought it worth trying even if they had never attended speedway before. After being asked to do so, I spent one evening a couple of years ago explaining the basics as they happened to a family who had "just given it a try" and they were amazed to see the racing itself which they thought great but to also find that the scoring, team riding etc were also going on. Pointing out as a rider was chasing the dirt for an attempted cut back to pass or how a position was being defended meant that they could see the skill and the race developing. They were really grateful and said that they would never have realised so much was going on in a race without a bit of help. Sometimes us regulars take these things for granted but newcomers do not come equipped with experience or knowing what they are looking for! It might even be a good idea to put a basic article in the programme each week aimed at the newcomer (especially for those on holiday trying it for the first time) describing these things, even with a few diagrams to show the various racing lines, the starting procedure bonus points etc I will look forward to attending again later in season when I am on the Island. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Ill be there on the 7th for your first meeting as im on the island that week. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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