Daniel Smith Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 How many people on this forum have bought or will be buying season tickets? The obvious question to me is.......why? We (me and my son) have season tickets at Leicester City. The main reason is that if we didn't have them we would struggle to get tickets on a match by match basis. Over all, we also save a fair bit over the course of the season. Looking at the Lions website the season ticket prices have been reduced due to fewer meetings associated with Coventry's demise. If I were to attend all of the 14 league meetings (which I can't due to holidays, as I suspect will affect most supporters) and paid on the day it would work out less than the cost of a season ticket! The club states that the season ticket price includes KOC matches (only 1 guaranteed) and challenge fixtures ( of which there are none on the fixture list). Having never bought a speedway season ticket, I'm not sure that it entitles you to any other privilege over other spectators (such as a designated seat), but correct me if I'm wrong. So if the upfront financial outlay is only a nominal potential saving and the chances of being turned away on the night are beyond remote, what is the incentive? I've never been a fan of season tickets but this season I'm getting my first one at King's Lynn. After a long and hard thought it makes sense for me. Here's why: On average a season ticket works out about 1-2 meetings free for most clubs Rain-offs, any heats started & cancelled before heat 10 only give a discount for rearranged meetings. Season ticket holders, nothing lost. I'm at risk of losing my job so then haven't got to struggle finding cash, except for Play-Offs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 The 2017 Regulations are now, at long last, published on the Speedway Control Bureau's website. http://www.britishspeedway.co/2017_speedway_regulations_website.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 As Neil Machin is now back as co-promoter, joining Dave Darcy, it's now clear the BSPA didn't revoke or suspend either of their licenses and so the full responsibility for what happened has been clearly attributed to David Hemsley, regardless of his attempt to sidestep it. Not that it really matters, but can it be presumed that his promoters license has been revoked rather than just suspended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethelion Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 How many people on this forum have bought or will be buying season tickets? The obvious question to me is.......why? We (me and my son) have season tickets at Leicester City. The main reason is that if we didn't have them we would struggle to get tickets on a match by match basis. Over all, we also save a fair bit over the course of the season. Looking at the Lions website the season ticket prices have been reduced due to fewer meetings associated with Coventry's demise. If I were to attend all of the 14 league meetings (which I can't due to holidays, as I suspect will affect most supporters) and paid on the day it would work out less than the cost of a season ticket! The club states that the season ticket price includes KOC matches (only 1 guaranteed) and challenge fixtures ( of which there are none on the fixture list). Having never bought a speedway season ticket, I'm not sure that it entitles you to any other privilege over other spectators (such as a designated seat), but correct me if I'm wrong. So if the upfront financial outlay is only a nominal potential saving and the chances of being turned away on the night are beyond remote, what is the incentive? I have brought a season ticket for the last 3 seasons & each year I question myself & think why did I bother? We had the year Birmingham folded 2 lost matches, no refund or alternative offered. The following year the sky fixture( Swindon) was reduced to £ 7.50, but we did get 2 free programmes so didn't really lose out. Then last season we had the Kings Lynn fiasco, which people who paid on the gate were eventually able to get a refund from KL c/o Mr. Chapman, but season ticket holders were never refunded ( although do I remember Dave Darcy saying something about a discount off this seasons ticket, which hasn't happened), also the East Midlands Bowl was supposed to be included on last seasons ticket which didn't happen. So that was 2 fixtures we paid for which were never run. The main incentive for me buying one is if the weather is looking dodgy I would still go & not worry about losing half my money if it's rained off. If the previous promotion were in charge for this season I definitely wouldn't be getting a ticket, but I feel the new owner deserves the backing of the fans for the way he has gone about altering the track & the general mood around the place, which seems much better, so I will be buying a season ticket again, even though the savings aren't that great. I just hope everything goes well & I don't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Season Tickets: Upside - you can avoid queuing if there is a dedicated turnstile. You can save one, (possibly two), admission fee costs over the season IF you can attend ALL meetings. Rain Off's don't impact you financially. Assists the clubs cash flow at the start of the season when resources could be tight and one off costs incurred. Downside - the two scenario's that impact you financially and negate any savings are rearranged meetings that fall into dates you have already committed to something else, and double headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Machin returns!! Looks like my intuition (post 1102 31/1/17) was correct! With regard to his previous involvement, was he actually an official promotor or was he just 'helping out', which is what I was led to believe he was doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Josh Bates' tweet suggests he's signed for Leicester, doesn't it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Hammer Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Josh Bates' tweet suggests he's signed for Leicester, doesn't it?? Think his uncle's just keeping him out of mischief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Josh Bates' tweet suggests he's signed for Leicester, doesn't it?? I thought that but he meant he's helping with some work at the stadium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Monster Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I thought that but he meant he's helping with some work at the stadiumJosh Bates has been helping to re-lay the curb stones on the newly shaped track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Josh Bates has been helping to re-lay the curb stones on the newly shaped track. How is he doing that, the kerb stones weigh as much as Josh does 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedflash Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Josh and Kieron have been laying curbs and are doing a great job. Got give a Coventry rider something to focus on LOL. Glyn 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Is he helping to repair the pits wall?? lol ;-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Is he helping to repair the pits wall?? lol ;-) Probably still picking the bones out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Josh and Kieron have been laying curbs and are doing a great job. Got give a Coventry rider something to focus on LOL. Glyn Actually, as Glyn says... Josh is helping with the kerb laying, he's a grafter... He is a bit older since he rode for us before, and has matured accordingly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIS002 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Young Josh has matured allot and you Leicester fans should want him in your team. If you read this Josh,,,, what matters on the track is between rider and rider, not between moron poster and poster. As a former sponsor of Josh I can tell you that this young lad gives his heart to the sport and YOUR entertainment. Sorry my situation has changed. Best of luck Leicester !!!! We the speedway fans need you !!!!😎👌🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Roads Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Josh and Kieron have been laying curbs and are doing a great job. Got give a Coventry rider something to focus on LOL. Glyn Glynn. Any chance of some latest photos of your teams hard work for us fans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedflash Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) I am down at the track Monday to Wednesday this week so will take a few pic for the fans. Heavy rain today means not now at the track till Wednesday . Glyn Edited March 5, 2017 by speedflash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 I am down at the track Monday to Wednesday this week so will take a few pic for the fans. Heavy rain today means not now at the track till Wednesday . Glyn Any chance of some ariel pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 What do you want him to do? Hire a helicopter or light aircraft? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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