racers and royals Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Statement posted on the BSPA website http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.35665 Maybe his 1st job could be to remind Willie Dishington of the rules for heat 15 eligibility. Edit regarding the above throwaway comment by myself i have found this SCB statement which as far as i know hasn`t been on the BSPA website it is dated Wednesday September 26th On Monday 24th September there was an error made regards the allocation of riders for Heat 15, in the fixture between Belle Vue and King's Lynn in the Premiership Play Off Semi Final.There was also an incident after the conclusion of Heat 14 involving the King's Lynn Team Manager Dale Allit, and a number of officials and Riders mechanics.The Speedway Control Bureau are fully aware of these incidents, and a full investigation is currently under way.Neil Vatcher SCB Co-ordinator Edited October 3, 2018 by racers and royals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Excellent news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Badge said: Excellent news. Why? I'm not sure what impact this position has on Speedway in the UK... Can somebody educate me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 It should ensure things get dealt with properly and fairly. Hopefully he will keep an eye on his SCB manager as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 45 minutes ago, iainb said: Why? I'm not sure what impact this position has on Speedway in the UK... Can somebody educate me 36 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: It should ensure things get dealt with properly and fairly. Hopefully he will keep an eye on his SCB manager as well what BCD put. Jim is impartial, and very knowledgeable 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Replaces 'independent' Chairman Tony Gillias I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, bigcatdiary said: It should ensure things get dealt with properly and fairly. Hopefully he will keep an eye on his SCB manager as well What "things" I still don't get it... What "things" did his predecessor deal with... I'm not being funny here, I genuinely just don't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 50 minutes ago, iainb said: What "things" I still don't get it... What "things" did his predecessor deal with... I'm not being funny here, I genuinely just don't know http://www.scbgb.co.uk/aboutus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 So he (they) basically do as he's told by the BSPA? Could they have stopped FRN or doubling up or any of the other disasters over the years that has nearly killed the sport in this country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good to see Jim getting involved again. One of the best referees of recent times. I hope he makes a difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 So actually, Keith Chapman's promise to "dumb down" the rule book isn't actually part of the BSPA responsibility. He has no rights to rule amendments but only the make up of league structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 In practice, the BSPA make proposals on rule changes, which can be minor or a complete rewrite and the SCB decide whether to approve them. The BSPA decide on the interpretation of the rules although there are procedures to appeal to the SCB and the ACU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 4 hours ago, iainb said: What "things" I still don't get it... What "things" did his predecessor deal with... I'm not being funny here, I genuinely just don't know He proved beyond doubt that wearing your 1980s wedding suit at a speedway meeting was acceptable 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 hours ago, iainb said: So he (they) basically do as he's told by the BSPA? Could they have stopped FRN or doubling up or any of the other disasters over the years that has nearly killed the sport in this country? I'm in the same boat - i have no idea how things are run. I appreciate the humourous replies but they tell me nowt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Good, heard this yesterday, perhaps now Brirish Speedway can move forward. It certainly needs to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Starman2006 said: Good, heard this yesterday, perhaps now Brirish Speedway can move forward. It certainly needs to.. How? I still don't get it. Who appointed him? Edited October 5, 2018 by iainb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 40 minutes ago, iainb said: How? I still don't get it. Who appointed him? If you read the statement quoted in the OP you might find out who appointed him ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, racers and royals said: If you read the statement quoted in the OP you might find out who appointed him ! The members of the board... Blimey you have to be Columbo to piece all this together. Am I right in thinking that the SCB are like arbitrators in BSPA petty squabbles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, iainb said: The members of the board... Blimey you have to be Columbo to piece all this together. Am I right in thinking that the SCB are like arbitrators in BSPA petty squabbles? Not really- this is taken from the SCB website Formed originally in 1948, under the authority of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) the SCB was known as the Speedway Control Board, a title that stood until 2003.At that time, the RAC, through it’s subsidiary, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) relinquished their involvement and the Auto-Cycle Union, which was formed in 1903 had the sole responsibility in Great Britain for 2-wheeled motor sport.Subsequently the SCB was re-named as the Speedway Control Bureau and is authorised by the Auto Cycle Union to act as the recognised Governing Body for Speedway racing in Great Britain.Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a fre download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.ukFinanced entirely by fees generated through the issue of Track Licences, Rider Registrations and Officials Licences the SCB seeks to act as the independent body to ensure that the BSPA, Member’s Tracks, Riders and Officials all act within the Rules and Regulations of the SCB and most importantly within the best interest of Speedway motorcycle racing.The SCB is managed on a day to day basis by the SCB Co-ordinator (Neil Vatcher: neil@scbgb.co.uk) and an Administrator (Nikki Jameison: info@scbgb.co.uk). They are augmented in specialist areas by Track Inspectors (Alan Bridgett: alan@scbgb.co.uk & Mick Bates: mick@scbgb.co.uk) and a Technical Advisor (Jim McMillan: jim@scbgb.co.uk).Further specialist advice concerning Medical and Environmental matters are obtained via the ACU Committees; Environmental Advisor (Peter Gregory: pgregory@ntlworld.com), Medical Panel Secretary (Debbie Walmsley: dg@acu.org.uk)The Bureau consists of 4 nominated Members, two representing the ACU are Tony Steele and Graham Reeve (ACU Members) whilst Alex Harkess (BSPA President) and Gordon Pairman (BSPA Promoter) represent the British Speedway Promoters Association under the independent Chairmanship of Jim Lawrence Edited October 5, 2018 by racers and royals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Not really- this is taken from the SCB website Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a fre download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.uk Financed entirely by fees generated through the issue of Track Licences, Rider Registrations and Officials Licences the SCB seeks to act as the independent body to ensure that the BSPA, Member’s Tracks, Riders and Officials all act within the Rules and Regulations of the SCB and most importantly within the best interest of Speedway motorcycle racing. It reads as if that's exactly what they do to me... So the BSPA make the rules up and the SCB enforce them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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