teaboy279 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thinknits 2021 thatsvthe bigger concern in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Is today the day of reckoning for the NDl re there Agm if so I hope it’s going to be competitive for teams like mine in Plymouth and we do not become the forgotten league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Think the biggest problem will be you have 3 stand alone teams will want 16 meetings and all the other double up teams will not have a enough dates and may not be able to fit them in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 hour ago, pitstop84 said: Think the biggest problem will be you have 3 stand alone teams will want 16 meetings and all the other double up teams will not have a enough dates and may not be able to fit them in? Nail on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 5 hours ago, pitstop84 said: Think the biggest problem will be you have 3 stand alone teams will want 16 meetings and all the other double up teams will not have a enough dates and may not be able to fit them in? Then you have the issue of the junior League teams will want minimum costs, which will probably mean a lower points average, then the issue will be where are the riders coming from, its a difficult balancing act between stand alones and Junior League Teams.. Leicester managed to get it right in 2019.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Don’t know if you need to lower the limit. Just limit what they pay should be back to basics don’t think £10 a point cuts it but can’t be the figures that are bandied about. Also believe the travel should be more in line with proper rates probably 20 to 30 pence a mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Edinburgh will have NL team this year with the comeback of the sale devils. Fantastic to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 BSPA statement:- BRITISH Speedway’s National Development League will come to the tapes with seven clubs next season.The third tier AGM was concluded on Monday where substantial work was completed in order to balance the needs of stand-alone sides and those who operate in the NDL in addition to their senior outfits.The league is delighted to welcome the Armadale Devils as a new entry for 2020, bringing regular NDL racing back to Scotland, whilst regrettably losing Cradley Heath and Stoke from the competition due to their publicised stadium issues.Armadale join stand-alone clubs Isle of Wight, Mildenhall and Plymouth along with Belle Vue Colts, champions Leicester Lion Cubs, and Kent – who remain in the NDL alongside their entry to senior Championship level.The stand-alone clubs will compete in all three full team competitions, whilst Leicester will also defend the KO Cup, and two major events will also be coming to each of the stand-alone venues.The points limit for NDL team-building rises to 39.00, and a change from last season sees the elimination of the 2.00 minimum average, which has now reverted to 3.00.SUMMARYNDL Clubs: Armadale, Belle Vue, Isle of Wight, Kent, Leicester, Mildenhall, Plymouth.NDL Format: 1 home, 1 away – play-offs to decide the league title for the top four.NDL KO Cup semi-finals: Leicester v Isle of Wight; Mildenhall v Plymouth.NDL Trophy: Isle of Wight, Mildenhall, Plymouth (1 home, 1 away)MAJOR EVENTS (Dates to be confirmed)NDL Riders’ Championship: MildenhallNDL Pairs: Isle of WightNDL Fours: PlymouthThere will be three British U21 Qualifiers in 2020, these to take place at Isle of Wight, Mildenhall and Plymouth.NEW RULES FOR NDL TROPHY MEETINGS* Immediately prior to the meeting, the away team manager will select two races between Heats 5 and 12 inclusive where the highest-averaged rider from each team in that race will start from a 15-metre handicap.* Between Heats 5 and 12 inclusive (except for the races pre-selected as above), an additional tactical option is available to a team six or more points in arrears who can, on one occasion, select gate positions for the following race.British Speedway Chairman Rob Godfrey said: “A lot of hard work has gone into the arrangements for the National Development League, and as an association we are very keen to preserve the three tiers of British Speedway.“We have had to strike a balance between the interests of the stand-alone clubs and those who run in the NDL in addition to their senior teams, and we believe the outcome of the AGM is that those needs have been met for all clubs involved.“I’d like to thank all the clubs for their co-operation. It is a big commitment especially for those who are running two teams, and it is particularly pleasing to see NDL racing returning to Scotland, so I congratulate the management at Edinburgh on taking their place at this level.“We were very keen to ensure the additional meaningful fixtures that stand-alone clubs require beyond the regular league programme, and the various events that are heading to those venues means that should prove to be the case.“The NDL is a highly valued division in British Speedway and I am sure we can look forward to another excellent year of racing in 2020.” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 37 minutes ago, Richard Weston said: Best we could have hoped for. Like giving team managers something to think about; should add interest. Also good to spread other fixtures around the standalone clubs. I hope the stand alone clubs can arrange a three team tournament using as many riders as possible per team. Maybe a points limit to force use of all riders over the three rounds with every rider having to race in two out of three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 NL AGM 2019 Key Points •Armadale Devils join alongside Isle of Wight, Kent, Mildenhall, Belle Vue, Plymouth & Leicester with the top 4 into the Play-offs. •Points limit increases to 39.00 with 3.00 the new minimum. •NLKOC Semis: Leicester vs IOW Mildenhall vs Plymouth. •NT: IOW, Mildenhall & Plymouth. •NLRC at Mildenhall. •NL Pairs at Isle of Wight. •NL Fours at Plymouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 They seem to have got it about right tbf. The points limit situation is better than last season and not much else you could’ve done meetings wise when there’s only 3 stand alone teams in the league. Hopefully the shared events get adequately supported. Nice to see a new team come in but I fear for the long journeys those Northern riders are going to have to make regularly and likewise for the riders of other clubs on a Friday night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romans lovechild Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 great to see the ndl racing return to Scotland, would love to see the return of a Sheffield/scunny joint venture again in this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 On 12/15/2019 at 9:59 AM, phillwhitewasmad said: I believe the over 4 average stops you from doubling up between the leagues So no Anders Rowe, Drew Kemp, Max Clegg, Danny Ayres, Ben Morley, Ellis Perks or Tom Brennan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, DC2 said: So no Anders Rowe, Drew Kemp, Max Clegg, Danny Ayres, Ben Morley, Ellis Perks or Tom Brennan? I believe Morley would sneak in if that's the case? Others would not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Just now, HGould said: I believe Morley would sneak in if that's the case? Others would not. Oh, I see, you can still ride in the NL if you have achieved a 4 point average in the CL as long as you don’t currently have a CL or PL club? So Nathan Greaves could come back down too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 The guys who don’t get a pick from the CL need to be riding in this league as there is bound to be opportunities once the team changes start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dodds Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 17 hours ago, Islander15 said: They seem to have got it about right tbf. The points limit situation is better than last season and not much else you could’ve done meetings wise when there’s only 3 stand alone teams in the league. Hopefully the shared events get adequately supported. Nice to see a new team come in but I fear for the long journeys those Northern riders are going to have to make regularly and likewise for the riders of other clubs on a Friday night. To be fair they had to make those journeys to get a ride anyway; at least they can do it as a team next season. There is a decent crop of riders from the NJL who, hopefully, can form the basis of the new Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 What about roynon as no 1 at Armadale he’s northern based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Just now, Mike0310 said: What about roynon as no 1 at Armadale he’s northern based. Adam lives in Leicestershire now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Mike0310 said: What about Roynon as no 1 at Armadale he’s northern based. 12 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Adam lives in Leicestershire now Some people think that is northern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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