R87 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Wolfsbane said: All events will be banned sooner rather than later to 'protect' the emergency services. It won't be the sport's decision to make. The St. John's will likely be 'co-opted' into the mainstream NHS and do hospitals, under the current circumstances, want speedway riders, rolling up at A & E? That's my guess anyway. Neither will they want St John's crews spending a couple of hours at the local speedway track when its likely to be all hands to the pump. As you say, it probably will be taken out of the BSPA's hands anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, HGould said: Fair point but you can't close down all speedway because of foreign riders travel issues. The BSPA has the option of dispensation (Guests) for any rider genuinely unable to travel and if those were mainly Britsih riders, giving them earning opportunity that has to be a win situation. If the Government guidelines make speedway feasible they why stop racing unless you have to? If foreigners won't come or go home scared, different matter but where can you go that's not scary right now other than China?? There is already anecdotal evidence that sell out events are being poorly attended due to people choosing to avoid public gatherings. Against that backdrop and fan's general adversion to guests, what does speedway stand to gain from persevering with the current fixture list? It would make more sense to get ahead of the game, announce a six week delay and reschedule fixtures accordingly. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 21 hours ago, hammer1969 said: I'm "one of the elderly " and the media hyping it all up won't stop me attending speedway, I'll obviously take sensible precautions and if I feel ill will stay home. I've probably got more chance of catching the virus in Tesco or from family/friends than at a speedway meeting. All being well my first meeting this year will be the Ben Fund at Scunthorpe tomorrow and I hope others will also support this good cause whether or not you like the line up. Similar here, most weeks myself & 'the girlf' visit an elderly relative in a Hull care home. Well Thursday nite (12th) we were advised the building will be on lockdown for at least 2 weeks from Friday 13th. Not good obviously for anyone but I feel for the residents who won't understand why they haven't had any visitors.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, MattK said: It would make more sense to get ahead of the game, announce a six week delay and reschedule fixtures accordingly. Its not going to be a six week delay, its not due to peak until may or June. earliest start will be mid June or July 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 There is a good chance that any league commitments will not be completed due to delays, so I would scrap the league this year and run as many matches as possible as challenge matches. Saves any frustration at the end of the year. Apart from that...... some tracks may not reach the end of the year anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: There is a good chance that any league commitments will not be completed due to delays, so I would scrap the league this year and run as many matches as possible as challenge matches. Saves any frustration at the end of the year. Apart from that...... some tracks may not reach the end of the year anyway. How can you run challenge matches if your going to scrap the league programme because of said heading, if, it comes into force ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: How can you run challenge matches if your going to scrap the league programme because of said heading, if, it comes into force ? Because by the time this virus has eased off such that restrictions are dropped we could be a long way through the season, so much so there won’t be time to complete home and away meetings. So do something else to attract as many supporters as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just had a marathon cancelled on me & heard of another cancelled on the radio. The way I see it the less "crowd" scenarios anywhere the better, speedways biggest problem would be if & when accidents happen hospitals A&Es unable to cope . U.K. speedway has to be postponed with immediate effect!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, OveFundinFan said: There is a good chance that any league commitments will not be completed due to delays, so I would scrap the league this year and run as many matches as possible as challenge matches. Saves any frustration at the end of the year. Apart from that...... some tracks may not reach the end of the year anyway. I would prefer to see a much reduced league fixture list, just to keep things somewhat meaningful.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 How can you reduce 7 teams riding home and away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, OveFundinFan said: How can you reduce 7 teams riding home and away. To be fair we've a 7 team league for the last two seasons with long spells of good weather, and clubs have STILL had to go on a mad dash to cram all the dates in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 County Indoor Bowls in Norfolk played mainly in front of family members has been suspended from approx 6pm this evening until the Autumn, so don't see how speedway or any other sport can continue at this moment in time. It's time these organisations made the right decision and not wait for a government ruling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Mimmo said: County Indoor Bowls in Norfolk played mainly in front of family members has been suspended from approx 6pm this evening until the Autumn, so don't see how speedway or any other sport can continue at this moment in time. It's time these organisations made the right decision and not wait for a government ruling. Is it something to do with covering themselves legally from say the tv contract? If they call things off then they have to pay out. If it is a government call they don’t ? Same as if I have a hotel booked or concert ticket and don’t turn up out of fear I am liable and get no refund. If the concert or hotel calls off, I do 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, iris123 said: Is it something to do with covering themselves legally from say the tv contract? If they call things off then they have to pay out. If it is a government call they don’t ? Same as if I have a hotel booked or concert ticket and don’t turn up out of fear I am liable and get no refund. If the concert or hotel calls off, I do Think of the media coverage speedway would get if it were the only sport running... This could be the saving of our sport Edited March 14, 2020 by iainb 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Mimmo said: don't see how speedway or any other sport can continue at this moment in time. Of course, it's tough, and a lot of people are going to be affected. I am not saying sport SHOULD continue, but whatever happens, life goes on, and people will still want to do things, either as a participant or as a spectator. Don't forget that, even though we are talking about "sport", sport/entertainment provides a livelihood for thousands - probably millions - of people around the world. From participants to bar/restaurant staff, from cleaners to maintenance staff, from ticket agencies to journalists. I'm sure you wouldn't want to lose your job for weeks (even months), and of course, the way things will be if everything shuts down, it is more than just simple damage to the economy. Does a flu-like (and no, I'm not attempting to trivialise it) virus necessitate the whole world shutting down everything that someone may consider "non-essential"? Think about it... Edited March 14, 2020 by chunky 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, OveFundinFan said: Because by the time this virus has eased off such that restrictions are dropped we could be a long way through the season, so much so there won’t be time to complete home and away meetings. So do something else to attract as many supporters as possible. Going to get worse before it gets better mate, how longs a piece of string ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 As some of you know I am chairman of the Trust that owns and runs our local theatre. We have spoken to our insurers about the situation as we are covered for loss of revenue if we have to close for any reason. We have been told that if we decide unilaterally to close we won't get anything, but if the Government or local council tell us we have to close we will. So our view is to wait until we are told. The real problem for us will be if the Government says that all gatherings over 500 are banned as our theatre seats about 580. It is not often we reach that figure and most shows would have audiences under 500, but some coming up in the near future are sold out or very nearly. So do we limit our ticket sales to 500? And what about those shows that have already sold more? Do we just cancel those and keep the others on? Could be a nightmare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Mimmo said: County Indoor Bowls in Norfolk played mainly in front of family members has been suspended from approx 6pm this evening until the Autumn, so don't see how speedway or any other sport can continue at this moment in time. Because the virus transmits very poorly outdoors. Even in a 60,000+ crowd at Manchester United or Arsenal, if there was a fan with the virus, the absolute worst he could probably do is infect the two people sat either side of him, but that's far less likely than the chances of infecting the people either side of you in a supermarket bog roll queue. I'll wager the calling off of football is more about protecting the players who have an asset value of billions, than the fear thousands of fans could be infected. I'm guessing "county indoor bowls" isn't an outdoor stadium sport. More a few people in close proximity indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, PotteringAround said: Because the virus transmits very poorly outdoors. Even in a 60,000+ crowd at Manchester United or Arsenal, if there was a fan with the virus, the absolute worst he could probably do is infect the two people sat either side of him, but that's far less likely than the chances of infecting the people either side of you in a supermarket bog roll queue. I'll wager the calling off of football is more about protecting the players who have an asset value of billions, than the fear thousands of fans could be infected. I'm guessing "county indoor bowls" isn't an outdoor stadium sport. More a few people in close proximity indoors. Rubbish. If he sneezes or coughs he could affect all those in front of him....plus if he sneezes whilst in the queue to get in he affects all those around him, then sneezes whilst queueing up for a burger or beer, all those. Then sneezes or coughs on the way out all those without any visits to the toilet. And that is only if there is one among those 60,000. What if there are two or three affected...... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, iris123 said: Rubbish. If he sneezes or coughs he could affect all those in front of him....plus if he sneezes whilst in the queue to get in he affects all those around him, then sneezes whilst queueing up for a burger or beer, all those. Then sneezes or coughs on the way out all those without any visits to the toilet. And that is only if there is one among those 60,000. What if there are two or three affected...... Excuse me if I prefer to believe the NHS experts rather than you. p.s. Covid-19 doesn't cause sneezing. Someone coughing and sneezing likely has a common cold (which he could pass on) rather than Covid-19 Edited March 14, 2020 by PotteringAround 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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