Cardiff 2020

[Neila]

2 hours ago, Haza said:

Not being funny but who’d purchase a stadium ticket for any sporting event for this year at the moment? Yes BSI shouldn’t be still making tickets available I agree but I don’t think anyone would be crazy enough to still buy a ticket - would they ?? 

Yea but most of us have had tickets and hotels ( and flights ) booked since September just want to know what maybe happening !!

[Mark]

5 hours ago, Neila said:

Yea but most of us have had tickets and hotels ( and flights ) booked since September just want to know what maybe happening !!

Stopping or stemming a global pandemic is a bit higher up the importance list than a Cardiff GP.   You'll find out next Sunday for certain if a large gathering of 40,000+ people will be allowed in mid July.   

Even the most optmistic person would struggle to think Cardiff will take place with or without a crowd.   Once the government say the GP cannot be held then insurance will be claimed and tickets refunded.   

Edited May 4, 2020 by Mark

[Haza]

15 hours ago, Neila said:

Yea but most of us have had tickets and hotels ( and flights ) booked since September just want to know what maybe happening !!

That’s a very good point - but the moaning was why are tickets still on sale for sale 

 

10 hours ago, Mark said:

Stopping or stemming a global pandemic is a bit higher up the importance list than a Cardiff GP.   You'll find out next Sunday for certain if a large gathering of 40,000+ people will be allowed in mid July.   

Even the most optmistic person would struggle to think Cardiff will take place with or without a crowd.   Once the government say the GP cannot be held then insurance will be claimed and tickets refunded.   

I can’t see anywhere near 40,000 attending Cardiff this year if by the slimmest of chance it even happens - as a city would they want that sort of attendance people traveling form all over the country potentially with some carrying the virus into the city then there is hotels restaurants bars another breeding ground for the virus and they are looking like they will be the last to reopen  - 40,000 ? I personally wouldn’t go anywhere near Cardiff Gp be lucky if 20,000 attend in my opinion many will take a view that attending isn’t a risk worth taking .

Edited May 5, 2020 by Haza

[Fromafar]

Has it not been announced that the Stadium will remain a Hospital till next year ?

[Haza]

5 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

Has it not been announced that the Stadium will remain a Hospital till next year ?

If that’s the case they might as well cancel  it - maybe a switch to the National speedway stadium in the Autumn is on the cards ? 

Edited May 5, 2020 by Haza

[Neila]

1 hour ago, Fromafar said:

Has it not been announced that the Stadium will remain a Hospital till next year ?

Think it was in Welsh press last week that the hospital was due to stay till 2021, and Welsh rugby are susposed to be looking at other venues for autumn rugby and 6 nations next year, so no chance of a gp at Cardiff imo

[PHILIPRISING]

DOES anyone know whether the improvised hospital at the Principality is getting much use. The much heralded  Nightingale hospital in East London is already being moth-balled.

[arnieg]

9 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said:

DOES anyone know whether the improvised hospital at the Principality is getting much use. The much heralded  Nightingale hospital in East London is already being moth-balled.

Probably not, but I imagine it will be on standby for the second wave. Certainly the noises from  the Welsh rugby authorities seem to suggest that it will probably not be available to them over the next 9 months.

[tyke]

1 hour ago, Neila said:

Think it was in Welsh press last week that the hospital was due to stay till 2021, and Welsh rugby are susposed to be looking at other venues for autumn rugby and 6 nations next year, so no chance of a gp at Cardiff imo

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-preparing-lose-principality-stadium-18176109

[Mark]

1 hour ago, PHILIPRISING said:

DOES anyone know whether the improvised hospital at the Principality is getting much use. The much heralded  Nightingale hospital in East London is already being moth-balled.

Ready for the 2nd wave if we get one.    Whoever put the plan together to get the tewmporary hospitals built in such a a short time did a great job.

[iris123]

Phil is hopeful they can get the hospital out, a track laid and a meeting done, before they even notice

[PHILIPRISING]

25 minutes ago, iris123 said:

Phil is hopeful they can get the hospital out, a track laid and a meeting done, before they even notice

AM I? 

[waiheke1]

8 hours ago, Haza said:

If that’s the case they might as well cancel  it - maybe a switch to the National speedway stadium in the Autumn is on the cards ? 

Surely the only way a GP happens in the uk in 2020 behind closed doors. 

Cardiff clearly not financially viable in that case. Question is whether national stadium would be - whether sponsorship and broadcasting would cover the costs. 

[flagrag]

BSI Were told nearly 3 weeks ago that the stadium was unavailable for the Speedway GP and the WRFU couldn’t guarantee any future 2020 dates due to uncertainty when the stadium will be returned to them as although it is not in use the time it takes to get it equipped the government need to have these emergency hospitals in place in case of a second wave of outbreak. The WRFU like NEC and Excel are getting very good compensation payments for venue hire.

Getting back on topic not sure why BSI are reluctant to cancel Cardiff whether it’s financial and want  to keep ticket sale money for as long as possible or more likely that they are looking at putting the whole GP series on hold for 2020 as they have already lost a number of events and Warsaw and Wroclaw are in serious doubt at present as well.
 

There is also no firm information coming out of Russia about when and who they will let into their country following Covid19 it was already a pain to get visas and permits but fully expect even further restrictions.

I note with particular interest that Both the German and Czech GPs are held at traditional Speedway tracks and promoted by the relevant clubs but yet when cancelled cannot give new dates this I believe due to having no plans to stage these events this year 

[The Doctor...]

10 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said:

DOES anyone know whether the improvised hospital at the Principality is getting much use. The much heralded  Nightingale hospital in East London is already being moth-balled.

Not being mothballed at all. 

As said many times, the only reason it's not being used as much now is that so many hospitals in london had tripled and more their capacity, so most hospitals have coped with the flow to a point with the exception of Homerton, Whipps and Newham in the early to mid stages of the lockdown.

Once elective surgery and clinics start to come back across london, the extra capacity that is currently available will disappear quick enough.

As for Wales, they will be as susceptible down there no doubt once normal hospital traffic resumes, so i doubt the stadium will get off scot free as far as usage goes. 

 

 

[Mark]

2 hours ago, flagrag said:

BSI Were told nearly 3 weeks ago that the stadium was unavailable for the Speedway GP and the WRFU couldn’t guarantee any future 2020 dates due to uncertainty when the stadium will be returned to them as although it is not in use the time it takes to get it equipped the government need to have these emergency hospitals in place in case of a second wave of outbreak. The WRFU like NEC and Excel are getting very good compensation payments for venue hire.

Getting back on topic not sure why BSI are reluctant to cancel Cardiff whether it’s financial and want  to keep ticket sale money for as long as possible or more likely that they are looking at putting the whole GP series on hold for 2020 as they have already lost a number of events and Warsaw and Wroclaw are in serious doubt at present as well.
 

 

Waiting to be told by the Government that mass events cannot be held or the stadium is needed as a hospital.  Then BSI claim the insurance.  At the moment there is no reason not to hold the GP as we're officially locked away only to end of this week.  That changes on May 10th when we are told the UK exit plan. 

[proud panther]

On 5/2/2020 at 1:43 PM, topaz325 said:

Yes does not look good to say the least about any speedway this year.

Hopefully get a refund on tickets but hotel another matter 

Surely you would book a hotel with free cancellation ? 

[Mark]

5 minutes ago, proud panther said:

Surely you would book a hotel with free cancellation ? 

Change your forum name to  Mr Hindsight.    

[proud panther]

52 minutes ago, Mark said:

Change your forum name to  Mr Hindsight.    

There are many reasons that you might struggle to attend an event months away. Just common sense to me to pay slightly more, & cover any problems.

[Mark]

47 minutes ago, proud panther said:

There are many reasons that you might struggle to attend an event months away. Just common sense to me to pay slightly more, & cover any problems.

Change your forum name to Mr Rich Hindsight