Fromafar Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, cityrebel said: I'd be suprised if the whole nation (including Scotland) came out of lockdown in the same tier. Surely the infection rates will differ by region. Agree,that’s why the sport will be in disarray if that happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Although not ignoring the current potential risks that may still be present at the proposed start of the season. It is worth considering. - By the time May 1st arrives the vast majority of the age group who attend speedway will have been vaccinated. - There is a good chance that somebody who has been vaccinated will not be able to pass on the infection to somebody who has not been vaccinated. - The majority of speedway venues will be able to operate within the confines of a social distancing policy inclusive of crowd limitation helped by adopting advance ticket sales only. - For the first couple of months social distancing measures could include the mandatory wearing of face masks (no exceptions - including health reasons - sorry but if you cant wear a mask you can't attend) - For the big events like Cardiff - The volume of tickets already sold would be sufficient for the GP to be held within the percentage of capacity allowed and if travel limitations are still in situ, then those folk should have the cost of their ticket refunded so long as they did not buy them whilst the restrictions were in place (or via insurance if purchased via credit card?) From a risks analysis perceptive, Covid is going to be with us for many years to come, perhaps for ever. However, like so many other pandemic type of diseases such virus's once understood (and Covid is well understood by those who need to know) are manageable & whilst there is still a massive need to be vigilant and patient in how we go out and about once lockdown begins to be eased, there is a strong case for a positive outlook for the not too distant future. That said, if folk do indeed remain "in fear" then they should by all means, stay safe and stay at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 FROM the Daily Telegraph (maybe substitute speedway for county cricket) ... County cricket hopes that its elderly fanbase means it will be the first sport to allow spectators to return to grounds when the Championship season begins on April 8. Plans under discussion include admitting only spectators who have had a Covid-19 vaccine at least three weeks previously — the point at which the doses are highly effective — to further reduce the likelihood of transmission in grounds. Positive news about the rollout of the vaccine is leading to growing optimism among county chiefs, with everyone over the age of 50 due to have received one dose by the end of March. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 We, in Leicester, have been under restrictions since March of last year and even when the rest of the country "re-opened" we didn't, with reports of higher levels of vaccine hesitancy in the city I think we'll be one of the last city's to have restrictions lifted. I hope that is by the 1st of May but judging by what's happened over the last year I can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 11 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: FROM the Daily Telegraph (maybe substitute speedway for county cricket) ... County cricket hopes that its elderly fanbase means it will be the first sport to allow spectators to return to grounds when the Championship season begins on April 8. Plans under discussion include admitting only spectators who have had a Covid-19 vaccine at least three weeks previously — the point at which the doses are highly effective — to further reduce the likelihood of transmission in grounds. Positive news about the rollout of the vaccine is leading to growing optimism among county chiefs, with everyone over the age of 50 due to have received one dose by the end of March. Vaccine discrimination being put forward then Effectively banning the under 50s from attending If they do that then I wont attend for the rest of the season on principle even once able to 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Not seen any mention of the Premiership Junior League that was going to be launched? All the ghost teams were forced out and the development leagues put in jeopardy ready for the BSPL to swoop in and save the day but all gone very quiet since...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: Not seen any mention of the Premiership Junior League that was going to be launched? All the ghost teams were forced out and the development leagues put in jeopardy ready for the BSPL to swoop in and save the day but all gone very quiet since...... May be the BSPL as still busy organising their pi££-up in a brewery? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 17th May now earliest date for crowds at sporting events 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 5 hours ago, topaz325 said: 17th May now earliest date for crowds at sporting events There'll be test events prior to that. They're even talking about the F A Cup final being a test event on the 15th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, enotian said: There'll be test events prior to that. They're even talking about the F A Cup final being a test event on the 15th. All based on the data position every 5 weeks!! So things dates could change either way at any of the 5-week intervals from now (Feb 22nd) Edited February 23, 2021 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 33 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: All based on the data position every 5 weeks!! So things dates could change either way at any of the 5-week intervals from now (Feb 22nd) I thought the official line was the timescale could extend but in no circumstances would they shorten (unfortunately) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/20/2021 at 2:38 PM, Ghosty said: May be the BSPL as still busy organising their pi££-up in a brewery? Their Pi££ up is now officially organised, how smug they must all be. The successful removal of the only Promotion that actually promotes must give them all such a feeling of satisfaction. RIP Isle of Wight. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, BuxtonTiger said: Their Pi££ up is now officially organised, how smug they must all be. The successful removal of the only Promotion that actually promotes must give them all such a feeling of satisfaction. RIP Isle of Wight. Excellent intelligent Promotion removed check, ghost teams closed down check. NL and MDL on its knees check. Lower leagues almost ruined so fans forced to view higher league speedway....mission accomplished 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 46 minutes ago, BuxtonTiger said: Their Pi££ up is now officially organised, how smug they must all be. The successful removal of the only Promotion that actually promotes must give them all such a feeling of satisfaction. RIP Isle of Wight. BSPZzzz motto these days - "our way or the highway". No room for renegade promotions that do things differently, that do a bit of forward thinking, that innovate, that aim to do well, or that actually "promote". You march in step or you ship out...and sadly IoW have shipped out. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 27 minutes ago, uk_martin said: BSPZzzz motto these days - "our way or the highway". No room for renegade promotions that do things differently, that do a bit of forward thinking, that innovate, that aim to do well, or that actually "promote". You march in step or you ship out...and sadly IoW have shipped out. Probably save a good few quid in expenses too not having to get to the IOW... Especially for those 'northern tracks' that have coincidentally decided to run an NDL team this year... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Being an IOW regular, it's a real kick in the teeth for us fans in the South East. Lakeside and Rye gone, and now the Island. I don't know how Mildenhall are going to run with so few home meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, uk_martin said: BSPZzzz motto these days - "our way or the highway". No room for renegade promotions that do things differently, that do a bit of forward thinking, that innovate, that aim to do well, or that actually "promote". You march in step or you ship out...and sadly IoW have shipped out. Dont feel sad for IOW i suspect they could emerge from this stronger and more free of the BSPL shackles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Dont feel sad for IOW i suspect they could emerge from this stronger and more free of the BSPL shackles. The new Provincial League, memories of watching at Hackney in 1963(?). Trouble is there are so few stadiums these days that could hold speedway but are not doing at the present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Personally id look at hosting challenge matches against ex/ghost teams, the individuals/pairs events they normally hold plus practice days. But the BSPL could get petty and stop license holders from riding (done multiple times before). Alternatively the short track fraternity might be getting very excited right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 25 minutes ago, Chris116 said: The new Provincial League, memories of watching at Hackney in 1963(?). Trouble is there are so few stadiums these days that could hold speedway but are not doing at the present. Plenty of stadiums Chris 116..... Rye House, Isle of Wight, Coventry, Oxford, Lakeside (its still there) , to name but 5 that still have a track. Not sure that anyone is mad enought to try and promote the sport within the "BSPL" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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