Skodaman Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, LionsFan said: I think capacity is around 4,500. I vaguely remember they claimed that figure attended the re-opening meeting in 2011, and it did seem pretty full. There are details of prices and Covid details on the Leicester speedway website. The capacity has been confirmed as 50% and the spectator areas are sectioned off. Masks are not mandatory except in toilets or when purchasing food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsFan Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Yes, I saw that. I was replying to the query from Rob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizHeathen Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 I wonder what percentage of the capacity attended meetings before covid? The stand always looked full but plenty of room everywhere else. Hoping nobody misses out, but so glad that we could see some speedway in three weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 3 hours ago, BrizHeathen said: I wonder what percentage of the capacity attended meetings before covid? The stand always looked full but plenty of room everywhere else. Hoping nobody misses out, but so glad that we could see some speedway in three weeks. Depending on the opposition, weather and if the Football & Rugby were home between 1,500 and 1,800 most weeks, obviously towards the end of the season when fighting for the league crowds were a lot higher . Hopefully we can all be back in the stadium a month tonight watching a Lions win 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 5 hours ago, flagrag said: Depending on the opposition, weather and if the Football & Rugby were home between 1,500 and 1,800 most weeks, obviously towards the end of the season when fighting for the league crowds were a lot higher . Hopefully we can all be back in the stadium a month tonight watching a Lions win 1500 to 1800? Really? Wow.. That's a crowd level plenty in the Premiership would love each week.. Shows what running on your "best night" can do if those numbers are correct.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizHeathen Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 10:41 AM, flagrag said: Depending on the opposition, weather and if the Football & Rugby were home between 1,500 and 1,800 most weeks, obviously towards the end of the season when fighting for the league crowds were a lot higher . Hopefully we can all be back in the stadium a month tonight watching a Lions win They are pretty decent attendance figures. My question though is how close to capacity was it? For example if the capacity is 3,000 only 1,500 will get in, so potentially quite a few could miss out. Of course the capacity could be more than 3,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Think 1500 to 1800 attendance isn’t true ,from memory I would put the figure close to the 1000 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, BrizHeathen said: They are pretty decent attendance figures. My question though is how close to capacity was it? For example if the capacity is 3,000 only 1,500 will get in, so potentially quite a few could miss out. Of course the capacity could be more than 3,000. I wouldn’t think any Speedway fans who want to visit Leicester will have any issues in getting tickets for meetings with the stadium capacity over 3,500. The first meeting will be very busy so that is only one that may be an exception to the above. The biggest issue I can foresee is that casual fan who wants to just turn up on a nice summer night but can no longer do this as will have to have purchased their ticket online beforehand. Tosh1218- There was some lower crowds but over the season was over 1,500 including season ticket holder’s Edited April 28, 2021 by flagrag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsFan Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 If the Government roadmap timetable goes according to plan, I don't think there will be a need to buy advance tickets for meetings after June 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 59 minutes ago, LionsFan said: If the Government roadmap timetable goes according to plan, I don't think there will be a need to buy advance tickets for meetings after June 21. Maybe, but cashless payments could be needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 3 hours ago, flagrag said: I wouldn’t think any Speedway fans who want to visit Leicester will have any issues in getting tickets for meetings with the stadium capacity over 3,500. The first meeting will be very busy so that is only one that may be an exception to the above. The biggest issue I can foresee is that casual fan who wants to just turn up on a nice summer night but can no longer do this as will have to have purchased their ticket online beforehand. Tosh1218- There was some lower crowds but over the season was over 1,500 including season ticket holder’s I thought that the capacity was 4500 hen it opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Skodaman said: I thought that the capacity was 4500 hen it opened. Barn not free range then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 22 hours ago, flagrag said: I wouldn’t think any Speedway fans who want to visit Leicester will have any issues in getting tickets for meetings with the stadium capacity over 3,500. The first meeting will be very busy so that is only one that may be an exception to the above. The biggest issue I can foresee is that casual fan who wants to just turn up on a nice summer night but can no longer do this as will have to have purchased their ticket online beforehand. Tosh1218- There was some lower crowds but over the season was over 1,500 including season ticket holder’s Perhaps but in this day and age most people can literally stand outside a venue and purchase an e ticket on their phone in a couple of minutes. I believe Lynn are selling a limited number of tickets on the night for 2021 for those unable to purchase online, this seems a sensible move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lionspride said: I am sure I have read somewhere that ticket sales will be suspended at Noon on the day of the match to allow the club to organise the stadium into Covid secure sections with the right amount of people in each area to allow social distancing. I can see this causing some issues because some people always want to view from the same area but if that area is full they will complain they have watched speedway from day 1 in that area. I personally like to watch a few races from each different area but I will be trying to get into the bend 3 area if I can & allowing they open the full stadium for NDL matches. People, quite simply, have to be sensible. If they want to stand in "their usual spot", then get there early, otherwise they may have to stand "where they can". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, StevePark said: People, quite simply, have to be sensible. If they want to stand in "their usual spot", then get there early, otherwise they may have to stand "where they can". So, suppose everyone gets there early? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 4 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: So, suppose everyone gets there early? As Harry Hill used to say on TV "FIGHT" Regards THJ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 52 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: As Harry Hill used to say on TV "FIGHT" Regards THJ It could all go wrong, they might be scrapping in the car park. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsFan Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Can anyone confirm start time for Saturday matches? Website fixtures page says 7pm, twitter post regarding Douglas and Morris flying back says 7.30. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 26 minutes ago, LionsFan said: Can anyone confirm start time for Saturday matches? Website fixtures page says 7pm, twitter post regarding Douglas and Morris flying back says 7.30. Thanks. It's been sooooooo long... I'm even looking forward to the sun delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 10 hours ago, LionsFan said: Can anyone confirm start time for Saturday matches? Website fixtures page says 7pm, twitter post regarding Douglas and Morris flying back says 7.30. Thanks. Saturdays are 7pm Midweek is 7:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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