NeilWatson Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 minute ago, ruffdiamond said: Wouldn't that just be a waste of paper and ink?,,, just leave blank and give everyone a free pen! Ideal opportunity to use the horizontal racecard format that only needs the names entering once -) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Or just pick a name out of the hat and say here u go u've won the league! At least it wud put an end to this carry on! Edited October 8, 2021 by PirateShip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Obviously you’re not aware of the shortages in ambulances this side of the border. Got no chance of getting 2 ambulances. daft post. Heard tonight that the Fans Trust discussed at their last meeting funding a second ambulance for the remaining fixtures at Armadale. can’t blame promotion for lack of NHS ambulance cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Ideal opportunity to use the horizontal racecard format that only needs the names entering once -) Is that another new rule or amendment to a previous one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Ideal opportunity to use the horizontal racecard format that only needs the names entering once -) Been using exactly that on my iPad for years, really surprised it’s not taken off more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: Been using exactly that on my iPad for years, really surprised it’s not taken off more. So, does it work better if you're lying down?,,, a might try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 45 minutes ago, eide67 said: Yes, but Poole can't wait till Tuesday at 10pm to decide who they want to face on the Wednesday. So would have to pick Leicester or delay the semi. Or Glasgow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, sparks123 said: Need to start following Poland's lead. Was told that G Laguta was unfit for the first leg of the grand final on the Thursday so was banned from racing in the second leg due to the rider having to be out for a certain length of time (would stop all this nonsense of being fit one night and then suddenly being unfit the next after an injury). Downside of that is having to us guests (which most despise) or r/r to replace a rider who wants to return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Heard tonight that the Fans Trust discussed at their last meeting funding a second ambulance for the remaining fixtures at Armadale. can’t blame promotion for lack of NHS ambulance cover. I get that , but why couldn't the track ambulance not have took him to hospital before quarter to nine . It was a horror crash , so it was obvious James was hurt , so surely the ambulance could have took him to hospital much earlier . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Or Glasgow! Can’t pick them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Can’t pick them Are you sure, I thought Poole could pick any opponent? Edit: just read the rules, you are correct! Edited October 8, 2021 by szkocjasid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just now, Paulco said: I get that , but why couldn't the track ambulance not have took him to hospital before quarter to nine . It was a horror crash , so it was obvious James was hurt , so surely the ambulance could have took him to hospital much earlier . I believe they were told an ambulance would be with them in the next 15/20 minutes when they originally called for one. Then somewhere along the line was called elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 I wonder if Poole may decide to not run their meeting on Wednesday now which would then mean they could have the second leg of their semi which can happen if they dont pick Leicester. They could also decide to pick Glasgow if want to run this Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Paulco said: I get that , but why couldn't the track ambulance not have took him to hospital before quarter to nine . It was a horror crash , so it was obvious James was hurt , so surely the ambulance could have took him to hospital much earlier . Fair point. Only medical folk could answer that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Are you sure, I thought Poole could pick any opponent? Can only pick one of the winners from the quarter finals and Glasgow get whoever they choose not to pick i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Speedway needs to open it's eyes and look for additional cover I've ran events, we had a local ambulance on site plus a private "medical car" which came with two paramedics The private medics would perform pre event medicals for participants and also deal with any potential injuries during the event If an injury required a trip to hospital but without the need for assistance the athlete would be accompanied by a volunteer If a more serious issue occurred (thankfully it never did) the ambulance could take the athlete while the event still had medical cover Oh and there was also a doctor on sight as well. Having one ambulance is doing it on the cheap, hoping for minimal risk and ultimately betraying the fans when it goes wrong 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, eide67 said: True, but maybe too expensive? It was a horrendous crash - best wishes to Sarj. Don't know where this leaves the semi-final at Poole on Wednesday. Yes probably expensive but I would imagine having to abandon this one and reschedule on an off night will be a big financial hit. And the steaming revenue for Tuesday will possibly be lower. As said elsewhere maybe the Trust could have helped with the extra medic costs. At this stage of the season I would have thought the absolute priority would have been anything possible to avoid abandonments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo95 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Falcon1983 said: How about they just throw Edinburgh out of the play offs? How many times does speedway shoot itself in the foot time after time, should have adequate medical cover at all meetings just like all other forms of motorsport but it's all about trying to run a professional sport on the cheap. Hope the AGM discusses this plus track covers and the fact speedway shouldn't run into October anyway Berwick doesn't always have the best of teams but for the last 6 or 7 seasons they seem to have a couple of paramedics and an ambulance as well as the track ambulance. Sure it was mentioned that they have a first aid room as well. Seen Redcar mention the cost earlier in the season also. Maybe the promoters should be told there has to be adequate cover for any semi final and all matches in the play offs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, flagrag said: I wonder if Poole may decide to not run their meeting on Wednesday now which would then mean they could have the second leg of their semi which can happen if they dont pick Leicester. They could also decide to pick Glasgow if want to run this Wednesday Read the rules - they can't pick Glasgow. Plus nothing to stop them picking the winners of Edinburgh v Redcar on Wednesday night, as it's highly likely that Tuesday will be last chance saloon to stage the quarter-final. Edited October 8, 2021 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthsayer Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: Speedway needs to open it's eyes and look for additional cover I've ran events, we had a local ambulance on site plus a private "medical car" which came with two paramedics The private medics would perform pre event medicals for participants and also deal with any potential injuries during the event If an injury required a trip to hospital but without the need for assistance the athlete would be accompanied by a volunteer If a more serious issue occurred (thankfully it never did) the ambulance could take the athlete while the event still had medical cover Oh and there was also a doctor on sight as well. Having one ambulance is doing it on the cheap, hoping for minimal risk and ultimately betraying the fans when it goes wrong It's like taking full insurance cover on a rental car. It's all about money. I don't know the costs involved, but I'll estimate it to be around £500 saved per meeting. x 20 meetings a year, that's £10k saved. Chances of it affecting the meeting, pretty slim. If they find themselves in this situation once every three years, chances are that financially it's right just to go with one and take a hit when the worst does happen. That's assuming they are actually able to find medical cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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