Happy Hunter Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Very pleased to see the Gladiators win their first home meeting of the season! Who needs Garrity anyway? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted April 29 Report Share Posted April 29 On 4/20/2024 at 9:11 PM, Happy Hunter said: Very pleased to see the Gladiators win their first home meeting of the season! Who needs Garrity anyway? Big bubba from cell block 3 is probably missing him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 SCB STATEMENT: NICO COVATTI TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 On Monday 3rd June 2024 the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) were informed that Plymouth rider Nicolas Covatti had competed in the Totalizator ZZ MO Krsko Open meeting in Slovenia the previous day competing in 5 races and scoring 8 points which included a race win and two second places. With Plymouth already having a facility for Mr Covatti on Saturday 1st June in their BSN fixture versus Poole due to missing with a speedway injury, informed the Plymouth Promotion that Mr Covatti had to be in attendance for Plymouth’s next fixture which is scheduled for Tuesday 4th June. On informing the Plymouth Promotion that Mr Covatti had to attend the next Plymouth fixture, the SCB had in writing from Mr Covatti that he was still not ready to race in the Championship as was still suffering with the effects of his injuries that he received in March in his National Championship in Argentina. Therefore, as Mr Covatti is refusing to come back to the UK to race for his British Club although currently riding in events in Europe the SCB have no alternative than to suspend his SCB Registration for a period of 28 days for failing to attend a fixture listed on the Official fixture list as per SCB Regulation 017.2 i) The Plymouth club will receive a facility for the same period 28 days as per SCB Regulation 010.5 j) The Plymouth club have been informed that the facility will not be extended, therefore at the end of the 28 days either Mr Covatti must return or be replaced. Is this last bit correct? Surely under the rules they could use a 75% guest of he doesn't return in 28 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 6 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: SCB STATEMENT: NICO COVATTI TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 On Monday 3rd June 2024 the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) were informed that Plymouth rider Nicolas Covatti had competed in the Totalizator ZZ MO Krsko Open meeting in Slovenia the previous day competing in 5 races and scoring 8 points which included a race win and two second places. With Plymouth already having a facility for Mr Covatti on Saturday 1st June in their BSN fixture versus Poole due to missing with a speedway injury, informed the Plymouth Promotion that Mr Covatti had to be in attendance for Plymouth’s next fixture which is scheduled for Tuesday 4th June. On informing the Plymouth Promotion that Mr Covatti had to attend the next Plymouth fixture, the SCB had in writing from Mr Covatti that he was still not ready to race in the Championship as was still suffering with the effects of his injuries that he received in March in his National Championship in Argentina. Therefore, as Mr Covatti is refusing to come back to the UK to race for his British Club although currently riding in events in Europe the SCB have no alternative than to suspend his SCB Registration for a period of 28 days for failing to attend a fixture listed on the Official fixture list as per SCB Regulation 017.2 i) The Plymouth club will receive a facility for the same period 28 days as per SCB Regulation 010.5 j) The Plymouth club have been informed that the facility will not be extended, therefore at the end of the 28 days either Mr Covatti must return or be replaced. Is this last bit correct? Surely under the rules they could use a 75% guest of he doesn't return in 28 days? It’s all a bit of joke.Nothing new though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 19 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: SCB STATEMENT: NICO COVATTI TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 On Monday 3rd June 2024 the Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) were informed that Plymouth rider Nicolas Covatti had competed in the Totalizator ZZ MO Krsko Open meeting in Slovenia the previous day competing in 5 races and scoring 8 points which included a race win and two second places. With Plymouth already having a facility for Mr Covatti on Saturday 1st June in their BSN fixture versus Poole due to missing with a speedway injury, informed the Plymouth Promotion that Mr Covatti had to be in attendance for Plymouth’s next fixture which is scheduled for Tuesday 4th June. On informing the Plymouth Promotion that Mr Covatti had to attend the next Plymouth fixture, the SCB had in writing from Mr Covatti that he was still not ready to race in the Championship as was still suffering with the effects of his injuries that he received in March in his National Championship in Argentina. Therefore, as Mr Covatti is refusing to come back to the UK to race for his British Club although currently riding in events in Europe the SCB have no alternative than to suspend his SCB Registration for a period of 28 days for failing to attend a fixture listed on the Official fixture list as per SCB Regulation 017.2 i) The Plymouth club will receive a facility for the same period 28 days as per SCB Regulation 010.5 j) The Plymouth club have been informed that the facility will not be extended, therefore at the end of the 28 days either Mr Covatti must return or be replaced. Is this last bit correct? Surely under the rules they could use a 75% guest of he doesn't return in 28 days? It might be different when withholding services? Rather than when struggling to sign a replacement because of an injury before they done a meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StevePark Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 33 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:  Is this last bit correct? Surely under the rules they could use a 75% guest of he doesn't return in 28 days? Obviously trying to avoid a repeat of the "Kennett" situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 I can see Richie Worrall signing in July as I understand his ban will have been served . Not sure if he had a fine to pay as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: The Plymouth club have been informed that the facility will not be extended, therefore at the end of the 28 days either Mr Covatti must return or be replaced. Is this last bit correct? Surely under the rules they could use a 75% guest of he doesn't return in 28 days?  1 hour ago, StevePark said: Obviously trying to avoid a repeat of the "Kennett" situation? I'm not sure of they rules were changed after the season long guests for Kennett? I always read on here someone saying they have, but heard an interview with a Redcar promoter suggesting clubs talked about changing it, but realised there wouldn't be riders available to replace heat leaders, so didn't change it? Regardless sometimes rules aren't clear, when Anders Rowe left Leicester in 2022 I think, they had 28 days to sign a replacement (Max Clegg) because he was "withholding his services" but the same season when Claus Vissing didn't turn up for Birmingham they continued to use guests (or r/r) after 28 days. If you appear to have different rulings for the same situation, how can we ever truly understand the rules? Edited June 4 by szkocjasid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, lbw said: I can see Richie Worrall signing in July as I understand his ban will have been served . Not sure if he had a fine to pay as well? Yes he did,and it was increased due to his comments on Social Media.Dont know if he has paid it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 9 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Yes he did, and it was increased due to his comments on Social Media.  Dont know if he has paid it yet. When the ban is served, he will have to pay the fine before he can resume racing, Or have it paid for him by a promoter who is desperate to have him riding........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 14 minutes ago, crescent girl said: When the ban is served, he will have to pay the fine before he can resume racing, Or have it paid for him by a promoter who is desperate to have him riding........... There could be a few Promotions that might pay it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 pretty sure the ban does not start until  the fine is paid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Wasn’t there a drug test needed on the run up to the end of the ban as well? Or several drug tests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 1 minute ago, mac101 said: pretty sure the ban does not start until  the fine is paid You might be right on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Plymouth should never have been given a facility in the first place as Plymouth had ample time to a sign a cover IMO. Now they get a facility for the same rider who doesn't seem to fancy Plymouth on a Tuesday night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, mac101 said: pretty sure the ban does not start until  the fine is paid That sounds familiar. Think I read that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 I don't think that's right. He was fined £1,500, payable by the end of November 2023. Additionally, he must personally pay for regular testing for two months before the ban is lifted. He was banned for 9 months from 5 September, with another 30 day ban added for his social media comments. Therefore, the earliest he can return is around 5 July, if he has submitted to the testing protocol. I would assume payment of the fine is also necessary, but no SCB statement states anything more about this. Only that the fine was sue within 30 days of the original hearing (1 November 2023). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 3 hours ago, Noelinho said: I don't think that's right. He was fined £1,500, payable by the end of November 2023. Additionally, he must personally pay for regular testing for two months before the ban is lifted. He was banned for 9 months from 5 September, with another 30 day ban added for his social media comments. Therefore, the earliest he can return is around 5 July, if he has submitted to the testing protocol. I would assume payment of the fine is also necessary, but no SCB statement states anything more about this. Only that the fine was sue within 30 days of the original hearing (1 November 2023). I'm sure the fine was increased to £4500 due to social media posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 6 hours ago, mac101 said: pretty sure the ban does not start until  the fine is paid Yeah pretty sure Danny Bird's ban hasn't started because he didn't pay the fine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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