mikebv Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 37 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Not long to wait now for the Ideas that will revolutionise the Sport. "They don't need to"..... Sadly, that will be their thoughts all through the meetings held during the season to discuss next year.. And. Even if they did think that they needed to "revolutionise" the sport, it is clear, from past history, that the required skill set doesnt exist with the current incumbents that are in place to make it happen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, RoundTheBoards said: If it was in the UK he'd be whinging because it would cost a lot more. I could book a flight to Tenerife now for £58 return. (Had I booked in advance weeks ago I could get that down to £31 return). To drive to Rugby and back would cost approx £80 in petrol. For a three-day conference in Rugby, travelling each day, that would be £240 of petrol. Or I could book a hotel for 2 nights at maybe £80 per night in a budget hotel, so that's still a total of £240. Then the BSPL would have to hire a room in ACU house for 3 days. Split between 20 or so promoters that probably only adds an extra £20 or so. Two nights in one of Tenerife's numerous hotels is going to cost less than trying to find a Premier Inn in Coventry. So overall it's considerably cheaper to go to Tenerife. Well said RoundTheBoards. Some people just moan for the sake of it. Two or three days in Tenerife is no big deal. As long as the promoters have utilised their time wisely then there should be nothing to complain about. Also, quite a few of the promoters seem to get a fair bit of stick but at least they're keeping the sport going. If they weren't around who would be there to replace them?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Tinker said: Well said RoundTheBoards. Some people just moan for the sake of it. Two or three days in Tenerife is no big deal. As long as the promoters have utilised their time wisely then there should be nothing to complain about. Also, quite a few of the promoters seem to get a fair bit of stick but at least they're keeping the sport going. If they weren't around who would be there to replace them?? While you might be correct,I would also add the many Supporters Clubs have contributed just as much to keep certain Clubs alive over the seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) What boils my pi$$ is why wait so long before having these conferences? Why can’t the conference be done 24 hours after the final meeting of the season? Does someone say “nah we’ll wait for 3 weeks until mid November sometime”? Poland as usual, professional, done and dusted and clubs completing their line ups for 2024! Edited November 12, 2023 by Aries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: If it was in the UK he'd be whinging because it would cost a lot more. I could book a flight to Tenerife now for £58 return. (Had I booked in advance weeks ago I could get that down to £31 return). To drive to Rugby and back would cost approx £80 in petrol. For a three-day conference in Rugby, travelling each day, that would be £240 of petrol. Or I could book a hotel for 2 nights at maybe £80 per night in a budget hotel, so that's still a total of £240. Then the BSPL would have to hire a room in ACU house for 3 days. Split between 20 or so promoters that probably only adds an extra £20 or so. Two nights in one of Tenerife's numerous hotels is going to cost less than trying to find a Premier Inn in Coventry. So overall it's considerably cheaper to go to Tenerife. It seems some posters think that it will be a holiday jaunt. How long will the meetings take? 6-8 hours? May be a break in between? Any one would think they are having the meetings on the beach, on sun loungers, drinking San Miguel, sangria or pina coladas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 38 minutes ago, Fromafar said: While you might be correct,I would also add the many Supporters Clubs have contributed just as much to keep certain Clubs alive over the seasons. And the many sponsors & fans who have whip rounds for injured riders or mechanical issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, Aries said: What boils my pi$$ is why wait so long before having these conferences? Why can’t the conference be done 24 hours after the final meeting of the season? Does someone say “nah we’ll wait for 3 weeks until mid November sometime”? Poland as usual, professional, done and dusted and clubs completing their line ups for 2024! Because it was entirely conceivable that the season could still be going 3 weeks into November? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisB Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 Press release tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, KrisB said: Press release tonight? Why conference doesn't start till 15th, they will be too busy packing to release a pre conference statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 34 minutes ago, Neila said: Why conference doesn't start till 15th, they will be too busy packing to release a pre conference statement Maybe a full explanation of the costs involved and a new contract for the exclusive provision of biscuits for the conference from a Turkish biscuit manufacturer looking to break into the sport... they'll probably fall apart as soon as they're dunked though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisB Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, Neila said: Why conference doesn't start till 15th, they will be too busy packing to release a pre conference statement Ok then. Just following up on another post saying AGM started on 10th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 12 hours ago, Aries said: What boils my pi$$ is why wait so long before having these conferences? Why can’t the conference be done 24 hours after the final meeting of the season? Does someone say “nah we’ll wait for 3 weeks until mid November sometime”? Poland as usual, professional, done and dusted and clubs completing their line ups for 2024! Its a Company AGM! The BSPL and the clubs have to submit their end-of-season financial accounts as well as declaring their intentions to run in 2024, as well as all the operational issues that need sorting. They can't do that the day after the last track action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 9 hours ago, KrisB said: Ok then. Just following up on another post saying AGM started on 10th! That was probably partially my fault. I was abroad and picked up on a conversation and simply got my weeks wrong. I blame the sun and booze!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: That was probably partially my fault. I was abroad and picked up on a conversation and simply got my weeks wrong. I blame the sun and booze!! You been to the Shateau (as seen on TV), that's where they should have held the conference! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 12 hours ago, KrisB said: Press release tonight? 12 hours ago, Neila said: Why conference doesn't start till 15th, they will be too busy packing to release a pre conference statement Perhaps it's been postponed and will now take place at the end of next year..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, StevePark said: Perhaps it's been postponed and will now take place at the end of next year..... Same weekend as the Jubilee Trophy maybe? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 14 hours ago, iainb said: Maybe a full explanation of the costs involved and a new contract for the exclusive provision of biscuits for the conference from a Turkish biscuit manufacturer looking to break into the sport... they'll probably fall apart as soon as they're dunked though You got a bit of a sweet tooth? Bourbons, chocolate Hob-Nobs(they are good), .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: You got a bit of a sweet tooth? Bourbons, chocolate Hob-Nobs(they are good), .......... I have... Dark Chocolate Hob-Nobs are the Premiership League of biscuits though... it's Bourbons for you... unless you move up of course, in which case you can have the Chocolate Hob-Nobs in 2 years time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 5 hours ago, iainb said: You been to the Shateau (as seen on TV), that's where they should have held the conference! It's probably where most of the main decisions will have been made!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 2 hours ago, iainb said: I have... Dark Chocolate Hob-Nobs are the Premiership League of biscuits though... it's Bourbons for you... unless you move up of course, in which case you can have the Chocolate Hob-Nobs in 2 years time! I hope we don't move up to make the numbers up(2 + 2 = 5) as we would need Ryan & he is rumoured to be with you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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