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[stevehone 3,425]

 

I have always believe every season ticket holder should receive free admission at all away tracks...

 

so for example their money is paid to Kings Lynn yet the promoter at Rye House is denied anything from visiting fans??!!

[waytogo28 2,054]

 

so for example their money is paid to Kings Lynn yet the promoter at Rye House is denied anything from visiting fans??!!

No, only season ticket holders would be ( and should be IMO ) other visiting fans would of course pay.

[mikebv 10,239]

No, only season ticket holders would be ( and should be IMO ) other visiting fans would of course pay.

Often wondered why if Season Tickets are 'a must' why they don't knock out an 'Unlimited' one which gets you into ANY meeting anywhere in Britain..

 

Say £1k a season, including free programme at every track, watch two or three races from the centre green, pit pass etc etc..

 

Do more than 50 meetings a year (as many do) and you would be quids in...

 

Speedway is unique in that so many visit just 'to watch the racing' with no attachment to any teams, with many in particular having no team to watch at all anymore, therefore a target market I would suggest..

 

It would also increase crowds (and therefore atmosphere) as 'neutrals' would swell the crowds given the more meetings they attend the better value their initial outlay..

 

Would 1000 or so fans across the Country take up this deal? Could call it the '1000 Club', make them feel 'special' etc....

 

If so, it would bring a Million quid into the Sport pre season, which could be divided up (NFL style) by all the teams to help with running costs..

 

Or even use it for prize money to make the competitions appear as if they are bona fide 'Proper Sports' competitions, which in turn may increase publicity and interest from a wider sport watching public...

Edited November 18, 2017 by mikebv

[lynnboy 254]

Just been announced the green helmet colour is back for next season

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joke lol 😂

[Paddy The Rebel 300]

Often wondered why if Season Tickets are 'a must' why they don't knock out an 'Unlimited' one which gets you into ANY meeting anywhere in Britain..

 

Say £1k a season, including free programme at every track, watch two or three races from the centre green, pit pass etc etc..

 

Do more than 50 meetings a year (as many do) and you would be quids in...

 

Speedway is unique in that so many visit just 'to watch the racing' with no attachment to any teams, with many in particular having no team to watch at all anymore, therefore a target market I would suggest..

 

It would also increase crowds (and therefore atmosphere) as 'neutrals' would swell the crowds given the more meetings they attend the better value their initial outlay..

 

Would 1000 or so fans across the Country take up this deal? Could call it the '1000 Club', make them feel 'special' etc....

 

If so, it would bring a Million quid into the Sport pre season, which could be divided up (NFL style) by all the teams to help with running costs..

 

Or even use it for prize money to make the competitions appear as if they are bona fide 'Proper Sports' competitions, which in turn may increase publicity and interest from a wider sport watching public...

I think thats an excellent idea something that alot of fans would take up unlimited speedway,2meetings a week for half tge season and the rest of the meetings r basically free,will the bspa think about incentives of getting fans through the door or just narrow minded and think about the rules only.

[STEVEHOLS54 380]

Just been announced the green helmet colour is back for next season

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joke lol

Yes the silence from the BSPA is deafening.

 

Would have thought that Prem biz already sorted over Fri/Sat. They could have released a bit of positive/good info for the fans to show that at least progress is being made.

 

Maybe not gone/going as well as we all hope. i.e No league sponsor - no firm TV deal - not enough take up of clubs wanting to come up.

 

BSPA who only announced on their twitter (I think) for the first time yesterday that the BSPA annual AGM was taking place in Tenerife this Fri/Sat/Sun, also said they would release news as they got it.

 

Of course hope I am wrong, but just a few lines on some changes already agreed (if any) would go down well with us the supporters who pay to support these guys.

 

Makes me laugh that despite the potential problems the POL EXL were imposing on riders for 2018 on advertising etc, they sat down with the riders prior to the end of the 2 week transfer window, listened and sorted those issues and we had an exciting close of window. Everything done and dusted in 2 weeks. Yes there is more money involved ultimately but they are light years ahead of how UK runs the sport. Not only in POL EXL but also in Nice 1 and POL league 2. The 2018 transfer windows early & mid season are also set and that's it.

 

Anyway we await the news of any kind as to the future of our sport and team building limits/overseas rider GSA's etc/ sponsorship/TV (if any) and how many teams will make up the Prem (and other leagues) in 2018.

[g13webb 4,254]

They say patience is a virtue and that good things come to those that wait.

 

Lets hope thats right

 

They also say 'Out of sight, Out of mind' or thewre are non so blind as those who don't want to see'

 

 

 

so for example their money is paid to Kings Lynn yet the promoter at Rye House is denied anything from visiting fans??!!

 

We are talking very small numbers with season tickets, that would travel the distance to Rye House to watch speedway. But to those who did, they would still need a Programme, Car Parking, Food-drink. The chances are, the club would still benefit from the attendance of those Season Ticket holders... whereas if they didn't attend they wouldn't benefit nothing at all..

 

The issue here is to make Speedway more appealing by offering small handouts that cost little but benefits everyone...... Failing that we can continue in our small minded approach and make the sport too expensive. For 2 people travelling from Kings Lynn, to attend speedway at Rye House, would cost = £90.00 approx.. (Travel expen- £40; 2 admission £35, Programme £3; Food and Drink £10+) If the sport made the away attendances more affordable then probably more people would do so....

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No news from the AGM today, important talks ongoing and no announcements until agreement is reached on all issues.

[Starman2006 2,354]

 

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No news from the AGM today, important talks ongoing and no announcements until agreement is reached on all issues.

 

They are like a bunch of school kids on a jolly.

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Starman2006, on 18 Nov 2017 - 5:54 PM, said:

They are like a bunch of school kids on a jolly.

If it wasn't for Matt & the other " school kids on a jolly " there would be no Speedway for you / us to watch !!

[stevehone 3,425]

They are like a bunch of school kids on a jolly.

 

so everyone on here saying big decisions need to be made, yet you make light of that and expect everything within a few hours .. maybe you should call Matt to ask him what's taking so long

[Steve Shovlar 10,439]

Really there was no need for the bspa to even make that tweet. Just release a press statement once everything is done and dusted.

 

Some people on here should realise they are only half way through the agm ffs!

[stevebrum 6,820]

Yes the silence from the BSPA is deafening.

 

 

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No news from the AGM today, important talks ongoing and no announcements until agreement is reached on all issues.

 

In fairness the AGM is happening this weekend. I'm not sure any news needs updating until everything has been discussed.

[lisa-colette 6,018]

I think some people need to calm down, nothing ever gets announced to the Sunday/Monday.

[A ORLOV 8,628]

I think some people need to calm down, nothing ever gets announced to the Sunday/Monday.

Then on tuesday we get the corrections to what they put out.