Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted June 8, 2019 I don't know, why were they? (Only joking...) Face it, Berwick is usually Baltic. Good atmos at Shielfield generally tho, which is why we attend fairly regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo 142 Posted June 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Terrace Grumbler said: I don't know, why were they? (Only joking...) Face it, Berwick is usually Baltic. Good atmos at Shielfield generally tho, which is why we attend fairly regularly. We are very friendly. But do not forget your coat. And only £10 next Saturday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Dodds 310 Posted June 9, 2019 18 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Just spoke to someone who goes every week didn't know it was £10 next week so still people out there that don't know Obviously there are posters, thousands of fliers, social media posts, articles in the local press and on the website and Facebook about the offer but sometimes nothing can beat just telling your mates - or sharing the electronic media - to make sure they don't miss out. Thanks for doing your bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjcol 83 Posted June 9, 2019 if loads of people go for £10 then maybe theywill keep that price for ever mmmmmmmm very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted June 9, 2019 2 hours ago, George Dodds said: Obviously there are posters, thousands of fliers, social media posts, articles in the local press and on the website and Facebook about the offer but sometimes nothing can beat just telling your mates - or sharing the electronic media - to make sure they don't miss out. Thanks for doing your bit Seeing my daughters home for fathers day she and my wife are both coming down that's me doing my bit +2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjcol 83 Posted June 9, 2019 speedway for £10 get behind the lads and support speedway in Berwick see you there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,361 Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, bjcol said: speedway for £10 get behind the lads and support speedway in Berwick see you there Will the target be placed on your forehead or your back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjcol 83 Posted June 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: Will the target be placed on your forehead or your back any were as long I see speedway at Berwick for a real price of £10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted June 10, 2019 There may be a slight increase in regular attendance, but not enough to make it sustainable at £10 a pop. Need to make the racing more entertaining, because in truth it’s been pretty dull overall in recent years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted June 10, 2019 For every 10 adult customers who paid in last week they'll need 17 to pay in this week to achieve the same revenue. Is it even achievable? Definitely a brave move but perhaps £14 or £15 would be a more realistic figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,905 Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, MD said: For every 10 adult customers who paid in last week they'll need 17 to pay in this week to achieve the same revenue. Is it even achievable? Definitely a brave move but perhaps £14 or £15 would be a more realistic figure. Not just as clinical as that of -- the extra people, even if not quite "17-over-10" will buy programmes (handy profit in every copy) plus food and drink. Track shop sales will go up, and of course there is the intended bonus of lapsed and/or new customers liking their night out and coming back for more on future Saturdays. While going down to £10 this week is a breathtakingly bold leap by the young promoters, it really has to be applauded and supported by everyone who really wants to see speedway continuing in Berwick. What now has to happen is that everyone "tells a friend" about the deal, highlights the thousands of posters and fliers around the borders and urges folk to takes the opportunity to come along, bring the kids and savour the occasion. Get a buzz going around town and keep that buzz going on the night -- let's have some fun while we're enjoying the show! PS: Negative posters need not reply Edited June 10, 2019 by crescent girl 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted June 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, MD said: For every 10 adult customers who paid in last week they'll need 17 to pay in this week to achieve the same revenue. Is it even achievable? Definitely a brave move but perhaps £14 or £15 would be a more realistic figure. Apart from Col, I still don't think the cost is the issue. The fans that are left are the die hards, who would probably pay £20, might moan a bit, but would still probably pay it. If the crowd is about 500, they would need 350 more to stand still, the whole exercise doesn't seem to make business sense. There must be a way of leaving the entrance cost the same, and getting some discount vouchers out to people who no longer attend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted June 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Not just as clinical as that of -- the extra people, even if not quite "17-over-10" will buy programmes (handy profit in every copy) plus food and drink. Track shop sales will go up, and of course there is the intended bonus of lapsed and/or new customers liking their night out and coming back for more on future Saturdays. While going down to £10 this week is a breathtakingly bold leap by the young promoters, it really has to be applauded and supported by everyone who really wants to see speedway continuing in Berwick. What now has to happen is that everyone "tells a friend" about the deal, highlights the thousands of posters and fliers around the borders and urges folk to takes the opportunity to come along, bring the kids and savour the occasion. Get a buzz going around town and keep that buzz going on the night -- let's have some fun while we're enjoying the show! PS: Negative posters need not reply Still say cost is not the issue, but the product itself that is the problem, fans have fallen out of love with the way speedway is run and presented 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted June 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Not just as clinical as that of -- the extra people, even if not quite "17-over-10" will buy programmes (handy profit in every copy) plus food and drink. Track shop sales will go up, and of course there is the intended bonus of lapsed and/or new customers liking their night out and coming back for more on future Saturdays. While going down to £10 this week is a breathtakingly bold leap by the young promoters, it really has to be applauded and supported by everyone who really wants to see speedway continuing in Berwick. What now has to happen is that everyone "tells a friend" about the deal, highlights the thousands of posters and fliers around the borders and urges folk to takes the opportunity to come along, bring the kids and savour the occasion. Get a buzz going around town and keep that buzz going on the night -- let's have some fun while we're enjoying the show! PS: Negative posters need not reply I cannot applaud the promotion enough for this move and keep fingers crossed its a success. If Berwick can prove that Speedway in this country is sustainable as a £10 sport (which it is in its current guise) then hopefully many others will follow suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted June 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Not just as clinical as that of -- the extra people, even if not quite "17-over-10" will buy programmes (handy profit in every copy) plus food and drink. Track shop sales will go up, and of course there is the intended bonus of lapsed and/or new customers liking their night out and coming back for more on future Saturdays. While going down to £10 this week is a breathtakingly bold leap by the young promoters, it really has to be applauded and supported by everyone who really wants to see speedway continuing in Berwick. What now has to happen is that everyone "tells a friend" about the deal, highlights the thousands of posters and fliers around the borders and urges folk to takes the opportunity to come along, bring the kids and savour the occasion. Get a buzz going around town and keep that buzz going on the night -- let's have some fun while we're enjoying the show! PS: Negative posters need not reply Just doing the sums. I get the bit about people spending extra at the shop/bar but will they each spend another £7 to match the normal entry price. I wish Berwick the best of luck and hope they get some retention from it at future meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites