leander 495 Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: What about the 'pilot' events from August 1st that Boris referred to? BSPL could surely propose a 'pilot' event under covid-secure guidelines at as many tracks willing to participate?! If the pilot events are successfully staged then subsequent fixtures could then be planned. 'Pilot' events already decided. Snooker at Sheffield and one one-day cricket match. Both with dedicated seat reservation and a crowd % limit. One day horse racing at Goodwood restricted to Goodwood race course members, meaning track and trace, if needed, is comparatively easy as details of those attending would be already held. So unless you can find an all-seater speedway stadium you've no chance. The only one I know of (Cardiff!) is being used as a nightingale hospital on standby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted July 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: What about the 'pilot' events from August 1st that Boris referred to? BSPL could surely propose a 'pilot' event under covid-secure guidelines at as many tracks willing to participate?! If the pilot events are successfully staged then subsequent fixtures could then be planned. 46 minutes ago, leander said: 'Pilot' events already decided. Snooker at Sheffield and one one-day cricket match. Both with dedicated seat reservation and a crowd % limit. One day horse racing at Goodwood restricted to Goodwood race course members, meaning track and trace, if needed, is comparatively easy as details of those attending would be already held. So unless you can find an all-seater speedway stadium you've no chance. The only one I know of (Cardiff!) is being used as a nightingale hospital on standby. A'd be surprised if the government let any of the BSPL pilot a paper aeroplane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted July 18, 2020 Newspapers today are saying more 'pilot' events are planned from August 1st for other sports subject to acceptable proposals from those sports governing bodies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted July 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Newspapers today are saying more 'pilot' events are planned from August 1st for other sports subject to acceptable proposals from those sports governing bodies. Skidder, do you think Poole can overcome any problems associated with the Stadium staff being furloughed ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 19, 2020 8 hours ago, sugarray said: Skidder, do you think Poole can overcome any problems associated with the Stadium staff being furloughed ? Who is going to foot the bill to make the stadiums compliant. Extra stewards, sinage and PPE don't come cheap. Hard up landlords might be reluctant. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted July 19, 2020 dont think the poole promotion will shout to loud if the stadium is not avallable for racing this season just my opinion of course 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 19, 2020 3 hours ago, ray c said: dont think the poole promotion will shout to loud if the stadium is not avallable for racing this season just my opinion of course A very valid one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, sugarray said: Skidder, do you think Poole can overcome any problems associated with the Stadium staff being furloughed ? Danny Ford has been speaking very positively about wanting to race whilst accepting there are 'hurdles to overcome'! But remember the stadium are not getting any rental from speedway either so it cuts both ways. (and I have a fair idea of what the rental is! Its not an insignificant amount!) Lets also not forget the Govt are putting pressure on companies to recall furloughed staff asap, many of whom would only be returning part-time. Poole Stadium is a Council-owned venue and only leased to Stadia-UK to provide the minimum of 2 sports on a regular basis. With local Councils being given more power to control events locally - who knows?! Edited July 19, 2020 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted July 19, 2020 5 hours ago, ray c said: dont think the poole promotion will shout to loud if the stadium is not avallable for racing this season just my opinion of course Think most Clubs will be worried about the financial implications regarding EXTRA costs depending on restrictions,even if they got the go ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted July 19, 2020 There is absolutely no point in even attempting to run speedway this season, in my opinion. What is the point in starting the season in near August time? Restrictions wont be fully lifted until near the end of the season at the very least. With certain things reopening, it will only be a matter of time before cases spike again like they have done in Australia. In the first week of June, pubs etc re opened, albeit with restrictions, there were no new cases reported at all for days on end then bang, they started to shoot up again and they are talking about a Stage 4 lockdown coming back in at any moment. We are currently in stage 3, and as of Wednesday theres a 200 dollar fine for anybody not wearing a face mask. Write the season off, plan ahead for 2021. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted July 22, 2020 ....And on Thursday its the rewind of 2018 Aces v Pirates fixture via the BV site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted July 28, 2020 Promoters Q&A this week via Twitter and facebook. Not sure if this is to be a 'live' interview (Zoom?) instead of the usual Wednesday rewind meeting?? Watch this space I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris4gillian 1,832 Posted July 29, 2020 No speedway rewind meeting tonight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, chris4gillian said: No speedway rewind meeting tonight? Maybe didn't want to clash with the SEC final this evening?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
