topaz325 1,855 Posted July 6, 2020 Yes, just what I was thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 490 Posted July 6, 2020 I think it's at the stage now where our promoters are becoming more worried about the financial losses if they were to run a shortened season into November. We have seen the indiscipline over the weekend with pubs allowed to reopen & as yet premier league football has not been granted a facility for any public attendance. I would hope the BSPA can be sensible at this point & stop stringing us along, We are aware that many stadiums are rented & their staff are in furlough & that many new problems have to be solved like protective shields at entry points, themo checks for all that enter the stadium, restriction of access from area to area & employment of more stewards to police social distancing. All this costs money & who is prepared to foot that bill. There are many clubs like IoW & Plymouth that rely on the holiday season & Peterborough who race at the EoE showgrounds that has cancelled all events this summer, then Poole & Kent who have hired Leicester as they are unable to access their own tracks to practice. I think it's time to bite the bullet. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted July 6, 2020 Whats the difference between standing in a packed street in soho and a speedway stadium?,that street in soho is packed with gay bars close it and there would be a protest in london by lgbt rights! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 Posted July 6, 2020 54 minutes ago, geoff100 said: Whats the difference between standing in a packed street in soho and a speedway stadium?,that street in soho is packed with gay bars close it and there would be a protest in london by lgbt rights! Maybe speedway could attract the lgbt crowd with a gay bar in the stadium ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted July 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, iris123 said: Maybe speedway could attract the lgbt crowd with a gay bar in the stadium ? Maybe a "blm" bar aswell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 Posted July 6, 2020 Just now, geoff100 said: Maybe a "blm" bar aswell So much of society isn't attracted to speedway. Time to think out of the box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,216 Posted July 6, 2020 Something has to done about attending sports events, certainly before the next football season starts or most league 1 & 2 clubs and some in Championship will go out of business Cant see a lot of difference in letting crowds into lower league football matches and speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted July 6, 2020 7 hours ago, The Third Man said: Something has to done about attending sports events, certainly before the next football season starts or most league 1 & 2 clubs and some in Championship will go out of business Cant see a lot of difference in letting crowds into lower league football matches and speedway If lower league football starts -- speedway will too. Not sure of league names once you drop down pyramid but crowds of sub 2,000 are common outside the top 4 divisions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunnyLeith 25 Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/6/2020 at 11:29 AM, geoff100 said: Whats the difference between standing in a packed street in soho and a speedway stadium?,that street in soho is packed with gay bars close it and there would be a protest in london by lgbt rights! Little wonder speedway is perceived as being stuck in the dark ages when supporters with views like you are still around. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 617 Posted July 9, 2020 There is going to be an updated on July 30th to say which live outdoor events are safe to resume slightly earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammer1969 421 Posted July 9, 2020 The following has just been announced, surely now speedway can start up at the beginning of August. "Pools, gyms and sports facilities will be able to reopen and team sports and outdoor gigs resume in England, the government has announced. Outdoor pools and performances can resume from Saturday with social distancing in place, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said. Beauticians, nail salons and tattooists can also reopen from Monday, he said. Indoor gyms, sports facilities and pools will be able to reopen from 25 July. Guidance will be published for team sports to return from Saturday." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted July 9, 2020 1 minute ago, hammer1969 said: The following has just been announced, surely now speedway can start up at the beginning of August. "Pools, gyms and sports facilities will be able to reopen and team sports and outdoor gigs resume in England, the government has announced. Outdoor pools and performances can resume from Saturday with social distancing in place, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said. Beauticians, nail salons and tattooists can also reopen from Monday, he said. Indoor gyms, sports facilities and pools will be able to reopen from 25 July. Guidance will be published for team sports to return from Saturday." There is one thing missing. No reference to spectators / crowds. Team Sports I would suggest are amateur / junior sports like soccer, cricket, netball, hockey etc.... My grandson has been training non contact and socially distances for past 3 weeks so hopefully now some matches. As for taking him to Villa or Brummies Speedway, I don't think today's announcement make any change at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) The important word is 'grassroots' in the sport.......... https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/providers-of-grassroots-sport-and-gym-leisure-facilities Edited July 9, 2020 by iris123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie Head 247 Posted July 9, 2020 If I understand things correctly, the BSPA consider Premiership and Championship as professional leagues. So the National League - a Development league - could be considered grassroots. Am I wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,972 Posted July 9, 2020 What do we mean by ‘providers of grassroots sport and gym/leisure facilities’? Providers and operators of space enabling the following activities and facilities may reopen if they are ready to do so and can do so safely, following public health guidance: · Indoor and outdoor sports courts · Indoor and outdoor gyms · Indoor and outdoor swimming and diving pools, including water parks · Other indoor and outdoor sporting activities (including but not limited to sports fields, rugby, football, hockey, cricket and other pitches, skate parks, climbing facilities, trampoline parks, boxing halls, ice skating rinks, horse stables and arenas, bowling lawns, golf courses, and snowsport facilities, watersports and sporting facilities, track and field facilities) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
