cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 21, 2020 Now that the top two leagues have been shelved for this season, how many tracks will attempt to stage meetings at NL level. I'm hoping that my two nearest clubs, kent and Eastbourne run a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted July 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Now that the top two leagues have been shelved for this season, how many tracks will attempt to stage meetings at NL level. I'm hoping that my two nearest clubs, kent and Eastbourne run a few. what with no spectators ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Blue 616 Posted July 21, 2020 Stock cars are also not officially professional and they are starting up with crowds in Ipswich this week. OK you have to pre book tickets and wear masks in the stadium but it's running so I don't see why NL level speedway couldn't get the go ahead if they wanted to. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted July 21, 2020 And what about the possibility of Individual meetings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) I'm incredibly impressed that the scientists have been able run and prove analysis that the crowds that would attend an amateur meeting is one that has a lower risk of passing on infection than that attending 'elite events' After all that must be what has happened as the government all through this has only 'followed the science'...... Edited July 21, 2020 by dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted July 21, 2020 Even the SON meeting seems to be in the balance now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, ray c said: what with no spectators ? I was under the impression, if the local authority approved it, spectators could be admitted for NL and amateur meetings. Just like they are at stock car racing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted July 21, 2020 I wonder if the public are allowed into Amateur Meetings, such as those at Scunthorpe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: I'm incredibly impressed that the scientists have been able run and prove analysis that the crowds that would attend an amateur meeting is one that has a lower risk of passing on infection than that attending 'elite events' After all that must be what has happened as the government all through this has only 'followed the science'...... Lower crowds less risk, i reckon. Non league football is supposedly starting in September, with fans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted July 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mimmo said: I wonder if the public are allowed into Amateur Meetings, such as those at Scunthorpe? I don’t think there’s a risk for the half a dozen that watch them. Most of the ‘ onlookers ‘ are family of the youngsters anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted July 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, cityrebel said: I was under the impression, if the local authority approved it, spectators could be admitted for NL and amateur meetings. Just like they are at stock car racing. NL is professional, the riders get paid and the spectators pay, so the guidelines such as they are apply , but who is going to run around Just 4 meetings , in October, with a restricted crowd and guaranteed loss maker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,962 Posted July 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Lower crowds less risk, i reckon. Non league football is supposedly starting in September, with fans. I think the crowds for Non League Football will be massive, Sports fans have been starved of sport to attend for months... I've not been for an evening out since last October! I'd go and watch Speedway at any level at the moment 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted July 21, 2020 Just now, iainb said: I think the crowds for Non League Football will be massive, Sports fans have been starved of sport to attend for months... I've not been for an evening out since last October! I'd go and watch Speedway at any level at the moment I agree with you about the football. On the last saturday before the lockdown, my two first choice games at Brighton and Woking were postponed. So we diverted to Maidenhead and the place was packed with fans desperate for a game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted July 21, 2020 48 minutes ago, cityrebel said: Lower crowds less risk, i reckon. Non league football is supposedly starting in September, with fans. That's my point the limit should be on the crowd numbers and not dependant on the level/status of the participants!! Plus it should also be tailored to each venue - the space at one venue is very different to another and the risk is variable accordingly 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted July 21, 2020 "Strictly" amateur status matches/meetings, no league set-up, run with local authority permission. Online booking for limited tickets. Will be interested to see prices being charged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites