Marksman 555 Posted February 3, 2015 So we have had to drop Mason Campton and Matty Wethers, as explained on the Comets website http://www.workingtoncomets.co/news/article.asp?id=100438 Really tough on Mason who was actually injured and broke his collar bone in the B Final of the NSW State Championship when colliding with Tyson Nelson who won the B Final and finished 4th on 11pts, had Mason came second in that B final he would have finished 4th overall on 12pts, thus have been able to ride in the UK this season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryW 1,178 Posted February 3, 2015 The Aussies shot themselves in the foot as it turns out. Campton was the 3rd highest NSW rider in the New South Wales state final but out of state riders finished above him leading to his permit refusal...Oops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CardinalSin 346 Posted February 3, 2015 Looks like Gino Manzares will also have problems too unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,913 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Had a look at the averages and the Aussie State Champs and I think there's only 3 that may have a problem. Mason Campton, Taylor Poole and Ryan Douglas.Douglas will be okay as its already been mentioned he finished in the top 3 of a State final at the end of last year. As I previously mentioned Campton didn't meet the required standard, nor does Manzares, Poole and Jack Holder, technically nor does Alex Davies and Kozza Smith too. Edited February 4, 2015 by Najjer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,694 Posted February 4, 2015 Douglas will be okay as its already been mentioned he finished in the top 3 of a State final at the end of last year. As I previously mentioned Campton didn't meet the required standard, nor does Manzares, Poole and Jack Holder, technically nor does Alex Davies and Kozza Smith too. I'd say Kozza does meet the standards with a 7.15 PL average Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,913 Posted February 4, 2015 I'd say Kozza does meet the standards with a 7.15 PL average Which wasn't achieved last year, as per the regulations. The same as Alex Davies whose 7+ average was in 2013. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,076 Posted February 4, 2015 I can understand about Campton not being allowed a visa, but less understanding about Whethers, has he failed to meet the new standards for attaining visas or has he been riding illegally for a few seasons now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,398 Posted February 4, 2015 probably too late now but could have dropped the team average limit slightly and introduced a single fast track rider to each team to cover for any shortage obviously if this had been envisaged or known about sooner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,464 Posted February 4, 2015 Had a look at the averages and the Aussie State Champs and I think there's only 3 that may have a problem. Mason Campton, Taylor Poole and Ryan Douglas.Douglas has a 7pt average and State Title placing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brewer 159 Posted February 4, 2015 Douglas final avg was 6.73 but he did get top 4 in qsld state title so going by worky pr "should? Be ok. If it's either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonB 55 Posted February 4, 2015 As they live in the UK most of the year there primary residence will be one in this country. Now if they stay in a hotel for a night they can claim that back but I'm not sure 8 months of rent would be allowed If it is, all self employer people would claim they live in Spain (or where ever they went on holiday that year!) and so their mortgage/rent could be deducted! Â Very much depends how long they spend in each country, I could see a strong argument that all accommodation in the UK for an Australian resident (who also works in Sweden, Poland and Denmark) being an allowable tax deduction. Even if disallowed they could claim part of the expense if the base is used as a workshop. Tax is not my specialism but as an accountant I do deal with it fairly regularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZODIAK 304 Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Douglas will be okay as its already been mentioned he finished in the top 3 of a State final at the end of last year. Â As I previously mentioned Campton didn't meet the required standard, nor does Manzares, Poole and Jack Holder, technically nor does Alex Davies and Kozza Smith too. Manzares, it seems, does meet the criteria as Chris Louis has apparently told the local journalist that the 2 Ipswich riders have "no issues" getting visas. Edited February 4, 2015 by Hong Kong Phooey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,913 Posted February 4, 2015 Manzares, it seems, does meet the criteria as Chris Louis has apparently told the local journalist that the 2 Ipswich riders have "no issues" getting visas. That means nothing. Workington sent the Campton issue to appeal with the BSPA before being told no for a second time. Just goes to show how little some teams have learned as they are still prepared to ignore the rules and criteria set for self interest. Manzares is no different to Campton if as someone mentioned earlier in this thread he failed to finish top 4 in his qualifying meetings back home this winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
em1500uk 190 Posted February 4, 2015 Which wasn't achieved last year, as per the regulations. The same as Alex Davies whose 7+ average was in 2013. Where does it state this? Can't see anything in the Workington press release about the average needing to have been achieved in the previous year...but maybe they've left that detail out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZODIAK 304 Posted February 4, 2015 That means nothing. Workington sent the Campton issue to appeal with the BSPA before being told no for a second time. Just goes to show how little some teams have learned as they are still prepared to ignore the rules and criteria set for self interest. Manzares is no different to Campton if as someone mentioned earlier in this thread he failed to finish top 4 in his qualifying meetings back home this winter.Has there been any official statement, detailing exactly what the qualifying criteria is? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
