Trees 2,814 Posted January 16, 2016 Something all Polish teams seem to do better than the British teams. - Here's some photos of Stal Gorzow doing something similar - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.947708788599484.1073742065.119682784735426&type=3 All to do with money ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted January 16, 2016 POLISH tracks are also intrinsically a bigger part of the local community than those in Britain and in many cases the bulk of the riders are local too and therefore much easier to harness together for such outings. However, that shouldn't (and occasionally doesn't) prevent British teams from following suit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,960 Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) That said, this is all at the whim of the TV companies. IF they want something else on the Friday instead of the speedway, the meetings will get shifted just as readily as the start times get shifted around to fit in with the TV schedules. Bear in mind this is Olympic year and there's some Association Football event going on in Europe, there will be plenty of options for a sports broadcaster to fill their schedules with. And if a women's basketball tournament happens to be on, then that's the speedway done for... The 9 teams (excluding Rawicz and Opole) will be given a 40-0 victory and 2 match points for the non-home meetings against Rawicz and Opole. Why do those need to be given a walkover if they're all riding the same number of meetings anyway? And not much incentive for the fans of Rawicz and Opole to turn out when they know they're likely to be bottom of the league whatever they do. Even the BSPA hasn't managed to come up with something as daft as this... Edited January 16, 2016 by Humphrey Appleby 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,651 Posted January 16, 2016 And if a women's basketball tournament happens to be on, then that's the speedway done for... Why do those need to be given a walkover if they're all riding the same number of meetings anyway? And not much incentive for the fans of Rawicz and Opole to turn out when they know they're likely to be bottom of the league whatever they do.Even the BSPA hasn't managed to come up with something as daft as this... Rawicz don't have any fans! Their average attendance in 2015 was 275 (compared with 5000+ for Daugavpils) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted January 17, 2016 And if a women's basketball tournament happens to be on, then that's the speedway done for... Maybe you are unaware that sports like basketball and handball have a far higher profile in Poland than in the UK. Just as hard for us to grasp the importance of basketball as it is for a Pole to grasp the importance of rugby or cricket. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,960 Posted January 18, 2016 Maybe you are unaware that sports like basketball and handball have a far higher profile in Poland than in the UK. I'm well aware of that. In fact, I've long dispelled the myth that speedway is the most popular sport in Poland when quite clearly football and basketball are the No. 1 and 2 sports in popular interest. However, it's a bit of stretch to blame poor attendance at a speedway GP on a women's basketball tournament Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted January 18, 2016 POLISH tracks are also intrinsically a bigger part of the local community than those in Britain and in many cases the bulk of the riders are local too and therefore much easier to harness together for such outings. However, that shouldn't (and occasionally doesn't) prevent British teams from following suit. Of course many British clubs visit local schools, would be interesting to see photos of their visits, perhaps that is all we are lacking, the photographic evidence! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted January 18, 2016 Of course many British clubs visit local schools, would be interesting to see photos of their visits, perhaps that is all we are lacking, the photographic evidence! You're asking British Speedway teams to maximise their PR and public profile now...This is British Speedway we're talking about here, such things aren't done. The promoters have never done it before, the promoters fathers never did it, and the promoters fathers fathers never did it. They aren't going to start doing it now, and especially using this new fangled social media thing. Actually, if such things do happen (and I can't think of anything of this ilk happening in Birmingham for years) then maybe we ought to have a Good News thread on BSF with links to all the good PR pages out there in multimedialand. ...However, it's a bit of stretch to blame poor attendance at a speedway GP on a women's basketball tournament Any reason why it being a Women's tournament makes it particularly remarkable? Was it a World Championship by any chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted January 18, 2016 You're asking British Speedway teams to maximise their PR and public profile now...This is British Speedway we're talking about here, such things aren't done. The promoters have never done it before, the promoters fathers never did it, and the promoters fathers fathers never did it. They aren't going to start doing it now, and especially using this new fangled social media thing. Actually, if such things do happen (and I can't think of anything of this ilk happening in Birmingham for years) then maybe we ought to have a Good News thread on BSF with links to all the good PR pages out there in multimedialand. Any reason why it being a Women's tournament makes it particularly remarkable? Was it a World Championship by any chance? It's 100% been done and no doubt is being planned by some before the start of this season. Don't forget how the Stars had a tie up with local schools which helped loads of uninspired kids with maths etc. Just cos Brum didn't do it doesn't mean no club did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted January 18, 2016 It's 100% been done and no doubt is being planned by some before the start of this season. Don't forget how the Stars had a tie up with local schools which helped loads of uninspired kids with maths etc. Just cos Brum didn't do it doesn't mean no club did If a club does it and keeps it a secret then what's the point of doing it are all? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,960 Posted January 19, 2016 Any reason why it being a Women's tournament makes it particularly remarkable? Was it a World Championship by any chance? Because women's sport with few exceptions (e.g. tennis and the odd high-profile football match) is hardly watched by anyone anywhere. I looked up attendances for women's basketball in Poland, and even the biggest crowds ever have only been a few thousand with absolute record standing at 12,000 which was several thousand more than the next highest gate. And in case anyone suggests it, that 12,000 gate did not coincide with a Polish GP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted January 19, 2016 Decisions, decisions...18th May - Pila v Daugavpils OR Opole v Kraków Anyone have any thoughts which will be the better option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,737 Posted January 19, 2016 Has to be Pila as Opole along with Rawicz are the 2 rags of the league- plus Daugavpils are always competitive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,737 Posted January 20, 2016 Nice Polish league ( div1) fixtures here http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/573796/znamy-terminarz-nice-polskiej-ligi-zuzlowej-na-inauguracje-hit-w-krakowie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EC Rides Again 143 Posted January 20, 2016 Nice Polish league ( div1) fixtures here http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/573796/znamy-terminarz-nice-polskiej-ligi-zuzlowej-na-inauguracje-hit-w-krakowie A few British promoters thrilled with the expanded programme, NOT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
