Reliant Robin 492 Posted November 2, 2015 TBF, regarding the sports web presence, uk martin is generally pretty spot on. I actually agree to a certain extent...uk martin often has a valid point....but generally manages to cloud it over with his constant sniping, derogatory comments and the pushing of an agenda going back to a fallen Birmingham promotion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted November 2, 2015 Has anyone heard any more about it in recent weeks / months? I was hoping to hear by now about who was going on it...existing junior riders or complete newcomers. I tried to find out by going onto the BSPA site and clicking on the link, only to find that the target page is no longer there. That's just BSPA ineptitude for you. The links on their web site leads you into dead ends. So no surprise there right? Further searching on the Poultec site shows that they are still offering a course, just on other pages of their site that the BSPA haven't kept up with. So, does anyone know if these courses have started, who's been on them, and what the feedback has been? The target page has been sorted now you will be pleased to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) TBF, regarding the sports web presence, uk martin is generally pretty spot on. But not in this case. He is just a perennial moaner and smart erse. Edited November 2, 2015 by Tsunami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted November 5, 2015 There was a large article about in the Speedway Star at the time of the launch. Pretty good publicity if you ask me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spinkox 37 Posted November 6, 2015 The list of things they train you in is in a very strange order - Number one - Media Studies/Communications Second to last - Track days ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reviresco 708 Posted September 9, 2016 The list of things they train you in is in a very strange order - Number one - Media Studies/Communications Second to last - Track days ! And having spoken with some of the lads that have taken part in the modules, this is exactly the correct order and has made them far better individuals and more able to understand that these days you cannot just jump on a bike and do it, you need sponsors and a strong back up and a good accounts and social media knowledge and if the scheme produces such well rounded and thoroughly decent individuals as Danyon Hume and some of the other emerging exciting British talent, well I for one will back the poultec scheme and Olly Allen to the hilt. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted September 9, 2016 Sounds good to me having media studies/communication top of the list and I can think of a number of riders who should have attended this course. It's not all about being able to ride a bike. I'm glad Danyon is held in your high esteem. I've never met him and no wish to but he is my favourite rider this year since seeing him at Coventry. Love his style of riding. My second favourite I'm lucky enough to be watching tonight ~ James Shanes. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reviresco 708 Posted September 10, 2016 You've picked two crackers there Gem. Lucky enough to have spoken with both and they are both so enthusiastic, grounded and pleasant. If yiu haven't already, ask James for his autograph. It is a work of art :-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted December 14, 2016 Can anyone give a progress report about this scheme please? Who has "graduated" through the course and making a success of themselves in league racing? Who is starting out who we can hope to see next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted December 14, 2016 Can anyone give a progress report about this scheme please? Who has "graduated" through the course and making a success of themselves in league racing? Danyon Hume comes to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 14, 2016 Top performers that immediately spring to mind are Jack Thomas, James Shanes, Connor Mountain & the previously mentioned Danyon Hume. These riders all certainly could have "made it" on their own however the training & backing of the Poultec academy must have helped accelerate the process and long may it continue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Thumper 528 Posted December 14, 2016 Top performers that immediately spring to mind are Jack Thomas, James Shanes, Connor Mountain & the previously mentioned Danyon Hume. These riders all certainly could have "made it" on their own however the training & backing of the Poultec academy must have helped accelerate the process and long may it continue. So, will this be the kind of thing that will be offered at the National Speedway Academy when it opens? Or is that going to be a different kind of thing altogether? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 14, 2016 So, will this be the kind of thing that will be offered at the National Speedway Academy when it opens? Or is that going to be a different kind of thing altogether? Given the current record where the words National Speedway...... are used as prefix i suspect it will be beautifully presented but end in a right balls up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Thumper 528 Posted December 14, 2016 Given the current record where the words National Speedway...... are used as prefix i suspect it will be beautifully presented but end in a right balls up! Oh, ye of little faith! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted December 16, 2016 Top performers that immediately spring to mind are Jack Thomas, James Shanes, Connor Mountain & the previously mentioned Danyon Hume. These riders all certainly could have "made it" on their own however the training & backing of the Poultec academy must have helped accelerate the process and long may it continue. A decent start then. What would be good is to have a BSF Honours Board or something (remember those from school? lol) where all the riders who graduated can be added to a permanent thread, and their names remembered for the efforts that they put in. Each year, new names can be added. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
