BluTiger 21,719 Posted March 15, 2017 I have kids aged 6 and 8, and if there was a speedway track near me I would happily pay 4 quid each for them - very reasonable imo. Go to the zoo, or a kids concert, and you pay a lot more than that for them. Agree with those who suggest targetting unis, especially those where the bar profits go to the club. Charge a fiver entry,or ten quid and first pint free to get them into the bar. Many don't though, that's the problem. Speedway doesn't appeal to youngsters anymore, and many other sports are suffering in this 'stay in the bedroom' digital age. Kids at uni wouldn't go even if you picked them up and let them in for free in my experience.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Horse racing has had great success in attracting under 18s, so has ice hockey and athletics. Only problem is mate 99% are clueless and like to drink.. But they are bookmakers benifits.. Edited March 15, 2017 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted March 15, 2017 Many don't though, that's the problem. Speedway doesn't appeal to youngsters anymore, and many other sports are suffering in this 'stay in the bedroom' digital age. Kids at uni wouldn't go even if you picked them up and let them in for free in my experience.. Trust me, if you make it free people will go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countershaftcounter 360 Posted March 15, 2017 with the purpose built uni flats behind the bus station that area is already on the uni bus route.could easily drop off at the stadium,just need to offer special deal for certain matches,or dare i say free entry(hope matt ford doesnt hurt himself if he reads that and falls over!!)horse racing has really tried to attract the students with some amazing success This was proposed at poole with someone offering to organise the coaches. It was rejected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,914 Posted March 15, 2017 Only problem is mate 99% are clueless and like to drink.. But they are bookmakers benifits.. Have you been listening to Middlo again? Reminds me of a comment he made about Darcy Ward and other teenagers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted March 15, 2017 Only problem is mate 99% are clueless and like to drink.. But they are bookmakers benifits.. Having been to the races it's not exclusive to youngsters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted March 15, 2017 Having been to the races it's not exclusive to youngsters. Nope i think you know i know that.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted March 15, 2017 They should change the name of this thread to a trivia quiz because I'm lost completely ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,077 Posted March 15, 2017 Well said that man, I hope he sticks to his word. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/15156639.Speedway__Steadfast_Ford_digs_heels_in_over_Holder_availability/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 593 Posted March 15, 2017 Well said that man, I hope he sticks to his word. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/15156639.Speedway__Steadfast_Ford_digs_heels_in_over_Holder_availability/ Ford has got it spot on. Nor sure the KL promotion dug their heels in over Chris Holder in the same way who I guess would have to live in Poland in order to get a work permit if UK speedway adopted Fords position. The Poles should not be allowed to dictate to all and sundry so well done to MF for showing the way it should be handled. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted March 15, 2017 Holder could surely still live in the uk if he had a job in Poland? Would I'm sure have no issues getting a working visa for Poland. And be able to reside in U.K. so long as he didn't work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) My saying 5 year olds for £10 was referring to the Darcy Benefit meeting. Still a disgraceful price. It's £10 for 5 to 16 year olds for that meeting. Thereafter the admissions have been said on this thread earlier. Poole is the most expensive by far. So what constitutes a student because my son is at school not uni or college and what I.d does he have to provide for schooling. Otherwise he has to pay £17 adult which ain't gonna happen. Ford can stick that up his exhaust. Meanwhile full credit to MF for sticking to principals over this Polish nonsense. Who do they think they are!!!??! Edited March 15, 2017 by Sniffy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,452 Posted March 15, 2017 Periscoping the fans forum live now. Dont know how to put a link up to it. Come and join us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,452 Posted March 15, 2017 https://www.periscope.tv/w/a5hSKjFtTUVQZVdxTm1RR2J8MW1ueGVWbU9xdlpLWM97KgL61pwX5DK46oADFHD9SHzwzXS-C2AQJNBH5NDo Well worth watching. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,452 Posted March 15, 2017 Bad news for the Good Friday meetings. Likely there will be no KK at either meeting due to the Polish Golden Helmet. If KK qualifies which is likely, it clashes with the Somerset meetings. As an official Polish meeting we will have a facility but on such a day the choice will be limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
