Dave1964 4 Posted July 13, 2018 http://www.leicesterlions.co/news.php?extend.31231.1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Four free fixtures for kids over the summer holidays. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,292 Posted July 13, 2018 Well done Leicester... Hope they take the opportunity to bombard the kids who go with posters, photo opps with riders, car stickers for their parents, get birthday dates, email addresses of mum and dad etc... You want some kind of long term return for such an investment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, mikebv said: Well done Leicester... Hope they take the opportunity to bombard the kids who go with posters, photo opps with riders, car stickers for their parents, get birthday dates, email addresses of mum and dad etc... You want some kind of long term return for such an investment... Should be rolled out across the country imo. Kids will get the chance to sample speedway if they dont already go. Adults will pay to get in Kids will want something to eat and maybe a sovenier from the track shop. meet the riders before the bikes are started One would have thought its a win win situation. Something that happens at Poole every week, the pits are open til 7 pm, riders are very happy to sign Autographs and have photos taken before and after the meeting. We also have a post meeting confrence in the back straight bar where again kids can meet the riders and have photo's and get Autographs signed and is very well attended. Edited July 13, 2018 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) Great..Every club should do it. A few flags to wave, sweets, as said, car stickers to remind the kids to bug their elders, even a dozen air horns to liven things up, that sort of thing.. Edited July 13, 2018 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,292 Posted July 13, 2018 Spot on BB and Starman.. However you sometimes feel some Promoters have a "build it and they will come" mentality.. And then get shocked that many don't return... The Sheffield and Leicester promotion appear more Pro active than most so hopefully they will utilise that positive outlook to enthuse some long term patronage from some ex and new fans.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSC67 1,465 Posted July 13, 2018 Kids go free at Berwick every week have done for ages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted July 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, DSC67 said: Kids go free at Berwick every week have done for ages Same at King's Lynn,free for u16's. Poole seems extremely expensive for kids.Didn't realise any clubs charged for kids of 5 years old. Every club should at least allow kids of 11 and under in for free.They are the future of the sport and at that age is the time to hopefully get them hooked,before they get hooked on all the other rubbish. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSC67 1,465 Posted July 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, tellboy said: Same at King's Lynn,free for u16's. Poole seems extremely expensive for kids.Didn't realise any clubs charged for kids of 5 years old. Every club should at least allow kids of 11 and under in for free.They are the future of the sport and at that age is the time to hopefully get them hooked,before they get hooked on all the other rubbish. Biggest problem is though how do you attract them once they turn 16 and have to pay . You need to get their mates hooked as well I'd say , if their pals are going they'll want to go too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,701 Posted July 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, DSC67 said: Biggest problem is though how do you attract them once they turn 16 and have to pay . You need to get their mates hooked as well I'd say , if their pals are going they'll want to go too No they won't, there is no chance ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted July 13, 2018 This is for the entire season. Aces Under 12 free 12-17 £7 but it can work out as low as £2 if buying a family ticket. Colts Under 18 free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted July 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, DSC67 said: Biggest problem is though how do you attract them once they turn 16 and have to pay . You need to get their mates hooked as well I'd say , if their pals are going they'll want to go too You would like to think their mates would go along with them while it was free at least.So hopefully all get to like it at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted July 13, 2018 But then when if they want to go with their mates and not with their parents how do they get to the tracks which are not on a public transport route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted July 14, 2018 8 hours ago, A ORLOV said: But then when if they want to go with their mates and not with their parents how do they get to the tracks which are not on a public transport route. Surely , kids (children) are the future of ant sport, although they have to be accompanied by an responsible adult when younger, it is the setting of the seed which is the most important part. Once they have acquired the attraction, there are always a way of getting there. The desire is the most important part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted July 14, 2018 I went to speedway as a child and still going ten years on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted July 14, 2018 10 hours ago, DSC67 said: Kids go free at Berwick every week have done for ages It's madness that every team doesn't allow 16 year olds and under in for free every week! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites