Old Crusader 135 Posted November 26, 2023 Does anyone know when the NDL AGM is taking place please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 840 Posted November 26, 2023 11 hours ago, Old Crusader said: Does anyone know when the NDL AGM is taking place please? Better question would be :” who’s in the NDL ?”……then work out which phone box to hold the AGM in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,159 Posted November 26, 2023 The NFL as was is probably no more due to the none availability of clubs, Workington have moved up due to NFL not being available in enough meetings, mildenhall and Berwick withdrawn, big doubts about Kent. So only a couple of clubs may run a team, the bspa have said some form of junior or NFL racing will go ahead, but they have not thought about how it's gonna work yet, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK62 68 Posted November 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Neila said: The NFL as was is probably no more due to the none availability of clubs, Workington have moved up due to NFL not being available in enough meetings, mildenhall and Berwick withdrawn, big doubts about Kent. So only a couple of clubs may run a team, the bspa have said some form of junior or NFL racing will go ahead, but they have not thought about how it's gonna work yet, NDL riders at the speedway show were very optimistic with Oxford, Leicester and Belle Vue confirmed and rumours of joint teams running out of Scunthorpe and possibly another northern based track. With so few league fixtures looking likely clubs will be looking for date fillers and a small NDL commitment could be the answer, if they can find the riders willing to ride for fun and just expenses rather than profit so less financial risk to the host clubs. But we will all have to wait and see … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted November 27, 2023 7 hours ago, KK62 said: NDL riders at the speedway show were very optimistic with Oxford, Leicester and Belle Vue confirmed and rumours of joint teams running out of Scunthorpe and possibly another northern based track. With so few league fixtures looking likely clubs will be looking for date fillers and a small NDL commitment could be the answer, if they can find the riders willing to ride for fun and just expenses rather than profit so less financial risk to the host clubs. But we will all have to wait and see … One more Northern club wonder who that will be sounds very promising 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted November 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Neila said: The NFL as was is probably no more due to the none availability of clubs, Workington have moved up due to NFL not being available in enough meetings, mildenhall and Berwick withdrawn, big doubts about Kent. So only a couple of clubs may run a team, the bspa have said some form of junior or NFL racing will go ahead, but they have not thought about how it's gonna work yet, They've already announced at least six clubs will be fielding teams in the NDL - just haven't confirmed which clubs that will be. The AGM press release said: "Six clubs have already stated their intention to take part in the NDL next season, and further details will be available in the coming weeks." Oxford, Leicester, Belle Vue and then fill in the blanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted November 27, 2023 48 minutes ago, Bojangles said: They've already announced at least six clubs will be fielding teams in the NDL - just haven't confirmed which clubs that will be. The AGM press release said: "Six clubs have already stated their intention to take part in the NDL next season, and further details will be available in the coming weeks." Oxford, Leicester, Belle Vue and then fill in the blanks... Six clubs have already stated their intention hopefully they'll all follow through with that. But after rumors of no NL, I'm just happy it's continuing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, KK62 said: NDL riders at the speedway show were very optimistic with Oxford, Leicester and Belle Vue confirmed and rumours of joint teams running out of Scunthorpe and possibly another northern based track. With so few league fixtures looking likely clubs will be looking for date fillers and a small NDL commitment could be the answer, if they can find the riders willing to ride for fun and just expenses rather than profit so less financial risk to the host clubs. But we will all have to wait and see … Not to mention racing for experience, to develop as riders. Probably a fault if lower level speedway is riders assuming because they can ride a bike, they should be paid for it? I know it's an expensive sport, but they can treat it like free practice / an apprenticeship, rather than a paying job. Edited November 27, 2023 by szkocjasid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK62 68 Posted November 27, 2023 3 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: One more Northern club wonder who that will be sounds very promising Stop teasing…we know YOU know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 840 Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, KK62 said: Stop teasing…we know YOU know. are you telling me that YOU don’t know ? Looks like you will be a very busy boy next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Fortythirtyeight said: are you telling me that YOU don’t know ? Looks like you will be a very busy boy next season. That's what I heard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted November 27, 2023 With all the issues of organising fixtures in recent year & with apparently all 6? Clubs being second teams. I'd suggest racing once home & once away, no KOC no play-offs, teams will have till the end of October to race 5 league meetings. Should manage that. Not a lot of racing for the riders, but they could pick up rides in seconds half's, plus the new individual series & if you're based in the south (or willing to travel), Nora racing on the IoW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Not to mention racing for experience, to develop as riders. Probably a fault if lower level speedway is riders assuming because they can ride a bike, they should be paid for it? I know it's an expensive sport, but they can treat it like free practice / an apprenticeship, rather than a paying job. To be fair the majority of NDL riders aren't looking to make a profit just cut their losses. Free practice is one thing but the fixtures then need to be held on more hospitable dates, namely weekends. Try telling a rider that he needs to invest heavily every winter, use multiple holiday days for midweek fixtures and be dictated to when/where they ride. There is a sport wide problem of paying more than clubs can afford but if the move is towards an amateur format it won't be practical to run a nationwide league. Edited November 28, 2023 by Sings4Speedway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted November 30, 2023 Interesting wording in the NDL announcement. "no rider who has achieved a CL average of 4.00 or above will be eligible to take part". That reads as in ever achieved over 4 in the CL....wil try and compose a list later but means a lot of 'big' names pushed out of the NDL....and in reality a decision long overdue. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted November 30, 2023 Quick scan of this years riders who have achieved over 4 at some point in the CL in the past couple of seasons and therefore not eligible (in my interpretation of the ruling) ...... Clegg Bowtell Morley D Thompson J Thompson Bailey Atkins Jenkins Complin Roynon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
