NeilWatson

Bradley rode for Peterborough in 2018 too!

http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/files/downloads/c18_issue_25.pdf

Bradley did ride in the Championship last year (2018), when the conversion factor was 1.5.

Do tell more - Bradley was in my Peterborough team in 2018 and we had no issue with his average.

Not sure what your comment (bold) means. However, Bradley’s 2020 CL average will be 8.75 (5.47 PL converted at 1.6).

I can’t comment on that as it depends on the 2020 loan fee scale.

The full seasonal loan fee is due, if a rider is subsequently injured that’s just tough luck. The loan agreement is a standard BSPA form

Loan fees are calculated on a fixed scale based on the rider’s average. For a double-up rider the applicable fee is charged to both loaning Clubs.

Of course Ht 15 affects the averages!

This is taken from the WSRA Facebook page which is well worth a look: A gala occasion (words Tony Hurren, pictures Steve Hone) The speedway action in Britain came to its conclusion almost a month ago, but it was on Saturday (November 23) that the curtain came down on the social side of the sport, when the World Speedway Riders' Association staged its annual Gala Dinner & Awards night at The Leicester Marriott Hotel. The way the event was staged was up there with any similar sporting awards dinner. It was like a night at the Oscars. A full house of almost 200 guests including former riders (and a few present-day ones) and their partners; speedway officials; sponsors and supporters who all put on their Sunday best to make it a glittering occasion. There were large screens around the dining area so that everyone could get a close up of what was happening. This included some splendid action from the past season and featured some of our departed friends and all the riders and clubs who were in the running for one of the coveted awards. The timing of the dinner was 6pm for 7pm and this enabled guests to meet up and talk about old times. It did, as usual, feature the famous (or should that be infamous?) Rusty Nails offering put on by the Scottish arm of the WSRA. This mix of whisky and whatever is potent and there were certainly a few muzzy heads before dinner had been served. WSRA president Mike Broadbank welcomed guests, while secretary Alan Philpott led a toast to Her Majesty The Queen and called for a one-minute silent tribute to the recently departed Split Waterman, Ted Hubbard and John Chaplin – who were all featured on the TV screens. After Alan had said grace dinner was served and it was a sumptuous four course meal fit for any banquet. After dinner, presenter Craig Saul accompanied by the glamorous Roz Miles, revealed who had won the prestigious Silver Shoe awards, which were presented to the winners by some of the evening's best-known guests. The Special Bravery Award went to 15 year old Sam Norris, who is making a remarkable recovery from the terrible accident he had at Glasgow Speedway in June. The Youth Rider of the Year was 15 year old Sam Hagon; Young Rider of the Year 17 year old Drew Kemp; while the Isle of Wight retained its Community Club of the Year status. The Speedway Riders' Benevolent Fund Award was won by Ipswich, whose fans parted with the most cash in the annual Ben Fund collection. Drew Kemp was back on the stage to receive the Poultec Apprentice of the Year award from joint Great Britain team manager Olly Allen; while the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to 90 year old Olle Nygren by four times World Champion Barry Briggs. The big one was the Rider of the Year Award which, not surprisingly went to World Champion Bartosz Smarzlik. Due to a conglomeration of commitments, Bartosz was unable to be at the dinner, but WSRA chairman Bert Harkins recorded a video presentation with the National Speedway Museum as the appropriate backdrop. The silver shoe will be handed to the World Champion at a later date. Among the riders promoters and officials present in addition to those already mentioned were: Adam Roynon, Alan Sage, Barney Kennett, Ben Trigger, Bengt Jansson, Bernie Collier, Bobby McNeil, Brian Clark, Chris Harrison, Chris Morton, Chris Van Straaten, Colin Ackroyd, Colin Pratt, Danny King, Dave Morton, Dave Parry, Dingle Brown, Eric Broadbelt, Frank Smith, Garry Stead, George Major, Gerry King, Graham Flint, Graham Miles, Graham Tattersall, Ian Bottomley, Ian Clark, James Bond, Jim McMillan, John Davis, John Hart, John Payne, Karl Fiala, Les Rumsey, Mark Blackbird, Martin Hagon, Mike Patrick, Neil Middleditch, Norman Hunter, Paul Ackroyd, Pete Sampson, Pete Saunders, Pete Seaton, Peter Wrathall, Ray Wilson, Richard Greer, Ronnie Anderson, Roy Carter, Steve Hartley, Steve Hone, Steve Weatherley, Tony Hurren, Tony Mole, Troy Pratt, Vic White, Willie Dishington, etc etc. This was an occasion that would not have been out of place at any venue anywhere in the world. The WSRA wanted this to be a very special event and that is exactly what it was.

Bellego would go into the CL in 2020 on his converted 2019 PL average (5.8) - 9.28

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/split-waterman-obituary-7p3pwkrj0?shareToken=9c234529f5f284d44abccf2c00986fa1

I believe Bjarne is contracted in Poland for 2020.

As 'THJ' said, I don't believe there is a rule to prevent it, indeed in 2017 Kings Lynn and Swindon both started the season with riders over 12 - albeit with a 50 point limit.

8.61

Sadly his CL average would be way over 12

Do the results of the matches with ‘a selection of teams from the others’ appear in the league tables along with the matches within their own conference?

Northern and Southern tables, but each containing all twelve Clubs?

I can’t see how that can be the case under the format as stated with each Club racing against both Groups during the season.

Converted PL average- 11.89

My quotes were direct from the BSPA website. If you suggest the allocation of the additional fixtures wasn’t wholly random I wouldn’t disagree - Peterborough went to Plymouth as one of our extra fixtures ISTR.

I expect to see one league table with all twelve Clubs - two mini-leagues would only work if the qualifying fixtures were contained within that Group.

The proposed regionalisation is different to the previous incarnation in 2014 when " Teams will meet all other Teams in a League table on 2 occasions, 1 at home and 1 away and by ballot additional Teams to make a total of 14 home and 14 away fixtures. ". The proposal for 2020 is " Clubs race opponents from their own section twice at home and twice away, and opponents from the other section once at home and once away. " That removes the lottery element and gives each Club 16 home league fixtures; meeting the five same Group Clubs twice, and the six other Group Clubs once.

http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.35805 The BSPA are delighted to report that the 2018 AGM has successfully concluded and has delivered a number of positive benefits for 2019 and equally importantly, stability going forward. British Speedway in 2018 has achieved tremendous success in the International and European competitions. The British Premiership, Championship and National Development Leagues have entertained a growing and more diverse audience by consistently delivering speedway of the highest quality. It is clear from the data received from our media partners that British Speedway remain fit for purpose as a sports product. On this basis the BSPA have identified that the evolution of the regulations combined with delivering general stability through the sport, and a league structure that enables a clear progression pathway, are some of the key objectives for the short and medium term. The following 2019 actions are designed to deliver against this criterion: • New Limited Company -The BSPA has now agreed to transition to a Ltd Company from the 1st December 2018. The new company will be; The British Speedway Promoters’ Association Ltd. In accordance with British accountancy requirements, the BSPA business will submit timely audited accounts to Companies House. All current business assets will be transferred in their entirety and the association remains financially viable. The articles of association have been approved at the AGM. • BSPA Management Committee – These roles now transition to the role of Director in the new LTD Company. For continuity of leadership during this transition period, it is decided that for the next 12 months, all current roles such as President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Management Committee members all transition to the new Ltd Company, with Chris Louis nominated as a reserve Director. • BSPA Communications – To ensure that the good work of the BSPA is communicated correctly, the BSPA will pilot a monthly press release generated by the Directors. • The International Speedway League Bureaux (ISLB) – Agreement has again been reached that Great Britain has secured ‘protected rider’ race days for Monday and Thursday within the European events calendar. The British Premiership League will race on Mondays and Thursdays for 2019. This will assist each team to present a more consistent rider line-up to their supporters. • GB Speedway Team - has delivered a fresh brand image and new look to the GB Speedway Team, that has delivered success both on and off track. The BSPA are delighted to confirm that Rob Painter and his team at VRX Motorsport will continue to run, in accordance with the BSPA licence terms and condition, GB Team Speedway through to the contract renewal in 2020. In addition, the BSPA have agreed that Alun Rossiter and Neil Vatcher will, under the same licence conditions, retain their roles through to 2020. They are GB Speedway Team Manager and Young Lions U21 Team Manager respectively. • GB Speedway Team Test Matches – Every effort will be made to stage 3 GB based test matches during 2019. • The BSPA League Structures for 2019 will be; (NB to support the progression of riders who have progressed through the National Development League, all riders will receive a 2.5% reduction in their average) Premiership League – Commencing April 2019 • 7 Clubs • 7 Rider teams • 42.5 Average • Minimum rider points average of 3 ‘achieved’ and not assessed • 15 heat events • League - home and away twice + Play-offs • New ‘Premiership Supporters Cup’ with 1 race ‘fans nominated’ via social media – Full details to follow but 1st event provisionally scheduled for 8th April • Each Club to stage one round of the British Youth Championship in 2019 Championship League – Commencing April 2019 • Conversion rate for 2019 will be 1.5, 2020 will be 1.6 and 2021 will be 1.7 • Up to 12 Clubs • 7 Rider teams • 38.0 Average • 15 heat events • League – Home and away once + Play-offs • Shield – 3 Groups of 4 + Winners of each group + best runner-up • Knock-out-Cup • National League – AGM to be held on the 28th November 2018 • 2019 Premiership Clubs • Poole • King's Lynn • Belle Vue • Swindon • Wolverhampton • Peterborough • Ipswich • 2019 Championship Clubs • Berwick • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Redcar • Sheffield • Scunthorpe • Newcastle • Somerset • Leicester • Workington • Two National Development League clubs will be joining the Championship and both clubs will be formally announcing their elevation over the next few days. • National Supporters Club Group • The BSPA is looking to establish a national supporters club group. Each official or designated supporters club, will be invited to nominate one liaison member from their club. The purpose is to provide supporters with a mechanism to express views, share ideas and have an active communication channel with the BSPA. More information to follow with the aim to be active before the commencement of the 2019 season. • Rider ‘doubling down’ and rider progression opportunities • For a number of reasons, the BSPA has activated a phased 5-year plan to create a clear progression ladder for up-and-coming riders. In addition, the plan will gradually reduce the number of ‘doubling down’ riders between the Premiership and Championship Clubs. For 2019 the Championship Club rider average has been reduced to 38 points. The average conversion rate from Premiership to Championship will be 1.5. This conversion rate will increase (For example 1.6 in 2020) by one tenth of a point each year until the rate reaches 2.0. • Speedway GB press office report • New Style website peaked at 139,500 hits per day • Facebook in excess of 20,000 likes • Twitter has in excess 25,000 followers • Instagram followers of 2,481 BT Sport • Are a valued partner again for 2019 • The coverage has attracted an average of 98,000 unique viewers • Viewership of speedway on BT Sport has increased 41% year on year

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