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CLUB CALL
GOOD ATTENDANCE AT EAST PARK AGM - posted 2 February 2012 East Park Wolves held their annual general meeting at the Orange Tree public house in Wolverhampton, home of their main sponsor. The meeting started promptly at 7.30 pm and was well attended with over 20 members present. There were some changes to the committee which saw Al Bentley re-elected as club chairman and Chris Burke as club secretary, East Park's previous secretary Derek Draisey stepping down after being with the club for some years and wanting to take a well earned rest. Derek had worked very hard with East Park and will be missed. He was wished all the best and thanked by all as was his wife Anne Draisey who again had served the club in many ways. "The club had improved year-on-year with all members helping out " said chairman Al Bentley. "As we all know, it's not easy to keep a cycle speedway club moving forward. It takes a lot of hard work, most of which no one gets any thanks for. However at East Park every one keeps turning up and doing their bit" he added. It was discussed how the club had managed to attract local children and would continue to do so in the new coming season. Discipline was also discussed and every one agreed that with so many new and young riders coming into the club, a tight rein must be kept on this. East Park's track is one of the best racing surfaces around and will continue to be so with Gary Draisey in charge again this season. Team managers Stuart Bentley,Jamie Ball, Luke Draisey and John Whetton, will all continue in their roles as well all working very well with the new young riders. East Park expect to announce some new signs soon. COVENTRY ANNOUNCE NEW COMMITTEE - posted 2 February 2012 Coventry cycle speedway club have announced a new look club governance structure following a successful club AGM held in the Godiva city last weekend. The Hearsall Common based club are fast gearing for their return to competitive racing following their successful application to rejoin the Midland League for the 2012 season, after four years on the sidelines. It follows a marvellous revival of the pedal sport in Coventry since last summer. A group of former members led an amazing comeback - and were quickly joined by a fantastic influx of exciting junior talent. The main outcome of the AGM sees a combination of experienced administrators joined by several new officials, mainly parents of the new juniors that made such an impact after the revival took off last year. Dave Foster, who has served the sport for 40 years in the city, was elected club chairman. Jez Huges continues as secretary but Richard Burnett, an accountant, and father of rising junior starlet Macauley, takes over the financial matters as treasurer from long serving Lorraine Pointer. On the team management front, well known figure Steve Bromwich, who led Coventry to a glorious league title triumph in 2006, was installed as first team manager. Former Irish international Rob McGuire will combine the junior managers role with club skipper Dave Frith. Elsewhere, another newcomer, Dawn McCarroll, becomes the club's welfare officer, Liam McGuire will manage the club website, whilst yet another new volunteer, Karl Slatter, will be the official first aid officer. In a further move to strengthen their administration, the club's popular Wednesday night club night, aimed at attracting even more new members, will be managed by Frith, Myke Grimes and Norman Venson, who will become accredited to manage the activity and adopt best practice. The club are also accelerating their efforts to become `Go-Ride' club, a national branding for well run and administered cycling clubs. A meeting had already been held with the governing body, British Cycling, on this and more meetings are planned. The meeting heard that, despite reinstating the Hearsall Common track back to racing condition, including funding the relaying of the top surface recently, the club enjoyed a healthy bank balance. This is expected to swell next month as the club are expected to announce two new sponsorships. Arrangements for the the arrival of new signing Konrad Piatek, from Czestochowa, Poland, were well in hand, the meeting was told. He will jet into the UK ahead of the first Coventry Midland League match at home to Stoke on Sunday 25th March 2012.
Two hours on the track allowed everyone a chance to try the first straights, the rhythm sections and the second largest start ramp in the UK. The largest ramp (supercross ramp) was out of bounds and reserved for elite riders only despite the more proficient riders drooling over the nine metre high drop. Hopefully the results of the day will not be a forecast for the season as the seven Hull riders took to BMX and struck out in front of nearly all the Sheffield riders, with perhaps the exception of Aiden Owen. It was a great day out and a great way to bring the members of Sheffield together before the season gets into full swing, and another example of the Yorkshire clubs sharing activities and doing something fun. Many positive comments were flying round like it was the “most fun I’ve had on a bike” and “what an amazing venue!” What is for sure is that there is a demand for more BMX visits, so when the calendar permits, members will get another chance to pump, jump, manual and navigate the berms.
A good turnout of 17 new members heard the club's plans to be a grass roots organisation with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment. Already North Park have attracted some well-established local riders but targeting new recruits is high on the club's agenda. The club will be based at Eaton Park, venue for the televised 2011 national finals, and will race in distinctive orange and black race colours. A new club well site is being developed and can be viewed on http://www.wix.com/northparkspeedway/npcs#! North Park open their new campaign with the home match against Great Blakenham on 1 April. "We can't wait" said club spokesman Craig Norton. "There's lots of paperwork to do and we have sent several transfers to British Cycling for approval. Once these are confirmed we'll announce our squad for 2012" added Norton. "We also expect to announce our club sponsor too." WEDNESFIELD SIGN THREE MORE - posted 26 January 2012 Wednesfield Aces today confirmed they have gained three more riders for the 2012 season. After a return to the saddle after a few years out, Dave Meanley rode for Lewis Beardsmore will also be coming to the Aces where the young rider will enjoy being part of Ednesfield's well-established youth setup. Apart from team events, he will be a busy rider this season as he will compete in the Midland Youth and Junior League and also the BY&JL. Also coming back to Wednesfield for her second stint in an Aces shirt is top women's racer Charlie Ellitts who, after a season at East Park, will be coming back on a full licence to bolster the Aces' women's team. The Wednesfield management are very pleased with all three signings and said that team building and plans for the 2012 season are coming together bit by bit. Sheffield's team building plans for the new Elite League season are well on track with a number of new signings in place to complement the Sheffield's home grown assets of Jono Birks, Jamie Brown and Ryan Hoyland are all confirmed starters for the team and also top junior rider Aiden Owen, add to this flying Pole Radek Handke who has found full time employment in the Steel City and is now settled with his family less then a mile from the Cookson Park track. With the loss of British champion Andy Angell back to Hull and Nathan A spokesman for the club commented, "We shall shortly be releasing the names of all our new assets. What I can tell you is we have built a team that is a great mix of youth and experience. We certainly aren't entering the Elite League to make up the numbers." One signing the club are willing to divulge is that of Polish teenage Having finished runners-up twice in the Premier League, the coveted top spot is something that the club have firmly set their eyes on. However the enormity of that task is something that will never be taken for granted. Sheffield start of with two home fixtures against Poole then Sheffield are hoping for a good run in the British Team Championship A new team shirt is in the process of being made and once again the team will sponsored and known as the Sheffield "Wosskow Brown" Stars. The new team shirts will also carry other sponsors names on the arms and back. Club chairman Ian Brown commented, "The Elite League is going to be a massive season for all the clubs involved and Sheffield are honoured to have been invited to compete in its inaugural season. We want to play our part in making this a season to remember for all the right reasons." Following their recent 24 hour cycle speedway marathon to raise much needed funds for their track refurbishment programme, Swindon tv.net have published an online film showing members of the Swindon club circling lap and lap around the Oasis raceway. Click on the following link http://www.swindontv.net/news.html Now Swindon are asking for other clubs help them develop their facilities at the Oasis complex. "We'd like to build some permanent facilities like many clubs already have" said club press officer Trev Turner. "So we'd ask other clubs if they could send us a couple of photos of their clubhouses, track storage areas and so on, so we can show our local council what facilities exist outside Swindon." "We would be very grateful if clubs could help us out by emailing their pics direct to me at trevturner47@aol.com before Thursday 26th January if possible." Editor's Note - I am sure several clubs would be more than happy to send you pics of their clubhouses and ancillary buildings Trev. Please keep us posted on progress at Swindon. Leicester cycle speedway club were pipped at the final hurdle in their bid to become Leicester Sports Club of the Year at last night's glittering awards ceremony at Welford Road, home of the Leicester Tigers rugby club - but they left with their heads held high and a special commemorative commendation award tucked under their arms.
Although the Monarchs didn't scoop the top prize, they certainly lifted cycle speedway's profile locally. "Getting into the top three from 800 plus entrants wasn't too bad" national veterans champion Jason Ashford told Spokesman. "We all had a great night!"
Stars from Leicester cycle speedway club will attend tonight's glittering awards ceremony at Welford Road, home of the Leicester Tigers rugby team. The cycle speedway team has been nominated in the Club of the Year category in the Leicester Mercury Sports Awards. Leicester CSC has celebrated a remarkable season, even by their own high standards. The first team rode 27 matches last season, losing just three. They finished top of the Midlands League and the women won the British crown for a remarkable sixth straight year. There were near misses, too. In the Premier League, the Monarchs narrowly lost out to Oxford club Horspath, after leading by nine points at half-time. At the national team championship they were unable to field anything like a full-strength side in the final due to injuries, losing out to Poole. Individual honours in the past year included Leicester's Polish star Lukasz Nowacki riding to the World title in North Carolina. Up-and-coming rider Lauren Davies won the British Junior League and was runner-up in the national women's and national under-16s championships. She and teammate Michelle Whitehead went on to represent England in Poland, where they helped the national side to a couple of Test victories. At the other end of the age scale, Jason Ashford triumphed in the national veterans' competition. Monarchs have one eye on the future. They hosted the City Schools Championships at their Slater Street track with Granby running out winners over Alderman Richard Hallam. A new midweek league saw five teams of junior riders in action. The club will be represented at tonight's champagne reception and dinner by World champion Lukasz Nowacki, national veterans champion Jason Ashford, former women's number one Lucy Whitehead and Leicester captain Kev Burns. Other club members will join them for the awards and supporting show.
All riders rode hard and put in good laps which are bound to serve good purpose in the coming months. Despite the muddy look at the end everyone left happy knowing the first session wasdone with and eager to come back next week for more! Bury CSC held their club annual general meeting at the Waterloo Hotel. There was an excellent turnout of riders, committee and club members who all contributed to a positive meeting lasting three hours. The meeting opened with reports from officials showing the club to be in good health financially. The club secretary stated a sense of pride that once again Bury were the spearheads of the staging of the Indoor Championships and that Bury CSC continues to have excellent standing within the local community, a fact endorsed with club chairman It was reported that team performance was slightly disappointing culminating in a terrible and unlucky indoor team championship. Bury won the Fours for the third year running and all riders were given trophies for the achievement. As a club there is room for improvement in the local league and knockout cup competitions and it was generally agreed that lack of fitness cost us matches in 2011. Rider numbers are up and the team are to enter the British team championship in 2012 so there are lots of positives to take All commitee members were re-elected en bloc for 2012. Club coach John Burston reported good growth in the number of young riders attending sessions and that winter training sessions have been very productive. The club remains very positive about working to develop its membership of junior riders and are to work on relationships with local schools and youth groups. Most notable individual success in 2011 was Chris Parish winning the Ken Graham Trophy and retaining the much heralded Manchester Senior Trophy. As a reflection of his achievements and ongoing dedication to the sport, Chris was awarded the Turner's Trophy for the second consecutive year. Social events have been added to the Bury Diary for 2012 which should be a success and will also increase revenue to the club and local charities, more details of which will be listed on Spokesman nearer the time. A more focussed approach to first team racing is needed for 2012. By changing the training night for first team squad, it is hoped that regular attendance will result in better performance. The meeting ended with the "official" unveiling of the plans to re-develop the facilities at Goshen and that a new kit will be on show in the new season. The re-development, which is subject to planning and grants approval, will give Bury a top class facility inclusive of changing rooms, clubhouse, showers and toilets, new itchen and announcers box - all trackside! The meeting was closed by the Chairman with all members eager to push on into an exciting season for the club with training at the track beginning 15th January! The news that four Norwich riders have transferred en-bloc to Hethersett will send shock waves through Norwich cycle speedway club and signals a potential change in the pecking order in Norfolk cycle speedway. The return of Daniel Chambers and Leigh Cossey to their original first claim club is understandable but Lee Grange's decision to swop clubs came as a real surprise given the massive amount of time he spent perfecting the Eaton Park track in readiness for last year's senior final. By all accounts Lee just wanted a change for next season. If that was a surprise, Ian Grange's decision to completely sever his links with Norwich club, concentrating all his racing at Ipswich, was totally unexpected. "I have had no fall outs with the people at Norwich but its time for a clean break although I'm likely to run a Thursday coaching session at Harford Park" Grange told Spokesman.
Sandwell cycle speedway club has clawed itself from the brink of extinction. Following an emergency meeting to discuss the club's future (see article below), all parties agreed that the club should not be allowed to fold and that every effort should be made to secure its future. No one was more delighted with the news than long-serving club secretary Brian Buck. Speaking to Spokesman-Online after the meeting Brian said: "Following tonight's meeting, it was resolved to do everything we can to keep the club in operation, although initially this is likely to be low key. We will be asking the Midland League not to programme any fixtures before the end of April. "The meeting was intended to be for committee members but we had let it be known that all interested parties would be welcome to attend. We were pleased with the number who did turn out and acknowledge with thanks the practical assistance offered by Bob Prince who was in "Very many thanks are offered to all those people from other clubs who contacted us with their expressions of support" said Brian gratefully. Hethersett Hawks-Swinton & Co will hold their annual general meeting in the upstairs room at the Methodist Church on Sunday February 5th from 2 pm when members will hear about a very exciting year in prospect. As well as the visit of the Polish test teams in August and a national round of the British Youth & Junior League in September, it has recently been announced that the club will stage the South-East Cup Finals and Women’s Championships plus Norfolk Finals at Senior, Vets, Women and Under-10. A larger programme of regional and local racing to support the very Swindon Cycle Speedway held a 24 hour event over the weekend (7th & 8th January) to raise funds to resurface their Oasis Leisure Centre track. The event started at noon on the Saturday with at least three members hoping to do the full 24 hours in the saddle. Fortunately the weather was kind with sunshine and blue skies for the daytime sections and cloud cover that kept the temperatures up a little during the night but it was still very cold. Three members, Daniel Sinclair, Shaun Rudman and Jim Collier didn't "Our thanks to them for their effort" said club press officer Trev Turner. "There were other members of our club that did sterling efforts throughtout the event and our thanks go to them too as well thand to all those who took part. "We had media coverage from several local radio stations, papers and web-based news organisations. Our target was to raise £2,500. Although we came very close to this figure, we still need to get companies to come on board with the loan of equipment to make resurfacing the track easier and to fulfill our goal" added Trev enthusiastically. In due course a full report and photos from the 24 hour marathon will appear on the Swindon web site swindoncyclespeedway.moonfruit.com. Editor's Note - What a tremendous effort and an excellent way to raise club funds. Perhaps other clubs who are struggling to find the money to re-surface their track or make improvements to their facilities should take a leaf out of Swindon's book. Well done everyone at Swindon! A top Midland official has warned that one of the country's top clubs is likely to fold unless urgent action is taken to save it. In a desperate appeal for help to keep Sandwell alive, Roger Beaman told Spokesman "This is not just another meeting. It really could be a winding up meeting. So if anyone feels they don't want another cycle speedway club become just a memory, please come along and see if you can help get this club back up and running" urged Beamon. "This really is the very last opportunity to save Sandwell" he warned. The emergency meeting takes place on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm at St Michael's Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill. For further details contact Brian Buck on 01384 863291 or 07526 213031 or Pete Dalley on 01384 826555 or 07801 529512. One of cycle speedway's oldest established clubs is facing extinction. Sandwell CSC are holding an emergency meeting on Wednesday to decide the club's future. Clubs members are being asked to consider two options. The first involves withdrawing from Midland League Division One and competing only in Division Two. In view of rider shortage, the club would also request the league not to arrange any home or away fixtures for the club until the end of April. The second proposal is that the club withdraws from the Midland League entirely, revokes its membership of British Cycling and forms a small committee of volunteers to oversee the sale and/or disposal of all its assets and equipment. The club would then wound up after a final meeting of all registered members has decided on how all monies held in the club’s bank account should be disposed of. After 59 years with the club, long serving secretary Brian Buck, would be loathed to see Sandwell fold. "We must make a final decision on whether or not there is any point in trying to keep the club afloat. Obviously after 59 years with the club, I don't want to see it go to the wall, but we have to be realistic about the situation and I cannot say I am optimistic about the future" Brian told Spokesman. Buck will outline the implications of both proposals to the meeting which takes place at St Michael's Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill. "The delayed start to the season would allow the club more time to organise a recruitment drive at a time of the season when the track would be in good enough condition to use more extensively and when the weather conditions are more likely to be favourable enough to encourage potential new members to regularly attend training sessions" said Brian Buck "We already have permission to distribute leaflets at Dudley Speedway next season. By organising a co-ordinated hand-out of these on a selected evening in late March or early April, we can maximise recruitment of new members" he added. "If we do cease operations, the access key to the sportsground would have to be returned to Brades Lodge School in compliance with the security conditions under which it was issued. The school would then be highly unlikely to re-issue it to any organisation formed at a later date with an objective of re-opening the track for cycle speedway. "The loss of the club would be a devastating blow to long serving members who have been involved with the club for periods of up to 59 years. It must be recognised by all that if the club is wound up it would almost certainty not be a temporary arrangement" warned Buck. "We would welcome any constructive thoughts and/or ideas from anyone interested" he added. Leicester have completed major improvements to their Slater Street circuit over the past two weeks. Provision for new drainage and centre green water supply have been installed and the outer kerb has been raised by as much as 130mm. The outer track concrete has also been renewed and some ten tonnes of new shale added. "We were aware that much of the banking had been lost over the years contributing to riders running wide off the bends" said a club spokesman "We are hopeful that the work will not only improve the stadium visually but also rectify this problem." Swindon cycle speedway are holding a 24 hour event at their track to raise funds to upgrade and improve facilities. Club members will be riding non-stop from 1200 hrs on Saturday 7th January 2012 through the night in what will be freezing conditions finishing at 1200 hrs on Sunday 8th January. For more information about this event or how to sponsor or donate please contact swindoncyclespeedway@yahoo.co.uk or club funding officer Debbie Gibbs at debgibbs155@gmail.com. More details can be found on the Swindon club website at http;//swindoncyclespeedway.moonfruit.com/ Sheffield held their annual presentation evening at the Walkley Club MC for the evening Mick Knowles did a sterling job in running the evening and the presentations were made by Rob Mawhood and Peter Pearson. The winners received a trophy and further gift of a pair of racing gloves courtesy of Rob. A raffle was held with all the proceeds going to the club and all in all an enjoyable evening was had by all. The winners were Top priority at the recent winter work session at Harbourside Park was to lift out the starting gates for the very last time! Dating back to 1974 when the previous Poole track was built at Fleetsbridge, they have operated faultlessly over 36 seasons and updated only with the additionof electric solenoids in the late 1980's. A brand new set to a similar design is being supplied courtesy of T & G Fabrications whose proprietor Tony Clark is a former Bournemouth Viscount.
All were reminded of the club's achievements in 2011 - securing grants from South Norfolk Council and Hethersett Parish Council to purchase 12 new club bikes and erect a new safety fence at the Memorial
https://picasaweb.google.com/108590083045879038569/HawksChristmas2011 NORWICH CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING YEAR - posted 10 December 2011 Over 60 riders, supporters and guests attended Norwich cycle speedway club's annual presentation evening at Harford centre last night. Highlight of the evening was the customary awards section. Norwich's dynamic junior development programme was acknowledged when many of the youngsters attending clubnight coaching sessions proudly received their awards from club president Derek Butler. The efforts of Norwich's junior team was also recognised. Top billing went to promising youngster Oliver (Oli) Riley who won three awards including the coveted Rider-of-the-Year award, voted by fellow riders. The efforts of several backroom staff were also recognised, including a special preesentation to Theresa Colby who stood down recently after several years as club treasurer. But perhaps the most poignant point was the absence of star rider Lee Grange. Applauded for reaching his debut national final and widely acclaimed for the remarkable job he did iin preparing the Eaton Park track for the national final, Grange chose to attend the Hethersett awards night on the same evening, so adding to growing speculatioin that he will sever his connections with Norwich next year, concentrating his regional racing activities with Hethersett while riding again for Sheffield in the Elite League. The number of members who attended the Swindon 2011 AGM reflected just how far the club has progressed in the last 12 months. Members heard about the club's off-track successes including the increase in membership and the lottery grant which has enabled the club to buy safety equipment, bikes, new storage container and allowed two members to attend a coaching course. 2011 was also Club secretary Harper said "I'm delighted to see the club agree to this ruling. There is no reason why members of our club can't start to compete at national level in a Swindon shirt and be successful. Hopefully this will stop other team managers asking our riders to join their clubs and return to Swindon on a secondary licence. This scenario, I believe, hampers the growth of our club". Shaun Rudman has been given one years grace from this ruling in light of his loyalty he has shown to the club in the last 10 years. Stoke-based trio Lewis Bates, Errol Thaw and Simon Munden have completed their transfer forms and will be racing for Horspath Hammers in 2012. On Wednesday, Wednesfield Aces played hosts to 25 year-seven pupils from the local Oak Meadow school. The joint initiative, by the club and British Cycling "Go Ride" coach Craig Ansell, allowed the youngsters their first taste of cycle speedway.
The youngsters were split into two groups. Craig, along with club coach Wayne Aris, gave the kids an insight into the type of bikes used in cycle speedway and put the kids through their paces on a quickly marked out track on the car park, the Ashmore Park track having been resurfaced the week before. The second group, in the warmth of the clubhouse, were given a short history of the club and the opportunities that are available to young "After a 90 minutes session, most of the kids seemed to enjoy the event and three youngsters were singled out as having real talent" said Paul Bodley enthusiastically. Follow up sessions will be held in early March when the youngsters will get their first experience on the proper track. It is hoped that in the near future other local schools will visit Ashmore Park. Coventry have secured a generator which will allow them to run electricity and floodlights at their Hearsall Common track. A delighted Rob McGuire told Spokesman "It's about time we got a generator as we can now sell things such as tea and coffee. Also when the darker nights start to draw in, we can run floodlights off the generator. So all in all, a success!" said Rob. Team sponsor Paul Dovey, of Dig-It Landscapes, was the guest of honour at Newport's annual presentation evening. Among those receiving awards were club champion Jack Harrold, club ladies champion Rebecca Davies and Rider-of-the-Year Mark Carmichael - all pictured below. Hethersett Hawks-Swinton & Co cycle speedway club played a major part in helping the village gain two major awards. The club not only successfully staged two days of the popular British Finals weekend but also supported community events like Olympic Open Weekend, school fetes and fireworks display plus entertaining the Scout Group for a Come-and-Try session.
It came as something of a surprise to learn that the club is planning to switch its principal activities to nearby Harford Park next season. Explaining the proposed moves, club officials explained that Harford offered more in the way of development and grant aid opportunities. With the well appointed community centre, less than a stone's throw from the track, the venue would also provide a social focus for club members. As expected, hard-working and much respected club secretary Ian Grange relinquished his position to spend more time with his family. Long-standing club treasurer Theresa Colby also stood down. Gary Colby takes over as Norwich club secretary, and former Cycle Speedway Council administrator, Karen Browes-Walker, takes over the purse-strings. Derek Butler continues as club president and Glenn Grange as chairman.
Ian Brown commented, "I had a long telephone club conversation with Martin after receiving his e mail, I tried my best to convince him to change his mind but to no avail." In his resignation email Gamble says "It's very clear from members and committee that I am obstructing the club or that I now add little or no value so I am quite happy to stand aside and relieve stress on both sides." "Quite what Martin is getting at here is something of a mystery" said a club spokesman. "As with all organisations, we have our difference Various club members have tried to contact Gamble via telephone and email to discuss the situation, however at the moment he seems unwilling to enter into any dialogue on the matter. The only communication has been with Ian Brown on the hand over of the secretary's role. The club committee are looking to appoint a new secretary as soon as possible and to this ends will be organising a meeting asap. MAWHOOD TAKES THE REINS - posted 4 December 2011 Following the shock resignation of Martin Gamble from the Sheffield club, Rob Mawhood has been appointed temporarily hold the reins until a permanent appointment can be made. Rob can be contacted at 550 Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, S4 7BQ, telephone home 0114 2437637, mobile 07790 325921 or email to e-mail - robert.mawhood@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. Alternative contact is club chairman Ian Brown. E-mail - Ian@wosskowbrown.co.uk, mobile 07711939333. "Making these interim arrangements should prevent Martin from getting enquiries that he then has to pass on" Rob Mawhood told Spokesman. Members of East Park Wolves CSC arranged a track day on Saturday to make sure their track would be ready for next season. They spent the afternoon with rakes and brushes, cleaning the track of weeds. They then racked and brushed the track surface, filling in any ruts and then packed the track down. The track had already had several tons of shale applied towards the end of the season, so no more was needed. "So we're all ready for next season" said club spokesman Al Bentley "With some new signings to be announced soon, we will be making a bigger push to climb even higher from the bottom of the Midland League next season" Al added confidently. Coventry cycle speedway club are currently working on their Hearsall Common headquarters for their 2012 season in the Midland League. In the past few days, over seven tonne of shale has been delivered on site and has now been fully laid out on the track and graded to bed in for the winter. Coventry would like to say big thanks over the last few months to Rob McGuire spoke out saying "If it wasn't for other clubs in the Midlands helping us out over the last 12 months, the sport wouldn't be still alive in Coventry.
Coventry Cycle Speedway says a "thank you" to Bretford Bulldogs, Birmingham Monarchs, Leicester Monarchs and every other club in the Midlands who have been patient enough to help us out. We look forward to racing you in the Midlands League next season." Riders re-union
l to r Mark Everingham, Chris Roberts, Adam Bardsley, Ian Middleton, Dave Slater, Colin Jones, Andy Barnes.
Kneeling - Pete Young, Julian Hardy, Martyn Hepworth, Kevin Lowey. LEICESTER TRACK WORK BEGINS - posted 25 November 2011 Led by Leo Davies, Leicester are to start work on their Slater Street track on Monday. The outside kerbs are to be replaced and much of the outer perimeter concrete re-instated. Once Leo has completed his work, a team led by Craig "The Boss" Marchant plus sidekicks Kev "Barrow Boy" Burns and Carl "Dozer" Jarvis are to re-lay the track with work to be completed before Christmas. "Four Midland clubs, Birmingham, Bretford, Coventry and Leicester, are sharing 30 tonnes of shale which has been organised by Joe McLaughlin" said a Leicester club spokesman. "This again shows the spirit of co-operation between clubs in the area and makes projects like ours much more feasible." Leicester CSC are to hold their presentation evening on Saturday 3rd December at Scraptoft Golf Club where Simon Wood (father of junior rider Liam) is the club professional. "Despite failing to win the BTC or Premier League, 2011 was a very successful season for the Monarchs" said a Leicester official. "We have some 29 cups and medals from the leagues that we won to hand out on the night. Paul Jones of the Leicester Mercury will be on hand to help with affairs as will Lions speedway supremo Dave Hemsley and his new co-promoter Alan Jones, who is the father of ex Monarchs rider Rob." Hull cycle speedway club held their social and presentation evening last Friday at the Hessle rugby club, next to the track.
Two nearby cycle speedway clubs in the Midlands have jointly arranged one of the biggest promotional arrangements in the sport for many years. Bretford, in Warwickshire, and Coventry from the West Midlands, today officially announced they have teamed up with a major professional sport to create sustained awareness and publicity for the pedal sport throughout the 2012 season. Astley & Tyldesley held their 21st Annual Presentation & Social Evening in the main function room at the Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare Club. 61 people attended the event, enjoying background entertainment and a buffet meal. 28 rider awards were presented, with 14 riders present to receive their The A & T club has long appreciated the value of its officials and It was a splendid evening's event, to celebrate the club's activities and
The initial task this weekend has been to begin the installation of a completely new drainage system in a bid to avoid the problems experienced in the past with the track and centre green flooding. Part of this exercise will also involve replacing and raising the inner kerbs which will ultimately enable the club to construct a more presentable centre green.
An appeal to help with costs of new shale at Coventry cycle speedway club has raised a whopping £325 in a single month - and money is still coming in. East Park held their presentation night at their sponsor's public house, the Orange Tree. The night was a great success and was attended by most of the club There was plenty of food available supplied by the club. There was also a karaoke on with some very good singing by Mr Roger Ellis of Wednesfield Aces. Although only a very young club, East Park have made vast improvements year-on-year and this is set to carry on next season. The club's AGM date is set for 23 January 2012 at 7.30pm at the Orange Tree.
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