"The British Cycling Cycle Speedway Commission notes the concern that has been expressed recently about riders intending use
secondary registrations to compete in both the Elite and Premier Leagues.  This matter has already been considered by the
Commission and it has been agreed that such actions would not in the best interests of the sport.... Requests for Secondary Registration between Elite and Premier League clubs will not be accepted."

CLUBS SET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RULES LOOPHOLE - posted 25 January 2012

A loophole in the rules could see national champion Andy Angell (pictured above) racing for Sheffield in the Elite League and Hull in the Premier League this season.

Under current rules, "a rider may ride for another club under secondary registration in alternative competition to that involving their parent club.
"  The rules go on to say that riders "cannot compete under secondary licence in international and national competitions but may be allowed  to compete for secondary clubs in all league competitions including the Premier and regional leagues."
 
British Cycling has confirmed that under present rules, riders may be eligible to compete in both the Premier League and Elite League, at least for this year only.  Although Premier League matches take place on the same day as Elite League matches, there are still four weekends when the two leagues don't clash, which would make the signing of Premier riders an attraction for some Elite League clubs.

The Cycle Speedway Council proposes to close the loophole in 2013 to prevent cross-over but unless British Cycling bring in a last minute rule change, it looks likely the secondary floodgates will open before the transfer window closes on Thursday 15th March.

2012 ELITE LEAGUE FIXTURES

8 April 2012
Horspath v Wednesfield
Leicester v Ipswich
Sheffield v Poole
 
22 April 2012
Ipswich v Poole
Sheffield v Horspath
Wednesfield v Leicester
 
20 May 2012
Leicester v Sheffield
Poole v Horspath
Wednesfield v Ipswich
 
24 June 2012
Horspath v Leicester
Ipswich v Sheffield
Poole v Wednesfield
 
8 July 2012
Horspath v Ipswich
Leicester v Poole
Sheffield v Wednesfield
 
22 July 2012
Ipswich v Leicester
Poole v Sheffield
Wednesfield v Horspath
 
19 August 2012
Horspath v Sheffield
Leicester v Wednesfield
Poole v Ipswich
 
2 September 2012
Horspath v Poole
Ipswich v Wednesfield
Sheffield v Leicester
 
16 September 2012
Leicester v Horspath
Sheffield v Ipswich
Wednesfield v Poole
 
30 September 2012
Ipswich v Horspath
Poole v Leicester
Wednesfield v Sheffield
 
14 October 2012
Champions Ride Off (if required)