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Post by casualhook on Nov 23, 2020 16:25:29 GMT
Been announced that sports venues will be allowed to host fans again from December 2nd, day before season starts
50% of capacity. Although it’s limited to 1000 if you’re in a tier 2 area, tier 1 and the limit is 2000 fans
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Post by casualhook on Nov 23, 2020 16:26:05 GMT
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Post by fauxnicks on Nov 23, 2020 16:41:13 GMT
Presumably a lot lower for Basketball given will need to ensure social distancing? Hopefully a positive move though.
Interesting point - does it give those teams who are allowed fans in attendance an unfair advantage? (Tier 3 fans will not be allowed)
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Post by LTFan on Nov 23, 2020 16:47:51 GMT
Presumably a lot lower for Basketball given will need to ensure social distancing? Hopefully a positive move though. Interesting point - does it give those teams who are allowed fans in attendance an unfair advantage? (Tier 3 fans will not be allowed)Also, does it give teams with bigger areas an unfair advantage? As has been said, with some arenas despite the maximum being 1,000 or 2,000 fans they'll never achieve close to that because of the social distancing that'll need to be in place. But with others (best examples being the Copper Box and Emmirates arena I guess) it'll be easily achievable. I'm also expecting more areas than ever before to be in Tier 3, which still prevents any fans attending. So we'll have a weird mix of some games being attended by 2,000 fans and others being attended by zero, all in the same weekend. Certainly a step in the right direction though, will be interesting to see how it plays out. |
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Post by glasseyes on Nov 23, 2020 17:20:26 GMT
Newcastle is predicted to be in Tier 3 by then so no fans for the first broadcast games if that's the case. Looks like that won't be confirmed til Thur.
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Post by chesterdonnelly on Nov 23, 2020 17:33:49 GMT
This is fantastic news. Better than I expected. But realistically it'll probably only be Copperbox that can get more than a few hundred spectators in.
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Post by saintpat on Nov 23, 2020 17:38:33 GMT
Presumably a lot lower for Basketball given will need to ensure social distancing? Hopefully a positive move though. Interesting point - does it give those teams who are allowed fans in attendance an unfair advantage? (Tier 3 fans will not be allowed) But I thought is says 50% capacity, doesn't matter what sport, if it holds 1000 you'll have 500 max, surely they can't make a 50% rule then say you have to sit 2 metres away from everyone. There's not an indoor arena anywhere that has seats that far apart! Admittedly I'm just home from work & not really read anything yet so I'm probably wrong |
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Post by dandayr on Nov 23, 2020 17:50:02 GMT
Presumably a lot lower for Basketball given will need to ensure social distancing? Hopefully a positive move though. Interesting point - does it give those teams who are allowed fans in attendance an unfair advantage? (Tier 3 fans will not be allowed)Also, does it give teams with bigger areas an unfair advantage? As has been said, with some arenas despite the maximum being 1,000 or 2,000 fans they'll never achieve close to that because of the social distancing that'll need to be in place. But with others ( best examples being the Copper Box and Emmirates arena I guess) it'll be easily achievable. I'm also expecting more areas than ever before to be in Tier 3, which still prevents any fans attending. So we'll have a weird mix of some games being attended by 2,000 fans and others being attended by zero, all in the same weekend. Certainly a step in the right direction though, will be interesting to see how it plays out. wont apply to Emirates arena - announcement is for England only. Scotland will remain a fan free zone indoors until I believe our L1 if not even L0 - will need to double check the protection level document, but certainly not going to be any fans indoor in scotland in 2020 and I would be surprised if there is before Easter 2021 |
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Post by tonyleopard on Nov 23, 2020 17:55:45 GMT
Apparently it has now been clarified that it is a max of 1000 or 50% in tiers 1 & 2.
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Post by isthaturinal on Nov 23, 2020 20:16:11 GMT
Leicester’s figures are through the roof AGAIN so I won’t hold my breath over visiting the Arena any time soon.
Why can’t people just follow the ****ing rules.
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Post by saintpat on Nov 23, 2020 20:58:41 GMT
Will I be able to shout?? I've missed abusing the refs in person!!😉😂😂😂
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2020 21:31:18 GMT
It turns out you can shout through a mask
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Post by LTFan on Nov 24, 2020 14:32:59 GMT
This is fantastic news. Better than I expected. But realistically it'll probably only be Copperbox that can get more than a few hundred spectators in. And London is rumoured to be in Tier 3 once we come out of this second lockdown... so actually zero spectators in the Copper Box (initially) if that's correct! |
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Post by leamrider2 on Nov 26, 2020 11:43:01 GMT
So Leicester and where I live in Warwickshire both Tier 3. I am getting seriously fed up with this.
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Post by chesterdonnelly on Nov 26, 2020 12:00:56 GMT
So tier 1 is places without any professional sports teams.
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Post by MansfieldMike on Nov 26, 2020 12:18:07 GMT
Plymouth is in tier 1
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Post by MansfieldMike on Nov 26, 2020 12:18:27 GMT
Plymouth is in tier 1
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Post by RaidersFan92 on Nov 26, 2020 12:24:42 GMT
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Post by swimmingbadger on Nov 26, 2020 12:29:14 GMT
Only Cornwall, Isle Of Wight and Isles Of Scilly are tier 1 |
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Post by swimmingbadger on Nov 26, 2020 12:29:57 GMT
So tier 1 is places without any professional sports teams. Cornish Pirate rugby union are a pro team |
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Post by chesterdonnelly on Nov 26, 2020 12:30:00 GMT
Tier 2 - spectators allowed up to 1000 or 50% capacity, whichever is lower.
Cheshire 700
Worcester 1000
Plymouth 750
Surrey 485
London 1000
Tier 3 - no spectators allowed
Newcastle
Manchester
Sheffield
Leicester
Bristol
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Post by chesterdonnelly on Nov 26, 2020 12:33:38 GMT
So tier 1 is places without any professional sports teams. Cornish Pirate rugby union are a pro team You're right, they are. RFU Championship is set to start on 16th January. |
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Post by drivethebody on Nov 26, 2020 14:24:39 GMT
Tier 2 - spectators allowed up to 1000 or 50% capacity, whichever is lower. Cheshire 700 Worcester 1000 Plymouth 750 Surrey 485 London 1000 Tier 3 - no spectators allowed Newcastle Manchester Sheffield Leicester Bristol Surely this will have an effect on the payments from BE to each respoective club? Bit harsh on say Newcastle or Riders if not |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2020 15:10:49 GMT
Presumably a lot lower for Basketball given will need to ensure social distancing? Hopefully a positive move though. Interesting point - does it give those teams who are allowed fans in attendance an unfair advantage? (Tier 3 fans will not be allowed) There is no advantage, fans or no fans. It doesn't really matter. If a team wins it'll be because of what they do when playing. I think fans play a part to an extent but not enough to make a difference to the result and that's what annoys me about sport, coaches and players only like having fans when the team wins but when their team is losing the fans get blamed. |
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Post by drivethebody on Nov 26, 2020 15:13:17 GMT
Presumably a lot lower for Basketball given will need to ensure social distancing? Hopefully a positive move though. Interesting point - does it give those teams who are allowed fans in attendance an unfair advantage? (Tier 3 fans will not be allowed) There is no advantage, fans or no fans. It doesn't really matter. If a team wins it'll be because of what they do when playing. I think fans play a part to an extent but not enough to make a difference to the result and that's what annoys me about sport, coaches and players only like having fans when the team wins but when their team is losing the fans get blamed. Yes I agree- it’s familiarity with court and hoops and lack of travel which is the main thing |
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