Ipswich Witches

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Ipswich ‘Tru Plant’ Witches supporters will be able to purchase tickets online for the 2021 season.

The club’s online ticketing system will be launched on 12th May with supporters able to purchase their ticket for meetings at Foxhall Stadium and either print off an e-ticket or download it to their smartphone.

The club is restricted to a capacity of 2,000 fans under the current Covid-19 guidelines and the turnstiles will still be open for on the day sales as normal. We are encouraging supporters to purchase their tickets in advance to help gauge numbers at the turnstiles on the night although we do not foresee any issues with going ‘over capacity’ at this stage. We also urge those paying on the night to bring the correct money to help speed up admission.

Online ticket sales will stop at 12pm on the day of the meeting and turnstiles will open at the earlier time of 6.15pm whilst restrictions are in place. Tickets will be put on sale for the next meeting the day after each preceding event. For example, tickets for our home meeting against Sheffield on 27th May will go on sale on Friday 21st May, the day after our home meeting against Belle Vue.

Admission prices for the 2021 season are as follows: £19 Adults, £17 Concessions (65+), £5 Students (16-17), with Children (15 and under) going free.

Raceday programmes will be available to purchase online with your ticket or at the turnstiles. Should you choose to purchase online, you will be given your programme upon entry.

If you currently hold a concessions season ticket for the 2021 season but are under the age of 65, you will continue to be eligible for a concessions season ticket going forward despite the age bracket being raised from 60 to 65 this season.

We will not be putting anymore 2021 season tickets on sale to the general public. 2021 season ticket holders can collect their season ticket at the opening meeting of the season at the season ticket gate in the same manner as previous years.

Supporters attending events this season should familiarise themselves with the ‘Spectator Code of Conduct’ ahead of their visit which can be found below.

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Spectator Code of Conduct - Ipswich Speedway Foxhall Stadium

In order to assist our staff and stewards, and to help protect you and your fellow spectators, you are kindly requested to follow these guidelines.

• Please do not travel to our events if you or anyone in your household are currently experiencing any of the common symptoms of Covid-19 or have done so in the previous 10 days. Please observe the government guidelines regarding the rule of 6 or 2 households when attending our events.
• If you have a fever or any common symptoms of Covid-19 within 14 days of attending the event please report this to [e-mail] immediately.
• Turnstiles will open at the earlier time of 6.15pm during Covid-19 restrictions to enable better social distancing during admission to the stadium.
• It is recommended that where possible you purchase an online ticket to help us reduce time at the turnstiles. For travelling fans this is highly recommended to avoid disappointment should we reach capacity. People wishing to pay with cash on the night are urged to bring the correct change where possible to help speed up this process.
• Turnstiles for e-tickets will be clearly marked, please ensure you join the correct queue.
• All adults will be required to scan the stadium QR code or provide their name and number for track and trace before entering the stadium.
• At all times and in all parts of the stadium please observe social distancing.
• Please be aware that FACE COVERINGS are mandatory at all times whilst inside the stadium including the turnstiles other than children under 11 and exempt adults. It is your responsibility to supply your own FACE COVERING and failure to do so will cause your entry into the stadium to be refused and no refund will be issued. It is permitted to remove your face covering for eating and drinking only.
• Please note that the upper terrace is for access to viewing areas, food and drink outlets and toilets only, please do not congregate in this area and return to your seat or viewing position as quickly as possible.
• When navigating the grandstand access please use the lay-bys provided and wait for oncoming spectators to pass.
• If you are in a seated area when moving past others please avoid face to face contact with other spectators.
• When cheering or celebrating please avoid close contact with others.
• Maintain good hand hygiene by using the hand sanitizers provided as regularly as necessary.
• Please ensure that all members of your group read and understand these guidelines.

You may experience some delays, please show courtesy to our staff, they are here to assist you. We thank you for your support and cooperation. Following these guidelines will help us all – your fellow fans, your club, your sport and your community.
STAY ALERT, STAY SAFE.

source ipswichwitches.co/2021-ticket-information 6/5/21

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Ipswich Witches are thrilled to announce the signing of former world number three Emil Sayfutdinov for the 2023 season, subject to BSPL approval and paperwork.

The 33-year-old says it has been a long process to get to this point and praised Chris Louis’ hard work in getting the deal done.

“I think Chris is happiest, only kidding,” said Sayfutdinov. “I think there is a long process to go, I remember Chris calling in November asking about the possibility. We didn’t answer straight away and thought about it for a few days but then we called Chris to ask how the situation looked and all the problems he could face.

“He said he thought he could fix that and then the door was open to be back in England. Chris has been working very hard to get everything done with the BSPL and the ACU, so it looks like everything is coming together and that I will come to Ipswich for press and practice.”

The former European champion is looking forward to his return to British racing and is hoping to win a Premiership title with the Witches.

“Chris was very determined to get me back and only he called us when he heard that I will be back in speedway for 2023. It was Chris’ idea to call us, it looks like British speedway is quite organised now and the schedule looks organised with Mondays and Thursdays which suits me really good. I will only race in Poland, so that will only be Fridays and Sundays. It doesn’t look like I will compete in any other meetings in Poland, so if I have the chance to be on the bike more often, I will do it.

“One year without racing, I want to be back more often on the bike and more meetings will make me sharper for Poland and England. I have won team championships in most of the leagues, in Poland, Sweden and other countries a few times but never one in England, so maybe this will be the season I have a chance to win the team championship in England.”

Sayfutdinov, a Polish citizen competing on a Polish licence, was forced to sit out racing in 2022 after Russian riders were suspended by the FIM due to the war in Ukraine but he has been keeping as fit as possible in that period.

“I was physically training every day and when I didn’t do that, I had many practice sessions on MX bikes locally in Poland. I have also been on speedway bikes over the year but only practice, I have always hoped I would be back for 2023 and when the decision was announced in October last year, I was very happy that I will have a chance to be back on the bike again.”

The multiple Grand Prix winner is looking forward to linking up with Jason Doyle in Suffolk for the 2023 campaign.

“I have raced with Jason in Leszno for one season, and I know him from the Grand Prix for many years. I think I first met him in some practice days in Lonigo many years ago, so I know him, and I also know Keynan Rew from Leszno as well, I met him when he was 16. And I know of Danny (King) from my last spell in England and from his Grand Prix appearance in Cardiff. The speedway family is very small, and we know each other, so I will have no problem and I am looking forward to seeing what we can do together as a team.”

The Speedway of Nations winner will continue his preparation for the new season in Spain next week with his Polish club Torun before heading to England.

“On Saturday, the Torun team are going to a training camp in Spain which I will return from on 4th March. I will spend that week with my Polish team and then I will try to be back on track in Torun and then we will fly into England for press and practice. Then we will follow the English schedule and after that the Polish schedule. I will do all of the challenge meetings in Poland and stuff like that, we are pretty organised with the English calendar, so it suits me very well. It is a bit more work for the mechanic because we need to build an extra bike and get the equipment ready, but we are pretty much ready with that and will have everything done and dusted for the middle of March.”

ipswichwitches/2023-signing-emil-sayfutdinov 24/2/23