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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Draws made

June 16, 2019 Steve Copping

The draws for the 2019 World Individual Championships were made on the afternoon of Sunday 9th June, by the Polish Federation, using a random electronic process. Here is the link to Google Drive for the Schedule, Draws and Scorecharts for the 2019 ICSF World Championships in Poland. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ipsiV1jK6fK0Jfief8EX8jJJYm1ZMXnx?fbclid=IwAR2avndbbC2diJnZLIJCmCBMkf6Kr3NOWsx9npd_9obVBVi5ZiFoz7Sk9-M The Scorechart Folders will be updated by the Polish Federation, as and […]

INTERNATIONAL: A busy year for Ireland

March 23, 2018 editor

Ireland’s riders saw plenty of action Internationally in 2017, both at team and individual levels. The action started with the Home Internationals at Bury where Ireland fielded teams in all 3 events. The Veterans opened the proceedings and was notable for the return to the track after an 18 month absence of Ireland co-manager Steve Copping due to Phil Widdas […]

VIDEO: 2017 ICSF Worlds DVDs available

January 12, 2018 editor

Steve Copping’s video camera was in action during the recent World Tour in Australia where the following matches were filmed: Australia v Great Britain: All 3 Veterans, Senior & Junior test matches plus Women’s test matches 1,3,4 & 5 Junior & Senior World Cups Poland v Rest of the World, Poland v Great Britain & Poland v Australia Junior & […]

TEAM GB: Training camp this weekend in Leicester

October 18, 2017 editor

As the 2017 ICSF World Championships in Adelaide, Australia edge closer, the Team GB squad are due to meet up for the first of two training camps at Leicester this weekend. The training camp takes place on Sunday 22nd October at Slater Street, start time 12 noon. It is an official camp so all 4 squads, senior, women, junior and […]

AUSTRALIA: Tindo energise senior team for Worlds

August 15, 2017 editor

As the selection of the Australian Cycle Speedway Teams is coming to a close, the senior team has managed to secure a local business as sponsor for the up and coming 2017 World Championships, which take place in Adelaide in November. Tindo Solar Panels are manufactured and designed in Australia for Australian conditions. They are the only solar panel manufacturer […]

TEAM GB: Pearce takes final squad place

July 10, 2017 editor

Ipswich’s Chloe Pearce has become the tenth and final addition to Women’s Team GB test squad for the Australian tour this coming November. Pearce becomes the third U16 rider in the squad, joining Poole’s Macie Schmidt and Sheffield’s Niamh Morton. Team boss Geoff Gamage commented: “Chloe’s progression in the past six weeks has earned her the last spot, where she […]

NEWS: Age categories for ICSF amended

February 17, 2017 editor

Following consultation with the member Federations, the ICSF has agreed the following age categories for International competitions. The birth years are shown below for the 2017 World Championships. Men: Born 2002 or before (min 15+) Women: Born 2004 or before (min 13+) Junior Under 18: Born 1999-2004 (min 13+) – boys and girls may compete in this event Boys Under […]

INTERVIEW: Gamage “honoured” to manage Team GB Vets

January 24, 2017 editor

Newly appointed Team GB Veterans boss, Geoff Gamage, talks to 33/18 News about his new official role and the differences between managing Womens and Veterans racing. “It is an honour to be asked to manage the Veterans Test team, having done the unofficial one last time. “Once it was obvious that both sets of guys wanted the series I was […]

2017 WORLDS: Team GB: “Don’t panic”

January 7, 2017 editor

Cycle Speedway Australia posted on social media this morning, indicating the preferred campsite for the touring party is fully booked due to the international Cricket taking place over weekend 3. Since the news, Team GB have been working with their Australian counterparts to find a solution without moving the dates to avoid a clash, despite this mornings annoucement. New accommodation […]

AUSTRALIA: Aussies gear up for 2017 Worlds

November 8, 2016 editor

With less than a year before the commencement of the 2017 World Championships, the Australian Cycle Speedway Council has recently announced their team manager appointments for the World Cup and Test Match series. The vastly experienced Brad Hoppo has retained the senior role from the 2015 World Series staged in the United Kingdom and victory on “home ground” is a challenge […]

SKY SPORTS: World Cycle Speedway final set for TV screens tonight

November 2, 2016 editor

The 2015 World Cycle Speedway final will be shown throughout the UK across the Sky Sports platform this Wednesday (2nd November) in another promotional boost for the sport following last week’s television coverage of the Great Britain V Australia Test match from Coventry. Sponsored by Tyre City, the final will come from the superb Wednesfield Aces track in Wolverhampton. It […]

RESULT: Bentley Junior World Champion

August 9, 2015 editor

Australia’s Shane Bentley won the 2015 Junior Individual championship at Wednesfield this afternoon. Brandon Whetton was on course to potentially claim the title or a run off, but a gate exclusion in his last ride ruled him out. Poland’s Michel Sassek was second, with Ipswich’s Matt Hill in third. 1st Shane Bentley 2nd Michel Sassek 3rd Matt Hill

MATCH REPORT: Senior Individual semi finals

August 9, 2015 editor

Birmingham proudly hosted the semi finals of the World Championships yesterday. The Juniors were dominated by Michal Sassek, who raced to a flawless maximum, whilst Australian Shane Bentley was second on 18. Mateusz Radomski and Brandon Whetton both scored 16 whilst Brits Richard Felgett and Reece Pollitt both took 14 points also Hayden Rowley amassed 13. A run off was required for […]

PREVIEW: 2015 ICSF World Cycle Speedway Championships

July 27, 2015 editor

The most anticipated fortnight on the Cycle Speedway calendar is finally with us, the 2015 ICSF World Cycle Speedway Championships take place in Great Britain over the next two weeks. The Championships will be taking place in various locations around Great Britain from the end of July to the early part of August. The biannual event is hosted between the main […]

ICSF WORLDS: Official draws

July 4, 2015 editor

Here are all the official draws, received from the ICSF for the upcoming World Championships. 2015 ICSF WORLD INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – Qualifying Draws: Draws were made on Monday 29th June 2015 at Coventry CSC and witnessed by Myke Grimes (GB), Bobby McMillan (Australia), Dominik Rycharski (Poland) and Dave Murphy (ICSF). Friday July 31st: World Junior Individual qualifying rounds Poole – 10:00hrs: […]

LETTERS: It’s the turn of the South for the Worlds

May 2, 2015 editor

ICSF Secretary Dave Murphy has issued a reply to Norman Angell’s letter, regarding the venues for the ICSF World Championships in July/August 2015. I’d like offer an explanation to Norman Angell with respect to the allocation of ISCF World Championship events for 2015. Firstly it’s good to hear from Norman, one of the true gents of our cycle speedway […]

ICSF WORLDS: Full 2015 World Championships schedule

April 30, 2015 editor

The full itinerary is in for the ICSF 2015 World Championships. Check out the full schedule of racing and other tourist events here…

NEWS: Australian’s 2015 Worlds Tour group on their way

November 17, 2014 editor

The Australian Touring party, headed by Tour Director Kevin Bickle, have now confirmed their flights with Emirates Airlines is scheduled to arrive at London Gatwick Airport at noon on Thursday 23rd of July 2015.

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