New fixtures get Bartlett revved up (From Dorset Echo)

New fixtures get Bartlett revved up

8:58am Thursday 11th March 2010 in

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THE release of this year’s fixtures has whetted the appetite of Weymouth Weyline Wildcats’ chairman Phil Bartlett, who is hoping to lead his team to glory this term.

The Wildcats get the new season underway with the visit of Team Vikings on Good Friday while their first National League encounter sees them travel to last year’s champions the Bournemouth Buccaneers on Sunday, April 11.

Prior to those two clashes, the Weymouth club will hold its annual Press & Practice Season Launch on Friday, March 26 when members of the 2010 squad will be paraded.

And with only three weeks to go until the opening race, the excitement is building at the Wessex Stadium.

Bartlett said: “The Vikings will give us a good test and it’s certainly not an easy one to start the season.

“Plenty of work has gone into the club since October and it’s crazy that the season is almost upon us.

“Hopefully we’ll be up there challenging for honours once again. We’ve got a good team and I’m really excited going into the new campaign.

“After finishing second in the table last season, and second in the National Trophy, we’ll be looking to go one better this year.”

Season ticket details have also been released with supporters being offered a new deal this year.

Anyone who buys a season ticket will not only gain entry to all meetings – excluding BSPA shared events – at the Wessex Stadium, but also receive free car parking and a free programme each week, which amounts to a saving of £100 altogether.

Adult season tickets cost £225 with concessions and children aged 11-16 priced at £175 and £75 respectively.

To purchase a season ticket contact 07841042475 or visit the track during the final two training schools, which are being held tomorrow night and on March 19, or the launch night on March 26.

Bartlett, who has praised the support of local businesses, added: “We’ve still got limited sponsorship and advertising packages available so anyone interested can contact me on 07841042475.”

FIXTURES

March

Fri 26 Press & Practice Season Launch

April

Fri 2 Team Vikings (Challenge) h

Sat 10 Individual GB Under-21s h

Sun 11 Bournemouth (NL) a

Tue 13 Isle of Wight (Challenge) a

Fri 16 Isle of Wight (Challenge) h

Fri 23 Plymouth (D&D Trophy) a

Sat 24 Plymouth (D&D Trophy) h

Fri 30 Reserved h

May

Tue 4 Isle of Wight (KO Cup) a

Fri 7 Isle of Wight (KO Cup) h

Fri 14 Reserved h

Sun 16 King’s Lynn (NL) a

Fri 21 Rye House (NL) h

Fri 28 Newport (NL) h

Sun 30 Mildenhall (NL) a

June

Fri 4 Buxton (NL) h

Sat 5 Rye House (NL) a

Sun 6 Mildenhall (NL Fours) a

Fri 11 Reserved h

Fri 18 Plymouth (NL) a

Sat 19 Individual GB Under-15s h

Sun 20 Scunthorpe (NL) a

Fri 25 Dudley (NL) h

July

Fri 2 Scunthorpe (NL) h

Fri 9 Newport (NL) a

Sat 10 British Grand Prix, Cardiff

Fri 16 Bournemouth (NL) h

Sat 24 Plymouth (NL) h

Tue 27 Isle of Wight (NL) a

Fri 30 Isle of Wight (NL) h

August

Fri 6 King’s Lynn (NL) h

Fri 13 Mildenhall (NL) h

Sun 15 Newport (NL Pairs) a

Fri 20 Plymouth (Trophy) a

Sat 21 Plymouth (Trophy) h

Wed 25 Dudley (NL) a

Fri 27 Newport (Trophy) h

Sun 29 Buxton (NL) a

Tue 31 Isle of Wight (Trophy) a

September

Fri 3 Buxton (Trophy) h

Fri 10 Mildenhall (Trophy) h

Fri 17 Isle of Wight (Trophy) h

Sun 19 Newport (Trophy) a

Fri 24 Reserved h

October

Fri 1 Reserved h

Sun 3 Rye House (NL Riders Champ) a

Fri 8 Reserved h

Sun 10 Buxton (Trophy) a

Fri 15 Reserved h

Fri 22 Reserved h

Sun 24 Mildenhall (Trophy) a

Fri 29 Reserved h