Birmingham Bike Polo Chat & BS Thread

People I've emailed today

10 x commercial property estate agents,
Brooks
Speed Skating Club
Biking Club
Birmingham Wheels.

Hopefully we'll get some responses.

I've set up an email address: birminghambikepolo@gmail.com so if people want to use that in any organisational/relevant email communications, that would be great.

Coventry court is go!...well see below

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Sarah,[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Thank you for the websites, very informative. Currently bicycles are banned from our Multi Use Sport Areas (MUSA), but this refers to informal use rather than formal bookings. Looking at the sport we feel the tarmac area would be more suitable. However we would like you to fill in the park booking form as requested.(http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/461/parks_and_open_spaces-information_and_advice/332/book_a_park)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]We would also like to see a Risk Assessment for the activity that details how you would deal with collision (players/fencing), injuries, falls etc and any and all formal organised events and activities must have proof of £5 million Public Liability Insurance, many smaller or new clubs achieve this by affiliating to a National Body of some kind e.g. a small gun club affiliating to National Rifle Association. It may be possible to have a Ranger present at your event and this would allow the Council's insurance to cover the event if there is no such national body for your sport as yet.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]If you have any queries about the booking form or required conditions please speak to Gemma Davies on our events team or myself.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]Gemma Davies on 024 7683 2479 or email [/SIZE][/FONT]gemma.davies@coventry.gov.uk[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]You may also want to speak to our Sports Development Manager, John Hunt, who will be able to give advice on developing a new club and funding opportunities. Tel:024 7683 2446[/SIZE][/FONT]