Redcar Bears won’t be affected by visa issues which threaten to disrupt the coming season.
Many riders from non-EU countries face the prospect of being denied a visa to race in the UK this year despite having signed deals with British clubs.
Australian twice Ecco Finishing Bears Rider of the Year Hugh Skidmore, however, is free to take his place in the side when tapes go up on the season in March.
Promoter Brian Havelock explained: “Hugh rides on a foreign licence so he won’t be affected.”
BSPA chairman Alex Harkess has said he still hopes the situation can be resloved.
A BSPA statement read: “A number of speedway clubs who employ migrant riders (non EU) were asked to attend a meeting with UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) this week.
“This meeting was a result of a number of regular compliance visits to individual clubs as the employers.
“There are administrative issues which all parties are keen to resolve before the start of the 2015 British Speedway season.
“The UKVI have offered to hold an operational workshop for club officials to assist them in this complex process.
“In the meantime, the BSPA (British Speedway Promoters’ Assocaition) and UKVI remain committed to work towards a satisfactory outcome.”
Meanwhile the Bears have confirmed that former skipper Aaron Summers has joined Glasgow Tigers on a full transfer.
Summers handed in a transfer request during the winter and Bears boss Havelock said: “It’s all gone through now and I got virtually what I wanted for him.”
A racenight to raise funds for Skidmore’s expenses takes place in the Bears Bar on Thursday, March 12.
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