AN INVESTIGATION is ongoing after damage estimated at more than £1,000 was caused to Fife Cycle Speedway's facility at Queen Anne High School in Dunfermline.

Police Scotland have confirmed to the Press that they are looking into a report that vandals targeted seating and bleachers at the purpose-built venue last Thursday, with the repair bill set to run into four-figures.

The club posted images on social media following the incident, which they said would "have a direct impact" on their plans for next season.

It came less than a week after the track, which was opened in 2016, hosted an inaugural Scottish National Cycle Speedway Championships, in collaboration with Scottish Cycling, which attracted around 50 riders from across the country, and more than 150 spectators.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers are investigating a report of vandalism at a premises on Broomhead Parks in Dunfermline on the afternoon of Thursday, 19 September, 2024.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

Fife Cycle Speedway head coach, Craig Masson, said: "Enquiries are ongoing and the club will be able to make a statement once these are concluded."

The venue is home to the club's 'Fife Revolutions' cycle speedway teams, who play in league competitions against clubs from across Scotland and the wider UK.

They were formed eight years ago and, across Scotland, the sport is growing in popularity, which sees competitors race in a series of sprint battles against up to three other riders at a time, with each race consisting of four laps of the 80m track.

Similar to motorcycle speedway, the pedal version sees competitors ride on a small, dirt oval track, with no brakes, sliding through the corners to take the fastest line, and is accessible, affordable and family-orientated.

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In 2021, vandals struck three times in the space of just five weeks at Fife Cycle Speedway's facility, with perspex bike sheds damaged, with the repair cost reaching four figures.

Following the latest incident, last Friday they posted on social media: "Unfortunately our seating at the track was vandalised yesterday. Youths have spent time and considerable effort to break off the back of our bleachers.

"We are a small sports charity with limited funds. Our provision is free to all who participate. We therefore rely on donations, grants and fund raising to cover our costs representing Fife up and down the country.

"The cost to replace is over £1000. This has a direct impact on what we can do next season.

"This is frustrating as we hosted the inaugural National Championship at the weekend with over 150 spectators. There was lots of positive comments about our track which is regarded as one of the best in the UK.

"Now considerable time and effort needs to go into finding the money for repair.

"This isn’t our track, it’s yours. For everyone in Dunfermline and wider communities.

"It’s an asset to the city and the events we host bring people to the area.

"Please can we respect and enjoy the good things we have."