As a final reminder, please be advised that from Monday 25 November 2024, all handlers and catchers at Victorian race meetings will be required to wear bibs in-line with the updated Dress Standards and Greyhound Racing Victoria’s commercial agreement with wagering partner Sportsbet.
Participants who are racing Monday will be able to collect their bib from club staff at Ballarat, Warrnambool, Shepparton and Sandown. If you are not racing Monday, you will be able to collect your bib the next time you present to a track.
As a summary:
- Participants will not be required to share bibs.
- Participants who have handled or kennelled a dog since 1 July 2023 will receive one (1) bib free of charge. It is the responsibility of the participant to maintain their bib and ensure it is clean and presentable for race meetings.
- Participants will be able to collect their one (1) free bib from any of the 11 currently active racing clubs (excluding Cranbourne and Traralgon) from Monday 25 November, or the first available race meeting after this date.
- Club staff will record the details of which participants have collected their bib to help track the rollout process.
- We encourage participants to label their bib with their name/initials on the inside of the bib, on the tag at the rear of the neck.
- Should a participant receive a bib and misplace it, it is then the responsibility of the participant to purchase a replacement from the club. Replacement bibs are $27.50 incl GST.
- All handlers and catchers over 18 years of age will wear a Sportsbet-branded bib.
- Handlers and catchers under 18 will be required to wear an un-branded blue bib.
- The new bibs are un-numbered to allow greater flexibility across race meetings and come in three sizes.
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- Size 1: XXS – M
- Size 3: L – 2XL
- Size 5: 3XL – 5XL
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- Each club will have a small allocation of bibs for emergency use at the club’s discretion or for interstate participants. These bibs are to be washed and maintained by the club.
- GRV Stewards will be enforcing the Dress Standards and manage non-compliance under Local Rule 40.2
- The bibs meet OH&S requirements, with a 50mm reflective tape affixed to the front and back.
Any questions or queries on the reintroduction of bibs, please email [email protected]