CEO Monthly Update January 2020
Welcome to the first edition of Greyhound Monthly Victoria for 2020 and to what promises to be another extremely busy year for our sport in Victoria.
DetailsCode of practice now in effect
The Victorian Government’s Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds is now in effect as from 1 January 2020.
DetailsCEO Monthly Update December 2019
I’d like to congratulate Whiskey Riot and connections on a great win in the 2019 TAB Melbourne Cup. And I thank Sandown Park for their great work again in presenting one of the world’s greatest greyhound races.
DetailsExtra Code Support at Clubs
GRV staff will be in attendance at race meetings over the next two weeks to provide extra support to participants struggling with their Code compliance obligations. Participants who need help are strongly encouraged to attend one of the race meetings listed below.
DetailsCode of Practice Update
The Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit (GRIU) have now taken over the reins for all Code related participant support, with Ken Waixel the contact for Code related queries. Ken was part of the Code Information Session presentation team and he will continue to monitor and respond to Code Support Line calls or emails until Code of…
DetailsRehydration critical after exercise
Greyhounds generally aren’t great drinkers however rehydration is critical after exercise. It is important for inexperienced greyhound participants transporting greyhounds from the Ready 2 Race Sales to understand the importance of hydration and to come prepared with a generous amount of fresh, cool water and a drinking bowl.
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