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Rules of Racing

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Greyhound Racing Victoria Rules

The greyhound racing industry in Victoria is governed by Local and National Rules of Racing.

Once they have been adopted by a resolution of the GRV Board, the National Rules, known as Greyhounds Australasia Rules (GARs), form part of the Local Rules. In the event of any conflict between any provisions of the Local Rules and the GARs, or other rules such as the Plumpton Coursing Rules, the Local Rules prevail.

Greyhound Racing Victoria Rules

  • Local Racing Rules (PDF) – effective 1 Nov 2024
  • Plumpton Coursing Rules (PDF) – effective 1 Oct 2023
  • Betting and Bookmakers Rules (PDF) – effective 1 Oct 2017

 

Greyhound Australasia Rules

  • National Racing Rules– Link to GA’s Rules landing page

Archived Rules

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New Rules: Related Documents

  • GA Rule Amendments (Link) 1 Nov 2024 
  • Animal Welfare Rules: Exports FAQs (PDF)
  • Greyhound Retirement Process Checklist (DOCx)
  • ‘Fit and Proper Person’ Registration Requirement (PDF)
  • Greyhound syndicates – Information sheet (DOCx)

Related Policies & Guidance

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Box Draw Report:

  • An independent report into the integrity of GRV’s Box Draw processes was finalised in February 2023. Read the report here
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