Rules of Racing

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 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:

• Consolidated Rulebook effective 22 August 2018 (PDF)
• Local Racing Rules effective 1 October 2017 (PDF)
  (Incl changes to Export of greyhounds; New and amended registration requirements; Animal welfare; Consolidation)
• Plumpton Coursing Rules effective 1 October 2017 (PDF)
• Betting and Bookmakers Rules effective 1 October 2017 (PDF)
• National Racing Rules effective 1 August 2018 (PDF)
• Archived Rules

New Local Rules: Related Documents

• Changes to Local Rule 42.6 (Welfare)
• Animal Welfare Rules: Exports FAQs (PDF)
• Greyhound Retirement Process Checklist (DOCx)
• ‘Fit and Proper Person’ Registration Requirement (PDF)

Archived Rules

• Plumpton Coursing Rules 1 January 2015 to 30 September 2017 (PDF)
• Betting And Bookmakers Rules 1 January 2015 to 30 September 2017 (PDF)
• Local Racing Rules 14 June 2016 to 30 September 2017 (PDF)
• Local Racing Rules 27 February 2015 to 13 June 2016 (PDF)
• National Racing Rules 1 July 2016 to 31 July 2018 (PDF)
• National Racing Rules 1 June 2016 to 30 June 2016 (PDF)
• National Racing Rules 1 December 2015 to 31 May 2016 (PDF)

Proposed rule changes – Syndicates and Victorian Greyhound Racing Integrity Council