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:

• Local Racing Rules effective 1 October 2017 (PDF)
  (Incl changes to Export of greyhounds; New and amended registration requirements; Animal welfare; Consolidation)
• National Racing Rules effective 1 July 2016 (PDF)
• Plumpton Coursing Rules (PDF)
• Betting and Bookmakers Rules (PDF)
• Archived Rules

New Local Rules: Related Documents

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

Archived Rules

• 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 December 2015 to 31 May 2016 (PDF)
• National Racing Rules 1 June 2016 to 30 June 2016 (PDF)