From 1 May 2023, GWIC will be introducing the following new Local Racing Rules.
For further information, please visit https://www.gwic.nsw.gov.au/…/new-racing-rules-explained.
Please contact GWIC directly if you have any questions on 13 49 42.
Local Rule | Description | Reason for Rule |
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LR 21A | It is an offence to cause any undue harm or suffering to a greyhound. | To clarify that the industry does not condone any mistreatment of greyhounds including, for example, striking a greyhound. |
LR 34A | Owners do not need permission to house a greyhound with a registered Breeder or Stud Master for the purposes of breeding or whelping. | To improve efficiencies in the breeding process |
LR 34B | A participant must present their greyhounds at a specific place when directed to do so by the Controlling Body. | To support compliance with GWIC’s Rehoming Policy and the industry’s eTracking program. |
LR 55 | A person must be registered as a Breeder to arrange for the service or AI insemination of a dam, or as a Breeder – Whelper to care for a whelping dam or litter of pups. | To ensure the person responsible for caring for the whelping dam and pups has the facilities and knowledge to do so. |
LR 55A | A pregnant dam must be located at the premises of a Registered Breeder at least 14 days before the expected whelping date. | To ensure the pregnant dam has adequate time to nest and feel comfortable in her environment prior to whelping. |
LR 64A | The owner or breeder of a greyhound must provide complete and accurate information in the course of registering a whelping or litter. | To safeguard the integrity of racing |
LR 178D | Additional restrictions may be imposed upon a suspended person, such as not attending a racecourse or place where greyhounds are trained or kept. | As an alternative to imposing interim-disqualification and facilitate a participant’s re-entry into the sport should disciplinary action not proceed. |
LR 178F | Additional restrictions may be imposed upon a disqualified person, preventing them from betting on a greyhound race. | To protect the integrity of racing by preventing disqualified persons from engaging in race manipulation or conspiring with current participants to do so. |
LR 182 | If a participant is charged with criminal offences, the Controlling Body may suspend their registration pending the outcome of the charges. | To protect the reputation of the industry by preventing those facing serious, indictable offences from participating in the industry. |
Updated definitions
Word | Update |
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Event | In NSW, an Event includes a satisfactory trial. |
Presentation | Includes all greyhounds who present to a race track – whether they are scratched or not. |