Wentworth Park Greyhound meetings are operated by the NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association (NSW GBOTA). To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests visiting Wentworth Park Greyhounds the following conditions of entry have been put in place. NSW GBOTA, Wentworth Park Sporting Complex and Greyhound Racing NSW Officials hold the right to act as Wentworth Park Officials for the purpose of the conditions of entry.
Guests are not permitted to enter the venue with any of the following:
• Alcohol* or illegal substances.
• Glass
• Fireworks, flares or any other explosive device
• Pets animals other than greyhounds, unless otherwise authorised by Wentworth Park Trust or NSW GBOTA
• Laser Pointers
• Beach Umbrellas
• Any item deemed unsafe by Security and Wentworth Park Greyhounds’ officials.
It is a requirement of law that you will produce identification and information on request from Police, Security or Wentworth Park Officials. Acceptable identification to be supplied is: drivers license, current passport or RTA proof of age card.
Servicing or supply of alcohol to minors under 18 is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Offenders will be fined or prosecuted. The Club will not tolerate any intoxicated, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly behaviour. Offenders will be ejected and may face prosecution. No alcohol may be taken from the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex.
Unauthorised persons are not permitted on to the track at anytime. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
Guests are welcome to bring in the food for personal consumption which is required for special individual dietary needs. Limited individual drinks (NO GLASS OR ALCOHOL) including small flasks of tea and coffee are permitted in the general admission and grandstand areas only. No Eskys are permitted. Food for personal consumption is not permitted in pre -booked dining areas. No ‘Commercial Food’ is to be bought onto the premises however birthday / celebratory cakes are permitted.
Wentworth Park Greyhounds has the right to refuse entry to persons at the Club’s discretion. If you are seen drinking or carrying open alcohol on approach to our venue, you will not be allowed in.
Groups which have undertaken Race Sponsorship are required to check in at the Race Night Office with Wentworth Park officials on arrival.
Non offensive fancy dress costumes will be permitted entry to course. However any article of clothing bearing any image, slogans or text which is indecent, discriminatory, obscene, insulting, threatening material or which may be offensive to other persons present at the course will not be permitted.
Any costume deemed offensive, obscene, insulting, having sexual connotations or which may be offensive to other persons present at the course (as determined by the Wentworth Park Greyhounds in its sole discretion) will NOT be permitted.
Patrons are not permitted to wear or otherwise display any commercial (ambush marketing), political or other offensive logos or signage.
Unauthorised soliciting or surveying on Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust grounds is not permitted.
Children under 18 years are entitled to ‘free entry’ to the racecourse when accompanied by an adult. Patrons should note that children must be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times while within the venue.
For the convenience of parents, a baby change table facility is located on Ground Level of the Grandstand located in the ladies toilet at Wentworth Park Road end of the facility.
Patrons choosing to leave valuables on the premises do so at their own risk. Wentworth Park Greyhounds cannot be held responsible for any damages for any lost, stolen, damaged or misplaced items.
Smoking is not permitted in enclosed areas.
Filming or photography of patrons is not allowed unless permission is authorised by Club Officials. Authorised photography may be used for promotional purposes.
Wentworth Park Greyhounds will not refund any monies if a race meeting is abandoned or cancelled by order of the Stewards. In the event the meeting is abandoned on or prior to race 8 a free entry pass will be given to all patrons on production of their entry ticket to the Race Night Office.
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
The objective of this policy is to protect Wentworth Park Sporting Complex and NSW GBOTA intellectual property and maintain the privacy of patrons and industry participants whilst at Wentworth Park Greyhounds. This policy will apply to video and photographic cameras.
Members and patrons are permitted to use personal cameras for private, non commercial use. However, unless authorised by Wentworth Park Greyhounds officials in writing, members or patrons are not permitted to take any photographs or make any films, video, digital or sound recordings within Wentworth Park for commercial purposes. All photography or filming must be undertaken without the use of flash or additional lighting, unless otherwise agreed to by Wentworth Park officials.
Wentworth Park officials, or its nominated representatives, reserve the right to:
• Decide if a camera is being operated in a manner contrary to the above.
• Review footage taken whilst on Wentworth Park property.
• Direct a person to cease the use of photographic or video equipment. In these circumstances the equipment will be checked into the Race Night Office and may be collected upon leaving the venue.
• Prevent access or remove persons from its property at its discretion.
In any of the above circumstances, the decision of Wentworth Park officials, or its nominated representative, is final.
Competition Winners and/or Participants
All competition winners and competition participants automatically consent to having their photograph taken; their name published in any form of media and agrees to partake in any reasonable promotion at the request of Wentworth Park Greyhounds.
GENERAL PUBLIC AREA DRESS REGULATIONS
Minimum respectable dress requirements for the public area include male/female t-shirt, collared shirt, guernsey and jumpers. Offensive, tattered, torn or dirty tops or clothing deemed not respectable by Wentworth Park Management will also not be allowed. Dress shorts, jeans or pants are deemed as acceptable attire however running shorts, dirty or torn work short/pants and overalls are not.
Closed or sturdy footwear should be worn such as runners, dress footwear and boots. Other clothing and footwear deemed inappropriate include unsafe footwear, bare feet, costumes and party outfits may see patrons refused entry to Wentworth Park.
Wentworth Park Management has the last say in any decision including the right to refuse entry and the right to remove patrons from course.
*Race Sponsors, NSW GBOTA Branches or other parties where written permission is given by authorised NSW GBOTA staff member will be permitted to enter with fully sealed and packaged Alcohol. Written permission may be sought via email: gbota@gbota.com.au
