Tasracing is the principal racing authority in Tasmania, responsible for providing the strategic direction and funding to the three codes of racing across the state- thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound. In accordance with its legislative obligations, Tasracing is responsible for the development of racing and breeding, the making of rules, the funding of clubs as well…
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Strategic Plan Consultation Update 26 August 2021
Thursday 26 August 2021Following Tasracing’s announcement on 5 August that Industry Consultation Workshops will be conducted from mid–August, we are pleased to confirm the times, dates, venues and other information on the Workshops. Unfortunately, the COVID challenges on the mainland have delayed the commencement of the workshops until September. There are 14 Consultation Workshops covering the northwest, north…
COVID check-in compliance
Thursday 26 August 2021Tasmanians must check in at business premises or face fines The requirement to ‘check in’ at retail venues and taxis/rideshares will be highlighted in three days of COVID-19 compliance action across the state, starting today (Thursday 26 August). These are high-visibility days of action to raise awareness of the requirement for customers to check-in at…
Harness ‘OUR FUTURE’ Forum
Tuesday 24 August 2021As part of Tasracing’s commitment towards the sustainability of the Tasmanian Harness Industry, we are pleased to announce the ‘Our Future’ forum designed to allow licensed participants currently 40 years old and under, an opportunity to contribute on the key issues and initiatives currently impacting the Tasmanian Harness Industry. This Forum will be conducted in…
Tasracing partners with Sports Entertainment Network (SEN)
Friday 20 August 2021
Tasracing has entered a media partnership with the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN). SEN operates a network of sports and racing radio and digital assets in15 Australian markets, including Tasmania, and 26 markets in New Zealand. The partnership is based on creating new in-depth pre and post-race content to help Tasracing attract more Australian racing fans…
Strategic Plan consultation update
Thursday 5 August 2021Tasracing has been focussed on achieving sustainability and stability and through this to create an environment that sets a solid platform for growth. Following the completion of the “2020 and Beyond” Strategic Plan and the 2016 “5 year Infrastructure Plan” it is appropriate that we reset both plans and turn our mind to the future…