Following a review of the expenditure of the Code Funding Allocation against budget, Tasracing, on the recommendation of the Greyhound Reference Group, has determined that the unexpended funds will be distributed via an increase in stakes for graded races for the remainder of the season. Stakes for graded races from 1 April until 30 June…
Category: Greyhound News
Greyhound programming update
Monday 1 March 2021Tasracing has reviewed the recommendations of the Programming Sub Committee following the meeting on 26 November 2020 and has amended the Minimum Nominations Policy and the Race Programming policy effective from 17 March 2021. The amendments to the Minimum Nominations policy are cosmetic. The changes do not impact the way in which the policy is…
Tasracing Employment Assistance Program expansion to industry
Monday 22 February 2021
Tasracing has transitioned its Employee Assistance Program from Relationships Australia to Positive Solutions. The following is an outline of the services provided by the new EAP: Scope of services Employees and their immediate family are encouraged to utilise the confidential service for up to two (2) counselling sessions (sessions are 1-hour maximum) per calendar year,…
Tasmanian Next Generation Racing Committee EOI
Thursday 11 February 2021The Tasmanian racing industry either directly or indirectly employs over 5,000 people and produces over $100 million in economic activity. Racing people are passionate and the Next Generation Racing Committee (NGRC) is being established to shape the future of racing by those who will be around the longest to enjoy it. If you’re under the…
North West Harness/Greyhound Track Project update meeting – Wednesday 17 February
Wednesday 10 February 2021How to participate Tasracing is pleased to invite all interested parties to participate in the North West Harness/Greyhound Track Project update meeting. You may attend the meeting in person at 2:00pm on Wednesday 17 February at the Spreyton Racecourse, in the Birdcage Tavern. The meeting at Spreyton will be hosted in person by Tasracing CEO…
Greyhounds Australia to release new website
Tuesday 9 February 2021
Greyhounds Australasia will launch their new website on Wednesday 17 February 2021 with: A simpler look and feel [Current GA address will remain: galtd.org.au] Easier navigation and layout. Improved participant online experience. A streamlined payment process will be available on the GA Website (PDF forms will still remain available on the website for participants to…