Thoroughbred Racing Consultative Group
Following the establishment of Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) in August 2003, the RWWA Act required the Board to establish procedures for consulting with prescribed racing bodies, including race clubs, associations of clubs and other organisations that have an interest in the WA racing industry.
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Thoroughbred Industry Organisations
Western Australian Racehorse Owners Association Inc.
WAROA is the official voice of racehorse owners in Western Australia. Their sole mission is to provide racehorse owners a direct voice to Government, Racing and Wagering Western Australia, Racing Clubs and Breeders to advance the interest of racehorse owners.
- President – Mark Luzi
Mobile: 0427 010 428
Email: president@waroa.com.au - Executive Officer – Josh Hardy
Mobile: 0419 655 105
Email: eo@waroa.com.auWebsite: www.waroa.com.au
Thoroughbred Breeders WA
Thoroughbred Breeders WA represents thoroughbred breeders and the breeding industry with the aim to:
- Promote the Western Australian industry both in Australia and overseas and to develop new markets for horses.
- Represent the interests of breeders with Government and administrative bodies.
- Encourage new breeders into the market.
- Be of assistance in liaising with other sections of the industry and enhance the racing industry.
Committee Members:
- President – Fiona Lacey
- Representative – Troy Van Heemst
Contact:
- Website: www.tbwa.net.au
- Phone: (08) 9277 9880
- Email: info@tbwa.net.au
Western Australian Racing Trainers Association
The Western Australian Racing Trainers’ Association is the peak body representing licensed thoroughbred trainers in WA, with the objectives to:
- Promote the interests and activities of WA trainers.
- Represent the interests of WA trainers with RWWA, race clubs and other parties.
- Promote relationships and enter into agreements that will be beneficial to WA trainers.
- Collect and disseminate information that will assist WA trainers with their training operations.
Committee Members:
- President – Stephen Rowe
- Executive Officer – Warwick Bradshaw
Contact:
- Website: www.waracingtrainers.com
- Email: waracingtrainers@iinet.net.au
Country Racing Association of Western Australia
The Country Racing Association of Western Australia represents twenty five country race clubs from Kununurra in the north of the state of Western Australia to Esperance in the south of the state a distance of over 3,000kms. The Associations aims to:
- Conduct, manage, plan, develop & monitor programs, which enhance the operation of country racing in WA
- Establish and maintain financial and other controls of all country race clubs.
- Provide the provision of certain common services deemed to be in the interest of country racing.
- Promote the growth of country racing and to facilitate greater participation by all stake holders.
- Promote and enforce regulations for the supervision, control, development and promotion of country racing.
Committee Members:
- President – Kevin Scott
- Secretary/Treasurer – John Biggs
Contact:
- Website: www.countryracingwa.com.au
- Phone: 0428 861 272
- Email: kevnfi1@bigpond.com
Western Australian Provincial Thoroughbred Racing Association
Association representing the interests of provincial racing clubs in Western Australia.
Committee Members:
- President – Dr Kevin Christianson
- Vice President – Alex Doble
Contact:
- Phone: 0407 478 489
- Email: kevinchr@westnet.com.au
Western Australian Jockeys Association
The WA Jockeys Association represents all Jockeys throughout WA and is passionate about raising the public profile of all jockeys in WA.
Committee Members:
- President – Craig Staples
Contact:
- Phone: 0448 494 828
- Fax: (08) 9277 2638
Perth Racing
Perth Racing manages two tracks – Ascot Racecourse and Belmont Park. As Western Australia’s only metropolitan club, Perth Racing hosts a busy 90 meetings per season, as well as non-raceday events.
Committee Members:
- Chairman – Colin Brown
- Managing Director – John Yovich
Contact:
- Website: www.perthracing.org.au
- Phone: (08) 9277 0777
- Fax: (08) 9277 0740
- Email: perthracing@perthracing.com.au