Weekly Greyhound News
21 December, 2016
Greyhound
RWWA Greyhound News
Changes to RWWA Litter Registration Fee and micro-chips for pups
When micro-chipping was first introduced in 2011 by Greyhounds Australasia, all states were supplied with a quantity of free micro-chips by GA. These chips have now been distributed in full to previously registered litters, and RWWA have had to purchase new quantities of micro-chips for distribution to all new litters. The fee for the new micro-chips will be passed on at RWWA’s cost price only of $5.00 per micro-chip (incl GST) per pup.
Therefore please note that the cost of a new litter registration will now be $38.00 per litter plus $5.00 per pup micro-chipped. When signing the litter registration after ear branding by the Stewards, please provide payment at the bottom of the form (with credit card details) including the cost of $5.00 per micro-chip inserted for each pup. You will not be charged for any unused micro-chips given back to the Stewards with the paperwork.
All greyhounds whelped after 1 January 2011 must be micro-chipped by a RWWA Approved Veterinarian (refer to approved veterinarians list) between the age of 6-12 weeks as a requirement for litter registration. Micro-chips will be provided direct to breeders by RWWA upon lodgement of the ‘Whelp Notice’ (Form D) and sent to the registered breeder along with the ‘Application for Registration of a Litter’ (Form E).
Micro-chip insertion must be completed by a RWWA approved veterinarian (6-12 weeks) prior to the RWWA Stewards attending for the litter registration.
Queries regarding micro-chipping can be directed to (08) 9445 5501.
M Baptie
Manager
Licensing Registrations & Stakes
CASUAL KENNEL POSITION
GAP is looking for a kennel worker to cover leave for the Kennel Manger’s position at the Southern River facility. The casual position would be required to live in the house at the kennels for three weeks in March and one week in July 2017. The role involves cleaning kennels and feeding 37 dogs AM and PM, 7 days a week. If you are interested in covering this position please contact lauren.savage@rwwa.com.au.
UNFULFILLED COMMITMENTS POLICY CHANGE
The current policy where greyhounds can be drawn into a race with an unfulfilled commitment has been suspended. The industry via WAGBOTA have been consulted regarding this change and it is felt that it is a fairer way to see more individual greyhounds get a start each week.
Fields will be graded under this new policy from Monday 19 December onwards. It will be reviewed in April at the beginning of the Northam season.
Please note greyhounds with unfulfilled commitments can still be nominated however they will be drawn behind those with no commitment to race at the time of grading. In some circumstances engaged greyhounds may be drawn to lessen the need to draw mixed grade races however this will be on a case by case basis.
This policy does not apply to Feature Race heats.
GRADING DAY CHANGES DURING CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR FOR RACE MEETINGS
The following table summarises the race meeting grading days over the Christmas & New Year period.
MEETING
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GRADING DAY
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Mandurah Tuesday 27 December
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Wednesday 21 December
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Cannington Wednesday 28 December
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Thursday 22 December
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Mandurah Thursday 29 December
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Friday 23 December
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Mandurah Friday 30 December
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Tuesday 27 December
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Cannington Saturday 31 December
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Tuesday 27 December
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Mandurah Tuesday 3 January
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Wednesday 28 December
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Cannington Wednesday 4 January
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Thursday 29 December
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Mandurah Thursday 5 January
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Friday 30 December
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Mandurah Friday 6 January
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Tuesday 3 January
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Cannington Saturday 7 January
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Tuesday 3 January
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Extra races have been scheduled at the meetings from Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 December. Please refer to the programs included in kennel notes today.
GRADING OFFICE CLOSURES OVER CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Please note that the Grading office will be shut on Monday 26 December & Monday 2 January.
CHRISTMAS EVE KENNELLING TIMES
The kennelling times for the Christmas Eve meeting on Saturday 24 December are at the earlier time of 2.30pm to 3.30pm. The first race is scheduled for 3.55pm with the last at 7.52pm.
RWWA HEAD OFFICE OPENING TIMES OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
Wednesday 21st December 2016 – 8am to 4pm
Thursday 22nd December 2016 – 8am to 4pm
Friday 23rd December 2016 – 8am to 2 pm
Monday 26th December 2016 – CLOSED
Tuesday 27th December 2016– CLOSED
Wednesday 28th December 2016 – 8am to 4pm
Thursday 29th December 2016 – 8am to 4pm
Friday 30th December 2016 – 8am to 4pm
Monday 2ND January 2017 – CLOSED
RWWA would like to wish everyone a
Very Merry Christmas and a safe and
Happy New Year
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