Please note that the WA Government have advised that due to an evolving situation relating to COVID-19, masks will now be mandatory indoors and outdoors for the Peel and Perth region. This means people in Perth and Peel – and anyone from Perth and Peel in other regions of WA – must wear a mask inside […]

As previously announced the easing of restrictions will see the return of racing to pre-lockdown conditions, with a small number of measures to remain in place until 12.01am Saturday, May 8. The below is to provide further clarification on mask requirements at WA racetracks: Indoor Areas: Masks are mandatory for any indoor venues on-course, including […]

The WA Government has announced that the Perth and Peel post-lockdown restrictions will be significantly eased from 12.01am Saturday, May 1. The easing of restrictions will see the return of racing to pre-lockdown conditions, with a small number of measures to remain in place until 12.01am Saturday, May 8, including: Masks are not required outside […]

Following the WA Government’s announcement today, there will be no change to the current requirements implemented specific to the COVID-19 lockdown period enabling the maintenance of WA racing, trialling and trackwork. In order to ensure the WA thoroughbred, harness and greyhound industries are best protected in this transitional period, RWWA has deemed the current strict […]

RWWA has received approval from the WA Government to maintain racing, trialling and trackwork under strict bio-security measures over the three day period of lock-down. Irrespective of racing venue, the following requirements will be adhered to: Essential Persons Only on-course (please carry RWWA licence card or Essential Persons ID Card at all times); Essential Persons […]

The WA Government has announced that from midnight Friday 23 April 2021 the Perth and Peel regions will enter a three-day lockdown until midnight Monday 26 April 2021.  Following this announcement Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is liaising with the WA Government to determine if racing will be permitted to go ahead within the Perth […]

The WA Government has announced that the Perth and Peel restrictions will end as planned at 12.01am, Sunday, 14 February. This means the whole of WA will return to the pre-lockdown conditions, as experienced prior to 6pm on Sunday, 31 January. Following this announcement, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is pleased to advise that […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is pleased to advise of last night’s announcement, that pending no further local cases of COVID-19, the five-day lockdown for the Perth, Peel and South West regions will end as planned at 6pm, Friday 5 February. Perth and Peel will enter into a post-lockdown transition period from 6pm Friday […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is continuing to actively work with the WA Government to ensure that racing can recommence as soon as possible. Although no further updates are currently available on the situation beyond the current five-day lockdown within the Perth metropolitan, Peel and South West regions, RWWA and Race Clubs are making […]

The WA Government have announced that until 6pm Friday 5 February, the Perth metropolitan, Peel and South West regions have entered a five-day lockdown. In accordance with these new requirements, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) have been advised by the WA Government that no race meetings are able to be conducted during the five-day […]

Today the WA Government have advised that effective from 6pm tonight Sunday 31 January 2021, until 6pm Friday 5 February, the Perth metropolitan area and the Peel and South West regions will enter a five-day lockdown, based on health advice. Following this announcement a decision has been made to suspend all race meetings, trials and […]

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) notes today’s announcement by the McGowan Government regarding the whole Perth metropolitan area, the Peel region and the South West region going into full lockdown for a five-day period from 6pm tonight. RWWA is currently working through the new restrictions and will advise participants on the impacts to racing […]

The Australian Government has introduced the COVIDSafe App as a valuable tool to help speed up contacting people exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19), enhancing the ability to respond rapidly to local outbreaks in order to protect the community, and not allow the virus to silently spread. Racing and Wagering Western Australia recommends racing industry participants download […]

A dedicated page has been set-up on the RWWA website to provide up to date information for the Western Australian racing industry, in response to the Federal Government and health authorities advice regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our industry as well as the wider community remains of paramount concern and RWWA will […]