Rules & Policies
RULES OF RACING
In Accordance With Section 45 Of The RWWA Act 2003, The Board Of Racing And Wagering WA Has Approved The Adoption Of The Rules Of Racing For The Three Codes.
These Rules, based upon the previous Rules of the WATC, are comprised of both National and Local Rules and came into effect as of 1 August 2004.
Various refinements to the Rules have been made in order to provide for consistency across the codes, and reflect the responsibilities RWWA has to the regulation of the sports under its control.
National Rules of Racing are under the control of respective peak National bodies and are adopted by RWWA through Gazettal upon notice of amendment or enactment from these organisations.
The Local Rules of Racing are directly under the control of RWWA and are approved through the Integrity Assurance Committee (IAC) prior to Gazettal and adoption.
RULES OF RACING DOCUMENTS:
Thoroughbred
| Document Name | Format | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| Thoroughbred Rule of Racing as of 1 April 2020 | 2.07 MB | |
| Rule Amendments Applicable as of 1 April 2020 | 139.96 KB | |
| Notice to Trainers re Screening Limits applicable 1 May 2020 | 325.05 KB | |
| Rules Applicable to Trackwork Riders | 295.88 KB | |
| Rule Amendments Applicable 1 January 2020 | 155.18 KB | |
| Rule Amendments Applicable 20 September 2019 | 160.01 KB | |
| Advice on Screening Limits | 238.81 KB | |
| New rule in relation to Intra-articular Corticosteroid Treatment Stand-down Period | 49.97 KB | |
| ARB Calendar Notice - Abbreviated Screening Limits Policy | 278.74 KB | |
| Notice Regarding Leading of Two or more horses | 131.42 KB | |
| Rules and Regulations - Lark Hill Thoroughbred Training Complex | 20.79 KB |
Harness
| Document Name | Format | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| Harness Rules Amendments Applicable 01/09/2020 | 162.89 KB | |
| RWWA Harness Rules of Racing | 1.37 MB | |
| Harness Rule Amendments Applicable 1/8/2020 | 166.95 KB | |
| Harness Rule Amendments Applicable 24 December 2019 | 82.40 KB | |
| Harness Rule Amendments Applicable 6 December 2019 | 394.00 KB | |
| Screening Limits as at 1 May 2020 | 325.05 KB | |
| Screening Limits Advice | 238.81 KB | |
| RWWA Harness Regulations as at September 2019 | 333.83 KB | |
| Rules Related Policies and Procedures | 857.01 KB | |
| Clarification of Driving Rules | 85.49 KB | |
| New Rules pertaining to the banning of Anabolic Steroids | 190.24 KB |
Greyhound
| Document Name | Format | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| RWWA Greyhound Rules of Racing | 1.10 MB |
RACING POLICIES:
Thoroughbred
Harness
| Document Name | Format | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| RWWA Aged Horse Policy | 180.49 KB | |
| Use of Joggers in Trackwork | 290.53 KB | |
| Group Racing and Deferrment Penalty Policy | 63.51 KB | |
| RWWA Use of Social Media Policy | 133.80 KB | |
| RWWA Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy (Human) | 44.08 KB |
Greyhound
| Document Name | Format | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds April 2019 | 1.02 MB | |
| Greyhound Racing Hot Weather Policy | 346.50 KB | |
| Hypoxia Policy | 28.01 KB | |
| RWWA Use of Social Media Policy | 133.80 KB |
| Document Name | Format | Filesize |
|---|---|---|
| Notification of Administration of Antibiotics | 36.62 KB | |
| Declaration for Persons Nominating Interstate Greyhounds to Race in WA | 147.44 KB | |
| Application Form - Authority to Catch | 198.42 KB | |
| Application to Train from Premises Other Than Residence | 187.93 KB | |
| Trainer Away Authority Application | 617.49 KB |
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