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 |
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RWWA Thoroughbred Rules of Racing | 2.17 MB | |
Notice of Amendment to Thoroughbred Rules 1 June 2023 | 146.23 KB | |
Notice: Screening Limits February 2023 | 114.56 KB | |
Notice: Application of Screening Limits 2021 | 96.24 KB | |
Retirement Rule Information Booklet | 1.93 MB | |
Addition of Local Manual Barrier-Box Draw Rules Effective 15 August 2023 | 123.77 KB | |
Notice of Amendment to Thoroughbred Local Rule 57 effective 28 March 2023 | 120.31 KB | |
Notice of Thoroughbred Rules Amendments 1 February 2023 | 148.20 KB | |
Notice of Thoroughbred Rules Amendments 29 July 2022 | 135.53 KB | |
Notice of Thoroughbred Rules Amendments 6 April 2022 | 134.62 KB | |
Rules Applicable to Trackwork Riders | 295.88 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
Please see below a link to the Harness Stud Book Regulations to be read in conjunction with the Rules of Racing:
Australian Trotting Stud Book Regulations
Document Name | Format | Filesize |
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RWWA Harness Rules of Racing | 1.32 MB | |
Notice: Screening Limits February 2023 | 114.56 KB | |
Notice: Application of Screening Limits 2021 | 96.24 KB | |
Retirement Rule Information Booklet | 1.93 MB | |
Addition of Local Manual Barrier-Box Draw effective 15 August 2023 | 123.77 KB | |
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 11 August 2023 | 145.55 KB | |
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 28 March 2023 | 196.40 KB | |
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 1 March 2023 | 269.76 KB | |
Notice: Harness Rules amendments applicable 29 July 2022 | 142.33 KB | |
New Rules pertaining to the banning of Anabolic Steroids | 190.24 KB |
Greyhound
Document Name | Format | Filesize |
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RWWA Greyhound Rules of Racing | 1.26 MB | |
Greyhound screening limits notice | 124.85 KB | |
Vaccination Ineligibility | 75.37 KB | |
Addition of Local Manual Barrier-Box Draw effective 15 August 2023 | 123.77 KB | |
Notice - RWWA Greyhound Rules of Racing effective 1 August 2023 | 168.48 KB | |
Notice - Addition of Local Rule 39 Frequent Starts | 121.92 KB |
RACING POLICIES:
Thoroughbred
Harness
Document Name | Format | Filesize |
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RWWA Harness Policy File | 970.97 KB | |
RWWA Racing in Hot Weather Policy Thoroughbred and Harness | 221.79 KB | |
RWWA Use of Social Media Policy | 133.80 KB | |
RWWA Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy (Human) | 44.08 KB | |
RWWA Cogstate Testing Notice to Harness Drivers | 143.97 KB |
Horses and riders
Document Name | Format | Filesize |
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Western Australian road rules relating to horses and riders | 345.50 KB |
Greyhound
Document Name | Format | Filesize |
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Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds April 2019 | 1.02 MB | |
Greyhound Racing Hot Weather Policy | 187.71 KB | |
Hypoxia Policy | 28.01 KB | |
RWWA Use of Social Media Policy | 133.80 KB |
Document Name | Format | Filesize |
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Declaration for Persons Nominating Interstate Greyhounds to Race in WA | 138.95 KB | |
Application Form - Authority to Catch | 198.42 KB | |
Application to Train from Premises Other Than Residence | 187.93 KB | |
Trainer Away Authority Application | 156.43 KB | |
Notice of Change of Address | 154.18 KB | |
Greyhound Entering or Leaving | 111.58 KB |
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