New rules of greyhound racing to improve the integrity and governance of the sport are being applied across Australia
The updates are in place from 1 May 2022 and apply to all controlling bodies for greyhound racing nationwide.
The changes have resulted from extensive consultation, with the aim of supporting the future of the sport by enhancing national consistency and helping participants gain a clearer understanding of the rules.
Important changes include:
- Altered vaccination rules which require all greyhounds receive a C5 at minimum or are certified as being protected to C5 level by a veterinarian every 12 months. Greyhounds cannot compete in an event within seven days of vaccination.
- Changes to marring and failing to pursue lure.
- Greyhounds must be weighed when completing a satisfactory trial and are required to be within 1kg of the last start weight.
- Change to approved lures – as of 1 August 2022 only 100% artificial/synthetic lures permitted.
- Adoption of amended national rules regarding ‘live baiting’.
- No treatments to be administered within ‘one clear day’ of competing in an event.
The rule changes are explained in more detail in the integrity section of the RWWA website.
Licensed participants, especially trainers, are also advised to read the latest version of RWWA’s complete greyhound rules of racing to ensure they understand and are compliant with the updated requirements.