UPDATE TO GRV COVID PROTOCOLS – 27 JULY 2021

31/12/2021

UPDATE 27 JULY 2021 - GREYHOUND RACING TO CONTINUE WITHOUT CROWDS

Victorian greyhound racing will maintain its current status of allowing essential persons only on-course at ALL race meetings and trial sessions until further advice is received from the Chief Health Officer. While the Victorian Government has announced the lifting of the state-wide lockdown at 11.59pm tonight, GRV’s decision to continue without crowds falls into line with other sporting codes including the AFL.

Read more: https://buff.ly/370K5dI

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On 15 July 2021 the Victorian State Government announced further changes to the covid restrictions in Victoria, both Melbourne metro and regional areas. 

Accordingly GRV will adopt the following protocols, effective from Friday 16 July 2021, for ALL Victorian greyhound race meetings, until further notice. 

•             Essential persons only will be allowed on course at ALL Victorian greyhound race meetings.

•             Health screening / pre-entry temperature testing will resume

•             QR code sign in remains mandatory

•             Social distancing of 1.5 metres

The wearing of face masks is MANDATORY at all times at race meetings – inside and outside.

The Premier of Victoria’s statement in respect to the change in COVID restrictions can be located at – https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-premier-92

Stay Safe, Stay Aware, Stay Racing

NOMINATIONS FURTHER EXTENDED - SALE SUNDAY AUGUST 1ST

28/07/2021

Due to a lack of nominations (94), nominations for the Sale (Twilight) meeting for Sunday August 1st have been further extended.

Nominations will now close tomorrow, Thursday 29th July at 8:00AM.

Advertised Events:
Grade 5 520 Heats 
Restricted Win 440 (1-3 Wins)(250+ Ranking)

WARRAGUL GRC - BISTRO & BAR RE-OPENING FRIDAY JULY 30TH

28/07/2021

Warragul Greyhound Racing Club will be re-opening its Bistro and Bar commencing Friday 30^th July race meeting, the club will comply to the State Government conditions where mandatory masks must be worn inside and outside our venue.

BYO food and drinks will be permitted this coming Thursday 29^th July, however normal trading BYO restrictions will be effective commencing Friday with NO BYO food or drinks being permitted within our venue thereafter.

Please ensure face mask are always worn unless eating or drinking.

BALLARAT ENDURO SERIES - CONDITIONS

27/07/2021
Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club will conduct the Ballarat Enduro Series during August 2021. 

Click here for further information and conditions for the series.

2021 GCA NATIONALS UPDATE

27/07/2021
The 2021 Greyhound Clubs Australia (GCA) Nationals Sprint and Distance Grand Finals scheduled for The Meadows (MGRA) on Saturday 28th August have been CANCELLED due to the current COVID-19 situation. 

For further information, please click here

The following Victorian Championships will proceed as scheduled. 

Victorian Sprint Championship (525m)
Heats on Saturday 7th August at The Meadows
Final on Thursday 12th August at The Meadows
Nominations close Wednesday 4th August at 10:30am
Greyhounds must have been domiciled at a Victorian kennel address for 76 days or more between 7th March 2021 and 4th August 2021 to be eligible for the Victorian Series. 

Victorian Distance Championship (725m)
Best 8 event on Thursday 12th August at The Meadows
Nominations close Monday 9th August at 11:30am. 
Greyhounds must have been domiciled at a Victorian kennel address for 76 days or more between 12th Match 2021 and 9th August 2021 to be eligible for the Victorian Series. 

Please click here to access a date calculator or contact graders@grv.org.au to clarify eligibility for specific greyhounds.

GREYHOUND RACING TO CONTINUE WITHOUT CROWDS

27/07/2021

Victorian greyhound racing will maintain its current status of allowing essential persons only on-course at ALL race meetings and trial sessions until further advice is received from the Chief Health Officer. While the Victorian Government has announced the lifting of the state-wide lockdown at 11.59pm tonight, GRV’s decision to continue without crowds falls into line with other sporting codes including the AFL.

Read more: https://buff.ly/370K5dI

Stay Safe | Stay Aware | Stay Racing

GEELONG GRC - OUTSIDE TRACK HARROW THURSDAY JULY 29TH

26/07/2021
Please be advised, weather permitting, the outside track at Geelong will be medium harrowed on Thursday, July 29th.

WARRAGUL - 27TH JULY

25/07/2021
Please note that race times for Warragul on Tuesday 27th July have been updated. Race 1 will now be at 6:45pm. 

HEALESVILLE MEETING SUNDAY 25TH JULY

23/07/2021
Please note, race 1 will start at 11:12AM.

RAW PET MEAT WARNING FOR GIPPSLAND REGION

23/07/2021
Important advice regarding raw pet meat purchased between 31 May & 3 July. Read more by clicking here

GEELONG MEETING SATURDAY 24TH JULY

23/07/2021
Please note, Race 1 is now at 5:02PM. 

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