Track Information
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Wangaratta Greyhound Racing Club moved from
Centennial Park North Wangaratta, to Avian Park in 1974 to share facilities with the Harness
Racing Club.
The original 540 metre track was replaced by the
new 630 metre track in late 2001.
The new track was officially opened by Board
Chairman Jan Wilson on 17
th January 2002.
Race distances were changed from 400m and 640m to
the current 403m , 474m and 650 metres with the opening of the new track. Racing is now conducted
in the new Friday morning timeslot in conjunction with New Zealand Racing with full Sky Channel and
TAB coverage. Meetings generally commence around 10.30am.
The stakemoney equalization for all country and
Metropolitan Clubs together with other GRV initiatives now sees all clubs placed on a level playing
field. Wangaratta will share in the boom in Development Funds made available by the Board as part
of their long term vision for the industry. The Boards ongoing maintenance and development programs
will see a dramatic improvement in facilities at most tracks. 280 metre grass straight track and 10
metre filtered pool available to local trainers make Wangaratta a complete package for
trainers.
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Membership
Membership fees for the club are $10 per annum. Payable by the 31st
of December each year. Memberships not paid by 31st March will lapse and a
fresh application will be required. All new and existing members will
receive 6 free admission passes for the Wangaratta Greyhound Racing Club, 2 free
passes from the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club and 2 free passes from the
Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club each calendar year.
Membership applications are available
from the club.
Directors
President - Bernie Stratton Longtime greyhound enthusiast
and ex-owner/trainer. Bernie has been involved in local industry for
over thirty years.
Vice
President - Michelle Patterson Committee member and ex-president over the last
fifteen years. Current owner/trainer.
Gavin Matheson
Vin Edwards
Ken Murphy
Rex Norris
John Carr
John Houghton
Manager - Neville Tait
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Sponsorship
Sponsorships are available in both
contra and cash. As a general guide $300.00 packages will entitle sponsors to
naming rights for 20 races , plus trophy and presentation of a grade five final
throughout the year.
One off naming rights and group
booking nights have negotiable rights that can be discussed at any time with the
Secretary / Manager. Any person /
company wishing to get involved in sponsorships of any other nature may discuss
their proposals with the Secretary / Manager at any time.
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Sponsors
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The Wangaratta Greyhound Racing Club welcomes their newest Cup
Sponsor STRAUTMANN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
(Dennis Lockwood Managaing Director)
Dennis & Joyce Lockwood have been long time
sponsors at many tracks around Australia through their ownership of
Lockwood Floats. They are now transferring their sponsorship
involvement to the core company STRAUTMANN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
The Club wishes to acknowledge the support of Des
& Cheryl Kirwin (Kirwin International Airfreight) who have
sponsored the Wangaratta Cup for a number of years. Des & Cheryl
will continue their sponsorship of the Wangaratta Greyhound Racing Club
via several feature races throughout the year.
Steve Robinson (RAPIDVITE INDUSTRIES AUSTRALASIA PTY
LTD) is also keen to develop his existing sponsorship of the
Rapidvite New Star Classic.
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