Success

bECOMing A lICENCED PERSON

 

  • There are several ways to become involved in greyhound racing, from simple greyhound ownership through to hands on involvement as a licenced person. Greyhound racing is an exciting sport, where you can get up close and personal with a finely tuned athlete. If becoming a licenced person is your goal there a number of ways to achieve this:
    Ownership: through a partnership, syndicate or as a sole owner. 
  • Owner-trainer: this is a trainer who also owns a share in the greyhound or greyhounds in their kennel;
  • Public trainer: this is a trainer who trains greyhounds as a living, i.e. for fee or reward; or as a
  • Handler: there are two stages to the handlers licence:
        1.  Lead and box greyhounds
        2.  Catching area only

    Becoming a Trainer
    Becoming a greyhound trainer can be both financially and emotionally rewarding. Confirming your ultimate decision to become a trainer will require a little research. We recommend that prior to making any decisions on greyhound training, you familiarise yourself with the information contained in the ‘Greyhound Industry Operational Guidelines', along with the greyhound racing rule book and grading guidelines. These are all available from the GRNZ head office at minimal cost.

    It would also be advisable to talk to any trainers that you may already know who may give you an indication of the time and resource commitments needed to become a successful trainer. GRNZ can assist in introducing you to a trainer. Training greyhounds is a seven day a week commitment!

    When deciding to become a greyhound trainer you will enter into an industry that is passionate about the sport of greyhound racing and even more passionate about the elite animal itself. The process involved in becoming a greyhound trainer, while being relatively simple is designed to ensure that the people entering our industry are doing so with the right intentions and have the welfare of the greyhound at heart at all times.

    Becoming a Handler
    Becoming a greyhound handler or owner/handler can be a unique and exciting experience, as it allows you to not only own, but handle any registered greyhound for the purpose of competing in a race or event conducted in New Zealand.

    Becoming a handler is an excellent way to become involved in greyhound racing no matter of age. It will give you the experience and desire to continue in the industry and perhaps even make a career of it.

    Confirming your decision to become a handler will require a little research. It is also recommended that you familiarise yourself with the greyhound racing rulebook.

    It would also be advisable to talk to any trainers or handlers that you already know, who may give you an indication of duties or requirements needed to become a successful attendant. GRNZ can assist in introducing you to a trainer or handler.

    Becoming an Owner
    Becoming a greyhound owner will open your world up to a unique and exciting industry and past time.

    You have three options when deciding to become an owner:
    1. Individual Ownership - This involves owning a greyhound outright.
    2. Partnerships - This involves two people owning a greyhound
    3. Syndication - This involves a group of people (three or more people) who combine their resources to buy a greyhound under a Syndicate name.

    Simply choose the option that suits you and complete the requirements.

Process

  1. To become a Licenced Person please complete the ‘Application to Register as a Licenced Person' form below.
  2. To become a Handler, Owner/Handler, Owner/Trainer or Public Trainer please complete the ‘Application to Register as a Licenced Person' (08-01) AND the ‘Application to Register as a Owner/Handler, Public Trainer, Owner/Trainer or Handler form below.
  3. To register a Partnership please complete the ‘Application for Registration of a Partnership' below. If the members are new to GRNZ you will also need to complete the ‘Application to Register as a Licenced Person' form below.
  4. To register a Syndicate please complete the ‘Application for Registration of a Syndicate' form below. You will also need to complete a Syndicate Agreement. The template below can be used. If the members are new to GRNZ you will also need to complete the ‘Application to Register as a Licenced Person' form below. Please read the General Information Sheet.
       

At the Track - Addington 

Help
Greyhound Racing New Zealand is happy to answer any questions you may have and give assistance where necessary.
Contact: (04) 589 4900