NEWS BULLETIN FOR STAKEHOLDERS
IMPORTANT NOTICE - CHRISTCHURCH GRC RACE MEETINGS THURSDAY 9 & FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2010
The GRNZ dispatch sent earlier to licensed persons in this regard, a copy of which is below, refers.
GRNZ can confirm that whilst some trainers have withdrawn their charges from these meetings they will proceed as Christchurch GRC meetings at Forbury Park.
In doing so, GRNZ is aiming to provide as many racing opportunities as possible to participants.
Please phone the GRNZ office with any queries or Otago GRC directly with any further withdrawals.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - CHRISTCHURCH GRC RACE MEETINGS THURSDAY 9 & FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2010
Licensed persons should note that as a result of safety concerns at the Addington Raceway venue following the recent acts of nature & the fact the HRNZ has cancelled its race meeting there on Thursday 9th September, Christchurch GRC has advised that the aforementioned race meetings will not take place at Addington.
Addington Raceway has also indicated that the venue has been closed for all commercial activity going forward pending further inspection by a structural engineer.
GRNZ has however worked with the NZRB & Christchurch & Otago GRC's to facilitate the transfer of the meetings and these will now be held at Forbury Park in Dunedin.
The meetings will represent a straight transfer with all of the conditions pertaining to them remaining in place. This includes field composition, race start times etc.
GRNZ recognizes that not all licensed persons will be in a position to travel to Otago to race or indeed may of their own volition choose not to, and as a result penalty free withdrawals from fields will be permitted if requested. This said, GRNZ reserves the right to cancel one or both meetings if withdrawals are so significant that the viability of the meeting is questionable. Withdrawals can be made by contacting John Carlyle on 021 236-3251.
Trainers with greyhounds engaged at both meetings have been sent this dispatch but will also be contacted by phone by GRNZ if possible.
Please phone the GRNZ office with any queries.
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CHIEF STIPENDIARY STEWARD
A new and independent Racing Integrity Unit is being established to bring together current integrity functions within each of the three racing codes; Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound. The Racing Integrity Unit will be charged with protecting the integrity of the racing industry in New Zealand, ensuring a consistently high level of supervision and prosecution services under the Rules of Racing for each Code.
The Chief Stipendiary Steward is responsible for the management of racing integrity across all three codes. This role is responsible for the overall operation of the function of Stipendiary Stewards and Racing Investigators, ensuring that racing within New Zealand operates in accordance with legislative requirements and in adherence to the respective Rules of Racing. This is a high profile role and will contribute significantly to the Racing Industry by enhancing the reputation of racing by creating and maintaining an environment where corruption and malpractice are unacceptable within the industry. This role also contributes significantly to the development of new rules, practices and policies connected with racing, and across all three codes.
Click here for the position description. For information in the first instance please contact Paul Ekers 04 576 6313 or paul.ekers@nzracingboard.co.nz . To apply, address your application to The Racing Integrity Unit Selection Committee and email your CV to RIUquestions@nzracingboard.co.nz Closing date: 17 September 2010.
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Caps & beanies
Greyhound Racing New Zealand has secured good quality caps and beanies for a discounted price.
Caps are black with red trim and The Dogs logo in red on the front and www.thedogs.co.nz in red on the back (photo to come). Ideal for the hot summer months.
Beanies are black with The Dogs logo in red on the front and www.thedogs.co.nz in red on the back (photo to come). Perfect for those cold winter nights at the races
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Both are for sale for only $12 each (includes postage).
Contact GRNZ on 04 589 4900 or email keith.coppins@nzgra.org.nz to order.