COVID-19 Updates

2 Feb 2021

[WA] RWWA - Industry Update

RACING At this stage it is business as usual for the preparation of race fields for all scheduled meetings from Saturday 6 February. Fields for Northam (6 February) and Bridgetown (7 February) will be released today. TRIALS Pinjarra and Bunbury trials will go ahead on Wednesday 3 February as scheduled...

2 Feb 2021

[WA] RWWA - Trials at Pinjarra and Bunbury

Pinjarra and Bunbury trials will go ahead on Wednesday 3 February as scheduled. Trainers please be aware, travel beyond borders will not be possible. Only the horses, drivers and participants residing in the Metro/Peel region can attend the Pinjarra trials . Only the horses, drivers and participants...

1 Feb 2021

[WA] RWWA - WA Racing Lockdown Update

Lockdown: Perth, Peel & South West Updated 1 February 2021 The WA Government have announced that until 6pm Friday 5 February, the Perth metropolitan, Peel and South West regions have entered a five-day lockdown. In accordance with these new requirements, RWWA have been advised by the WA Government...

29 Jan 2021

[NSW] NSW: COVID-19 Update - Face Masks

Effective 29 January 2021, all licensed persons and essential staff will only be required to wear a face mask when it may not be possible for social distancing to be achieved. In the following conditions, face masks remain compulsory and all persons MUST wear a face mask. During Sample collection (Pre...

9 Jan 2021

[QLD] Albion Park Meeting Tonight and Updated Queensland COVID Protocols

The Albion Park Harness Meeting tonight will proceed under strict protocols which will be enforced during this lockdown period. Please click on the link below to read the current racing protocols: https://bit.ly/3hVUX0Y For tonights Albion Park harness meeting: - Only essential licensees and staff can...

4 Jan 2021

[NSW] NSW: COVID-19 Update

Effective immediately, the following conditions have been implemented by the HRNSW COVID-19 Management Team and must strictly be followed by members of the Harness Racing Industry so as to minimise risk within the industry. Face Masks All Licensed persons and essential staff are reminded that face masks...

18 Dec 2020

[QLD] QLD - Queensland Border Closed to persons that have entered a Hot Spot area

All licensees and their employees should be aware the Queensland border is closed to anyone who has been in a COIVD-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since the hotspot was declared (whichever is shorter). Sydney Northern Beaches Local Government Area is a Declared Hotspot (effective 11 December 2020)....

18 Dec 2020

[NSW] NSW: COVID-19 Update

Following recent developments with the COVID-19 outbreak in the Northern Beaches suburbs of Sydney, for the protection of the harness racing industry, HRNSW advises that residents of the Northern Beaches or persons who have visited that area in the past 14 days are NOT to attend race meetings or training...

15 Dec 2020

[NSW] NSW: COVID-19 Restrictions and Protocols Update

In line with the intention of the NSW Government to ease restrictions in accordance with Health Order No 7, from 12.01am on Friday 18 December 2020 Separation of Participants and Patrons The separation of participants and patrons will be removed and owners are permitted into the stabling area provided...

11 Dec 2020

[NSW] NSW: COVID-19 Driver's Colours

HRNSW advises that commencing Friday 18 December 2020 all drivers are to wear the colours listed in official racebooks. Any requests from owners, trainers or drivers to utilise an alternate set of colours should be made in writing to HRNSW Stewards. For further information on this matter contact: HRNSW...