Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is about to commence the initial phase of research for the Strategic Plan (2013-16) which is due for release next July.
This process will involve a series of focus groups that are designed to be representative of all sections of the industry.
HRNSW understands the importance of developing objectives and strategies that are formulated using feedback from the “outside looking in”.
As such, anybody interested in participating in a session can express their interest in writing to Adam Fairley via the email afairley@hrnsw.com.au or by standard mail to the HRNSW office by no later than COB, Friday 11 January 2013.
Please be aware that there is considerable crossover within the groups and while any individual will only be selected to attend one session, they can indicate further preferences in the event that their first choice is unavailable.
Each “open” focus group will have a maximum of 12 people, excluding the HRNSW Chief Executive (moderator) and HRNSW Board Members and/or management (observers).
The individual focus groups are outlined below:
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Group
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Approx Date
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Venue
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Eligibility
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Board of HRNSW
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Late January
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HRNSW
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HRNSW Board Members only
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Staff of HRNSW
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Late January
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HRNSW
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Management and Staff of HRNSW only
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HRICG
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Late January
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HRNSW
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HRICG Members only
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Owners
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Early February
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HRNSW
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Owners, Owner-Breeders, Vendors & Agents
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Wagering
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Early February
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HRNSW
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Punters, Representatives from Wagering Operators and Media
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Breeders
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Early February
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HRNSW
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Studs, Commercial Breeders, Owner-Breeders, Vendors & Agents
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Trainers/Drivers
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Early February
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HRNSW
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Professional and/or Hobby Trainers and/or Drivers
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Clubs
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Early February
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Penrith
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Representatives from the HRCC only
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Metropolitan
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Early February
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Menangle
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Any interested party related to/from the Metropolitan & Provincial Area
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Hunter/Nth West
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Early February
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Newcastle
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Any interested party related to /from the Newcastle/North West Region
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Western Districts
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Early February
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Bathurst
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Any Interested party related to/from the Western Districts Region
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Riverina
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Early February
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Wagga
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Any interested party related to/from the Riverina Region
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Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
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To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
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Name:
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Dale Walker
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Position:
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Marketing Manager
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Phone:
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(02) 9722 6600
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Email:
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