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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Mar 12, 2020 13:26:16 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Mar 12, 2020 13:26:41 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Mar 25, 2020 0:13:16 GMT
LONGFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM HAS NOW HELD IT'S LAST MEETING.....
THE TRACK HAS BEEN UP AND RUNNING FOR THE LAST 80 YEARS..
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Post by BVADMIN on Mar 25, 2020 0:17:15 GMT
SUSPENSION OF GREYHOUND RACING AND NEW COVID-19 GREYHOUND CARE PAYMENT SCHEME IGBTuesday 24 March 2020Following today’s announcement by government, the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has confirmed that all greyhound racing activity is suspended with effect from midnight tonight.
This is to ensure full compliance with all directions of government and HSE protocols at this difficult time for all involved in the greyhound industry.
The IGB has also announced a Covid-19 Greyhound Care Payment Scheme to provide support for the care of racing greyhounds during the period that greyhound racing remains suspended as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Post by BVADMIN on Mar 25, 2020 0:18:36 GMT
SUSPENSION OF GREYHOUND RACING AND NEW COVID-19 GREYHOUND CARE PAYMENT SCHEME IGB
Following today’s announcement by government, the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has confirmed that all greyhound racing activity is suspended with effect from midnight tonight. This is to ensure full compliance with all directions of government and HSE protocols at this difficult time for all involved in the greyhound industry.
The IGB has also announced a Covid-19 Greyhound Care Payment Scheme to provide support for the care of racing greyhounds during the period that greyhound racing remains suspended as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
A payment of €2 per day will be made in respect of each active greyhound currently registered on the IGB’s Racing Management System. This includes greyhounds that have raced or had an official trial at any IGB licenced greyhound track in the previous 42 days. The 42 days is part of the statutory racing regulation within which a greyhound is permitted to trial/race. The 10% remittance to public trainers will continue to apply with respect to the greyhound care payment.
The scheme does not require any application by owners/trainers for the special payment as this will automatically be processed on a fortnightly basis similar to the current arrangements for prize money payments. The scheme will come into effect from 8th April 2020 when the final prize money payments have been made. The scheme will be reviewed after one month of operation and in the event that restrictions arising from the Covid 19 pandemic remain in place.
The IGB has also announced that following discussions with the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) that the fee for registering new litters of greyhounds within 14 days of whelping will be waived. The IGB will recoup to the ICC the cost of this measure. This approach will ensure that an element of the costs associated with breeding activity will not apply during the current crisis. This will assist in ensuring the system for breeding and registering of greyhounds continues to be supported.
Frank Nyhan, Chairman of the IGB, stated “The care and welfare of racing greyhounds remains a priority action for the IGB and the wider greyhound community. The current Covid-19 crisis has required the suspension of racing activity which results in an income loss for those involved in the greyhound industry. The purpose of the Covid-19 Greyhound Care Payment Scheme is to ensure that the care and welfare of greyhounds continues to remain a priority and that funding is available to the greyhound community to support the costs associated with the daily care of their greyhounds. I ask all in the greyhound community to work together during the current crisis and to stay safe by complying with all government advice and HSE protocols. I look forward to the resumption of greyhound racing as soon as is possible”.
The IGB has confirmed that it has made its facilities and staff available to assist, where required, in support of the national effort to combat COVID-19.
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Post by BVADMIN on Mar 27, 2020 0:25:02 GMT
COVID -19 GREYHOUND PAYMENT SCHEME – PAYMENT SCHEDULE DETAILS
IGB
Further to the IGB announcement on Tuesday last regarding the Covid-19 Greyhound Care Payment Scheme the Irish Greyhound Board wish to advise of the following payment schedule:
- Outstanding Prizemoney Payments, will be paid in the usual manner and schedule, on Wednesday, April 8th 2020.
- The first Covid -19 Care Payment, will be paid on Thursday, April 9th 2020 for the registered greyhounds previously advised i.e. any greyhound that raced or trialled from February 11th 2020 to March 24th 2020 (inclusive).
The payment period covered will be from March 24th to April 8th 2020.
Owners and Trainers with any queries specifically regarding these payments should contact 061 448150.
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Post by benny on Mar 30, 2020 15:15:35 GMT
MAJOR PROBLEMS OVER THE WATER {Tracks Set To Close in 2020} ======================================================================================================================= having read this thread.i am left wondering if this will also apply to a few of our tracks.if this lockdown takes a lot longer then first envisaged. do others think our tracks are at risk .the same way the irish are.or will it all blow over in a couple of months. some good news just in [news on tele] there have been less deaths today.are they being a bit hasty? we shall see. it is an attempt to get a few replies to keep things moving a bit as the forum has dried up at the moment. prices of dogs have skyrocketed in the last 12mnths.if there is a shortage they may rise to such a ridculous price as to be a dearth of graded dogs to buy. some will be pleased as the smaller kennels will come to the fore.could that be a good thing.? just a few replies would give us all a read.
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Mar 30, 2020 15:29:33 GMT
I fully expect 2 / 3 tracks to go under this year here in England.
The only track left in Scotland {Shawfield} must also be close to going under.
This terrible virus is without doubt going to hit our sport very hard it will be the trainers first that will go under and then of course some tracks will fold.
It's a terrible time in the greyhound industry for sure so here's hoping they will be some light at the end of the tunnel very soon.
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Post by topcat on Mar 31, 2020 10:31:06 GMT
MAJOR PROBLEMS OVER THE WATER {Tracks Set To Close in 2020} ======================================================================================================================= having read this thread.i am left wondering if this will also apply to a few of our tracks.if this lockdown takes a lot longer then first envisaged. do others think our tracks are at risk .the same way the irish are.or will it all blow over in a couple of months. some good news just in [news on tele] there have been less deaths today.are they being a bit hasty? we shall see. it is an attempt to get a few replies to keep things moving a bit as the forum has dried up at the moment. prices of dogs have skyrocketed in the last 12mnths.if there is a shortage they may rise to such a ridculous price as to be a dearth of graded dogs to buy. some will be pleased as the smaller kennels will come to the fore.could that be a good thing.? just a few replies would give us all a read. Very good posting benny
The long term future of greyhound racing is not looking great.
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Post by BVADMIN on Apr 30, 2020 15:45:29 GMT
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