Greyhound Racing New South Wales launches Trainers Advisory Group
The group will consist of nine members who will represent fellow trainers.
Australia.- The Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has announced the establishment of a Trainers Advisory Group (TAG). GRNSW’s chief executive officer, Steve Griffin, said that the group will comprise nine representatives from trainers across the State.
The TAG will convene at least three times a year and will provide an opportunity to network, explore ways to enhance opportunities and participation and promote skill development. It will provide feedback to Griffin, the leadership team and the GRNSW board regarding the organisation’s performance and operational policies.
It also aims to foster engagement within the industry, facilitate interaction between participants, GRNSW and the wider greyhound racing industry and develop initiatives and policies. The nine selected members are Andy Lord, Kristy Sultana, Sharon Grey, Peter Sims, Greg Hore, Courtney Barnes, Stephen Keep, Joe Scerri, and John Corrigan.
Griffin said: “I was very pleased that we had a large number of participants expressing an interest in becoming part of the Group, and I thank them all for their interest in applying. I feel we have assembled a well-rounded group which not only geographically represents a wide range of the industry, but also will provide GRNSW will diversity of opinions on pertinent matters for all participants.
“The TAG will also provide a platform for participants through their input, contributions, and perspective to contribute to the overall development and sustainability of the industry in NSW. I believe this is great opportunity for GRNSW to listen to the ideas and thoughts of participants, and for us to work closely for the betterment of the industry and everyone involved.”
Sultana said: “I think the Trainers Advisory Group is a great initiative, and I am delighted that I have been invited to be one of the inaugural Group members.
“Trainers want to have say into what is happening in their industry and have their ideas heard. We don’t want to run the industry, that’s not our role, but we all believe we should be able to have some input and contribution into the decisions being made which affect us all.
“I think you can see by the calibre of people who have agreed to be a part of the inaugural Group, the importance it carries for all types of trainers, be it those who are regularly competing in Group races, or those of us with smaller kennels.”
