World Greyhound Racing Federation

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The purposes and functions of the WGRF are as follows:

  • To encourage closer co-operation between member countries and to exchange information in relation to greyhound racing.
  • To promote the consideration and discussion of matters affecting greyhound racing and to consider, originate and support improvements in greyhound racing.
  • To circulate information on all matters affecting greyhound racing and to print and publish, issue and circulate such papers, books and circulars and other literary works as may seem conducive to any of the objectives of the Federation.
  • To assist and advise persons, bodies or any other association to establish and promote greyhound racing in other countries where it is not presently established.
  • To promote and advise upon the international racing of greyhounds where legally permissible.
  • To convene International conferences of track racing interests to discuss specific aspects of greyhound racing and
  • To do such other things as are incidental or as the Federation think conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.


Members

A list of past and present Greyhound Racing Organizations that have contributed to the WGRF effort since its inception in 1969:



Qualification for membership of the WGRF

Membership as a full voting member is open to the following organisations in any country offering live greyhound racing with a pari-mutuel system of wagering and which adheres to the principles of the WGRF Charter for the racing greyhound as shown on this website.
The leading regulatory body governing greyhound racing in that country. Or association of countries; The leading organisation representing the owners/operators of greyhound racing facilities in the country of that country or association of countries; The leading organisation representing owners and breeders of the racing greyhounds in that country or association of countries.