Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has updated its COVID-19 protocols for all licensed persons which will be effective from 3pm today.
As a result of Government announcements today, licensed participants and officials are encouraged to read updated protocols.
Further COVID-19 HRV information can be accessed here.
Read HRV’s latest COVID-19 update issued today
- All persons entering the racetrack (only licensed participants with a horse engaged can attend race and trial meetings) must wear a properly fitted face mask at all times whether indoors or outdoors unless you have a government permitted exemption (i.e. medical condition)
- QR Code has been implemented for use at all racetracks and trial venues, and all licensed participants and essential staff must use this code. This gives HRV immediate data should it be required for any contract tracing requirements
- Temperature testing has recommenced at all racetracks from tomorrow (28 May)
- Drivers are to limit the time spent in the drivers’ room and all enclosed and indoor areas as much as possible
- All persons are reminded to exercise appropriate physical distancing protocols and to maintain 1.5-metre distancing wherever possible
- Trainers, drivers and stablehands are to leave the race meeting as soon as possible upon fulfilling their obligations in accordance with the Australian Harness Racing Rules (i.e. after completion of swabbing procedures, attendance before stewards etc)
- Participants should pre-pack enough food and supplies for the duration of their engagement at race meetings
- There will no longer be restrictions in existence regarding the number of stable-hands permitted to attend race tracks with accompanied licensed trainers. Stewards and officials will continue to monitor this situation at racetracks
- All other industry protocols remain in effect and any non-compliance may be subject to action by the HRV Stewards
- All persons are advised that should they fail to comply with these requirements, significant penalties including periods of disqualification, may be imposed under AHRR 238
AHRR 238 states: A person shall not fail to comply with any order, direction or requirement of the Controlling Body or the Stewards relating to harness racing or to the harness racing industry
