GBOTA Branches
Who Can Join the NSW GBOTA?
Membership of the NSW GBOTA is open to any breeder, owner, trainer or attendant who is at the time of applying for membership, the holder of a licence issued by or is the owner of a greyhound registered with Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW).
However, those persons holding an ‘Attendants’ licence from GRNSW do have to have held that licence for at least two years and be over the age of 18.
Visitors and intending members are also welcome at branch meetings.
What Branches Do and the Benefits of Being a Member.
The NSW GBOTA’s statewide branch network provides the opportunity for all members to contribute to the Association’s overall direction. At branch meetings, members have the opportunity to meet with other owners and trainers, allowing for invaluable networking on professional and social levels. These meetings can include visits by representatives from various ‘greyhound orientated’ companies for information nights, lucky door raffles and general social activities. Each branch runs a point score competition, the winners of which are acknowledged at the branch’s annual presentation night. However, the greatest benefit of membership is the democratic and fundamental right of all members in that they are able to contribute through the branch network, directly to Association Directors and thus ‘have their say’ in the progress and development of the Greyhound Industry.
Various other material benefits are available to members such as complimentary admission and trial tickets to the Association’s ten tracks throughout the State are able to be won at monthly meetings - Members Lounge facilities at Wentworth Park with complimentary tea and coffee – A Members Bonus race at every GBOTA TAB and non-TAB Track – Free admission to several of the Association’s Group Race Finals at Wentworth Park throughout the year - Free car parking facilities at Wentworth Park in the external carpark adjacent to the kennels, as well as Annual Reports and regular newsletters mailed directly to members.
A Guide for Branches of the Association
As a guide for branches of the Association to assist with the running of Branch Meetings, the Association Directors have compiled a non-mandatory guide that consists of
(a) Sample Standing Orders for Branch Meetings
(b) Procedure for Conduct of Branch Elections
(c) Roles of Branch Officials
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BRANCHES
-METRO
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SECRETARY
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PHONE
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MEETING VENUE
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DAY OF MONTH
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TIME
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Auburn-Lidcombe
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Carly Absalom
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02 8883 0097
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Greyhound Social Club, Yagoona
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1st Sunday
except
September & October and when Bulli race then 2nd Sunday.
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8.00pm/
7.30pm Winter
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Bankstown
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Dinah Seaman
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02 9871 6256
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Greyhound Social Club, Yagoona
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3rd Sunday
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7.30pm
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Camden
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Ross Penney
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02 9730 3058
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Studley Park Golf Course, Lodges Road, Narellan
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2nd Sunday
May is 3rd Sunday
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6.30pm
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City
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Brian Pearce
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02 9802 8652
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Greyhound Social Club, Yagoona
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1st Sunday
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7.30pm
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Georges River
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Louise Mottershead
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02 9525 2878
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Oatley RSL, Letitia Street, Oatley
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2nd Sunday
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7.30pm
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Leichhardt-
Annandale
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Geoff Appleby
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02 9879 6677
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Drummoyne Sports Club, 2 Hythe Street, Drummoyne
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3rd Tuesday
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7.30pm
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Liverpool
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Ron White
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02 9606 8145
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Austral Bowling Club
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3rd Sunday
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6.30pm
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Matraville
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Michael Sefan
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0414385260
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22 Solander St Matraville
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1st Sunday
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11.00am
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Parramatta
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Clive Harrison
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02 8807 4309
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Greyhound Social Club, Yagoona
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2nd Sunday
May each year 1st Sunday
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7.30pm
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Richmond
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Melissa Dalzell
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0409 292 206
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Richmond Raceway, Richmond
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1st Sunday
October is 2nd Sunday
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7.30pm
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BRANCHES
- COUNTRY
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SECRETARY
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PHONE
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MEETING VENUE
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DAY OF MONTH
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TIME
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Bathurst
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Tania Chere
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02 6332 4285
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Bathurst GRC
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2nd Sunday
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11.00am
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Cessnock
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Margaret Dunn
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02 4932 1171
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Cessnock Showground
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2nd Sunday
March 1st Sunday
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10am
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Dubbo
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Margaret Winter
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02 6888 5242
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Dubbo GRC Wheelers Lane , Dubbo
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1st Sunday
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11am
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Gosford
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John Miles
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02 4360 1798
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Dining Room, Gosford Greyhound Complex
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2nd Sunday
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7.30pm/ 7.00pm
Winter
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Grafton
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Brooke Madigan
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0408 336 669
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Grafton Greyhound Club
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2nd Sunday
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12 Noon
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Gunnedah
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Cherie Rosier
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0413 340 895
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Gunnedah Coursing Club
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1st
Sunday
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6pm/10am Winter
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Kempsey
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Toni Waters
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02 6561 7441
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Kempsey GRC
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1st Sunday
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11am
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Kurri Kurri
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Jack Pearson
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4958 3198
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Kurri Kurri Workers Club
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1st Sunday
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7.00pm
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Lismore
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Helen Cooper
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02 6633 3300
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Lismore Workers Club/Casino Golf Cub
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1st Sunday
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7.30pm
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Maitland
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Barbara Rees
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0413 959 510
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Les Darcy Room
Maitland Leagues Club
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1st Sunday
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7.00pm
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Muswellbrook
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Maureen Sharman
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02 6543 1568
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Muswellbrook GRC, Sydney Street
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2nd Sunday
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4.30pm
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Newcastle
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Louise Ann Morris
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02 4934 5551
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Wallsend Bowling Club
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1st Sunday
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6.30pm
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Orange
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Jo Kerr
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02 6361 4893
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Conobolas Hotel, Orange
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3rd Sunday
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1pm
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Singleton
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Helen Pullman
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02 4930 4667
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Greta Workers Club
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1st Sunday
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7pm DS or 7.30pm
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Southern Highlands
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Nicole Donovan
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4884 4267
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Tahmoor Inn, Remembrance Drive
Tahmoor
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3rd Sunday
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7.00pm
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Taree
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Helen Hanson
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02 6554 1445
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Bushland Tavern Taree
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3rd Sunday
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11am
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Temora
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Nola Richards
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6977 1178
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Greyhound Park, Temora
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2nd Wednesday
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6.30pm
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Wollongong
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Sheree Thomas
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02 42628076
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Dapto Leagues Club, Bong Bong Road, Dapto
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1st Sunday
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7.00pm
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