Becoming An Owner

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=140 style=" border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#BBBBBB" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1005" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 101 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1cce85f0.jpg" border=0 width="1000" height="95" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>Becoming An Owner</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="traininghealthtips.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Training Health">Training & Health</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="trackinfo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Track Info">Track Info</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="cronullapark.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cronulla Park Updates">Cronulla Park Updates</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="colour.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Colour Inheritance">Colour Inheritance</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="classifieds.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Classifieds">Classifieds</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gallery">Gallery</A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" ><B>   ·   </B></FONT><A HREF="adoption.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Adoption">Adoption</A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=340 BGCOLOR="#BBBBBB" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1008" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 987 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="QGBOTA">Home</A></div> <div> <A HREF="ourmission.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Mission">Our Mission</A></div> <div> <A HREF="membership.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Membership">Membership</A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletters.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletters">Newsletters</A></div> <div> <A HREF="constitution.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Constitution">Constitution</A></div> <div> <A HREF="presreports.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Presidents Report">President's Report</A></div> <div> <A HREF="lawnton.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lawnton Trial Track">Lawnton Trial Track</A></div> <div> <A HREF="minutes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meeting Minutes">Meeting Minutes</A></div> <div> <A HREF="racingnews.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Racing News">Racing News</A></div> <div> <A HREF="currentissues.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Issues">Current Issues</A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links">Links</A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="823"><div> <B><U>BECOMING A GREYHOUND OWNER</U></B></div> <bR> <div> INVITE A GREYHOUND TO BE PART OF YOUR LIFE<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> <div> Would you like to become part of the exciting sport of Greyhound Racing ?</div> <bR> <div> <B>WHO CAN RACE A GREYHOUND ?</B></div> <div> Any person over the age of 18 years who is looking for a thrilling and personally satisfying challenge. These people must be registered by Greyhounds Queensland Ltd<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT>and must not have had a previous criminal conviction.</div> <bR> <div> <B>HOW, WHERE AND WHEN TO BUY A GREYHOUND ?</B></div> <div> They can be bought at 2 months old as a puppy, 18 months old, or as a mature performed dog. Before buying, get someone with knowledge to advise you.</div> <bR> <div> <B>HOW DO I LEARN ABOUT CARING AND TRAINING A GREYHOUND ?</B></div> <div> Greyhounds Queensland Ltd conduct Basic Training Courses for new licensees, some of the topics covered are Anatomy of the Greyhound, General Health Care, Overview of the Rules of Racing and Local Government (Council Requirements), Training Methods. Contact GQL<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT>to get a copy of their "Starters Kit".</div> <bR> <div> <B>HOUSING YOUR GREYHOUND</B> </div> <div> Young puppies can be reared up to 14-15 months exactly the same as any pet dog, except that they must be allowed to run a lot more to allow the development of co-ordination of movement. Usually puppies are reared by professional rearers. </div> <bR> <div> Once they reach 12-15 months they should be confined in a kennel of their own. This relative boredom makes them easier to "break in", that is, regimented road walking, walking machine, chasing artificial lures and learning the fundamentals of racing.</div> <bR> <div> Kennels must comply with Greyhounds Queensland's Minimum standard - kennelling/housing contained in the Rules of Greyhound Racing of QGL which are available on their website.</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <B>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</B></div> <div> Q I want to buy a greyhound to race, but don't know who to approach. </div> <div> A You can either contact Q.G.B.O.T.A. or Greyhounds Queensland Limited<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Verdana" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> Q What must I do to race a greyhound ? </div> <div> A You must first register as a Licence Holder with Greyhounds Queensland Limited. You may wish to race the greyhound with your friends. You can do this by forming a Syndicate. The maximum number of Syndicate members who can race a greyhound is 19. </div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> Q Can I have someone else train my greyhound ? </div> <div> A Yes. There a number of public trainers registered with Greyhounds Queensland Limited in most areas of Qld. </div> <div> For more information you can either contact Q.G.B.O.T.A. or GQL</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> Q When can my greyhound start racing ? </div> <div> A  A greyhound cannot be nominated for an event to be conducted before the greyhound attains the age of 16 months. Most greyhounds start racing between 18-20 months. The greyhound's racing career usually does not extend beyond 4 years of age.</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> Q How do I know where to nominate ? </div> <div> A All nominations must be sent to the Grading Supervisor at GQL. Entries can be submitted online via the GQL website, by fax to QGL or by post. Nomination forms are available from Race Clubs, the GQL offices or can be downloaded from the GQL website.</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> Q Where are the Race Tracks in Qld ? </div> <div> A Albion Park, Ipswich, Bundaberg, Cairns, Rockhampton, Townsville and Capalaba - straight track.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to <A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">contact us</A>.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1007" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 327 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13fe8410.jpg" border=0 width="1000" height="321" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>