Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for race starts.
- Race fields and distances are confirmed.
- Past problems with particular greyhounds during race starts are noted.
- Operation of start boxes and other equipment is confirmed prior to commencement of race meeting.
- Contingency plans are arranged in case of malfunction in start equipment.
- Rules of racing relating to starting a race are defined and complied with.
- OHS and racing safety protocols and procedures associated with the start of a race are complied with.
- Start greyhound race.
- Race start time is confirmed with stewards.
- Box positions are verified and handlers directed to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints.
- Incidents are managed to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and are reported to stewards and/or veterinarian.
- Non-starters are declared after conferring with stewards.
- Permission to start race is confirmed with stewards.
- Race start is initiated once final greyhound is boxed.
- Complete post-race duties.