Important announcement posts for the WCRA
We were all looking forward to our First WCRA Championships being held at Ryemeadows Club track but, despite our best efforts, heavy rain from the Friday evening, deep into Saturday meant we had to make the very difficult decision not to run the First Championships on Sunday, 29th April.
The official distances for this years WCRA Championship event.
After much deliberation we have reluctantly decided to switch from a bend to a 150 yard straight (with 150 yard Veteran Sprint) for the final Championships of the season on 1st October 2017.
The WCRA Committee has made the decision to change the format of the 2nd Championships on 18th June 2017 from a bend to a STRAIGHT; to be run over 150 yards – the Veteran Sprint remains unchanged.
For 2017 Championships, if a whippet wins a Whippet Club Racing Champion title unopposed, an indicator “(s)” will be added i.e. WCRCh(s).
The 2016 racing diary has been quite congested this year with 29 events scheduled and, in order to facilitate choice for racers and clubs alike, we have taken the decision to publish our 2017 dates as early as possible to enable people to plan ahead.
The WCRA presents the Superstars Veteran Sprint over 150yrds at 1/2 yard per lb + 1 yard per year, counting for WCRA Superstars Points 150 yards straight
Statement from the Chairman
We are pleased to announce that our Rule change passed at the last Whippet Club AGM in March 2016 has now been ratified by the Kennel Club.
The WCRA are pleased to announce that Trans World Sport will be attending the 2nd Championships on 19th June 2016 for a documentary on whippet racing.
The WCRA have decided to hold a Superstars Veteran Sprint at the bend championships for the first time this year.