The Whippet Club News & Archives – All Purposes

NEW FOR 2020

This year, the WCRA Golden Anniversary, we are offering the chance to win a portrait of your dog and also the opportunity to sponsor weight groups in the WCRA Championships.

Win a Commissioned Portrait of Your Dog

The WCRA are holding an exciting new competition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1st WCRA race meeting.

The winners will be drawn on the day of each championship ( 26th April / 14th June / 9th August / 4th October) and presented with a voucher for an artist painting of one of your dogs worth over £50.

The tickets will be £2 each and available only until 7 days before 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th championships.

THE ARTIST WILL USE A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUR CHOOSING OR A PHOTOGRAPH CAN BE TAKEN AFTER THE DRAW.

Download Entry Form

WCRA 50th Anniversary / Weight Group Sponsorship 2020

We have on offer the opportunity for people to sponsor one or more weight groups in the Main Championships, Veteran Crowns and Superstars Veteran Sprint.

The cost for sponsorship is £10 per group per Championships or £30 for all 4 Main Championships for 1 group. Veteran Group sponsorship is £10 per group or £15 for 1 group for both events.

There is an option to commemorate a person or dog for a specific weight group or groups which will be published and displayed in the Program accordingly.

Download Sponsorship Form

The Whippet Calendar 2020

Sep 30, 2019

Now available to order

The Whippet Club Open Show, 28 September 2019 – Results

Sep 30, 2019

Judges
Dogs: Katie Manners
Bitches: Serena Wignall

WCRA Championship Dates for 2020

Aug 25, 2019

We are pleased to announce our dates for 2020 which is also a GOLDEN 50th ANNIVERSARY for the WCRA 26th April 14th June 9th August 4th October We look forward to celebrating our special year with you all. We will also publish these dates on our website, our Facebook...

3rd WCRA Championships and 2nd Veteran Crowns 2019

Aug 15, 2019

Main Championships over 165 yards straights. Veteran Crowns 150 yards at ½yd/lb plus yd/yr

WCRA Superstars League 2019 – Placings after 2nd Championships

Jul 20, 2019

View or download the full table of placings

2ND WCRA Championships and Superstars Veteran Sprint 2019

Jul 20, 2019

220 yards bend; veterans over 110 yards straight

The Whippet Club Single Breed Open Show, Saturday 28th September

Jun 19, 2019

Dogs: KATIE MANNERS (Mannerpool)
Bitches: SERENA WIGNALL (Starswift)
Referee: JACKIE HAWKINS

Rescheduled date for 2nd WCRA Championships Sunday, 14th July, 2019

Jun 16, 2019

After a great day’s bend racing at the Ryemeadows Open, we were all looking forward to more of the same this weekend. Unfortunately, the weather had the last word and we had to abandon due to waterlogging.

Urgent Notice : 2nd WCRA Championships 16th June Postponed

Jun 14, 2019

Urgent Notice Due to heavy rain this week and torrential rain overnight parts of the track were underwater when it was inspected this morning. So with much regret the 2nd WCRA championships on Sunday 16th June 2019 has had to be postponed and a new date will be...

Judge: Julie Meakin

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