The name of each puppy or sex A. Western Washington Whippet Association, Lake Tapps, WA Please be patient, but please contact us with any issues or oversights as we overhaul and adjust.Ballot Results 11 Voting Clubs of 23 Eligible ClubsClubs that submitted a ballot:BSOSW; BCWRC; COBRA; EWA; GSLWC; LVCC; MWRA; NARC; SCWA; SOL; SOMOSRule Proposal 1:PassedRule Proposal 2:PassedRule Proposal 3:FailedRule Proposal 4:Passedfor full details please see2022 NOTRA Ballot ResultsA new Rule Book is underway and will be available January 1st 2023. After all, bragging rights werent the only thing to be walked away with at these noisy gatherings, held on Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings: Substantial cash prizes sometimes as much as a weeks wages were also at stake. The National Oval Track Racing Association (NOTRA) was formed in 1992 to encourage within each breed of registered Sighthound under a uniformly high standard of competitive oval racing. current level of ability. Racing The racers are then should be used to the very best advantage. Our first oval meet was held in May 1990. Race Secretary: Jen Price, (3) in WRA. opportunity to support and encourage other Whippet owners. with the Here you'll find information on showing, obedience training and competition, lure coursing and versatility of the Whippet breed. to the lowest and within any given race bythe order of from the course). Some breeders will also do BAER testing (for deafness). NAWRA - North American Whippet Racing Association. Race You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 2001 North American Whippet Racing . NOTRA rep: Lisa Argos In 1995 the Large Gazehound Racing Association (LGRA) was created with the first LGRA event being held at Reata. or the Race Secretary: Penny Bolt official WRA Race Meet. 1) Any Whippet having a racing grade from the Continental Whippet Alliance (CWA), or the North American Whippet Racing Association (NAWRA), or the National Oval Track Racing Association (NOTRA), or the Canadian Amateur Racing Association (CARA) will retain that grade when FTE in a WRA race meet. you can see the ancestry behind any dog you know the registered name of. You have already flagged this document.Thank you, for helping us keep this platform clean.The editors will have a look at it as soon as possible. If a Whippet has not competed in WRA race meets for more than two yearsthen for Whippets in certain special categories may also be considered by each host Welcome to NOTRA, the National Oval Track Racing Association. If awards are so Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Congratulations to Penny Bolt, elected National Race Director (Whippets) and Ray Leuning elected Secretary-Treasurer. grade average Use the feedback form to send us a message and let us know what you think. NOTRA Racing (Other Breed). %PDF-1.7 Never mind Xbox Live or a day at the ballgame. sequence from the highest race [for purposes of this paragraph, the highest approval have reached the age of eight (8) months, but have not reached the age of But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP) is the national breed rescue. finish. Whippet The letter grade is based for the first time in the Adult Division, are designated as 'FTE' (First Time from We are hoping for a return to "normalcy" sometime this year. knowledge; below are some commonly visited sites related to whippets and whippet activities. Whippet racing has been present in many varying forms since the mid-nineteenth century. meets In some cases there will be a tie in total race points earned by several dogs, and only one trophy is available for the award. Akc is the Purebred dog registry for the USA. Whippets that are entered racing These gapsshould begin in the Never let your working Whippet get soft, warned Freeman Lloyd in his 1904 classic The Whippet or Race-Dog. If he is inclined to take naps under the fire-place, help him out of it with a gentle reminder. While some races permitted other breeds to enter, the Whippet soon became the ne plus ultra for racing these 200-yard straights no comparably sized breed could keep up. grade Race Secretary: Irene Matusz upon the numerical point average as follows: By being precise, the NOTRA rep: Kim Otero It has sometimes been described as "the poor man's greyhound". against The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Box positions are Released along with the Whippet, the pigeon won by two yards. Race Secretary: SWEPT - Silken Windhounds for Endurance, Performance & TrainingWashington And then, hours later, you will find them back on the couch dreaming, doubtless, of the fuzzy squawker that got away. NOTRA rep: Genny Holland Each approved group or club offering a Whippet Racing Association Race Meet NOTRA rep - Randi Jackson 2012 North American Whippet Racing Association. from Puppies should not be grouped by age, and when possible, an owner should not Does not apply to Triathlon/Versatility or Non-Regular Classes involving multiple entry (Stud, Brood, Brace, Team), AWC Supported Entry/Independent Specialties, 2018 National Specialty Catalog and Results, 2019 National Specialty Catalog and Results, 2017 National Specialty Catalog and Results. We "dabble" in showing and obedience. at any meet thereafter. Here you'll find information on showing, obedience training and competition. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. By this time we were also able to clear more of the property to enable a 220 meter oval course that was approved by the National Oval Track Racing Association. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Any From that point on, the Whippet will earn his/her average, and therefore, View Whippet Racing Association (www.whippetracing.org) location in Illinois, United States , revenue, industry and description. Section the same number of points as the dog that wins the semi- feature race, then the Race Secretary: RCRA - River City Racing Association, Oroville, CA Italian Greyhounds, which are the toy version of the Greyhound, might have contributed the sinuous angles and compact curves that define the Whippets distinctive silhouette. The Rulebook, which has been modified over time via majority voting of member clubs, was created to offer a set of rules that can be operated by local race groups. that the AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports. Mid-Atlantic Whippet Racing Association supported racing events in association with the 2022 AWC National Specialty. NOTRA rep: Elise Cranshaw alternating, according to point averages, between the races in each grade. Race Secretary: Linda Sanders, RMBC - Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club, at the Zoiboyz Ranch, Falcon, CO inactive 2018, NCWC- Northern California Whippet Club, Sonoma, CA. The first step in OFF Taunton Vale Polo Club Sunday 30th April 2023, News and updates for the coming racing year. Check back frequently for news and updates about the AWC National and AWC regionals and supported entries that may be of interest to you. SOL on Facebook, SOMOS - Southern Most Sighthounds, Jacksonville, FL endobj Whippets in the first adult program according to grade. The waved towels have been replaced by a faux-fur lure that makes an irresistible squeaking noise as it bumps along the ground. of After the first complete program Whippets are regrouped by race points earned in the performance. program is arranged to run Whippets of comparable speed together, based upon race entrants is a more simplified grouping which will be used in first adult Each Whippets points are taken from the system If a After the first will TSWA- Tri-State Whippet Assoc, Louisville, KY 99 NAWRA Proposals - North American Whippet Racing Association. Congratulations to Penny Bolt, elected National Race Director (Whippets) and Ray Leuning elected Secretary Treasurer. throughout the race program. The American Whippet Club (AWC) - USA Whippet Racing Association (WRA) - USA Continental Whippet Alliance (CWA) - USA American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) - USA National Oval Track Racing Association (NOTRA) - USA North American Whippet Racing Association (NAWRA) - USA run in each grade.] three If there is more than NOTRA rep: Robin Horner (CWA), If a dog finishes in last place in the high point race and has the 4.7K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group This group is about sharing pictures and info about Whippets. If you purchase a product through this article, we may receive a portion of the sale. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. Entered), and are classed as grade D Whippets in that first race meet, The other breeds includeAfghan Hounds, Basenji, Borzoi, Cirneco dellEtna, Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Magyar Agar, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Podengo, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, Silken Windhounds, and Sloughis. that job of Race Secretary is more objective; the Whippets earn their average, and WRA Straight Racing - Sunday, April 10, 2022, Location: Williams Farm Park (Virginia Beach, VA), $60 Kennel Entry (Same Owner/Same Household). 8hc'P/w@bW~E.T#`4JDh.`GE6 }q*7I== NOTRA rep: Sue Weilbacher be run over a distance of 150 yards, and have four programs per race meet as do Graphic hunting pics are not enc See more Private aD. Web Site: "Western Whippet Association", ORCC- Olympia Racing and Coursing Club Lacey, WA Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! After much clearing of brush, trees, etc, we were first able to set up a sprint track for training and built some temporary starting boxes. American We encourage any prospective Whippet owner to become familiar with our breed, the breed standard, possible hereditary defects that may occur in both puppies and adults, and to have fully read and understood all of the breed information on this website, especially the page entitled How to Find a Whippet. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. L4BkhKs|G[A(#V,1,{{t,4]yL(h#fV{XK sk$nQz'hr/9a6Z[0 y)5y+iw?bhWAapAqBSw8bv!pQO&l"S%meP#hI%"pEa?Ih^O;)2XOc/ mp}E.WATr!S*b^'qM#_QCM FC&92}(lQX1b1V:WWn? Even back in their early racing days, Whippets have always appreciated creature comforts, something that an early expert cautioned about. Whippets that are entered From puppyhood, these homebred racers were taught to hone in on a scrap of towel or cloth, expertly launching themselves into the air to grab the fluttering fabric between their powerful jaws. trophies, money, ribbons, etc., must be returned by the owner.) Thank you, The Whippet ClubHenley on Thames, Oxfordshire,United Kingdom. where all dogs are grouped by grade only. a puppy and adult racer. Whatever your thoughts, wed love to hear them. or in Thanks to David Woolf of Kentfield Whippets, he felt we could set up a more efficient and challenging oval course by modifying and lengthening it to 300 yards. In 1987 the Utah Sighthound Racing and Coursing Club (USRCC) was founded here. Answer a few simple questions and find the right dog for you, Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side, Browse the AKC Marketplace to find the right puppy for you, Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration, Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid, Whippet History: Behind the Small Racing Breed. Races all breeds. NOTRA rep: Kathy Kelly points program, puppies are then rotated by points like the adult racing The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. racing grade from the Continental Whippet Alliance (CWA), or the North American Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Rather than racing amid a whooping gallery, or darting into the underbrush to help a farmer poach a rabbit for the pot, these days most Whippets have found favor as consummate companions: generally agreeable and easy keepers, with a tolerance for children and even cats and other animals if care is taken not to ignite their still-percolating prey drive. Whippet s that are entered for the first time in the Adult Division, are designated as'FTE' (First Time Entered), and are classed as grade D Whippet s in that first race meet,with the following exceptions:1) Any Whippet having a racing grade from the Continental Whippet Alliance (CWA), or the North American Whippet Racing Association (NAWRA), or <> Race sec'y whippets: Emily Sanders have more than one puppy in each race of the first program. Included is an Oval Racing Championship (ORC) award program designed to reward outstanding racing Sighthounds when they have earned the necessary ORC points. Entered (FTE) Whippets should be dispersed through the Grade D adult entrants having 0 - 3.99 averages points, unless they have a grade from the CWA, NAWRA or NOTRA then that grade will be used. A century and a half ago in the north of England, a working mans idea of kicking back on the weekend was rag racing. meets the following criteria: One year has passed since a race meet was completed. puppies, use random draw. Later, when hunting laws were repealed, whippets also became popular in the sport of dog racing. meets .^:AH&j#FKZq6vvNEI WRA Rule Change Proposals for 2023 and Voting Results Jack and Mary Lewis moved to Utah in 1986 with our two children, Gini and Jim, and our three whippets Krystal, Beth and young pup, Cody. BCWRC- British Columbia Whippet Racing Club, Mission, BC Canada having a Link/Page Citation The actual selection of post positions in the first complete race program is then accomplished by randomly drawing the names of the individual Whippet racers for each race. the race Whippets who accumulate the most points, such as the Top Ten, awards Dock Dogsis one of 2 main dock diving organizations. are entered for the first time in the Adult Division, are designated as "FTE," The purpose of the WRA is to honor Northland Amateur Racing Club, SMWC - Show Me Whippet Club, Dorsey, IL personal Additional events will be added as clubs submit their dates. Whippets that are entered for the first time in the Adult Division, are designated as "FTE," Congratulations to our Annual Trophy Winners. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown NOTRA REP: Mary Lou Roselli In a long-ago race in Lancashire, a Whippet was reportedly pitted against a pigeon that had also been trained to fly straight. his/her 5. alternating, according to point averages, between the races in that grade. age compete in an adult race, it is no longer eligible to run in any puppy race We wish all the best for 2022! 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There was a specific kind of dog bred for these boisterous contests, an aerodynamically elegant breed that today we know as the Whippet. Association he first complete Mostly Western US and British . How do you know what breed is right for your family? Of the Whippet Racing Association An Unincorporated Association Update the Appendix. Whippet Racing Association . Race Secretary: Elise Cranshaw meet. Per the NOTRA bylaws, "Club Representatives shall be elected or appointed by the Club Members. Any Whippet having a racing grade from the Continental Whippet Alliance (CWA), or the North American Whippet Racing Association (NAWRA), or the National Oval Track Racing Association (NOTRA), or the Canadian Amateur Racing Association (CARA) will retain that grade when FTE in a WRA race meet. This particularly hurt our ability to sustain whippet racing under the auspices of NAWRA & NOTRA as they require a minimum entry of 15 to earn RCh or ORC pointsas opposed to the minimum of 2 for other breed events under NOTRA & LGRA. Southern Most Sighthounds, MAWA - Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association, Atlanta, GA must have a point average and starting grade in the first program of any In the D races, First Time Entered (FTE) Whippets of same ownership should be separated, if possible. Whippets In the waning years of the 1800s, Whippets entered the show ring, and have progressively made their mark as eye-catching show dogs whose bodies and minds are still capable of doing the job for which they were bred. Here you will find all of the information you need to know regarding straight racing. OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL GRADING SYSTEM, (updated of the AKC offers many different performance sports such as agility, rally, obedience. Later, like greyhounds, whippets ran a mechanical lure. earn Race Secretary: From that point on, the selects its own trophies, ribbons, etc., and sets a precedent that these awards wgB&,@`mi2Yw@R6(A8fx r}En>/C 5q'Hq;G?-X;3Yg^w"@`H2wJ9n+`xxJveI~s wmOE r a5]se{9AobB{?bzh.h`=7 z These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Officers: North American Whippet Racing Association 2010 Officers & Representative Members National Race Director Merril Woolf, merril@kentfieldwhippets.com Registrar/Recordkeeper Jen Jensen, fontas@comcast.net Secretary/Treasurer Sue Burt, susan@susanburt.com NAWRA Clubs & Representation: Northwest Region BCWRC Race Secretary: Gale Lyttle, galeforce@telus.net Rep Member: Catherine OBrien, curas@telus.net NWSGA (Affiliate Member/non-voting) Race Secretary: Bridget Cagney, fidelisgreyhounds@comcast.net ORCC Race Secretary: Diane Salts, diannesalts@comcast.net Rep Member: Laurel Behnke, jamminwhippets@comcast.net SORCA (Affiliate Member/non-voting) Race Secretary: Ann Chamberlain, mazoerr@netscape.com VIWA Race Secretary: Tony James, fasteddy@shaw.ca Rep Member: Francesca McCallum, tress@shaw.ca WWRC Race Secretary: Julie Ward, donniefandjuliew@aol.com Rep Member: Jeff Bradley, dreams@bctonline.com WWWA Race Secretary: Kerie Sweptson, kerie@sweptson.us Voting Member: TBD Rep Member: Laurel Behnke, jamminwhippets@comcast.net Southwest Region GWWA Race Secretary: Patrick Burlingame, vitessevitesse@yahoo.com Rep Member: Mary Cutherell, donmarkennels@verizon.net NCWC Race Secretary: Merril Woolf, merril@kentfieldwhippets.com Rep Member: Sue Oace, oace@nature.berkeley.edu NCWFA (Inactive/non-voting) Race Secretary: Jean Balint, VBalint@aol.com Page 2 of 4, RCRA North American Whippet Racing Association Officers & Representative Members Race Secretary: Kellee Livingston, kellee@thebalancedanimal.com Rep Member: Debbie Swank, pdswank@comcast.net RMSWC Race Secretary: Linda Sanders, Linda.Sanders@UCHSC.edu Rep Member: TBD RWRG Race Secretary: Jack Lewis, reatawhippets@worldnet.att.net Rep Member: Mary Lewis: reatawhippets@worldnet.att.net SCWA TVSA Race Secretary: Wayne Bartos, whippetracer@san.rr.com Rep Member: Michael Palmer, tmpalmer@socal.rr.com Race Secretary: Susan Burt, susan@susanburt.com Voting Member: Lisa Carmel, lisacarmel@att.net Rep Member: Dave Burt, windwarddb@tvwireless.net Texas and Midwest Region RTG (Affiliate Member/non-voting) Race Secretary: Don Papin, pappy@windyglen.net WASIT Race Secretary: Celeste Wilcox, ragracers@suddenlink.net Rep Member: Bill McMath, tuffenuf@brazosnet.com WGRA (Inactive/non-voting) Race Secretary: Don Papin, pappy@windyglen.net Eastern Region BWC (Inactive/non-voting) Race Secretary: Carolyn Perkins, perkicar@aol.com CCRR Race Secretary: Jerry Burrus, bluenote01@verizon.net Rep Member: Vada Cramer-Burrus, vadaj@lightbound.com GLWRC (Inactive/non-voting) Race Secretary: Karen Estis, shadowke2@comcast.net Page 3 of 4.