Participant registration / Public trainer registration

What is a public trainer?

A public trainer educates, exercises, and prepares a greyhound for racing or trialing. A public trainer may train a greyhound or greyhounds owned by others.

This registration allows you to:This does not allow you to:
  • Keep, train, trial and race greyhounds which they own or part own, including greyhounds owned by a syndicate or partnership of which they are a member (no limit on numbers)
  • Keep, train, trial and race greyhounds owned by members of the public
  • Handle greyhounds
  • Act as a catcher at race meetings.
  • Breed greyhounds.

How to apply

When applying for registrations, applicants must complete an online Registration Knowledge Test to confirm they have the basic knowledge to perform the role and understand their obligations as a registered participant.

If you are applying for an Attendant, Owner Trainer, Public Trainer or Breeder registration, please complete the following steps:

  1. Read the Being a Greyhound Trainer Handbook.
  2. Start your application for a registration on the portal
  3. The Registration Knowledge Test will be part of the application for registration
  4. Once completed, submit your application

Registration application

Click here to apply online

Download a printable copy of the application here.

Requirements:

  • Must be aged 18 years or over
  • National Police History Check (Cost included in the registration fee)
  • Must be an owner trainer for at least 12 months before applying for registration as a public trainer
  • Colour passport style photograph.

Prior to constructing kennels, applicants should consult with their local council in relation to any requirements for the keeping of greyhounds or construction of kennels in their local council area.

New requirements from 1 July 2021

From 1 July 2021, in addition to the requirements above participants will also be required to have had a minimum of 20 starters during the preceding 12 months, and have completed the Public Trainer Registration Knowledge Test. If a trainer can demonstrate that it was not possible to attain 20 greyhound starts in the preceding 12 months (due to race cancellations, for example), the Commission may consider an exemption from this requirement.

Information regarding the Registration Knowledge Tests is available above, and on the Commission's Registration Assessment Program webpage.

Registration Fee:

New application:Renewal:
  • $143 (1 year)
  • $233 (3 years)
  • $82 (1 year)
  • $172 (3 years)

How long will the application take to process?

Upon receiving your completed registration application, it may take up to 8 weeks to process if a kennel inspection is required. Please note that applications submitted by post may be significantly delayed.