Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for race starts
- Confirm race fields and distances with race organisers
- Consider possible problems with particular greyhounds during race starts
- Confirm correct operation of start boxes and other equipment prior to commencement of race meeting with operational staff
- Arrange contingency plans in case of malfunction of start equipment
- Review procedures to ensure they comply with the rules of racing and racing and regulatory safety protocols associated with the start of a race
- Start greyhound race
- Confirm race start time with stewards
- Verify box positions and direct handlers to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints
- Manage incidents to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian
- Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards
- Confirm permission to start race with stewards according to the rules of racing
- Initiate race start once final greyhound is boxed
- Complete post-race duties
- Provide loading and start reports to stewards
- Take notes and update personal records for problems with starters
- Check boxes and other start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down
- Report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club according to workplace procedures