IE: NEW IGB GREYHOUND OWNERSHIP PROGRAMME

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From www.igb.ie

NEW IGB GREYHOUND OWNERSHIP PROGRAMME

13/07/2012

The Irish Greyhound Board has launched a new Ownership programme, aimed at
promoting Greyhound Ownership of all forms. The programme, currently being
rolled out nationwide, aims to make information on ownership more accessible
to all.

The new-look ownership webpage went live this week at igb.ie/ownership and
information leaflets are currently being distributed nationwide to all
Greyhound Stadia. The first 100 new ownerships registered will receive a
Welcome Gift Pack, plus over the coming months new owners will receive a
number of 2 for 1 admission passes to allow friends and family to come along
and see their Greyhound in action.

Curraheen Park & Limerick Greyhound Stadium are also trialling a new
initiative which will see six restaurant tables randomly selected and each
allocated a Greyhound in a chosen race. The aim of this initiative is to
showcase the excitement of ownership, and the winning table will be invited
to the podium for the winner's presentation.

Existing Greyhound Owners & Trainers are also being encouraged to introduce
family, friends or colleagues, and are welcome to pass on the Ownership
Information leaflets available in their local stadium, refer them to the IGB
website, or contact ownership@igb.ie.

The new Ownership programme coincides with work currently being carried out
by the Retired Greyhound Trust & the Irish Kennel Club to promote Greyhounds
As Pets. A National Greyhound Gathering Day has been organised for Saturday
28th July in Dublin. The day, which will offer fun for all the family,
includes competitions open to all registered Greyhounds 12 months or older,
and offers people the opportunity to meet the Greyhounds up-close and get a
greater understanding of the breed.