CENTENIAL CLUB A WONDERFUL INITIATIVE

CENTENIAL CLUB A WONDERFUL INITIATIVE

Ian Fortune

It seems certain that anyone involved in the sport of greyhound racing in Ireland has already heard of the newly formed Centennial Racing Club. The full details of the club are available on the IGOBF’s web page at the link: https://www.igobf.org/2027-centennial-racing-club/

The tagline of the club reads, “One Club, Six dogs, a year to remember” and that seems very fitting for what they hope to achieve.

The club is named after next year’s centenary celebrations for the sport on the island of Ireland and that is why those behind the initiative hope to recruit 1927 members at €100 or £100.

Full details are listed below, but it would be better to hear it from one of those involved. That is why we recently sat down with Rory Hickey of the IGOBF to discuss the Centennial Racing Club. The Part 1 video can be found below. Why not check it out and make sure to get involved.

FULL DETAILS

The main points regarding the club are highlighted below. Importantly, this venture is fully backed by the GRI, while there will be real transparency as regards the dogs. Indeed, one suspects the behind-the scenes-stuff will make for plenty of online content.

          • 6 DOGS*. ONE CLUB. – 6 greyhounds* will be selected by an appointed panel.
          • ALL COSTS COVERED – All training, veterinary and racing entry fees will be covered.
          • SUPPORTED BY GRI – GRI wholly supports the venture and will look favourably on all Centennial Club Members.
          • STAY CONNECTED – Be a part of a syndicate group chat with weekly updates.
          • BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS – Opportunities for behind-the-scenes visits to stadiums and family training facilities around Ireland.
          • NAME THE STARS – There will be a naming competition to name the dogs. Members will have the opportunity to take part in competitions to name the club’s greyhounds.
          • REGULAR UPDATES – Stay connected with news, photos and insights throughout the 2027 & 2028 racing seasons.

The Part 2 video can be found below, explaining trial mornings, race nights and thrill of the centenary year! 

 The Part 3 video can be found below, explaining who it's for and how the naming will work!

Final Part can be found below, how the Centennial Racing Club trainer will be chosen, plus a call-out to breeders and owners with a dog that could carry the centenary colours.