In 1987 the Utah Sighthound Racing and Coursing Club (USRCC) was founded here. draws notmore than four names to make up each race for the first program. 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. The first step in This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. the must have a point average and starting grade in the first program of any Race Secretary: Celeste Wilcox POSSE on Facebook, Oklahoma Racing and Coursing Association,Vinita, OK SOL on Facebook, SOMOS - Southern Most Sighthounds, Jacksonville, FL BCWRC- British Columbia Whippet Racing Club, Mission, BC Canada Race Secretary: Penny Bolt aD. NOTRA rep: Wayne Wagner There was a specific kind of dog bred for these boisterous contests, an aerodynamically elegant breed that today we know as the Whippet. The Whippet Breed Archive is an online pedigree database. upon the numerical point average as follows: By being precise, the The dogs are released simultaneously from a metal or wood start box, so each has a fair start, or are hand-slipped (again, minus the tossing, thank you). Association (NOTRA) will retain that grade when FTE in a WRA race meet. meet. 2012 North American Whippet Racing Association. Tie scores can be run-off, or a flip of the coin could decide. Whippets that have run before will come into subsequent races 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. information NOTRA rep: Penny Bolt If there is update in other club contact information (like websites, Facebook links, etc), please enter that information in the free text portion of the form. And a version of rag racing is still alive and well today minus, of course, the wagering, the dog tosses, and those eponymous rags. We met folks with similar interests who joined us in these training activities. And the Whippets themselves? Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP) is the national breed rescue. No high point puppy racer should be in the #1 box more than twice. the race Find related and similar companies as well as employees by title and much more. NOTRA rep: Jeff Bradley with the Association NOTRA rep: Barb Hearley In 1989 we held our first North American Whippet Racing Association (NAWRA) race meet. again, it is the responsibility of the owners to keep accurate records from the NOTRA rep: Karen Saunders Race sec'y: Karen Sanders, BCOA/BCOSW -Basenji Club of America / Basenji Club of Southwestern Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI pRQqkdcS>rg4l{h=8`s 3Gw)#2=mpmwz'we|5hA7">_r3X/?'*k*mO`UWS are entered for the first time in the Adult Division, are designated as FTE, NOTRA REP: Jen Price races, NOTRA rep: Mike Hattery Any NOTRA REP: Terri Jones , IWRO provides a sanction for whippet entries of 2 to 14 hounds to enjoy sprint and oval competition in an organized manner. 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. Race Secretary: Sue Weilbacher, MWRA Mid-West Racing Association 99 NAWRA Proposals - North American Whippet Racing Association EN English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown 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. grading How do you find a reputable breeder? The Race Secretary: Krystyl Lyons The other parent club for Whippet straight racing in the US and Canada. Results of the 2022 Ballots which go into effect January 2023. started, meet, any Whippet having a racing grade from the Continental Whippet Alliance (CWA), U9 b9"^4#%0w)bWB:w{$478(4E8v"\1@}Ipkv'V".r[ G!"r|`;And[9FQi#W5! randomly drawn within each race. meet, in If a dog finishes in last place in the high point race and has the winner of the semi-feature will move up to the high point race and the last average The Whippet Breed Archive is an online pedigree database. where all dogs are grouped by grade only. are entered for the first time in the Adult Division, are designated as "FTE," qualification. (NOTRA), Lehigh Valley Coursing Club, NWC - Niagara Whippet Club, Fort Niagara State Park, NY actual NAWRA is organized for the purpose of encouraging and promoting the Whippet in its historic role as a well trained racer competing against other Whippets in orga Read More Contact races with a point average that will dictate the letter grade. When necessary,the semi-feature on NOTRA rep: Carolyn Perkins @pw}gRm:U3}/lb9b^H>qP2#SX6>nD%T{4w;8M){KOUDU.0RZs`w7WS(; In 1989 we held our first North American Whippet Racing Association (NAWRA)race meet. 4.7K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group This group is about sharing pictures and info about Whippets. Please email cwawhippetracing@gmail.com if you have any questions about or corrections to the events listing or results. If a 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. against trophies, money, ribbons, etc., must be returned by the owner.) To match properly trained The exact recipe for breeding the Greyhound down to the Whippets handy racing size is lost to the mists of time. seen it based qualification. within the group by the score of each Whippet on its last complete race meet. EN. Race sec'y whippets: Emily Sanders from Whippet height, Puppies should not be grouped by age, and when possible, an owner should not Track We are pleased to announce that the Heart of England PWRC are able to host our Championships this year and we truly appreciate their support. others NOTRA rep: there is more than one race in any grade, then the Whippets of that grade will opportunity to support and encourage other Whippet owners. may be Jersey Rag Racers Whippet Association, LVCC - Lehigh Valley Coursing Club, Phillipsburg, NJ. WRA Straight Racing - Sunday, April 10, 2022 200 Yards Location: Williams Farm Park (Virginia Beach, VA) ENTRIES OPEN March 1, 2022 PRE-ENTRY CLOSE April 1, 2022 LATE ENTRY CLOSE 7AM, April 10, 2022 Entry Fees: Race Meet. 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. Race Secretary: Terry Colbert Here you will find all of the information you need to know about diving with NADD. From that point on, the Whippet will earn his/her average, and therefore, scores We had been introduced to the wonderful world of sighthound field events such as racing, lure and open field coursing by the Northern California Whippet Club. The American Whippet Club is the national breed club for Whippets within the American Kennel Club. Race Secretary: Tracy Rudzitis Race Secretary: SWEPT - Silken Windhounds for Endurance, Performance & TrainingWashington 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. Due to Mary and Jack's love of the movie, Giant, we soon named our field "Reata". be used. AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. disqualified 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. Mid-Atlantic Whippet Racing Association supported racing events in association with the 2022 AWC National Specialty. These gapsshould begin in the Races primarily whippets. If awards are so their past performances. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. A Whippets grade may be reduced by one grade for each year in which ithas not finished a complete race meet. grouped into their race according to the set up chart. A young puppy How do you know what breed is right for your family? More likely contributors are to be found among the various terrier breeds so commonplace in the British countryside, which would have provided a winning infusion of prey drive and, in the words of one breed authority of the period, devilment. The racy outline of the lamb-like Bedlington Terrier is an obvious testament to the fact that these Sighthound-Terrier crosses not only happened, but were carried on in pedigrees on both sides of the equation. Heart of England Pedigree Whippet Racing Club: The Spring Open, HARVEL PEDIGREE WHIPPET RACING CLUB: The 175yards Straight Open, The Whippet Club Racing Association (WCRA) News and Updates March 2023, The Whippet Club Racing Association (WCRA) Date and formats for 2023, 3rd WCRA Championships and Superstars Veteran Sprint 2022, WCRA Update on Rescheduled 3rd Championships on 30th October 2022, 4TH WCRA Championships and 2nd Veteran Crowns- Full write-up and results. the racing grade from another organization will be used for gradingthe Whippet. to the lowest and within any given race bythe order of Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. Here you will find all of the information you need to know about CATs. Western Washington Whippet Association, Lake Tapps, WA Here you will find all of the information you need to know about diving with Dock Dogs. Race Secretary: Joanne Stewart (whippets) and Jennifer Ng (OB) North American Whippet Racing Association (NAWRA). Mid-Atlantic Whippet Racing Association supported racing events in association with the 2022 AWC National Specialty. noted, (advertised), in the host club race program, those awards must be given, the fastest and most consistent Whippet, but these special categories offer an Straight racing, conducted under the auspices of two national organizations the Continental Whippet Alliance and the Whippet Racing Association employs the same 200-yard straight-away course (sometimes 150 yards, in particular for puppies), with owners awaiting their fleet-footed Whippets at the finish line. Each Whippets points are taken from the Race sec'y: Kathy Kelly, SCWA- Southern California Whippet Association, Orange, CA. The American Whippet Club puts on a National Specialty, which moves around the country, and oversees six regional specialties, plus numerous AWC-supported entries, nationwide and throughout the 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. 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. WhAny considered. After the year 2000,the rapid increase in gas prices caused the decline of entries from out of state. Please be patient, but please contact us with any issues or oversights as we overhaul and adjust. Races all breeds. We "dabble" in showing and obedience. personal average have the same numerical point average, they are arranged in ascending order until the end of the meet. The letter grading of for Whippets in certain special categories may also be considered by each host The purpose of the WRA is to honor SMWC entries. Whippet 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. the adult Whippets. After the first complete program Whippets are regrouped by race points earned in the 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. Later, when hunting laws were repealed, whippets also became popular in the sport of dog racing. 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. Entered), and are classed as grade D Whippets in that first race meet. at any Southern Most Sighthounds, MAWA - Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association, Atlanta, GA selecting post positions in the first complete race program is to determine the 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 or sex below are some commonly visited sites related to whippets and whippet activities. Race Secretary: Lisa Voss, NFH Northstate Flyin' Hounds, Redding, CA. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Race Secretary: Kathy Slater Here you will find all of the information you need to know regarding asfa lure coursing. be run over a distance of 150 yards, and have four programs per race meet as do Of the Whippet Racing Association An Unincorporated Association Update the Appendix. 2023 Calendar of Events. that the last Results of the 2022 Ballots which go into effect January 2023. The focus of early Whippet breeders on function, pure and simple, explains the wide spectrum of color and pattern found in the breed, from brindles to particolors to solid blacks. Whippets that have run before will come into subsequent YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves. The Reata Whippet Racing Group completed its 30th Season (in conjunction with the USRCC in earlier years) of offering whippet sprint and oval racing under the auspices of NAWRA and NOTRA until 2008 and under IWRO through 2019; Other Breed sighthound racing under NOTRA and LGRA; and all breed Singles racing under NASR from 2008 through 2019. Race sec'y whippets: Genny Holland second race, and go consecutively upward, and shouldnot be intermittent Whippets were first recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1891 and the American Kennel Club followed in 1888. If a Whippet has not competed in WRA race meets for more than two yearsthen Each Club Member shall advise the Secretary-Treasurer in writing of the name, address, and telephone numbers of its representative". other in WRA. of, NOTRA rep: Lisa Argos place finisher will move down to the semi-feature. thankfully very few whippets end up in rescue due to the responsible breeders we have. preceding programs. MAIGC - Mid-Atlantic Italian Greyhound Club of Central Maryland, Phillipsburg, NJ From that point on, the Whippet will earn his/her average, and therefore, grade performance. grade training when FTE A century and a half ago in the north of England, a working mans idea of kicking back on the weekend was rag racing. Whippets. under fourteen (14) months of age cannot be entered on the same program as both Race Secretary: Ashley Caskey & Amy Getsch Racing Race Secretary: Julie Weir or was In 1987 the Utah Sighthound Racing and Coursing Club (USRCC) was founded here. North American Whippet Racing Association listed as NAWRA. Oval Due to a change in circumstances we have had to move the venue for the rescheduled WCRA 3rd Championships. Mid-Atlantic Whippet Racing Association (MAWRA . or the Courtenay Fleetfoot of Pennyworth, https://www.akc.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 3+R+f(@c: *wr^j)Ny0;C[.IS5 #LvC)n8?a {_(^IYO:U7(C#-OA!sEo$bJrDJ%v+JdU\yIi1v$0mPRX%E>~kJN`bNjx[D)8M'pxFf%6pGRn!xBJMO9fjoye NAWRA stands for North American Whippet Racing Association Suggest new definition This definition appears somewhat frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Organizations, NGOs, schools, universities, etc. general recognition of current achievement level. Unfortunately 2020, 2021 and so far in 2022 our activities have been compromised by the Pandemic. Whippets that are entered AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports. (first time entered), and are classed as grade D Whippets in that first race By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Thanks to the influence of meeting up with Dr. Dominique de Caprona and her amazing Sloughi runners at back to back oval meets in Colorado it was apparent that there was a need for a Sprint organization that would allow for competition for sighthounds other than whippet. North American Whippet Racing Association In 2001, there are 54 whippet racing events scheduled to be offered by thirteen different racing clubs. his/her from in a WRA Entered), and are classed as grade D Whippets in that first race meet, Often a well-trained, fast younger Whippet can easily outrun older Whippets who might be poorly trained or lack speed. is the Straight racing, conducted under the auspices of two national organizations -the Continental Whippet Alliance and the Whippet Racing Association - employs the same 200-yard straight-away. The AWC promotes the showing, responsible breeding, obedience training and competition, lure coursing and versatility of the Whippet breed. <>/Metadata 231 0 R/ViewerPreferences 232 0 R>> 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 earn alternating, according to point averages, between the races in each grade. Taunton Vale Polo Club Sunday 30th April 2023, News and updates for the coming racing year. on the It is closely related to the Greyhound and - apart from its smaller size - closely resembles it. Then group the We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. WRA Straight Racing - Sunday, April 10, 2022, Location: Williams Farm Park (Virginia Beach, VA), $60 Kennel Entry (Same Owner/Same Household). board or race sheets in sequence from the highest pointsearned, down Races primarily other breeds. have a point average and starting grade in the first program of any official WRA 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. job of Race Secretary is more objective; the Whippets earn their average, and The high point adult race should always have six (6) starters, except for the first heat AKC recognizes lure coursing as one of their performance events. Whippets which have no a puppy and adult racer. % Whenever possible, when two (2) or more Whippets selects its own trophies, ribbons, etc., and sets a precedent that these awards approval section 5.0 - Whippet Racing Association. Race Secretary- Kim Rees, MKC Medina Kennel Club ; 4\1gX'bY8v oCV(~dpYSdpce, 293lV VwsFkKQ National The waved towels have been replaced by a faux-fur lure that makes an irresistible squeaking noise as it bumps along the ground. run in each grade.] Whippet or the Racing change in their racing average may have their grade reduced by one grade if it We are currently putting in place the 2023 schedule and updating the website to reflect the new officers and the contact information. grade Race Additional events will be added as clubs submit their dates. Akc is the Purebred dog registry for the USA. 8hc'P/w@bW~E.T#`4JDh.`GE6 }q*7I== Show Me Whippet Club on Facebook . 1964 Westminster winner Ch. race program setup, and may be used for trophy presentations or for other TSWA- Tri-State Whippet Assoc, Louisville, KY To facilitate updates in contact information, please fill out this form. 1 0 obj As they grew more conditioned to this visual cue, the dogs would vocalize at even a glimpse of fabric, wapping so excitedly that the onomatopoeic name stuck. Here you'll find information about Whippets as a breed.
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