Greyhound racing

You must be registered to train greyhounds and charge a fee for your service in the Northern Territory (NT).

There are 2 types of trainer licences:

• public - for training greyhounds you don't own
• non-public (owner-trainer) - for training your own greyhounds as an individual or part of a syndicate.

Registration is valid for up to 2 years.

To hold a registration, you may be subject to a fit and proper test. For more information, read the fit and proper test policy.

Fit and proper test policy PDF (247.6 KB)
Fit and proper test policy DOCX (629.0 KB).

Before you apply

When you apply, you must:

• provide previous:
  • racing disqualifications or other disciplinary actions
  • fines or criminal history and
• have your kennels open for stewards to inspect them.

Public trainer registration

To apply for a public trainer licence, you must meet and provide the following for your application to be assessed:

• held a non-public trainer licence for 18 months
• sit and pass the written test
• provide a criminal history check
• provide bank statements, proof of employment/income to show financial viability
• provide and have in place appropriate greyhound retirement plans
• any other conditions set by the race control body or stewards.

Written test

If you're upgrading from a non-public trainer to a public trainer licence, you must sit and pass a written test.

The test is an open book test and is usually done at the Licensing NT's office.

To arrange to sit the test, email greyhound.DITT@nt.gov.au or call 08 8999 1800.

How to apply or renew

To apply, follow the relevant steps.

After you apply

If you are issued with a registration, you must:

• follow the directions of greyhound club officials and stewards at race meetings
• correctly handle greyhounds in public areas
• ensure people assisting in greyhound training or handling is registered as an owner, trainer or attendant
• tell authorities the names of greyhounds housed in and removed from your kennels.

Trainer registration outside the NT

Your NT greyhound trainer licence may be recognised in other Australian states and territories.

If you have an interstate licence, contact Licensing NT to find out if it is recognised in the NT.