Who owns Sittingbourne greyhound Track?

Arena Racing Company
Central Park Stadium

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Full name	Central Park Stadium
Location	Sittingbourne, Kent
Operator	Arena Racing Company
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Is there still dog racing in England?

The greyhound racing industry in Great Britain currently falls under two sectors: that registered by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), and a sector known as ‘independent racing’ or ‘flapping’ which is unaffiliated to a governing body.

Why was Central Park greyhounds Cancelled?

Friday 27th December Meeting Cancelled Following an outbreak of kennel sickness affecting a number of Central Park trainers their Friday evening meeting has been cancelled.

Who owns Central Park Greyhound Stadium?

group Arena Racing Company (ARC)
Racing group Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced an agreement to acquire Cearnsport Limited, the owners of Central Park Greyhound Stadium and speedway track. The finalised acquisition will see the Central Park stadium join ARC’s growing list of greyhound stadia in Newcastle, Nottingham, Sunderland and Perry Barr.

How many greyhound tracks are there in the UK?

There’s a total of 23 greyhound racing tracks in the UK, made up of 19 in England, one in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland. All UK dog racing tracks are either registered by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) or ran as independent courses.

How many greyhound tracks are still open in UK?

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) is the governing body for nineteen licensed tracks in England and Scotland. There are also three independent “flapper” tracks that are not overseen by an industry body, but are instead licensed by the city and town councils in which they are located.

How many dog tracks are still open?

Since 2001, more than 30 dog tracks have closed around the country and dog racing now represents less than one percent of all wagers placed each year in the United States. There are only 17 dog tracks remaining in the U.S. today, 11 of which are located in Florida until they are forced to close by December 31, 2020.

Are greyhounds killed after racing?

Many racing dogs suffer injuries while racing; according to state records, a racing greyhound dies every three days on a Florida track. These social creatures are also forced to spend most of their time alone, confined to cages for 20-23 hours a day and denied the opportunity to walk or play.

How many greyhounds are killed each year UK?

The information comes from the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), which is the self-regulating body which governs registered greyhound tracks in the UK. Its figures show 1,003 fatalities a year.

Are there any dog tracks left UK?

Are there any dog racing tracks left?

There are currently three active greyhound racetracks in the United States.

Is dog racing still legal?

Today, the only states that still allow greyhound racing and have active tracks are Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Texas and West Virginia. There are four states that do not have active racetracks, but still have laws legalizing greyhound racing. Those states are Wisconsin, Connecticut, Kansas, and Oregon.

What is Sittingbourne dog racing stadium?

Sittingbourne Dog Racing Stadium, also known as Central Park Stadium, was built in 1995 at a cost of £6 million. The stadium occupies a 24 acre site in the Eurolink business development at Kent, England. Sittingbourne Dog Racing Stadium’s running track has sweeping bends. Its well-maintained sand surface provides a safe course for the greyhounds.

What is there to do at Sittingbourne dog track?

Sittingbourne dog track has excellent facilities including a trackside restaurant, a fast food outlet, 3 licensed bars and 3 private suites. Sittingbourne Stadium has a capacity of 4,750 and parking for 1,000 vehicles.

How far is Sittingbourne Stadium from Sittingbourne station?

Sittingbourne Stadium has a capacity of 4,750 and parking for 1,000 vehicles. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Sittingbourne Station, short taxi ride to stadium. M2 Junction 5, 4.3 miles.

What are the different distances in dog racing?

It presently stages six dog racing over distances of 265, 450, 480, 500, 642, 708 and 916 metres, with the greyhounds chasing an outside Swaffham type hare.