Newcastle Harness Racing Club is thrilled to welcome patrons back on race nights, albeit in a limited capacity initially. From Saturday 20 June, the Ross Gigg Lounge will be opening to 50 patrons. Strict procedures will be in place. Please take note of the conditions of entry below.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
*Patrons must park and enter through the Turton Rd turnstyles and proceed to the northern entrance of the Ross Gigg Lounge on the ground floor of the grandstand.
*BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL whether dining or just visiting the bar. Entry is only open to horse owners and club members at the present time.
*Owners of horses engaged in the meeting have first priority to attend, please call the club to book on 4956 1750 prior to 4pm on Wednesday.
*Bookings open to Members from 9am on Thursday until the 50 spaces are filled.
*Temperature checks will be taken and details noted. All patrons must sign in and records will be kept for 28 days.
*Patrons must remain seated in the Ross Gigg Lounge and social distancing must be practiced. Please use the hand sanitiser provided in the venue.
*All patrons must stay in the Ross Gigg Lounge and no visits to the stables, canteen or socialising with participants is permitted.
*A special offer of $5 entry fee must be pre-paid at time of booking. Any Free Entry passes presented at the gate will be honoured. If you book to attend, please make sure you attend so we can continue to open whilst capacity is limited.
* Please be advised that the EBT machines will be available for bets however TAB staff will not be in attendance for payouts or cash bets. For payouts you will need to take your bet slip to a pub or club, or bring them to NHRCnext weekend. These conditions will ease and change over the next few weeks.
* PLEASE CANCEL IF YOU FEEL UNWELL
Bar is open and a limited menu will be offered from Tracks Snacks:
$15 Easy Meals Menu
Lasagne
Rissoles
Chicken Schnitzel
Battered Fish
Served with chips, salad, gravy or sauce
$7.00 Chips & Gravy
Confectionery, snack food, tea & coffee also available
NB: This is a temporary menu whilst trading under restrictions.
We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your assistance as we aim for a safe return to trading.