W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-14

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 178-2-14 - Paddock Judge

14.1. The paddock judge shall review a Bertillon card for each greyhound entered for schooling or for a purse race. No greyhound shall be permitted to start in a schooling or purse race that has not been fully identified and checked against the Bertillon card system of identification maintained by each association.

14.2. The paddock judge shall fully identify and check each entered greyhound against the Bertillon card prior to schooling and purse races. The paddock judge shall report any greyhound which does not conform to the Bertillon card identification to the judges.

14.3. The paddock judge shall supervise the kennel master in the performance of his/her duties

14.4. The paddock judge shall ensure that anyone presenting a greyhound for the weigh-in has in his/her possession a valid permit issued to him/her by the Commission.

14.5. The paddock judge shall ensure the lock-out kennels are cleaned, disinfected, sanitized and in good repair prior to each performance.

14.6. Only the paddock judge, the kennel master, other racing officials, persons approved by the Commission or designated representatives of the Commission shall be allowed in or near the lock-out kennels after the greyhounds are placed inside. No person shall enter the lockout kennel unless accompanied by one other person who is authorized by these rules to enter the lock-out kennel, unless permitted otherwise by the judges.

14.7. The paddock judge shall ensure that each greyhound is properly fitted with an approved muzzle and blanket prior to its leaving for the starting box.

14.8. The paddock judge shall supervise all personnel in the paddock and be primarily responsible for the training and conduct of lead-outs.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-14