New Zealand Gazette – 2009 – No. 144

Page 3377

✨ Racing Licensing Regulations



30 SEPTEMBER 2009 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 144 3377

RIDERS’ LICENCES

311 (1) A Class A rider’s licence (Jockey’s Licence) may be issued to a person who:

(a) has attained the age of 18 years and has completed an apprenticeship in accordance with NZTR’s requirements;

(b) has:

(i) previously held a Class B rider’s licence;

(ii) previously held a Class A rider’s licence; or

(iii) otherwise satisfies NZTR that he is competent to ride in Races, trials (including jump-outs and tests for certification purposes) and trackwork;

and

(c) is financially sound and of good character.

(2) A Class D rider’s licence (Jumps Licence) may be issued to a person who:

(a) has attained the age of 18 years;

(b) satisfies NZTR that he is competent to ride in Jumping Races, jumping trials (including jump-outs and tests for certification purposes) and trackwork;

(c) has ridden in a Jumping Race in the 18 months prior to the date on which he has applied for a Class D rider’s licence; and

(d) is of good character.

312 (1) A Class B rider’s licence (Apprentice Jockey’s Licence) may be issued to a person who:

(a) has held a Class C rider’s licence for at least 3 months;

(b) has attained the age of 15 years and 3 months;

(c) satisfies NZTR that he is competent to ride in Races, trials (including jump-outs and tests for certification purposes) and trackwork; and

(d) is of good character.

(2) A Class C riders’ licence (Probationer’s Licence) may be issued for no more than 12 months to a person who:

(a) has attained the age of 15 years;

(b) satisfies NZTR that he is competent to ride in trials (including jump-outs and tests for certification purposes) and trackwork; and

(c) is of good character.

313 (1) A Class E rider’s licence (Amateur Rider’s Licence) may be issued to a person who:

(a) has not in the previous 12 months received any money or valuable consideration for riding in a Race, other than a trophy given under the conditions of the Race;

(b) has attained the age of 15 years;

(c) satisfies NZTR that he is competent to ride in Races, trials (including jump-outs and tests for certification purposes) and trackwork; and

(d) is of good character.

314 (1) Every Rider’s Licence which is issued shall contain, or be presumed conclusively to contain, a condition that the holder shall, whenever required to do so by a Stipendiary Steward or Investigator, permit a sample of the holder’s blood, breath, urine, saliva or sweat (or more than one thereof), to be obtained from the holder by, or under the supervision of, a Registered Medical Practitioner or an Authorised Person.

(2) Where a Rider holds a Class D rider’s licence, that Rider may also hold a Class A, Class B, or Class E rider’s licence in accordance with these Rules.

MISCELLANEOUS LICENCES

315 A Class A miscellaneous licence (Stablehand’s Licence) may be issued to a person who:

(a) has attained the age of 15 years;



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✨ LLM interpretation of page content

🏭 Licensing Regulations for Racing Industry (continued from previous page)

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
Licensing, Racing, Riders, Conditions, Requirements

🏭 Riders’ Licences Classes and Requirements

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
Riders, Licences, Jockey, Apprentice, Amateur, Jumps, Age, Competency, Character

🏭 Miscellaneous Licences for Stablehands

🏭 Trade, Customs & Industry
Licences, Stablehands, Age, Requirements