We look forward to welcoming you to the GCA Nationals 2026 at Sandown Park! A link to the full brochure is included below. You can register and pay for events by clicking on the links below – please note that registration/bookings for events closes on Monday 10 August 2026. If you require any further information, please email Alba Gomez at agomez@grv.org.au or call the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club on (03) 9546 9511.
10am – 4pm : VAC (Vets and Analysts GCA Meeting)
GRV Head Office | Invitation Only
9am – 1pm : National Stewards’ Conference
The Langham | Invitation Only – $125
9:30am – 4:30pm : GAP Meeting
The Langham | Invitation Only – $125
10am – 2pm : GA Board Meeting
The Langham | Invitation Only
2pm – 4:30pm : GCA AGM
The Langham | Free to affiliated clubs
7:15am – 3pm : National Track Curators’ Conference
Cranbourne | $125
9am – 3:30pm : National Greyhound Symposium
The Langham & The MCG | Free
(strictly with prior registration)
1pm – 3pm : Social Partners’ High Tea
The Langham (Aria) | $100
6pm – 9pm : Welcome Cocktails
Eureka 89 | $150
9:30am – 3pm : GCA National Straight Track Final
Healesville | $100
5:30pm – 11:30pm : GCA Gala Awards Dinner
Hawthorn Arts Centre | $180
10:30am – 3:45pm : Caulfield Races
Caulfield | $100
5:30pm – 11pm : GCA National Sprint and Distance Finals
Sandown Park | $125
8:30am – 3:30pm : NCAV 2026 Waterloo Cup
Lang Lang | Free
Indulge in timeless elegance at The Langham, Melbourne, your luxurious home throughout Nationals week. Most meetings, including the National Symposium, will be held here, and event transport departs from the hotel. We have secured a special rate of $385 for a Deluxe River Room per night, including breakfast each day for one person. Additional breakfasts are also available to purchase. Click below to secure your room.
Bookings via Sandown Greyhound Racing Club – special Nationals rate.
