Christmas is coming early at Seymour Racing Club.
While you won’t get to see reindeer racing a few days before Christmas, you will get the next best thing at Seymour racecourse.
The Christmas Party race day is sure to get racegoers in the festive spirit on December 21 as horses and jockeys from across Victoria and farther afield hit the turf.
Club chief executive Chris Martin said it was sure to be a fun day out for all.
“Our Christmas race day is one not to be missed. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate 2023 with friends, family and colleagues, all while enjoying a bumper day of racing,” Martin said.
“We’ve got packages on offer to suit every need, from marquees to Bar Landy dining and everything in between.
“While you’re at it, get involved with the club and purchase a membership. For $55, it’s great value and supports us in putting on fantastic race meets like this.
“I’d encourage everyone to come along, enjoy some great company and kick off the festive season in style.”
As Martin gets the club ready to saddle up for festivities, he’ll be happy to have a few new elves helping out.
The club has elected three new and highly credentialed members to its board following its recent annual general meeting.
Belinda Bourne joins the board with a background in the public health sector, previous experience in the not-for-profit sector and a strong connection to the Seymour racing community.
Chris Dow has an extensive resume that encompasses work on three continents, with voluntary board experience including four years as chairman of AFL Europe.
Genevieve Pearce is a familiar face in the Seymour sporting landscape, volunteering across junior and senior netball. Her experience as a CPA tax accountant and local business owner will add further financial expertise to the board.
Martin was delighted with the appointments and looks forward to working closely with the board in its new composition.
“I’m sure I speak on behalf of the whole SRC membership in welcoming three incredibly well-qualified and community-focused individuals to our board,” Martin said.
“Belinda, Chris and Gen all bring fantastic attributes to the club and will play a pivotal role in our ongoing stability and growth.
“It’s an exciting time to be involved, with the successful return of the Seymour Cup under our belt and a full racing calendar booked for the year ahead.
“This is evidenced by a large group of quality people putting their hands up for election and we thank everyone who put their name forward for a position on the board.
“We’re entering a new phase for the club and it’s pleasing to see the calibre of people within our membership who are willing to step up and drive this growth.”
To book a ticket or package for the Seymour Christmas Party race day, visit https://country.racing.com/seymour