Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a list of questions we are frequently asked:

• When are you open / races held?
• Do you cater for large group bookings?
• I’d like to work for you, where do I send my CV?
• Do you provide free parking?
• Are children catered for?
• Do you have disabled facilities?
• What is tote betting?
• What are your minimum / maximum bet limits?
• I own a greyhound. How do I race it with you?
• I want to learn more about greyhound ownership
• Can I drink outside?
• What time is the last race?
• What are your B.A.G.S. times and when do they start?
• What is the dress code?

Answers

When are you open / races held?

Racing every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.
Doors open at 6.20pm, (first race approx. 7.30pm, last race approx. 10.30pm)
Wednesdays:
Doors open at 5.45pm (first race approx. 6.40pm, last race approx. 10.00pm).

Do you cater for large group bookings?

We have a 150 seater restaurant, 180 seater function room and our party packages start from £10.00pp

I’d like to work for you, where do I send my CV?

Tetley's Sunderland Stadium
Newcastle Road
Sunderland
SR5 1RP

Mark it for the attention of the relevant department.

Do you provide free parking?

We have a large car park at the front of the stadium which is free to patrons

Are children catered for?

• Free admission for children aged 17 and under.
• Children must leave the stadium at 10.30pm.
• Restaurant and Private suite have an under 12's price of £10.00 and under 5's eat free.

Do you have disabled facilities?

There is disabled access to all parts of the stadium except for the private suites.

What is tote betting?

All of the money placed on a race is put into a 'pool'. Once the retention has been deducted, the remainder is then divided by the number of units on a winning combination. Tote is short for Totalisator.

What are your minimum / maximum bet limits?

• Win = £1.00
• Place = £1.00
• Forecast = 50p
• Jackpot = 50p
• Trio = 25p
• There is no maximum limit

I own a greyhound. How do I race it with you?

Contact our racing office or one of our attached trainers

I want to learn more about greyhound ownership

As above.

Can I drink outside?

Yes, however no glasses or bottles are to be taken outside. Plastic glasses can be obtained from any bar.

What time is the last race?

Last race is approx 10.30pm (Wednesdays approx. 10.00pm)

What are your B.A.G.S. times and when do they start?

BAGS meetings every Wednesday: Doors open at 5.45pm, with first race approx. 6.40pm (last race approx. 10.00pm)

What is the dress code?

Our dress code is smart/casual (NO football tops or trainers)