About Us
Location
Murray Bridge is situated 78 kms from Adelaide , approximately 45 minutes drive down the South Eastern Freeway and has a population of around 18,000 people. Murray Bridge is a hub of river activities, including water sports, houseboating, fishing and swimming, particularly during the summer months when the town experiences a regular influx of tourists and holidaymakers.
In May 2005 the Murray Bridge Racing Club announced plans for relocation of it facilities to a new site. The concept plan included an equine precinct which would surround a worlds best practice training facility. The precinct would include various services which would enhance the development.
Community
Murray Bridge supports an array of tourist activities and community events, such as the annual Australian Pedal Prix, National Speedway, National Speed Skiing Championships, Agricultural Show, Relay for Life and the Australian Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea.
Murray Bridge Racing Club also plays host to the Rotary Country Markets, Carols by Candlelight, The Australian Childhood Foundation, Variety Club Bash, Diabetes SA, Aged Health Care Trade Show, Aboriginal Health Fair and many other community events and functions, in addition to business trade shows and demonstrations.
Murray Bridge Racing Club supports local community, business and community groups, and are members of the Murraylands Regional Tourism Association and Murray Bridge Business & Tourism Association. The Club is also one of the largest not-for-profit employers within the region and contributes significantly to the local economy.
Management
The Club's objectives are to promote and further develop thoroughbred horse racing, particularly within the Murraylands region, both as a competitive sport and as a family-oriented recreation activity.
The Club's board of management consists of ten member-elected Committee representatives. The Club also employs a full-time Manager, Curator and various grounds and office support staff.
The Club relies on its supporters' membership, the operation of the thoroughbred training complex (which operates at the racecourse six days per week), race meeting revenue (with 19 race meetings per annum) and industry and corporate sponsorship to fund the general administration, on-course developments, off-course activities and projects of the Club.
