Nottingham Greyhound Stadium Adds to Senior Leadership Team

Leadership Appointments at Nottingham Stadium

Nottingham Greyhound Stadium has strengthened its senior leadership team to drive footfall and establish the venue as a go-to destination for families and friends.

The Colwick Park venue has appointed Jozef Blachnio as its new duty manager, while Sarah Newman joins as a full-time marketing and communications manager.

Together, Jozef and Sarah will enhance the venue’s connectivity to its local community and upscale themed race nights while maintaining the track’s existing high levels of guest experience.

The track will race on Monday and Friday evenings during the summer holidays, with plans to introduce Saturday night racing in September until the end of the year.

Industry Experience Brought to Greyhound Racing

Jozef brings a wealth of management experience from the hospitality sector. He has worked as a general manager for Mitchells and Butlers, one of the UK’s largest pub, bar, and restaurant chains, and served as Nottingham City Council’s catering, nutrition and domestic manager. Most recently, he was general manager at Greene King for four years.

Sarah joins with 18 years of management experience at Redtooth Poker, the UK’s largest pub poker league, where she worked with 1,000 venues across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Jozef said:

“Nottingham boasts a proud sporting history, and our greyhound operation is a key part of that, with the venue celebrating 45 years since its launch this year. 
With racing scheduled 52 weeks each year, the potential to establish Nottingham Stadium as the go-to destination for families and groups of friends living locally is one that excites me. 
We’ll pride our events on guaranteeing fun, delivering high levels of customer experience and great value. 
I’m pleased to join the team to help achieve this and look forward to meeting racegoers trackside soon.”

Big Summer Ahead for Nottingham Greyhounds

The double hire comes ahead of Nottingham Stadium’s biggest week in August, as it kicks off the UK’s National Greyhound Week celebrations with a bumper bank holiday card.

The evening will feature the £12,500 Jenningsbet Puppy Classic and £12,500 Jenningsbet Select Stakes. A family fun night is also planned on Friday, August 29, with face painting, a craft and colouring zone, garden games, and a barbeque. All U18s will be admitted free.

Sarah added:

“It’s an exciting time for the whole team, and I’m pleased to be onboard as part of the venue’s commitment to engaging new audiences with greyhound racing. 

Like all professional sports, greyhound racing has shifted significantly since our doors first opened 45 years ago. But our fundamentals of providing fun, family-friendly nights out for people of all ages remain ever present. 

It’s shaping up to be a busy summer, and for those yet to experience the thrill of live racing, we’d love to see you trackside soon.”

Further information and tickets for Nottingham Greyhound Stadium’s fixtures are available online via www.nottingham-greyhounds.co.uk. Tickets start from £8.