Oakman yesterday revealed "new blood" was needed on the WGRC committee to ensure greyhound continued its stunning growth in Wagga.

"People just can't sit back and let others do it all,"Oakman said.

"There are so many young people involved (with greyhound racing), and they have to be prepared to put up their hands.

"They don't necessarily need to be trainers or owners.

"They can just be people with an interest in the sport and who want the sport to continue to flourish."

Oakman's call has come ahead of the the WGRC annual general meeting at Wagga Showground on September 21.

At a time when WGRC is among the most progressive on the TAB circuit, Oakman says the club is caught in somewhat of a sporting time warp.

"I'm 55 and one of the youngest on the committee," he said.

"The average age (of the committee) would be 60 or better - and it will only keep getting older.

"The same people can't keep doing for ever."

Keen to encourage fresh faces onto the committee, Oakman yesterday admitted he was prepared not to stand for re-election if someone new wanted a spot.

"I'll always stay involved, and do what ever I can, but I'm happy to step aside (from the committee)," he said.

"I've got my ideas, but that doesn't mean they're right.

"The more input the better."

With an aging population in charge, WGRC must move forward, he stressed.

"What happens in five or 10 years," Oakman said.

"Some of us mightn't be around."

Like other sports, including horse racing and rugby league, greyhound racing is also striving to break down the gender barriers.

"There are a lot of female owners and trainers," Oakman said.

"We want them to have a voice."