The Western Canada Challenge 2008 PIGEON DERBY

h               $150.00 per bird or 3 for $400.00. $50.00 perch fee per bird over and above entry fee (non refundable).

h               *Note*: There is no Calcutta so no bonding will be required.

h               No handler or management birds in the race.

h               Enter as many birds as you like. Send perch fees immediately to reserve your spot. Remaining money must be sent with your birds.

h               No buy back is required. Birds will be returned at owner’s expense if they request it.

h               Make cheques or money orders payable to: Gordon Plews, 2562 Middle Bench Rd Keremeos, B.C. V0X 1N4

h               In the event your bird or birds are missing prior to the 1’st Race entry fee will be refunded.

 

Entry Fees and Rules

In the event unforeseen circumstances arise a decision will be made by the management for the good of the race and all decisions will be final.

h               Birds to be shipped between May 16 to June 6 ***NO EXCEPTIONS***

h               Birds should be shipped by Air Canada to Penticton, B.C.

h               Birds can be shipped by West Jet to Kelowna on May 16’th and June 3’rd only. Ensure pigeons do not arrive on weekend as Westjet is not open.

h               Birds should be 35-45 days old and we recommend they be on a pro-biotics program.

h               Birds will be flown on natural system and be trained vigorously.

Shipping Information

Derby Dates

h           First race commences August 3’rd.

h           Final race will be within first half of September.

h           People are welcome to attend any race although no amenities will be provided until the final race at which time a lunch will be provided.

h           If 50% of the basketed birds return on the day the race is concluded otherwise the race will be extended 24 hrs.

Prize Distribution

All entry fees are returned in prize money.

ACE Pigeon: Minimum flying time after completing 6 races. 25% plus Ace Pigeon Trophy. All other prize money will be distributed on the results of the final race only.

 

ACE—25%

1st—25%

2nd—15%

3rd—10%

4th—8%

5th—7%

6th—6%

7th—4%

 

For capital prizes all birds on the first drop are considered equal after that it is as the birds enter the trap.

There will be pools in the final race only and pools will be paid on the basis of the birds entering the trap. Pools will be cut by 15%.