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2008 Million Euro Pigeon Race (MEPR)
Exciting one loft race hosted by the Chung Ron Pigeon International Center in Shanghai. For more information, go to www.china-mepr.cn

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April 19, 2008 - Findlay RPC Auction & Race
Auction will be Saturday, April 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Bob's Floor Covering (201 E. Crawford Street, Findlay, OH)  Dan Horner, Auctioneer.

September 27, will be race day from 250-mile station (Terre Haute, IN).  Auction race birds will be released 30 minutes prior to regular race birds.  Out of area birds - $10 entry, use your own bands.  Bird must be present auction day.  Handler becomes owner, buy back arranged through handler.  For more information, contact:

RAY CROUSE 419-655-2151                            
FRED GOHLKE 419-422-8792                          
DAN HORNER 419-422-9588                            
MIKE HORNER HANDLER

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3rd Annual High Plains Classic Futurity - July 11-13, 2008
The Central Kansas Flyers of Hutchinson, KS is hosting an entire weekend you won't want to miss! The night before the race, breeders can handle birds and visit with the handlers. Snacks and drinks will also be provided that night.

Saturday is race day. The race will be hosted at the Double W Loft in Medora, KS (about 4 miles from Hutchinson). An ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ BUFFET will be provided that day as well.

For those still in on Sunday morning, join us for rolls and coffee before heading home.

For more information about bird entry, entry fees, etc., contact Christine Wolf doublewloft@ourtownusa.net

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Bill's All Color Race 2008
August 10, 2008
August 17, 2008
August 31, 2008
October 4, 2008
CONTACT: Bill Barbary, 329 Chestnut Drive, Butler PA,16001-1205
(724)283-2615 or Email:
Chatrace@zoominternet.net
http://hometown.aol.com/chatrace2001/Extrapage.html

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August 30, 2008
17th ANNUAL HAMPTON ROADS RACING PIGEON CLUB’S YOUNG BIRD CLASSIC RACE FOR 2008

Race Distance: 250 miles from a liberation point with the most favorable weather forecast. Shipping will be Friday, August 29th with liberation on Saturday, August 30th weather permitting. Cost: 5-birds $300.00, for every 5-bird entry you will be allowed one free entry. The free bird will be on rotation; all other entries may be designated with no more than 2 birds per handler. Handler limit is up to the handler. Handler cannot handle his own pigeons.

Birds accepted February 1 – June 1- replacements until June 30th. Ship or deliver birds to Marion Cutler at 22077 Haynes La. in Carrollton, Virginia 23314, phone number is (757) 357-4682. All birds must go to Marion Cutler, if not those birds will not be allowed to participate in the race, no exceptions. No back up birds allowed so please don’t ask. Send entry fee to Steve Jenkins at 541 Roland Dr. in Norfolk, Virginia 23509; phone number is (757) 857-6202. Again all entry fees must go to Steve Jenkins, if not those birds will not be allowed to participate in the race, no exceptions. Make check/mo out to the HRP Club. Cash is acceptable but do not send it through the mail a receipt will be given. ARPU race rules to apply; all disputes or unforeseen circumstances will be handled by the HRP club members. Contact either Marion Cutler or Steve Jenkins with any questions or concerns.

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August 30, 2008

17th ANNUAL HAMPTON ROADS RACING PIGEON CLUB’S YOUNG BIRD CLASSIC RACE FOR 2008

Race Distance: 250 miles from a liberation point with the most favorable weather forecast. Shipping will be Friday, August, 29th with liberation on Saturday, August 30th weather permitting.

Cost: 5-birds $300.00, for every 5-bird entry you will be allowed one free entry. The free bird will be on rotation, all other entries may be designated with no more than 2 birds per handler. Handler limit is up to the handler. Handler cannot handle his own pigeons.

Birds accepted February 1 – June 1- replacements until June 30th.

Points based on the number of entries. Split is 70% breeder and 30% handler. Birds become the handler’s property upon return from the race unless previous arrangements have been made.

Ship or deliver birds to Marion Cutler at 22077 Haynes La. in Carrollton, Virginia 23314, phone number is (757) 357-4682. All birds must go to Marion Cutler if not; those birds will not be allowed to participate in the race, no exceptions. No back up birds allowed so please don’t ask.

Send entry fee to Steve Jenkins at 541 Roland Dr. in Norfolk, Virginia 23509, phone number is (757) 857-6202. Again all entry fees must go to Steve Jenkins if not; those birds will not be allowed to participate in the race, no exceptions. Make check/mo out to the HRP Club. Cash is acceptable but do not send it through the mail a receipt will be given.

ARPU race rules to apply; all decisions final by the HRP club members. Contact either Marion Cutler or Steve Jenkins with any questions or concerns.

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SEPTEMBER 20th, 2008 - 6th annual Amsterdam Young Bird Kit Race
RACE STATION: Westfield, N.Y.
Take The Love of Your Life Out For A Meal On Us.
Flyers Pays $15.00 Entry Fee and We Pay For the Ladies.
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY FEB 24, 2008
2 Birds to a KIT minimum bid of $40.00 per kit: Enter as many kits as you like. To take part you must enter at least 3 kits and you must buy at least one (1) Kit bred by someone else. NO BUYBACKS BEFORE AUCTION
After the auctions you may purchase buybacks. One (1) buyback for every two (2) Kits bought at auction. Buybacks are $75.00 per Kit. Buyback Kits are three (3) birds. "WHAT A DEAL"!!!!! Buy Backs Are NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AUCTION PRIZES. They will have a separate Prize based on Sales/Bands issued at Auction. All Youngsters the Same Age Pay an Additional $5.00 per Bird and Enter Your Kit Birds in the AMR.
SHIPPING: September 19th, 2008 $3.00 per Bird.
SHIP & REPORT: AMSTERDAM PIGEON CLUB by 8:00pm on Both Nights. Report Race Becomes Official, 10:00pm
WHERE: WINNER CIRCLE Fonda, N.Y.
WHEN: MARCH 1st, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Please Call For Reservations: Pete Meca (518)-212-2136

NEW THIS YEAR, OUT OF AREA……
Out of area breeders can donate kits for $100.00 a Kit.
BREEDER FLYER BANDS will be mailed one (1) week before AUCTION to Out of area breeders who pay for the bands ahead of time. MORE PRIZES BASED ON PARTICIPATION.

Send all entries to: Pete Meca
316 Forest Ave
Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010
Any Questions Contact Pete Meca (518)-212-2136 or Dan Nelson (888)-505-7946

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October 4, 2008
AWOL Futurity Three Race Series
10/04/08 ~ 280 Miles
10/18/08 ~ 350 Miles
11/01/08 ~ 400 Miles
$225 each or 5 for $900
No Rotation Birds You Assign All Birds
70% Breeder / 30% Handler Split
Accepting Entries Until June 1st, 2008
www.awolracingpigeons.com

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October 10 - 12, 2008
Brazilian Racing Pigeon Federation
II BPRG - II BRAZILIAN PIGEON RACING GRANDPRIX
For details and information go to http://www.fcb.org.br/

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October 10, 2008 - OCR RACE
25th Anniversary Race, sponsored by the Independent Homing Club.
325 miles - OCR Bands - $15 each, out of area flyers welcome (use your own bands)
Shipping:  Thursday, October 9, 2008, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Release:  Friday, October 10, 2008, reporting times 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Homemade Dinner & Desserts served on shipping night.
For bands or information, please contact one of the following committee members:  Tom Kirschner (440-356-4626), Ed Dowczek (440-667-6772), Joe Rostocil (216-362-4915), Frank Sabol (330-659-7206) or Jim Hazek (440-237-3432)

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Red Bluff Pigeon Club’s 300-Mile Young Bird Futurity Race – October 11, 2008. Support the all-junior 4-H club’s effort to purchase clocks.

Race is from Madras, Oregon. Entry fee $25 per bird (no limit) to be placed in the loft of your choice. No perch fee. Point places: first, second, third. Remaining proceeds to AU Scholarship Fund, State Scholarship Fund and clocks. Birds accepted until May 15, 2008. Must be shipped with entry fee. Results posted on www.redbluffpigeonclub.com .

Their goal is 400 birds. An April club function will feature newborn 2008 birds for purchase and entry into loft of choice.

Contact for information and loft handlers list:
Marge Shaffer
Phone 530-529-0415
Email: spl@phango.com

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October 18, 2008 - 1st Annual Wood County Flyers Fundraiser - Wisconsin
300 miles (weather adjusts shipping and release dates)
Entry fee $75/bird, unlimited
Accepting birds April 1 - June 15, 2008
The Wood County Flyers is preparing for it's first season as a club and is promoting our sport to youth. 75% of our membership is under the age of 18
Through pigeons we hope to help teach valuable life lessons and traditions to pass down through the generations.  Join our race and join our sport!

Contact:
J.R. Hall
4129 Hwy 173
Nekoosa, WI 54457
715-886-2925

Seng Chang
3310 18th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
715-421-1727

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November 1, 2008 - 4th Annual Blue Ridge 250 Miles Challenge
Sponsored by the Ashville RPC (formerly Blue Ridge RPC)
Shipping date: October 31, 2008
Race Station: Cedar Crossing, GA
Entry fee $65/bird or 3/$195 (includes $15 perch fee)
Back-up (+$15 perch fee) for every three birds entered.

For handlers and instructions, contact:
Nick Lubberts
828-272-0062
lubberts@mchsi.com 

Tony Trezza
828-689-4613
TtandLee@msn.com

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November 20, 21 & 22, 2008 - Dixie Southern Racing Pigeon Association
2008 Convention Race, hosted by the Greater Jacksonville Racing Pigeon Club
Two 250-mile races. Convention activities will take place at the Holiday Inn (904-781-6000) and the Greater Jacksonville RPC Clubhouse (904-860-6133).

For convention information, contact Leon Conover (904-860-6133 or lcon721169@aol.com ). Birds may be shipped to Pete Petzel (904-264-9553 or petzel@comcast.net ). Entries must include fees. Birds accepted from March 1 through June 1, 2008.

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2009 Silver State Challenge
January 10, 2009 - 2009 Silver State Challenge (150 miles)
January 17, 2009 - 2009 Silver State Challenge (220 miles
January 24th, 2009 - 2009 Silver State Challenge (330 miles)

The 330 mile-race activities will be held January 23 - 24, 2009.
Entry fee - $500 (1 bird, 2 backups). Perch Fee - $100 per bird for first 2 birds or $250 for 3 birds. Perch fee and Entry Fee must accompany birds when shipped. Limited to 600 entries or a total of 1,800 birds.

If both the primary and backup(s) are present after the 100 mile training toss (January 3, 2009), the backup bird(s) can be activated for an
additional $500.

The top 50 birds, based on Average Speed, will be auctioned off online with 50% to the breeder and 50% to Silver State Challenge after expenses.

All birds in the first drop will split their payout positions. All other prizes will be paid by clocking position. The race committee will settle all unforeseen circumstances and their decision is final.

All birds will be vaccinated for POX and PMV when they arrive at the loft. NO EXCEPTIONS. Check the website www.sscloft.com 
for the most current information and race rules.

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January 11, 2009
California Late Hatch Classic
Race Station Bishop, ca
Website www.californialatehatchclassic.com


 

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