AU Youth Race Yields Another Winning Story!

American Racing Pigeon Union announces the 2005 National Youth Race winner!

This year’s big win goes to Alyssa Whitlock from Watertown, South Dakota. This year’s race was flown out of Fernley, Nevada and released at 7:30 a.m. on October 20. At the speed of 1129.580 ypm and first of 15 on the drop, AU 05 LCR 6410 clamped down on the winner’s place for Alyssa.

Alyssa will receive the winning plaque from the AU and a beautiful trophy generously provided by Global Pigeon Supply out of Savannah, Georgia. She will also be invited to attend the 2007 AU Convention as a guest of the AU.

Her family is no stranger to winning. Her brother Jake won the 2002 National Youth Race and was hosted at the 2003 AU convention. This year’s win for Alyssa confirms that the sport is a family affair for the Whitlocks. Moreover, her brother Matt was not too far behind on this year’s race sheet.

The 2005 AU National Youth Race proved to be a winning combination all the way around. The race hosts, Cliff and Peggy Wilson, prepared the back yard and loft to be picture-perfect for race day attendance. Their daughter Sandy served as race hostess and provided a feast for everyone. A clever thought throughout the entire convention was the disposable cameras provided in the registration bags and at the youth race loft.

Making memories was easy with the youth race turnout, which included visitors from Canada and Hawaii. AU Executive Director, Karen Clifton and Lakes Zone Director, Dave Brehm attended, as well as students from the Eleanor Roosevelt School Racing Pigeon Program and representatives from California and Wisconsin clubs.

Our thanks to those who made the youth race day a great success!

Congratulations Alyssa!

And congratulations to all the juniors who participated. You are all winners! Stay tuned to www.pigeon.org  for next year’s exciting plans.