American Racing Pigeon Union

Take a look at the upcoming race events

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September 2, 2012 - Washington State Racing Pigeon Organization Annual Young Bird Futurity
$200 per bird (WSRPO dues and perch fee included). Must be at least 18 years old to enter. 
The race will be from Redmond, OR, 300 miles, a solid station with typically 1300 ypm speeds +/- the winds.The loft will be handled by veteran Spokane flyer, Ed Ulbright, from his beautiful home in Greenbluff, WA.
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here will be a Claimer Race run along the same lines as the Horse Racing model:
The $15 buyback will secure the breeder’s ownership of the bird and an additional $50 will enter it into this race within the race ($65 total). If the breeder chooses not to submit the $65 (total) buyback / Claimer race entry, the bird will be offered through a lottery for people to “claim.” The purchaser has ownership rights to the bird (at the conclusion of the race) and wins any prizes won in the “Claimer Race.” 
Any birds not claimed will remain property of the host and will only be eligible for the regular WA State Race prizes. The breeder “buy backs” will be open until 7pm the night before the race and any birds not bought back will be offered for the “Claimer Race.”

Birds will be clocked using an approved EBSS; all birds arriving together will be designated by drops and will split the prizes evenly. Once entered, all birds become property of the host of the WSRPO One Loft Race. Birds that are not retrieved by the owners within 14 days of close of race will become property of the loft manager. Any disputes or discrepancies will be resolved by the race committee.
Ship your birds March 15th through April 30th to: Eric Houchin 4132 E. Regina Mead, WA 99021 509-465-1576. Replacements being taken until June 15th.

Plans are to have guest speaker(s) and a quality auction to accompany the normal State Race festivities.

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September 2012 - 1st Annual Amazing One Loft Race
www.amazingoneloftrace.com  Birds accepted March 19th- through June 1, 2012 deadline.
In addition to the 3 Race series we will be hosting, we have decided by popular request to add a 4th Race which will be exclusively for just "Solid White Racing Homing Pigeons". This will have completely separate Prize money, and these birds will not be flown or trained with those birds registered for the 3 Race series of150/250/150 miles.

To Register and reserve your spot for this race, please visit our website at www.amazingoneloftrace.com 

To date we have approximately +280 birds registered. Our max capacity for this race is 400 birds.

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September 29, 2012 Wisconsin River Valley Futurity
300 miles from Worthington, MN. Entry $50 per bird or 3 for $125. Birds accepted March 1 to June 1. Replacement birds through June 15. 60/40 Breeder-Handler. Breeder to coordinate with handler. No mandatory rotation. Race committee will place entries not designated. Handlers may only handle 3 of their own birds. Entries become property of handler or breeder buy back $25.

HANDLERS:
MATT CARLSON 715-345-2396 EMAIL mc8037@hotmail.com  MIDDLE
STEVE DEAL 715-347-5576 EMAIL sdealdc@hotmail.com  MIDDLE
PETE KIEFER 715-344-6583 EMAIL pkiefer@charter.net  MIDDLE
JOHN MELLBERG 715-250-3474 EMAIL dianemellberg@yahoo.com  LONG
GLENN POOLE 920-596-2040 EMAIL glennpoole@gmail.com  LONG
MIKE DOYLE 715-253-2281 EMAIL MDLOFT@wittenbergnet.net  LONG
YOGI WEICHERT 608-564-2499 EMAIL jweichert@hughes.net  SHORT
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT STEVE DEAL OR PETE KIEFER

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October 7, 2012 - Mexican Union 400 Mile Derby & 300 Mile Auction Race (open)
For the 400 mile Derby out of area breeders send 3 birds for $100.00 one placed in auction two in handlers of choice. For the 300 mile auction race out of area breeders send 4 birds. One placed in auction, if not sold send is required to pay 25.00 dollars for the starting bid and nominates 3 birds for 100.00 dollars placed in loft of choice. (300 mile open for local flyers) “Prices are based on entries“ Top 10 from 400 mile derby will be auctioned off . No members of Mexican Union Club considered out of area. Make checks payable to Mexican Union Club. For more information please call or email President: Saul Navarro Cell: 1-248-240-2798 or saulnavarro71@yahoo.com 
Francisco Rios: 1-313-293-2801 or Pancho_Palomero@hotmail.com  or Sergio Gonzlaze: 1-313-820-9303 or sergiopigeon41@yahoo.com .
Handlers List
Navarro Loft 1-248-240-2798, Sergio loft 1-313 820-9303, Jose Luis 1-313-915-1138, JR Loft 1-313-452-4573, Juany Loft 1-313-720-2820, Pancho Loft 1-313-293-2801, Orozco Loft 1-313-622-1964, Cervantes loft 1-313-454-9553, Juan Orozco 1-313-471-0075, El Chikilin 1-313-742-8372, Jaime Cervantes 1-313-673-4573, Tono Loft 1-313-574-3803

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October 10 – 13, 2012 Midwest Homing Pigeon Association Convention and Race 
Hosted by (RRP) Rochester, Minnesota Racing Pigeon Club 
Entry: $100 per bird or 3 for $250 payment must accompany birds when shipped. Make checks payable to Rochester Racing Pigeon Club (RRP). 

Shipping: Entries accepted March 1 to June 1, replacements until June 15. All birds will be vaccinated upon arrival. 

Ship birds and registration to: Kent Duff 4110 55th ST NW Rochester, MN 55901 1(507)289-2435 

Race Entry Placement: Breeder may place 2 birds of their 3 bird entry, 1bird goes on rotation. The race committee will place entries not designated on rotation. Handlers cannot fly their own birds. 75 bird limit per handler. 1st place guaranteed $10,000 other prizes based on entries. 

Race Details: 300 miles from Cameron, Missouri to Rochester, Minnesota 

Shipping Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012 Race Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 

Breeder/Hander Split: 60/40 RRP will retain 15% for expenses. 
Handlers (Mileage) Phone # Handlers (Mileage) Phone # 
Steve Burton (274) 507- 440-0862 Wayne Winjum (314) 507-322-8724 
Kent Duff (310) 507-289-2435 Paul Thompson (291)
507-378-4551 
Rob Scripture (305) 507-398-4389 Dan Pesch (318) 507-876-2776 
Tim Macken (308) 507-250-5930 Steve Dietrich (307) 507-271-1616
Dennis McNeilus (303) 507-374-6747 Neil Melquist (307) 507-282-1454 
Bob Volden (310) 507-261-4618 Rey Saballa (305) 507-289-2474 

Information, registration forms and updated bird inventory can be found at www.rochesterracingpigeon.com  or communicate with your handler. 


Question call: Steve Dietrich (507-271-1616) or Tim Macken (507-250-5930)

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October 29, 2011 - 7th Annual Blue Ridge 250 Mile Challenge
Sponsored by the members of the Asheville RPC. 3,000 Points First Place Price (based on 200 bird entry)
2nd=2,000 3rd=1,500 4th=1,250 5th=750 6th=500 7th thru 10th=250, SPLIT: 60% BREEDER – 20% CLUB - 20% HANDLER
Shipping Date: OCTOBER 28, 2011 Race Date: OCTOBER 29, 2011
Race Station: CEDAR CROSSING, GEORGIA
Entry Fee: $65 per bird or 3 for $195 (includes $15 perch fee). Send one rotation back-up bird (+$15 perch fee) for every three birds 
entered. If back-up birds are not used as replacements, they can by activated not later than October 15th by sending $50 entry fee.
Club/handler retains perch fee.
Handlers:
Handler Distance Tel. Number E-mail
Barry Lawrence 239.949 704-735-5514 willowloft@att.net 
Bill Morris 234.924 828-681-5175 detbekaert1@charter.net 
David Velez 234.975 828-808-1065 velezhighflyers@charter.net 
David Ramirez 241.509 828-768-5513
Edgar Alvares 243.758 828-280-7928
Ismael Becerra 252.655 828-242-0836
Jesus Molina 261.470 828-423-6425
Nick Lubberts 227.368 828-699-8198 nlubberts@morrisbb.net 
Rhonda Landon 239.802 828-713-2102 card59@att.net 
Tony Trezza 263.683 828-273-5061 charismaloft@yahoo.com 
Vicky Shah 240.693 828-545-8409 sufiyanna@gmail.com 
Ship Birds US Postal Service prepaid to:
Tony Trezza, 305 Charisma Drive, Marshall, NC 28753 or
Bill Morris, 15 Glen Meadows Road, Arden, NC 28704 or
Edgar Alvares, 510 Bailey Road, Asheville, NC 28806
• Accepting birds from March 1 until July 1, 2011.
• All birds will be vaccinated for PMV.
• Birds may be flown in Club Races for training at the handlers' discretion unless otherwise specified by Breeder.
• Send check payable to: David Velez - 4 Pine Grove Ct., Arden, NC 28704
• All bird entries must be prepaid or entry fee sent with birds (no exceptions)
• All birds will be auctioned on shipping night unless bought back for $25 ea before shipping date.
• Local birds may be entered but cannot be handled by Owner.

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Caribbean Classic – December 2011
200-250-miles over Eastern Atlantic 5000 1st Guaranteed- $25.00 per bird. Over 700 bands already sold OOA use your own bands Contact Ed. Negron (787-429-3254).

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Saturday, January 7, 2012 - Piedmont Racing Pigeon Combine Annual Show & AU Zone Meeting
Hosted by the Spartanburg County Open Club. Super 8 Hotel, 100 Ellis Ferry Ave, Gaffney, SC 29341 (864-489-1699). Show is open to racers only, $3 entry fee per bird (for entries postmarked on or before 12/31/11). After 12/31, entries will be $4 per bird. No birds registered after 9:30 a.m. 

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - registration & set up, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - AU Zone Meeting, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Judging. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - lunch on your own. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - auction. 

For additional information, contact Mike McKinney (864-630-6137 or MCKINNEYMF@CHARTER.NET ).

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September 22, 2012 - Carter Mayotte All to One Loft Race
Race will be flown from 250 miles (two weeks before the Grain Belt Classic). $100 per bird entry, no perch fee. Birds may be double entered in the Grain Belt Classic for an additional $50. Approximately 100 birds will be accepted. Ship between March 15 and May 1. If more than five birds on the drop, the first five will split. Remainder in clocking order. Some birds will be selected and auctioned on ipigeon.com in November. If a pedigree is supplied, the breeder will receive 50% of the net proceeds. For more information and shipping, contact:

Carter Mayotte (402-616-3480 or tesspigeon2@msn.com ), 6601 Stones Throw Drive, Omaha, NE 68152.

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6th Annual High Plains Classic July 7, 2012

Hosted by: The Central Kansas Flyers Club, July 6,7,8, 2012!

Our HANDLERS, back again this year: Bill and Jason Wolf - Double "W" Loft
8517 N. Wichita St., Medora, KS 67502, Home: 620-543-6833, Bill Cell: 620-200-1378, Jason Cell: 620-200-3959

"200 MILE RACE", From Oklahoma City, OK to Medora, KS

~ Entry Fee - only $100.00 per bird ~ Includes Perch Fee !! 

FREE - ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ the Day of the Race ~
Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken and Sausage Links, Fresh Rolls, Baked Beans & Cole Slaw & Relish Trays, Homemade Cakes and Desserts, Iced Tea and Ice Cold Lemonade

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR PERCHES - PLAN TO COME JOIN US FOR A FUN WEEKEND!!!

doublewloft@embarqmail.com

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4th Annual Auction Band Race – December 9, 2012
Hosted by the Marion County Racing Pigeon Club
Flown from Griffin, GA (300 Miles).

BBQ and 2 Live Auctions (Viewing starts at 11:00 am)
Sunday, March 11th 2012 and Sunday, April 15th 2012

Only Active Members of the M.C.R.P.C in good standing are eligible to handle pigeons. 
All Out of Area Birds Must Be Registered by Sal Mazzurco and received no later than April 8th 2012 to be entered into the Live Auction. 

Pigeons must be shipped in USPS Approved Boxes to: 
Sal Mazzurco 
21 Pecan Run Course 
Ocala, FL 34472 

OR

Brian Lord
11178 SE 29th Ave
Ocala, FL 34480

M.C.R.P.C Handlers:
DJ Archbell (Mascotte) 352-516-9247
Lennox Geetooah (Ocala)352-687-4340
Howard Kleinberg (Ocala) 352-427- 0881
Brian Lord (Ocala) 352-653-8844
Butch Olechowski (Belleview) 352-693-3170
David Reynaldo (Micanopy) 352-466-4856
Danny Reynaldo(Micanopy)352-466-4856
Kevin Stollar (Wildwood) 352-303- 3371
Ron Davis (Deland)386-740-7444

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December 2012 - 2nd ANNUAL Fly for the Fight-The Fight Against Breast Cancer Pigeon Race 
Cancer Unites Racers Everywhere - All To One Loft Race: 

With your tax deductible donation of $50.00 we will band two birds using an IF and AU CURE band, then fly them in your name. If your bird is the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd placed average speed champion at the end of the race season you win the prize. Prize will be a 50/30/20 split of 50% of the proceeds generated from this special. 

WAIT this offer gets better!! All birds being banded are being donated off the Rawhide Racing Lofts best breeders, a Top Flyer in the Omaha area. When the race season is over these birds, with pedigrees, become the property of the sponsor. At the sponsor’s directions these birds can be donated back to the GORP for our 2013 Fundraiser Auction or picked up or mailed (at sponsor’s cost) to the sponsor! Limited to 100 birds, so if interested make contact right away as this deal will go FAST! 

In 2011 50% of the campaign proceeds were donated to The Nebraska Medical Center and 50% was dedicated in prizes...the GORP kept nothing! In 2012 we hope to increase our donation with a 60/40 split, will you help? The Greater Omaha Racing Pigeon Inv. proudly supports the Husker Hawkeye Combine - All To One Loft Race: 

The FIRST 2012 "CURE" banded bird to clock in the HHC ATOL 300 mile race will receive a cash prize of 50% of total CURE banded birds entered into the Race. The remaining 50% will be donated to the Medical Center on behalf of the HHC. 

If interested in flying in the HHC ATO contact Don Paltani (Chairman) at 402-291-6804. NOTE: both AU and IF banded birds accepted. Please join us in 2012 as we "Fly for the Fight 

Attention Pigeon Flyers: 
· For each $15.00 donation you will receive one AU or IF registered 2012 pink "CURE" band, or get 8 bands for a $100.00 donation. 
· Band and fly your own bird in your own club. Or we can band and fly a bird for you+. 
· All "CURE" banded birds placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in any 2012 AU or IF sanctioned young bird races qualify you for one of the three cash prize drawings. 
· Prizes based on activation of 300 bands: 

1st - $1,000.00 2nd - $200.00 3rd - $100.00 

For qualifying 2012 CURE banded birds have your race secretary sign an official club race sheet and mail to the Greater Omaha Racing Pigeon Inv*. !!IMPORTANT DATES!!: 
** All qualifying and signed race sheets must be postmarked by 1 Dec 2012 and received by the GORP NLT 15 Dec 2012 to qualify for the drawing 
* Drawing held Mid January 2013 
We are a non-profit, 501(c) organization. By making a donation, you are supporting research and local services to those affected by this disease. Please make a tax deductable donation to our campaign at our web site: http://flyforthefight.org  or at the address noted below. 
Cancer Unites Racers Everywhere 

GREATER OMAHA RACING PIGEON INVITATIONAL 
ATTN: Walter D. Codney 
24794 Applewood Road 
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 
712-526-2318