AU Showcase Lofts

We would like the opportunity to share pictures of your lofts, and design layout with other flyers, especially our new flyers. As they enter our sport, we may be of great assistance while building their first pigeon loft.

Showcase Loft Entries

Join the AU Loft Contest.  Entrants must be AU members.  The winner will be selected in October, so you have plenty of time to get some photos submitted.  A brief description will be helpful.  The winner will receive a limited edition print in the AU Convention Series by artist Jim Brown.

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AU’s 2007 Showcase Loft Contest Winner

by Deone Roberts, AU Sport Development

And the winner is . . . Williams Family Loft!

Each year AU members are invited to submit photographs, plans and descriptions of their lofts for a Showcase Loft Contest. The lofts help the public understand what is necessary for a race team setting. It is also fun for members of the sport to compare designs.

This year’s winner was selected via on-line voting through the American Racing Pigeon Union web site.

Hurricane Katrina claimed the original Williams Family loft in 2005. Their subsequent loft was destroyed by fire. In true team fashion, they rebuilt and dubbed their new loft the Grand Palms Pigeon Resort. The sport is truly a family affair and their tragedy has turned into triumph. You can view their story at www.williamsfamilyloft.com. The Williams Loft is also certified with the AU Loft Certification Program.

The winners will receive a set of convention prints created by artist Jim Brown, and a plaque proclaiming their win.

Congratulations Williams Family!

“Selecting the winner is tough,” said Karen Clifton, AU Executive Director. “This year we put the vote to the fanciers and the public to tell us what they believe is a winning loft presentation. Looking at all the entries, you will see attractive buildings and good-looking landscaping that show sport newcomers, and the public, what healthy housing looks like. There are some great ideas on the web site.”

Thank you to all participants for the great entries. All of them showed the quality of care AU members provide for their birds, reflecting well on the sport!

To view the contest loft entries, visit http://www.pigeon.org/showcaselofts.htm