2025

1.All birds will be flown to One Loft from Michigan.

2.There will be four-race series, 100 Miles | Activation Race , 200 Miles, 300 Miles and 400 Miles Final Race, there will be an Optional 500 Miles.

3.Accepting birds from February 1st to March 30th. Any birds injured or lost may be replaced by April 30th.

4.The Perch Fees will be $50 per bird anything over 5 Birds $40 each "NON REFUNDABLE". Payments must be received on or before the bird’s arrival at the Golden Pigeon Classic with the attached Perch Form.

5.The perch fee must accompany birds at shipping, NO EXCEPTION

6.The perch and activation payments will only be accepted in a sealed envelope with the information of the loft and the name that represents the team – other payments such as PayPal or Zelle are accepted.

7."Raffle". Once we receive 800 Birds in the loft, we will do a Raffle on where we will paid 5 spots.

1st Place =$1,000.00

2nd Place =$1,000.00

3rd Place =$1,000.00

4th Place =$1,000.00

5th Place =$1,000.00

You will receive raffle numbers depending how many birds you have entered, Example: You send 5 birds = 5 raffle numbers.

8.The 400 Mile Race will be paid on the first drop and then clocking order. The first drop is considered the first pigeons arriving in one group – if five birds arrived together, the first five prizes will be added and divided by 5 equal amounts.

9.All entered birds must compete in the entire race series unless the bird is physically incapacitated.

10.The entry fee is $350 per bird due after the 100 Mile Activation Race, every breeder is responsible to activate ALL BIRDS. All birds on the team must be activated. It’s an “All or Nothing” activation.

11.Birds not activated by the time of the first race, may be activated by another breeder. All non-activated birds, will be become property of Golden Pigeon Classic.

12.Participants must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older to enter.

13.Visitors are always welcome by appointment only.

14.Birds will not be handled by the breeder or any other person other than the loft manager until the final race shipping day.

15.Top 10 birds clocked on the 400 Mile Race and the Top 10 Ace Pigeons will be auctioned off on iPigeon 14 days after final race. Breeder receives 50% of the auction monies. A Pedigree Must Be Provided to receive 50% of the Auction Proceeds. Pedigrees must be a minimum of 2 Generations.

16.A tax identification number recognized by the IRS (W-9 form) will be required prior to awarding of any prizes valued at $600 or more, and such awards will be reported as required by IRS regulations.

17.Golden Pigeon Classic will hold ABSOLUTELY NO POOLING OR GAMBLING OF ANY TYPE before or during the races, all flyers are flying for the capital prize only.

18.The final race will remain open for 2 days if no bird is home by the end of the 1st day. If no bird is home by the end of the 2nd day, all prize monies will be refunded minus 20% for race day expenses. There is no dead time; the clock will be running until the race is finished.

19.The loft manager reserves the right to refuse entry to any breeder or attendee at his discretion.

20.Golden Pigeon Classic will not make changes to loft names after April 30th. NO EXCEPTIONS.

21.Birds will be vaccinated for Paratyphoid, PMV, Salmonella and POX. All birds will have the 9th and 10th flight pulled and grown in prior to training. Birds with POX will not be accepted.

22.Not responsible for any birds lost in training or race time, all birds will be equally managed.

23.Race dates are subject to change due to weather conditions – rain and/or winds of 15 mph or more.

24.Race dates are subject to change due to the condition of the birds.

25.On the day of the 400 Mile Final Race, if there is a tailwind along the course, the loft manager will have the option to increase the distance with the intention to have fewer birds on the first drop.

26.All Birds Returning Home Must Be Claimed within 15 DAYS of the final race. After 15 days, birds will become property of Golden Pigeon Classic.

27.Return shipping fees must be paid within 15 days of the Final Race, get in contact with the Loft Manager as soon as possible.

28.Shipping Fees: $65 per bird, $10 per additional bird.

29.Golden Pigeon Classic will start shipping the birds back once ALL the RACES are over. All birds will be shipped to the registered name on WinCompanion.

30.The Loft Manager reserves the right to make all final decisions.

31.Golden Pigeon Classic reserves the right to deny entry to any breeder not following the rules.

32.Golden Pigeon Classic will not be held responsible for lost birds under any circumstance, including but not limited to shipping issues, government interference, illness, natural disaster, or theft.

33.By sending birds to Golden Pigeon Classic, you agree to abide by all rules.

34. All Races will be Streamed Live at the Release Point and at Birds Arrival.

35.There is a 7 days activation period prior to the 500 Mile Optional Race.

FOR SALE BIRDS

“Birds Listed “FOR SALE”

Any person that decides to purchase a “For Sale” bird will be required to split 50/50 with the breeder any prize money won by the bird(s) in any of the main 4 Races and including the Activation Race.

Optional Races ARE NOT INCLUDED.

The bird(s) belongs to the buyer after the Final Race.