1.The race will be called “Scottish Classic One Loft Race” the loft is situated in the West of Scotland, 2.5 miles south/west of Paisley. In the Glennifer Braes.
2.The race is open to all 09 Birds. Birds must be between 30 and 40 days old when delivered to the loft, and must have a certificate of vaccination against Paramyxovirus on delivery to the loft, also a transfer form and pedigree must also accompany them.
3.International Birds are welcome. With special arrangement with the committee and DEFRA (Any financial Costs of this must be covered by the Entrant.)
4.There will be 4 Hotspot races on the 22nd, 29th July 5th,12th August, All of which are on a Wednesday,
5.The Final Race on Saturday the 22nd of August.
6.The total entrance fee will be £100.00. We will accept unlimited entries allocated on a first come basis.
7.There will be £25.00 non refundable deposit per active pigeon. This must be paid with your application. The remaining £70.00 will have to be paid before when your bird arrives at the loft.
8.Optional you can send between 1 & 3 birds for your £100, with one bird of your choice being active. The other 2 will be trained and raced along with the other birds. If at any time your pigeon is lost you can activate one of your remaining birds as a replacement free of charge. All inactivated Birds still available at the final race can be activated by their owners at a reduced rate of £50 or they will be sold for a fee of £150.00.
9.All cheques to be made payable to “Scottish Classic One Loft Race” credit card facilities are also accepted online at www.scottishclassiconeloftrace.com .
10.We will be accepting birds into the loft on the following dates the 23rd of Feb till 28th Feb, 23rd March till the 31st March, 20th April till the 30th April, 25th May till the 31st May They will be quarantined for the first week to maintain a healthy loft.
11.All pigeons will only be accepted into the loft once a transfer form has been received; they then become property of the Scottish Classic One Loft Race. All Efforts will be made by us to retrieve lost birds. After the last race all birds will be auctioned at Newmains club, By Robert Frame. 50% of the auction price will go to the Breeder. 50 % to the loft. Less expenses. Your bird must be accompanied with a pedigree before entry to the loft in order to receive your share.
12.All birds will be flown under darkness system; we intend to train them daily weather permitting. Up to 40 miles along the race route.
13.We shall be using Unikon Electrical timing systems for all Training tosses and
Race results.
14.ALL PRIZE MONEY IS ESTIMATED ON 1000 BIRDS ENTERING THE RACE.
ii.Final Race Prize money: 1st £15,000, 2nd £10,000, 3rd £5,000, 4th £2,500,5th £2,000, 6th £1,000, 7th to 10th £500, 11th to 20th £250, 21st to 30th £100, The first 3 Pigeons will receive a trophy.
iii.The Best overall Hen and Cock will get £1,500 Prize money each, based on the combined results of all six races. These pigeons will also receive a trophy.
15.Pools will be optional on all races. Less 15% expenses.
16.Prize money is estimated on 1000 birds entering the race. Confirmation of Prize money will be realised once loft closes.
17.Schools and local community groups will be encouraged to enter; we hope this will help to promote the sport. If you have a group or school who would be interested please contact us.
18.All races will be run under the rules of the Scottish Homing Union.
19.The committee reserve all rights to change or modify the dates and/or liberation sites depending on the weather conditions. As the birds will be our main priority. The decision of the committee in all matters relating to the Scottish Classic One Loft Race is final.
20.Training tosses, race results, newsletters and all other communications concerning the progress of your pigeon will be sent to you by post. All details will also be posted on our website. www.scottishclassiconeloftrace.com and in the BHW
21.Committee Membership:- Loft Manager: Mr D Leitch & L Byrne, Administration: Mrs V Byrne, and other prominent members of the pigeon racing fraternity
The Scottish Classic One loft Race, 7 West Caplaw, Shilford Road, Glasgow, G78 3AW, Tel No. 01505812884 & 07736351400
