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Rules

2024

  1. Must be at least 18 years old to enter.
  2. Perch fees are due with pigeons. No exceptions.
  3. Perch fees are $125 per bird or 6 for $600.
  4. No limit on birds entered.
  5. Accepting birds from March 1st until May 30th. Replacements until June15th.
  6. All birds will be vaccinated for PMV and Salmonella.
  7. 9th and 10th flights pulled.
  8. The race entry fee is $350 per bird.
  9. Entry fees are due 5 calendar days after the release of the 125-mile qualifying training toss.
  10. If your entry fee is paid and the bird does not make it to the first race, your entry fee will be refunded.
  11. Birds whose entry fee is not paid for on time will become the property of Franco's Classic.
  12. There will be 4 races from the North 175 miles, 200 miles, 250 miles, and 330 miles.
  13. Live clocking by Wincompanion.
  14. On race #4 all capital prizes will be paid on the first drop and then by clocking order.
  15. All ninth and tenth flights will be pulled.
  16. Loft Manager reserves the right to refuse entries.
  17. The Loft Manager will make all final decisions.
  18. Birds remain the property of the breeder. No buybacks. No auctions.
  19. All birds must be activated to remain eligible for the races.
  20. Average speed paid by the clock. Computed on Total Distance / Total Time.
  21. 15% of all prize funds will be withheld for expenses.
  22. Time out for darkness – 30 minutes after sunset till 30 minutes before sunrise.
  23. Race dates and distances are subject to change.
  24. A completed W-9 form will be required for all winnings of $600 or more!
  25. Only one check will be written out per partnership or syndicate.
  26. Birds not claimed within two weeks or arrive after two weeks of the last race will become the property of Franco's Classic.
  27. Birds will be returned at the rate of 1 bird $70, 2 birds $85, 3 birds $100.
  28. Loft visits are by appointment only and you may only view inside the loft. No handling of any birds!
  29. The loft capacity is 1,000 birds.
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