2025

1.All birds will be flown to one loft from I-40 East

2.There will be four-race series, 130 Miles, 180 Miles, 250 Miles and 350 Miles Final Race.

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

4.The Perch Fees will be $100 per bird or $500 for nine birds or $1000 for twenty birds. Payments must be received on or before the bird’s arrival at the GVOLR 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.The 350 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.

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

9.The entry fee is $300 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.

10.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 Valley One Loft Race.

11.Birds that entry fees were paid and does not make it to the first race (130 miles) this money will be held as a credit for any optional races or next year’s perch/entry fees. Every breeder needs to report if they are missing any bird(s) for Race 1, you have until Race 2 to report this.

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.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.

16.Golden Valley One Loft Race will hold ABSOLUTELY NO POOLING OR GAMBLING OF ANY TYPE before or during the races, all flyers are flying for the capital prize only.

17.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 15% for race day expenses. There is no dead time; the clock will be running until the race is finished.

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

19.Golden Valley One Loft Race will not make changes to loft names after June 30th. NO EXCEPTIONS.

20.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.

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

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

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

24.On the day of the 350 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.

25.All Birds Returning Home Must Be Claimed within 15 DAYS of the final race. After 15 days, birds will become property of Golden Valley One Loft Race.

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

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

28.Golden Valley One Loft Race will start shipping the birds back once ALL the RACES are over. All birds will be shipped to the registered name on WinCompanion.

29.The loft manager reserves the right to make all final decisions.

30.Golden Valley One Loft Race reserves the right to deny entry to any breeder not following the rules.

31.Golden Valley One Loft Race 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.

32.By sending birds to Golden Valley One Loft Race, you agree to abide by all rules.

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

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.