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Rules 2023-2024

  1. Weather permitting, the Main Race will be the day before the I Pigeon Gala in Las Vegas, NV. You can make reservations to attend in either Las Vegas or Reserve a Room at Laughlin. We are only 20 Minutes away, and you get more bang for your Buck.
  2. The race committee makes all decisions; they will not be allowed to enter the race, nor will anyone affiliated with GVLH be entitled to it.
  3. The Perch Fees will be $100 per bird or $500 for six birds; after six birds, each additional bird is $100. Payments must be received on or before the bird's arrival at the GVLH loft with the attached Perch Form.
  4. The Entry Fee is $300 per bird; any bird not activated becomes the property of the GVLHR. The bird will be sold and become the buyer's property; any money won by the bird will go to the buyer. ($25 of the entry fee will go directly to the 400-mile race two weeks after the final race, and another $25 of the entry fee will go towards the average speed at which all birds will be eligible.
  5. Birds must arrive at 1661 S. Egar Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413, between the 1st of June and the 31st of August.
  6. Replacement birds will be accepted by the 15th of September 2023 - no bird replacement after that date.
  7. The 325 Mile Race station is in Gallup, New Mexico.
  8. Birds on the First Drop, the prize will be added together, an equality split. And the rest will be Clocking Order. This pertains only to the 325 Main Race. All other races are clocking order.
  9. All birds will be vaccinated for PMV upon arrival, POX later.
  10. 100% of the entry fee will be returned if their birds do not make it to the 135-mile race.
  11. To make Payments, send a check to Golden Valley Late Hatch Race, 1661 S Egar Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413, or PayPal briancrossen49@gmail.com Checks must arrive one week before the race. Please use the Entry Form.
  12. Activation entry must be in after 100 miles toss. All birds on the team or syndicate must be paid - No Pick and Choose.
  13. Race Stations are 135, 175, 225, and 325. All are considered Average Speed with prize payout.
  14. If the prize money is $600 or more, no money will be given out without a signed W-9.
  15. Bad weather along the racecourse will be under the GVLHR Race Committee to protect the Birds.
  16. The breeder or owners of the Entry Birds are the sole owners, and there are no auctions.
  17. Assigning a team or syndicate only to one person will be the contact person responsible for all winnings entry and perch fees, return shipping fees, and the handling of the birds at basketing.
  18. Unclaimed birds would become the property of GVLHR 15 days after the final race unless prior arrangements were made in advance $70 shipping per box, plus $10 per bird. Please use the Return Shipping Form.
  19. GVLHR will not be responsible for sick or lost pigeons during shipping.
  20. GVLHR will have the right to any breeder or attendee to refuse entry or attendance at their sole discretion.
  21. 15% of the entry fee goes to the GVLHR administration.

Optional Races

  • 135-Sprint, There is a $100 entry fee.
  • 400-Strong Bird. There is a $100 entry fee; it will increase the prize fund, along with the $25 taken from the entry fee.
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