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Rules 2024-2025

  1. Race Committee makes all decisions, they will not be allowed to enter the race, nor will anyone affiliated with GVLHR be allowed to enter the race.
  2. Perch fees will be $100 per bird, or $500 for 6 birds and after 6 birds, each additional bird is $100. Fees must be received on or before the bird's arrival to GVLH loft with the attached shipping form.
  3. Entry fee $300 per bird, and bird not activated, becomes the property of the GVLHR. The bird will be sold and become the property of the buyer, any money won by the bird, will go to the buyer. ($25 of the entry fee will go directly to the 400-mile race 2 weeks after the final race, and another $25 of the entry fee will go towards the average speed which all birds will be eligible).
  4. The final race station is Gallop, New Mexico.
  5. If the prize money is $600 or more, no money will be given out without a signed W-9 form. which is available to download here.
  6. Birds need to arrive at 1661 S. Egar Rd, Golden Valley, AZ 86413, between the 1st of June and the 31st of August or until full. Replacement birds accepted by the 15th of September 2024. No bird replacement after that date.
  7. All birds will be vaccinated for PMV upon arrival, POX later.
  8. 100% of the entry fee will be given back if their birds do not make it to the 135-mile race.
  9. There will be a $100 entry fee for the 400-mile race. Optional.
  10. 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 no later than 1 week prior to the race. Please use the Entry Form.
  11. Unclaimed birds become property of GVLHR 15 days after the final race. $70 shipping per box, plus $10 per bird.
  12. 20% of the entry fee goes to the GVLHR administration.
  13. Activation entry must be in after 100 miles toss. All birds on team must be PAID for.
  14. Race Stations are 135, 175, 225, and 325. All are average speed.
  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. GVLHR will not be responsible for sick or lost pigeons during shipping.
  19. GVLHR will have the right to any breeder or attendee to refuse entry or attendance at their sole discretion.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.

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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