2024
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We are offering the following races
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100 Mile
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150 Mile
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200 Mile
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250 Mile
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350 Mile
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Average Speed
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Optional:
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150 Mile SPRINT
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450 Mile
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Super Average Speed
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Accepting birds from January 20 to May 12.
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All replacement birds are accepted before May 31.
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Maximum capacity of 2,000 birds.
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The Perch fee is $100 or 6 birds for $500.
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The Perch Fee is non-refundable.
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Birds will be vaccinated for PMV and POX.
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The activation fee is $300 due after the 120 Mile Activation Race.
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The $300 activation fee includes 200 Mile, 250 Mile, 350 Mile and Average Speed.
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Optional Super Average Speed activation fee is $100.
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The entry fee will be refunded if the bird is lost before the 150 Mile Race.
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All birds that return from the 120 Mile Activation Race must be activated within ten days.
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Non-activated birds will be auctioned.
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The Final Race prizes will be awarded by first drop, then clocking order.
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All races will remain open for 48 hours.
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At the final race, if no birds are home by the end of this period, all prize funds will be refunded minus 15%.
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On the day of the 350 Mile final race, if there is a strong tailwind along the course, the loft manager will have the option to increase the distance by 50 miles.
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Race dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and the condition of the birds.
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Breeders retain ownership of their birds after the last race.
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All birds will be returned to the owners, at owners’ expenses.
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20% will be held for expenses.
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Birds not claimed within 10 days after the last race will become the property of Naples Pigeon Derby.
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No pooling or gambling of any type before or during the races, all participants are competing for the capital prize only.
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Race participants must be 21 years or older to enter the race and are responsible for all applicable taxes.
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W-9 forms will need to be completed for winnings of $600 or more.
