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2024

  1. We offer a four-race series.
  • 150 MILE
  • 180 MILE
  • 240 MILE
  • 350 MILE
  1. Accepting birds from February 15th to April 30th.
  2. Accepting replacement birds before May 30th.
  3. All birds must be banded with a 2024 seamless band recognized by a National Organization.
  4. We have a 1,700 birds capacity.
  5. Birds will be vaccinated for PMV and POX.
  6. Perch Fee is $100 after the 4th bird or $125 for 1 to 3 birds.
  7. Entry Fee is $350 per bird, due after the 112 Mile Activation and before the 150 Mile Race.
  8. 15% will be held for race expenses
  9. Entry fee will be refunded if the bird is hurt or lost before the 150 Mile Race.
  10. Prizes will be awarded by clocking order except for the final race.
  11. The final 350 Mile race will be paid on the first drop and then clocking order.
  12. Any bird not paid will become the property of Orlando Golden Classic.
  13. The breeder retains ownership of all activated birds.
  14. The final race will remain open for 48 hours if no bird is home by the end of this period, all prize funds will be refunded.
  15. Birds will be returned upon request. Arrangements must be made within 10 days after the last race. Breeder pays post office shipping fees. Non-returned birds become the property of Orlando Golden Classic.
  16. New shipping boxes have a cost of $10.
  17. Race participants must be 21 years or older to enter the race and are responsible for all applicable taxes.
  18. A tax identification number recognized by the IRS (W-9 form) will be required prior to awarding any prizes valued at $600 or more, and such awards will be reported as required by IRS regulations.
  19. Race dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and the condition of the birds.
  20. Final prizes will be adjusted according to the final activated birds.
  21. If rain or wind speed from any direction is over 14 MPH, the loft manager has the option to postpone the race.
  22. At the final race, our goal is to keep the birds airborne for a total duration of 7 hours.
  23. The loft manager reserves the right to make all final decisions.
  24. 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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