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Rules

  1. We offer a 4-Race Series:
    • 105 Miles
    • 123 Miles
    • 160 – 188 Miles
    • 280 Miles
  2. Race distance can change at the manager’s discretion.
  3. Accepting birds from March 1st to July 31st.
  4. Replacements from August 1st to August 31st.
  5. The 4-Race Series counts for the Average Speed.
  6. Perch Fee:
    • $100 per bird
    • $400 for 5 birds
    • $800 for 11 birds
  7. No refunds on perch fees will be issued after birds are received by the Caribbean Pigeon OLR.
  8. Perch fee must accompany bird(s) upon arrival.
  9. If perch fees are not received with the bird(s), and perch fees are not received within 10 days, these birds will be placed for sale by the Caribbean Pigeon OLR. No exceptions.
  10. All birds will be vaccinated for PMV upon arrival at the loft.
  11. Birds will be treated for pox, coccidiosis, canker, and internal/external parasites before entering the racing loft.
  12. Entry fee is $300 per bird due after the 105 Mile Activation and includes the Average Speed Race.
  13. Breeders are responsible for activating all birds. All birds on the team must be activated. It is an “All or Nothing” activation.
  14. 20% of entry fees will be held for race expenses.
  15. We will be using BENZING clocking system & Wincompanion for live results.
  16. All birds must be banded with a 2026 seamless band recognized by a National Organization (AU, IF, CU, etc.)
  17. Training will begin in mid-November.
  18. Activation Trainer will be from Ceiba, Puerto Rico, at 105 miles, sometime in December or the beginning of January. The date will be determined by the Loft Manager.
  19. Breeders are responsible for making the Activation Payment within 10 days of the Activation Trainer.
  20. All non-activated birds will be for sale, and the breeder relinquishes all rights to the birds and any prize money.
  21. All non-activated birds will become property of Caribbean Pigeon OLR and will be removed from the race.
  22. All entered birds must compete in the entire race series. The only birds removed from the race series will be those with illness or injury, to be determined by race managers.
  23. Race dates are subject to change due to weather or the condition of the birds; the loft managers will have the final say.
  24. The 105 miles Activation and average race, 123 Miles, 160 - 188 Miles, will be paid by clocking order.
  25. Final Race will be held during the last week of February, weather and bird conditions permitting.
  26. Breeders retain ownership of all activated birds after the season is over.
  27. The Final Race pays by first drop and then by clocking order. Arrival of the first birds together will be considered a drop and paid equally – together – all prizes will be added and split equally among the first birds. If one or more birds that arrived in the first drop do not trap, these birds will be considered on the drop until another bird arrives. If a bird or more arrive and get mixed with the ones on the first drop that did not clock, they will be clocking order at this point. All other prizes after the first drop will be paid by clocking order. If there is an eligible bird on the drop that does not clock due to clock or chip malfunction, the loft manager will verify eligibility on all the birds on the drop, and after verification, this bird will be placed last in the drop order.
  28. All races are 24 hours from the time of release. There is no quiet time; the clock will be running until the race is finished. If no birds clock within the 24 hours, then prizes will be divided equally among the actual birds sent to that race. If all prizes are not claimed within the 24-hour window of a particular race, the remaining prizes will be divided equally among the winners.
  29. All races will be paid within 3 weeks of the final race (email your W-9 form if you won $600 or more). Send it via email ONLY. If you are part of a Syndicate, one person must send a complete W-9 form.
  30. A tax identification number recognized by the IRS W-9 form will be required before awarding any prizes valued at $600 or more, and such awards will be reported as required by IRS regulations. Send us the W-9 and specify your Loft Name.
  31. If you are part of a syndicate, it is your responsibility to decide on a representative and make one payment only.
  32. After the Final Race, if you want the birds back, the breeder must claim the birds within 15 days of the final race by sending an email to bushmasterloft@gmail.com (Specify your Loft Name).
  33. After 2 weeks, unclaimed birds will become the property of Caribbean Pigeon OLR.
  34. Return shipping fees must be paid within 2 weeks of the Final Race. If you won money, we can deduct from the winnings. (No W9, no deductions, no payments will be issued)
  35. Caribbean Pigeon OLR will start shipping the birds back once all the races are over. All birds will be shipped to the registered name on Wincompanion.
  36. Caribbean Pigeon OLR is not responsible if the birds were shipped to the wrong address. It is the breeder’s responsibility to keep the Wincompanion account up to date.
  37. We will not comply with any special shipping requests. No exceptions, all birds will be shipped to the address on our records.
  38. Shipping Fees are as follows: $75 per box, with a maximum of 2 birds, or the USPS current rate per box at the time of shipping.
  39. If you have more than 2 birds, we will ship multiple boxes at $75 each box, depending on the number of birds.
  40. Caribbean Pigeon OLR is not responsible for any lost birds from injury, illness, loft fly, or failure to return from training tosses or races.
  41. All the birds will be equally managed.
  42. Caribbean Pigeon OLR will not amend loft names after August 31st. No exceptions.
  43. Caribbean Pigeon OLR reserves the right to deny participation in our race to any breeder or attendee who fails to comply with the rules.
  44. Caribbean Pigeon OLR 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.
  45. Caribbean Pigeon OLR will hand scan all the birds for shipping to the Activation Trainer and all the Official 4 Main Races.
  46. Caribbean Pigeon OLR will livestream all the basketing and races on Facebook and YouTube.
  47. No minor under the age of 21 can enter the race.
  48. Participants must be 21 years of age or older to enter our race and are responsible for their tax duties.
  49. Visitors are always welcome by appointment only. Call or text Raul Carrero at 787-546-7651.
  50. No breeder will be allowed, under any circumstances, to handle or manage any bird entered in the Caribbean Pigeon OLR race series.
  51. Only Caribbean Pigeon OLR staff can manage birds from the race.
  52. No pooling or gambling is allowed at our property.
  53. By sending birds to Caribbean Pigeon OLR, you agree to abide by all the rules.
  54. Caribbean Pigeon OLR reserves the right to make all decisions.
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