Riverina Racing Pigeon Federation Inc Year Book

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1 Riverina Racing Pigeon Federation Inc Year Book Watching the sunrise Broken Hill September 2012

2 The 2012 Riverina Racing Pigeon Federation Inc. Wagga Wagga Branch (RRPF) is: H and J Bonney Leeton Phillip Bouffler - Lockhart William (Bill) Boydell Wagga Wagga Col and Di Campbell Wagga Wagga John Clay (life member) Wagga Wagga Gather No Moss (Lewis and Noeline Blume) The Rock JimBob Lofts (James Kensey) North Wagga RM Neale and Sons (Rob Neale) - Coolamon Jon Mackiewizc Forest Hill Phillip Major Forest Hill Ringwood Lofts (Ian and Joan Collins) - Uranquinty Paul and Julie Ryan - Springvale H and M Schiller (Harold and Melinda) Wagga Wagga Brad Sutton Gumly Gumly Geoff Turner - Coolamon The 2012 Executive Committee was: Col Campbell President Bill Boydell Vice President Lewis Blume Secretary Paul Ryan Treasurer John Clay Public Officer

2012 The Year in Review Membership grew to 14 active fliers A new points system was introduced The club moved entirely to Electronic Clocking using Benzing ETS.

3 2012 The Year in Review Membership grew to 14 active fliers A new points system was introduced The club moved entirely to Electronic Clocking using Benzing ETS. A fundraising Committee was formed Melinda Schiller, Noeline Blume, Julie Ryan, Di Campbell, Joan Collins and Mel Neale. The Sprint Series was abandoned following the direction from NSW DPI that all pigeons be vaccinated. The club ran a BBQ at Bunnings on 14/01/12 The club ran a second BBQ at Bunnings on 07/04/12 Paul and Julie Ryan ran the Benzing Dash for Cash 24/06/12 A total of 32 Races were flown (including special races) The Club managed its own transport. Waiting to go up at Barellan 2012

4 The Benzing Dash for Cash Sunday 24 June 2012 saw the running of the Benzing Dash for Cash (BDC). The BDC was first suggested to the club by Rob Neale. However it was the enthusiasm of Paul and Julie Ryan which saw it take off. Paul and Julie put together a team of 40 birds and with the generous support of Nigel Jarvis set up an online auction with bidders bidding for the right to a prize pool of $500. Kevin Clark from Benzing Australia came on board and donated a Benzing G2 and One Field antenna to be auctioned. The online auction started on Sunday 17th June ending in a flurry of bids on Saturday evening 23rd June. All birds attracted spirited bidding with the Benzing Clock reaching a high of $775. The highest priced pigeon was $51. The Club Secretary and Publicity Officer set the publicity in motion and the fundraising committee set about planning the open day. The day was ensured of being a success with Rob Neale of Leader Products announcing that Leader Products would provide the money to purchase the food for lunch. Coverage by the Australian Racing Pigeon Journal, Prime Television, The Wagga Wagga Daily Advertiser and FM93.1 stirred up good interest in the local community. The day started at 10am with the basketing of the race team with the first guests arriving around 11am. An enthusiastic crowd of 60 gathered at the Ryan's enjoying a good lunch and conversation with pigeon club members. Visitors were very impressed with the clubs enthusiasm and the Ryan s lofts and excellent hospitality. Paul Ryan and Ian Collins transported the birds to the release point near Ganmain NSW, a kilometre flight for the birds. The birds were liberated at 1pm, the skies were slightly overcast and there was a south west wind blowing. The birds liberated unhindered and headed home. Rob Neale saw the team coming off the south west at around 1.38pm. The birds dropped in one mob and trapped magnificently, testament to their training regime. The winning bird Wagga , a BCP, clocked at pm for an average of metres per minute. The second bird, Wagga , clocked at and the third bird, Wagga , clocked at The race resulted in 100% return. Congratulations to Greg Thornthwaite, Pat Tenison and Ryan Campbell for bidding on the first three birds. A draw was also conducted on the day for everyone in attendance and a prize pool awarded for the first three birds clocked. Winners were Geoff Turner, Joan Collins and Bob Toose. A donation will be made to Greg Thornthwaites chosen charity. Once again thank you to our generous sponsors, Nigel Jarvis, Benzing Australia and Leader products, and to Paul and Julie Ryan and the members of the Wagga Wagga Racing Pigeon club. Of course big thanks to the community for supporting us.

5 Images from the Dash for Cash Paul Ryan standing in front of the display board. Noeline doing what she does best, serving food. (Heather Bonney doing the taste test) Bill Boydell and Graham Sleep deep in conversation

6 Harold, Bill and Paul discussing the form Eyes to the sky

7 The 2012 Short Series

8 The Short Series was flown over six weeks from the following points 04/08/12 First and Second Ardlethan 98km 11/08/12 First and Second Barellan 120km 18/08/12 First and Second Yenda 145km 25 August First and Second Merriwagga, Ladies Race and 1 Bird Young Bird 215km 01/09/12 First and Second Hillston, Three Bird and Short Breeders Plate 250km 08/09/12 First and Second Mt Hope, $1 Ring Race and Two Bird 290km The overall winner of the Short Series was JimBob Lofts (Jim Kensey) with 35 points. Jim clocked consistently in the top 3 and recorded 1 st placing in the following races: 1 st Ardlethan, 2 nd Yenda, 2 nd Merriwagga, 2 nd Hillston Final Placing for 2012 Short Series 1 st. JimBob Lofts 35 Points 2 nd. Col and Di Campbell 48 Points 3 rd. John Clay 51 Points 4 th. Paul and Julie Ryan 64 Points 4 th. Brad Sutton 64 Points 5 th. Bill Boydell 88 Points 6 th. Phil Major 89 Points 7 th. Jon Macikewisc 94 Points 8 th. Geoff Turner 102 Points 9 th. H and M Schiller 108 Points 10 th. Ringwood Lofts 110 Points 11 th. RM Neale and Sons 115 Points 12 th. H and J Bonney 151 Points 13 th. Gather No Moss 168 Points

9 The 2012 Long Series

10 The Long series was flown over three weeks from the following points: 15/09/12 First and Second Cobar, One Bird and $2 Ring Race 420km 22/09/12 First and Second Wilcannia and Young Bird Derby 540km 23/09/12 First and Second White Cliffs and Long Breeders Plate 620km 29/09/12 First and Second Broken Hill, Raffle Ring Race and Old Bird Derby 650km The overall winner of the Long Series was Paul and Julie Ryan with 10 points. Paul and Julie recorded 1st placing in the following races: 1 st Wilcannia, 1 st White Cliffs, 2 nd White Cliffs, 1 st Broken Hill and 2 nd Broken Hill. Final Placing for the 2012 Long Series. 1 st. Paul and Julie Ryan 10 points 2 nd. John Clay 27 Points 3 rd. Brad Sutton 48 Points 4 th. JimBob Lofts 50 Points 5 th. Col Campbell 51 Points 6 th. Ringwood Lofts 58 Points 7 th. Phil Major 71 Points 8 th. RM Neale and Sons 72 Points 9 th. Bill Boydell 77 Points 10 th. Geoff Turner 98 Points 11 th. H and J Bonney 106 Points Gather No Moss, H and M Schiller and Jon Macikewisc did not fly.

2012 Special Races 25/08/12 Ladies Race Merriwagga Brad Sutton 25/08/12 Young Bird One Bird Merriwagga Jon Macikewisc 01/09/12 Three Bird Hillston Di and Col Campbell

Cobar Di and Col Campbell 15/09/12 One Bird Cobar RM Neale and Sons 22/09/12 Young Bird Derby - Wilcannia Di and Col Campbell 23/09/12 Long Breeders Plate White Cliffs 1

11 2012 Special Races 25/08/12 Ladies Race Merriwagga Brad Sutton 25/08/12 Young Bird One Bird Merriwagga Jon Macikewisc 01/09/12 Three Bird Hillston Di and Col Campbell 01/09/12 Short Breeders Plate Hillston 1 st to 4 th Place John Clay 09/09/12 $1 Ring Race Mt Hope John Clay 09/09/12 Two Bird Mt Hope John Clay 15/09/12 $2 Ring Race Cobar Di and Col Campbell 15/09/12 One Bird Cobar RM Neale and Sons 22/09/12 Young Bird Derby - Wilcannia Di and Col Campbell 23/09/12 Long Breeders Plate White Cliffs 1 st to 3 rd Place Paul and Julie Ryan 29/09/12 Raffle Ring Race Broken Hill Paul and Julie Ryan 29/09/12 Old Bird Derby Broken Hill John Clay Getting ready to go up Merriwagga 2012

12 2012 Flyer of the Year. The 2012 flyer of the year is awarded to the flyer that enters pigeons in every open race (short and long series) and clocks in each of those races scoring the lowest aggregate points. The 2012 Flyer of the Year is Paul and Julie Ryan on 74 Points. Paul and Julie started off slowly in the short series but were consistently in the top 5; however it was the long series where Paul and Julie made their mark. Congratulations to Paul and Julie on a successful season. The 2012 Runners up were: John Clay 78 Points and JimBob Lofts 85 Points 2012 Bird of the Year The 2012 Bird of the Year is the pigeon that was clocked in more than one open race and scored the lowest aggregate points. This year there were a number of flyers in contention for this award, however the 2012 Bird of the Year goes to WW a Grizzle Cock bred by Paul and Julie Ryan was placed 1 st in the 1 st Cobar and 1 st in the 2 nd Broken Hill for a total of 2 points. Runner up was Brad Sutton with AU which placed in the 1 st Barellan and 1 st Merriwagga for a score of 3 points. (The joint runner up was WW also bred by Paul and Julie). WW Grizzle Cock bred by Paul and Julie Ryan 2012 Bird of the Year

This year the Fundraising Committee liberated the birds

Race. What happens on the road stays on the road, but I

13 This year the Fundraising Committee liberated the birds from Merriwagga which just happened to be the Ladies Race. What happens on the road stays on the road, but I think these photos make it pretty clear some fun was had. Three Amigos. They shall be forever known as the Look I know what I am doing!! OK, so who left the lights on?????

14 To the rescue. And then to the pub.

15 SOME INTERESTING FACTS TO FINISH THE YEAR. Pigeons are the oldest recorded birds in history. The first recorded pigeon race was in 211 AD. Pigeon Racing as we know it today had its origins in the mid-19 th century in Belgium. When a flyer entered a pigeon in a race they were given a hessian bag with the pigeon s ring number written on it. When the pigeon arrived at the loft the flyer was required to place the pigeon in the bag and run to the clubrooms. Naturally it was the younger flyers or the flyer that lived closest to the clubrooms who usually won the race. To try and overcome this some clubs introduced a handicap system for flyers depending on where their loft was in relation to the clubrooms. It was thought the introduction of the Telegraph would have a major impact on pigeon racing. On race days flyers would telegraph the local post office when their pigeon arrived. The postie would then take the results to the clubrooms. Of course this system relied totally on the honesty of the flyer as they no longer had to produce the pigeon at the clubrooms. It was not until the turn of the century that specialised individual clocks were introduced. In 1990 the first Electronic Clock (ETS) was introduced. By the mid 1990s ETS was being used almost exclusively in Europe and the USA. Take up in Australia came much later. It is reported that China holds a 5000km race. It takes around 10 days for a winner to be declared. Apparently the race has been won a number of times. It is reported that in some Asian Countries where Pigeon Racing is popular villagers in the mountain areas have strung nets across valleys to catch racing pigeons, which are then ransomed back to the owner. One of the more progressive changes in pigeon racing has been the One Loft Race. The One Loft Race has its origins in Australia

16 Riverina Racing Pigeon Federation Inc. Wagga Wagga Branch 2012 Certificates of Verification

17 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that H and J Bonney financial members of RRPF Inc. recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Pos Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Time/Velocity st Merriwagga nd Merriwagga SC Young Bird/One Bird SC st Mt Hope SU H BB nd Mt Hope DNC st Cobar AFPA C BC nd Cobar DNC Short Distance Points 151 Club Position 12 th Long Distance Points 106 Club Position 11 th Most Consistent Flyer Points 256 Club Position 13 th Best Bird Overall AFPA BC C

18 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that Bill Boydell, a financial member of RRPF Inc. recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Po s Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Time/Velocit y st Ardlethan WW C BC nd Ardlethan WW H BB st Barellan WW C BB nd Barellan Did not clock st Yenda WW C BC nd Yenda WW C BC st Merriwagga WW C BC nd Merriwagga WW C BC st Hillston DNC 5 2 nd Hillston DNC st Mt Hope WW C BC nd Mt Hope WW H BB st Cobar WW C BC nd Cobar DNC 7 4 $2 Ring Race WW C BC st Wilcannia DNC 8 2 nd Wilcannia DNC Short Distance Points 88 Club Position 5th Long Distance Points 77 Club Position 9th Most Consistent Flyer Points 165 Club Position 7th Best Bird Overall WW BCC

19 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that John Clay, a financial member of RRPF Inc. recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Pos Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Time/Velocity st Ardlethan WW C DBCP nd Ardlethan WW H SBC st Barellan HAY C SM nd Barellan HAY H BCP st Yenda TCC C MP nd Yenda WW H BC st Merriwagga WW C BBP nd Merriwagga TCC H BC Young Bird One Bird WW 1179 H BC st Hillston WW C BB nd Hillston WW H BBP Short Breeders Plate WW H BCWF Short Breeders Plate WW H SBCP Short Breeders Plate WW H DCP Short Breeders Plate WW H BB st Mt Hope WW H DBC nd Mt Hope WW H BB $1 Ring Race WW H DBC Two Bird st Cobar WW H PBB nd Cobar WW H SBCP $2 Ring Race WW H DBCP One Bird WW H BC st Wilcannia WW H BC nd Wilcannia WW H DCP st White Cliffs WW H BC Long Breeders Plate WW H BC Long Breeders Plate WW H DBC st Broken Hill WW H BB nd Broken Hill WW H BC Old Bird Derby WW H BC Raffle Ring Race WW H BBP Short Distance Points 51 Club Position 3 rd Long Distance Points 27 Club Position 2 nd Most Consistent Flyer Points 78 Club Position 2 nd Best Bird Overall

20 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that Di and Col Campbell financial members of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Po Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity s st Ardlethan WW C BB nd Ardlethan WW C BC st Barellan ANPA H BB nd Barellan WW H BLK st Yenda WW C BC nd Yenda WW H BCWF st Merriwagga ANPA H BROB nd Merriwagga WW C BB st Hillston WW H BBP nd Hillston WW H BCWF Wagga 3 Bird ANPA C BB Wagga 3 Bird ANPA H BC Wagga 3 Bird ANPA H BB Short Breeders Plate WW H BLKP Short Breeders Plate WW C BLK Short Breeders Plate WW H BB Short Breeders Plate WW H BB st Mt Hope DNC nd Mt Hope WW H BB st Cobar WW H BBWF nd Cobar WW H BC $2 Ring Race WW C BB Bird WW H BC nd Wilcannia WW H WF nd White Cliffs WW H BB Long Breeders Plate WW H BB Long Breeders Plate WW H BB Short Distance Points 48 Club Position 2 nd Long Distance Points 51 Club Position 5 th Most Consistent Flyer Points 99 Club Position 4 th Best Bird Overall WW BB H

21 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that Ian Collins a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Pos Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity st Ardlethan WW C nd Ardlethan WW H BCP ST Barellan WWINV361 C RC nd Barellan H RC st Yenda WW C BB nd Yenda WWINV C RC st Merriwagga AINV C DC nd Merriwagga AINV H BC st Hillston WWINV 301 H DCP nd Hillston WWINV 361 C RC st Mt Hope WWINV C DC nd Mt Hope DNC st Cobar WWINV 349 C BC nd Wilcannia WWINV 358 C BC st White Cliffs WWINV 301 H DCP Short Distance Points 110 Club Position 10 th Long Distance Points 58 Club Position 6 th Most Consistent Flyer Points 168 Club Position 9 th Best Bird Overall WW INV DCPH

22 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that JimBob Lofts a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Po Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity s st Ardlethan AU INV H RC nd Ardlethan AU INV H BC ST Barellan WINV C BB nd Barellan WINV H BC st Yenda WINV H BBP nd Yenda WINV H BB st Merriwagga WINV H RC nd Merriwagga WINV H RC Young Bird/One Bird WINV C DC st Hillston TEM C BB nd Hillston WAG INV 11 5 H BB st Mt Hope WWINV C BB nd Mt Hope TCC H BC $1 Ring Race WWINV C BB st Cobar WWINV H RC st Wilcannia WWINV H BB nd Wilcannia WWINV H M nd White Cliffs WWINV H BB Short Distance Points 35 Club Position 1 st Long Distance Points 50 Club Position 4 th Most Consistent Flyer Points 85 Club Position 3 rd Best Bird Overall WWINV BB H

23 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that John Macikewisc a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Po Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity s st Ardlethan WW C MOS nd Ardlethan WW H GRIS ST Barellan WW H BB nd Barellan AU H BBWF st Yenda WW C BB nd Yenda WW H BB st Merriwagga WW H BB nd Merriwagga WW C BB Young Bird/One Bird WW st Hillston DNC nd Hillston WW C BB st Mt Hope DNC 6 2 nd Mt Hope DNC Short Distance Points 94 Club Position 7 th Long Distance Points DNR Club Position NP Most Consistent Flyer Points Club Position Best Bird Overall WW BB C

24 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that Phillip Major a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Pos Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity st Ardlethan WW H BB nd Ardlethan WW C BCP ST Barellan WW H BC nd Barellan WW H BB st Yenda WW11 15 H BC nd Yenda WWINV H BB st Merriwagga WW11 95 H BC nd Merriwagga WW11 39 H BC Young Bird/One Bird WW11 86 H GRIS st Hillston WW11 58 H BB nd Hillston WW11 37 H BC st Mt Hope WW11 09 H BLKP nd Mt Hope WW11 93 C BB nd Cobar WW H BB st Wilcannia WW H GR Short Distance Points 89 Club Position 6 th Long Distance Points 71 Club Position 7 th Most Consistent Flyer Points 160 Club Position 6 th Best Bird Overall WW GR H

25 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that RM Neale and Sons a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Po Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity s 1 1 st Ardlethan Clock failure 1 2 nd Ardlethan Clock failure ST Barellan WW C BB nd Barellan WW C BB st Merriwagga nd Merriwagga Young Bird/One Bird WW H BBP st Hillston WW H BB nd Hillston WW C BB nd Mt Hope WW H BB st Cobar WW H GR nd Cobar WW H BB One Bird WW H BB nd Broken Hill WW C BB Short Distance Points 115 Club Position 11 th Long Distance Points 72 Club Position 8 th Most Consistent Flyer Points 176 Club Position 9 th Best Bird Overall WW BB H

26 RIVERINA RACING PIGEON FEDERATION Inc. Wagga Wagga Branch Certificate of Verification This is to certify that Paul and Julie Ryan financial members of this club recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Pos Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity st Ardlethan West WW C BB nd Ardlethan West WW C BBP st Barellan Hay H BB nd Barellan WW C BCWF st Yenda WW C BB nd Yenda WW H BB st Merriwagga WW H BB nd Merriwagga WW H BC Young Bird One Bird WW C BB st Hillston WW H BB nd Hillston WW C GR Short Breeders Plate WW H BB Short Breeders Plate WW C BC Short Breeders Plate WW C BC st Mt Hope WW C BCP nd Mt Hope WW C BB st Cobar WW C GR nd Cobar WW C BB $2 Ring Race WW H BB st Wilcannia WW C BC nd Wilcannia WW C BBWF Young Bird Derby WW H BB st White Cliffs WW C BB nd White Cliffs WW C BB Long Breeders Plate WW C BB Long Breeders Plate WW H BB Long Breeders Plate WW C BC Long Breeders Plate WW H BB st Broken Hill WW H BB nd Broken Hill WW C GR Raffle Ring Race WW H BBWF Old Bird Derby WW C BC Short Distance Points 64 Club Position 4 th Long Distance Points 10 Club Position 1 st Most Consistent Flyer Points 74 Club Position 1 st Best Bird Overall WW

27 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that H and M Schiller a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Pos Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity st Ardlethan WW C Mel nd Ardlethan WW C BC ST Barellan WW C Mel nd Barellan WW H BC st Yenda WW H RC nd Yenda WW H BC NP 1 st Merriwagga DNC nd Merriwagga WW C BC Short Distance Points 108 Club Position 9 th Long Distance Points Club Position DNF Most Consistent Flyer Points NA Club Position Best Bird Overall WW MEL C

28 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that Brad Sutton a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Po Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity s st Ardlethan AUS H BC nd Ardlethan WW H GR ST Barellan AUS H GR nd Barellan WW H BB st Yenda WW H DC nd Yenda WW H BCP st Merriwagga AU H GR nd Merriwagga WW H DCWF Young Bird/One Bird WW C GR st Hillston AUS H BC nd Hillston WW C BC Wagga 3 Bird WW C BCWF Wagga 3 Bird AUS H DCWF Wagga 3 Bird WW C BC st Cobar WW H BB nd Cobar WW H BB nd Wilcannia WW C BC nd Broken Hill WW H BB Short Distance Points 64 Club Position 4th Long Distance Points 48 Club Position 3rd Most Consistent Flyer Points Club Position 5th Best Bird Overall WW BB H

29 Certificate of Verification This is to certify that Geoff Turner a financial member of RRPF Inc. Recorded the following results during the 2012 racing season. wk Po s Race Point Distance Clock Bird S Colour Velocity st Ardlethan TEM C MLY nd Ardlethan Tem H BBP ST Barellan TEM H GR nd Barellan TEM H BB st Merriwagga TEM C BB nd Merriwagga TEM C BBWF Young Bird One Bird TEM C RC st Hillston TEM H BB nd Hillston TEM H BB st Mt Hope TCC H BCP st Cobar TEM H BB nd Cobar TEM H BC Short Distance Points 102 Club Position 8 th Long Distance Points 98 Club Position 10 th Most Consistent Flyer Points 200 Club Position 10 th Best Bird Overall TEM BB H

CHOICE PIGEON AUCTION

CHOICE PIGEON AUCTION I have been flying pigeons since 1973 and always in the Oshawa General RPC, one of the toughest clubs in Ontario. My performance has been always on the top year after year, not one