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Rules

2025

  1. Louisiana Perch is offering a five-race series racing a North course.
    1. 100 Mile – Activation Race
    2. 150 Mile – (average speed eligible)
    3. 200 Mile – (average speed eligible)
    4. 250 Mile – (average speed eligible)
    5. 350 Mile – (average speed eligible)
  2. Louisiana Perch holds the right to shorten or lengthen the race mileage within reason to ensure a challenging race depending on weather.
  3. All birds must be banded with a 2025 seamless band recognized by a National Organization (AU, IF, CU, etc.)
  4. Accepting birds from February 10th through June 15th.
  5. Will accept replacement birds before June 15th.
  6. We can take 3,000 birds. If 3,000 birds are received, Loft will double in size.
  7. Birds will be vaccinated upon arrival for PMV and Pox.
  8. All birds will have their 9th and 10th flight pulled.
  9. Breeders must send entry form that is located under our forms with birds or email to louisianaperch@gmail.com
  10. Perch Fee is $150.
  11. The Entry Fee is $350 per bird due immediately after the 100 Mile Activation Race.
  12. Send 5 PAID entries get 1 perch free (6 birds)
  13. Send 10 PAID entries get 3 perches free (13 birds)
  14. Entry fees must be paid after the 100 Mile Activation Race and before the 150 Mile Race.
  15. Activation money MUST be received within 7 days after the Activation race. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  16. All birds must be activated to maintain eligibility.
  17. You must activate all your birds. No picking and choosing.
  18. Breeder retains ownership of all activated birds.
  19. Birds not activated by the time of the 150 Mile Race will become the property of the Louisiana Perch and may be activated by another breeder.
  20. Entry fees will be refunded if the bird does not make it to the 150 Mile Race.
  21. Race dates are subject to change due to weather conditions and the condition of the birds.
  22. Birds will NOT BE released if winds exceed 15 mph out of south, north, or side winds.
  23. Prizes are paid by FIRST DROP and then by clocking order. Multiple antennas will be used to capture pigeons on the drop.
  24. All races are open for 50 hours from the time of release.
  25. In the event that no birds clock within the 50-hour period all money will be divided equally among actual birds sent to that particular race and refunded minus 15%.
  26. In the event that not all paid positions are clocked within 50 hours, all remaining positions will be equally divided amongst birds that have clocked.
  27. If a bird traps but does not “clock” due to a chip or antenna malfunction, the bird will be entered as the last bird in that drop and placed with the appropriate position. This is up to the Louisiana Perch’s discretion.
  28. If all prizes are not claimed within the 50-hour window of a particular race, the remaining monies will be divided equally among the winners minus 15%.
  29. Birds will be shipped back at the breeder’s expense at the current USPS rate + the cost of a brand-new box.
  30. Birds not claimed 7 days after the last race will become the property of the Louisiana Perch.
  31. All birds will be shipped back to the address on Wincompanion. Please keep it updated. No birds will be shipped to separate Breeders and separate addresses. If you want your bird going to a different Breeder, you will be responsible for that after the series.
  32. No one is allowed on the Louisiana Perch premises unless previously coordinated with the Loft Manager. Unknown visits will be considered trespassing. This is to protect the integrity of the race and the safety of everyone’s individual birds.
  33. Louisiana Perch will payout all the prizes within 30 days of the final race.
  34. 15% of entry fees will be held for race expenses.
  35. Louisiana Perch reserves the right to make all final decisions.
  36. Louisiana Perch reserves the right to refuse service/entry to any breeder or attendee at their discretion.
  37. No pooling or gambling of any type will be allowed on the property.
  38. W-9 forms will need to be completed if winnings are $600 or more. They must be mailed or emailed with a SCANNED PDF document.
  39. To enter the race, participants must be 21 years or older and are responsible for all applicable taxes.
  40. Louisiana Perch will be using Wincompanion for live clocking and BENZING One Loft Race.
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