Rules

• TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE

Accepting birds February 9th through May 4^th

^{Accepting birds and replacements February 9th through May 4th 2025, all birds must have 2025 seamless bands recognized by international organizations AU, CU, IF, FMC etc. and we advise that all breeders vaccinate their birds at or around 21 days old before sending.  please use a new box when shipping. We will return your birds in brand new boxes at the conclusion of the race series}

^{All birds vaccinated for PMV upon arrival, but please do it yourself at least 2 weeks before sending. Shortly after arrival all birds will also be treated for internal/external parasites and canker. All birds will have their 9th and 10th flights pulled.}

^{Birds will be quarantined prior to entry.}

^{Sick birds will not be placed in the loft.}

^{All birds are chipped and entered into Wincompanion upon arrival. TauRis Derby clocking system to be used.}

^{If Fees are not paid by deadlines the birds become property of Triple 300 Average Speed Challenge and will be subject to sale to other breeders.}

^{**See additional fees for PayPal payments.}

^{**Perch fee $150.00/bird, 5 birds for $500.00, 12 birds for $1,000.00, (PayPal $155/$520/$1,040) Fees due prior to or on arrival of the young birds. Birds will only be permitted in the loft if the perch fee is with them. Loft capacity 900 birds.}

^{Optional Sprint Series, $100.00** Due after 62 mile training toss. Refund if bird does not ship to race 2.}

• ^{Race #1 96 miles West (Activation Race)}
• ^{Race #2 95 miles East}
• ^{Race #3 140 miles}
• ^{Race #4 177 miles}
• ^{Race #5 Sprint Final 210 miles}

^{Sprint races are Training races/tosses prepping the birds for the “TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE” Three (3) Race Average Speed Series (3 races over 300 miles)     All birds will shipped to all Sprint/Training race/tosses unless deemed unfit to compete.}

^{Entry Fee for the TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE, $400.00** (PayPal $415)}

^{Due after the first 96 mile (West) Activation/Sprint race and prior to the second Sprint series race. Entry fee will be refunded if bird does not go to the second Sprint/training race.}

^{Three (3) Race Average Speed Series (3 races over 300 miles)}

• ^{Race #1 314 miles}
• ^{Race #2 308 mile}
• ^{Final Race #3 from 339 to 380 miles TBD based on Conditions.}

^{All birds that return from the 96 mile activation by race end (30 minutes after sunset on day 2) must be activated to maintain breeder eligibility. There is no picking and choosing of birds. All or nothing.}

^{Races are anticipated to be flown August thru October 2025 Dates may be subject to change due to conditions or weather. Race #1 Activation is anticipated to be flown August 24, 2025 with following races to be flown weekly.} 

^{ALL RACES ARE CLOCKING ORDER}

^{Consideration to pay first drop on Final 300+ mile race only, based on total prizes collected.}

^{Payout posted under the PAYOUT TAB is based upon 250 Sprint entries fees paid and 550 birds Activated.}

15% of entry fees will be held for expenses.

Birds not activated by the second Sprint series race, may be activated by another breeder. All non activated birds, will be become property of TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE

All races end 30 minutes after sunset on day 2. If no birds return then prizes will be divided equally among actual birds sent to that particular race and average will be calculated from completed races. If all prizes are not claimed by race end on day 2 of a particular race, the remaining prizes will be divided equally among the winners.

Birds will be shipped back at Breeder’s expense.

Return shipping cost 1 bird $65.00, 2 birds $75.00, 3 birds $85.00

W-9 forms required, if winnings are over $600.00

TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE reserves the right to deny entry to any breeder not following the rules.

TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE 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. 

By sending birds to TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE you agree to abide by all rules.

First year breeders who enter the race are grandfathered in and guaranteed entry in future years race series, the capacity of our loft is 1008 birds, we will only accept 900.

All decisions regarding race results, organization, management and anything not specified in this rules will be taken by the TRIPLE 300 RACE MANAGERS and are final.