Rules

TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE

Accepting birds February 15th through May 1st

Accepting birds and replacements February 15th through May 1st 2024, all birds must have 2024 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 entering the main loft.

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.

Perch fee $200.00, due on arrival of the young birds. Birds will only be permitted in the loft if the perch fee is with them. $50.00 of each perch fee will go towards the prize fund for a 5 race sprint average speed series. All birds are entered in the Sprint Series.

Race #1 97 mile West (Activation Race) Race #2 97 mile East, Race #3 140 miles, Race #4 161 mile, Race #5 Sprint Final 210 miles.

One (1) free replacement/backup bird for every five (5) birds entered.

Entry Fee for the TRIPLE 300 AVERAGE SPEED CHALLENGE, $500.00
Due after the first 97 mile (West) Activation/Sprint race
Three (3) Race Average Speed Series (3 races over 300 miles)
Race #1 308 miles, Race #2 314 miles, Final Race #3 from 339 to 380 miles TBD based on Conditions. All birds that return from the 97 mile activation (48 hour) must be activated to maintain breeder eligibility. There is no picking and choosing of birds. All or nothing.

Races are anticipated to be flown in September and October 2024 Dates may be subject to change due to weather. Race #1 Activation is anticipated to be flown September 8th 2024 with following races to be flown weekly.

ALL RACES ARE CLOCKING ORDER

Payout posted under the PAYOUT TAB is based upon 900 perch fees paid and 650 birds Activated. 10% of entry fees will be held for expenses.

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

All races are 48 hours from time of release. 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 within the 48 hour window of a particular race, the remaining prizes will be divided equally among the winners.

Birds will be shipped back at Breeder’s expense depending upon USPS postage rates. 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 to enter the race will be grandfather in, the capacity of our loft is 1008 birds, we we only accept 900. its important you take this into consideration so you don’t sit out on this innovative race in the following years.

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.