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17th ANNUAL HAMPTON ROADS RACING PIGEON CLUB’S YOUNG BIRD CLASSIC RACE FOR 2008

After a four year lay off we decided to bring back the greatest race in Virginia! Please join us for this mid-year mini-convention that you were happy with before and you will be happy with again!

Race Distance: 250 miles from a liberation point with the most favorable weather forecast. Shipping will be Friday, August, 29^th with liberation on Saturday, August 30^th weather permitting.

Cost: 5-birds $300.00, for every 5-bird entry you will be allowed one free entry for a total of 6 birds. The free bird will be on rotation, all other entries may be designated with no more than 2 birds per handler. Handler limit is up to the handler. Handler can not handle his own pigeons.

Birds accepted February 1 – June 1- replacements until June 30^th.

Capital prize payout is for the first 15 birds clocked based on the number of entries. Split is 70% breeder and 30% handler. Birds become the handler’s property upon return from the race unless previous arrangements have been made. There will be pooling and calcutta’s on shipping night at the HRP Clubhouse.

Ship or deliver birds to Marion Cutler at 22077 Haynes La. in Carrollton, Virginia 23314, phone number is (757) 357-4682. All birds must go to Marion Cutler if not; those birds will not be allowed to participate in the race, no exceptions. No back up birds allowed so please don’t ask.

Send entry fee to Steve Jenkins at 541 Roland Dr. in Norfolk, Virginia 23509, phone number is (757) 857-6202. Again all entry fees must go to Steve Jenkins if not; those birds will not be allowed to participate in the race, no exceptions. Make check/mo out to the HRP Club. Cash is acceptable but do not send it through the mail a receipt will be given.

ARPU race rules to apply; all disputes or unforeseen circumstances will be handled by the HRP club members. Club takes is 15% for expenses, etc.

Contact either Marion Cutler or Steve Jenkins with any questions or concerns. Thanks, the HRP Club.

Payout percentage for the HRP Classic is listed below based on 500 paid birds.

500 birds at $50 each = $25,000 - 15% club share ($1250) = $23,750 payout. Of course amounts will be adjusted based on actual birds paid for.

Overall Breeder (70%) Handler (30%)

1. $3562.00 (15%) $2494.00 $1068.00

2. 2850.00 (12%) 1995.00 855.00

3. 2375.00 (10%) 1663.00 712.00

4. 1900.00 (8%) 1330.00 570.00

5-15. 1187.00 (5%) 830.00 357.00

Handlers for the 2008 HRP Classic

All (757)