The recent Blackpool Show was enjoyed by the large number of local fanciers who made the annual trip to the Winter Gardens, lots to see and a number of sales both inside and a large number outside the Winter Gardens. Saturday evening at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom the RPRA have their Gala with Presentation of Awards for 2013. These were normally kept secret until the big night but with the internet now and other media most are aware of the various winners a lot earlier. Northern Ireland were to fare well again with P & J Boal from Dromore winning the Selby Thomas Memorial Trophy for the Sprint Award with their Champion “Bijou” and then young Jack Delaney and Ronan McCambridge from Ashfield were to collect the Young Fancier Guy Barrett Trophy and 1st Young Fancier Short Distance. A great weekend for the County Down, and the entire fancy in Ireland.
“Bijou” 1st RPRA National Sprint Award, Selby Thomas Memorial Trophy, All UK. 1st Irish Region RPRA 0-250mls, 1st Open NIPA, NIPA Champion Old Bird 2013, 1st, 7th,7th 13th, 26th, 36th 154th OPEN & NATIONALS, 3 x 1st Sections, plus winning £3,500.
Article on P & J Boal penned by Adie
RPRA Awards 2013 Season
The adult awards are also based on the short, middle and long distance categories. In addition there are two other trophies; the Tony Cornwell Memorial Trophy awarded to the best all round performance of a single pigeon over the season and the Massarella Trophy for the best performance by a young bird.
Short Distance 0 – 250 miles
3rd prize is awarded to Messrs Crehan & O’Connor from Manchester
• Blue chequer cock, 4 x 1st club, 1st fed, 1st combine against 3,305 birds
• They win a medallion and a cheque for £40.
2nd prize is awarded to Mr Gary Cox from Hull
• Blue cock, 6 x 1st club, 3 x 1st Fed against 2,400 birds
• He wins a medallion and a cheque for £60.
1st prize is awarded to Messrs P & J Boal from Dromore
• Blue hen, 2 x 1st club, 3 x 1st fed & 26th Combine against 14,733 birds
• They win the Selby Thomas Memorial Trophy, a medallion and a cheque for £100.
Middle Distance 251 – 450 mile
3rd prize is awarded to Mr Sam Jackson from Rochdale
• Blue cock, 2 x 1st club, 2 x 1st fed, 2nd combine against 1,653 birds
• He wins a medallion and a cheque for £40.
2nd prize is awarded to Mr M Betts from Doncaster
• Blue hen, 2 x 1st section, 2 x 1st open against 6,089 birds
• He wins a medallion and a cheque for £60.
1st prize is awarded to Mr Les Morris from Southport
• Blue cock, 2 x 1st club, 2 x 1st fed, 1st & 2nd Amal, 1st & 4th combine against 5,166 birds
• They win the Preston Trophy, a medallion and a cheque for £100.
Long Distance 451 mile and over
3rd prize is awarded to Mr Ron Williamson from Portadown
• Blue chequer cock, 1st club, 1st fed, 1st combine against 2,332 birds
• He wins a medallion and a cheque for £40.
2nd prize is awarded to Messrs M, C & J Norman from Southampton
• Grizzle cock, 1st club, 1st section, 58th international against 25,676 birds
• They win a medallion and a cheque for £60.
1st prize is awarded to Messrs B & P Winter of Goole
• Dark chequer cock, 1st sect, 1st open against 2,909 birds
• He wins the Queen’s Coronation Cup, a medallion and a cheque for £100.
Tony Cornwell Memorial Trophy for the best performance of a single pigeon
For 2013 the Tony Cornwell trophy goes to Messrs Crehan & O’Connor from Manchester
• Blue chequer cock, 5 x 1st club, 2 x 1st fed, 1st combine against 5,755 birds
• They win a trophy and a medallion.
Louis Massarella Trophy for the best performance of a young bird
For 2013 the award goes to Messrs S & E Chambers & Daughter of Whitehaven.
• White flight hen, 3 x 1st & 2nd club, 3 x 2nd & 3rd fed, 3 x 2nd & 3rd combine against 2,711 birds
• They win a trophy and a medallion.
RPRA Awards 2013
Young & Intermediate Fanciers
Each year the RPRA accepts nominations from the Regions for four categories, Short, Middle and Long Distance and the Guy Barrett Trophy which is awarded to the young fancier considered the most outstanding overall, both on performance and attitude to the sport.
We are proud to announce the 2013 winners as follows:
Young Fancier – Short Distance 0 – 250 miles
3rd prize is awarded to Master Louis Yemm from Newcastle
• Blue cock, 1st & 3rd club, 4th & 9th fed against 922 birds
• Louis wins a medallion and a cheque for £20.
2nd prize is awarded to Matthew Padgett from Northallerton
• Dark chequer hen, 3rd & 5th club, 8th fed against 1,850 birds
• Matthew wins a medallion and a cheque for £30.
1st prize is awarded to Messrs Jack Delaney & Ronan McCambridge from County Down
• Chequer cock, 2 x 1st club 20th section, 59th open against 19,390 birds
• Jack & Ronan are awarded a trophy, a medallion and a cheque for £50.
Young Fancier – Middle Distance 251 – 450 mile
1st prize is awarded to Master Louis Yemm from Newcastle.
• Blue hen, 1st section, 83rd open against 932 birds
• Louis is awarded a trophy, a medallion and a cheque for £50.
Intermediate Fancier – Short Distance 0 – 250 miles
2nd prize is awarded to Mr Wesley Ellis from Chester
• Position – 1st club, 1st fed against 2,230 birds
• Wesley wins a medallion and a cheque for £30.
1st prize is awarded to Mr Niall Bowker from Doncaster
• Positions 3 x 2nd, 3 x 3rd club, 10th fed against 2,538 birds
• Niall wins is awarded a trophy, a medallion and a cheque for £50.
Intermediate Fancier – Middle Distance 251 – 450 mile
2nd prize is awarded to Mr Niall Bowker from Doncaster.
• Blue chequer hen, 2nd, 4th & 5th club against 61 birds
• Niall wins a medallion and a cheque for £30.
1st prize is awarded to Miss Janine Newbold from Boston.
• Blue chequer hen, 1st club, 1st fed & 2nd combine against 4,006 birds
• Janine is awarded a trophy, a medallion and a cheque for £50.
Guy Barrett Trophy
The criteria for winners of this trophy are not just based on performance, but also on their attitude to the sport and how the young fancier helps the club. The Guy Barrett Trophy this year is being awarded to the young partnership of Jack Delaney & Ronan McCambridge from County Down.
While only 11 & 9 year old, Jack and Ronan have put in many hours work helping at their club in Banbridge, in particular carrying crates to and from the lorry.
Being around pigeons for the last twelve months has particularly helped Jack who suffers from Autism. He’s now able to socialise more with other people and is a much more confident person generally than this time last year. Jack and Ronan have worked hard together caring for and racing their pigeons and have had great success in their first year of racing. Congratulations to you both.
Jack & Ronan receive a trophy and a medallion.
P & J Boal from Dromore collect the Selby Thomas Memorial Trophy at the Gala Evening at Tower Ballroom.
Champion “Bijou” raced by P & J Boal of Dromore HPS.
Delaney & McCambridge from Ashfield won the Guy Barrett Trophy.
Jack & Ronan being congratulated by Peter Farrow, Loft Manager to HM Queen!
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