NIPA – 2015 AGM update

The NIPA held their monthly meeting on Wednesday 4^th February, among the items discussed was the proposed race programme for 2015. The new one and the one flown last year will be put out immediately to member clubs for voting, to be returned before 21^st February. Release areas marked with * are currently being sought and the race point will be confirmed when more information is available. The intention is to pick new sites in the designated area.

If you require any clarification on any of the race programmes please contact Secretary Fred Russell. The General Committee also require each club to carry out a stock check of Aluminium Crates in hand and please advise the number held in your club as of February 2015. Fees confirmed are Club Fee £24, Administration Fee £22 per loft. No confirmation yet on Transport Fees.

Programme (1) Old Birds: 11^th April Tullamore, 18^th April Roscrea/Thurles Area *, 25^th April Roscrea/Thurles Area *, 2^nd May Clonmel, 9^th May Fermoy, 16^th May Rosscarbery Inl Nat, 16^th May Roscrea/Thurles Comeback *, 23^rd May Talbenny, 30^th May Bude, 30^th May Rosscarbery Y/H & Y/C Nat, 6^th June Truro, 6^th Jine Fermoy 5 Bird Championship, 13^th June Penzance Classic, 13^th June Fermoy, 20^th June Penzance, 20^th June Roscrea Comeback *, 26^th June St Malo Nat (France).

Programme (2) Old Birds: 11^th April Tullamore, 18^th April Tullamore, 25^th April Roscrea/Thurles Area *, 2^nd May Fermoy, 9^th May Fermoy, 16^th May Rosscarbery Inl Nat, 16^th May Tramore Area, 23^rd May Pilmore Beach, 30^th May Talbenny, 6^th June Penzance Classic 6^th June Rosscarbery Area, 13^th June Bude, 13^th June Rosscarbery Y/H & Y/C Nat, 20^th June Penzance, 20^th June Fermoy 5 Bird Championship, 26^th June St Malo Nat (France), 26^th June Roscrea/Thurles Area *.

Programme (3) Young Birds: 18^th July Area Liberations, 25^th July Area Liberations, 1^st August Tullamore Mass Lib, 8^th August Roscrea/Thurles *, 15^th August Roscrea/Clonmel *, 22^nd August Fermoy, 29^th August Talbenny Nat, 29^th August Roscrea/Thurles Comeback *, 5^th September Fermoy, 5^th September Fermoy 5 Bird Championship, 12^th September Rosscarbery Nat.

Programme (4) Young Birds: 18^th July Mullingar Area Lib (Top of A, B, C & H), 18^th July Tullamore Area Lib (Bottom A, D, E, F & G), 25^th July Mullingar Area Lib (Top of A, B, C & H), 18th July Tullamore Area Lib (Bottom A, D, E, F & G), 1^st August Roscrea/Thurles Mass Lib *, 8^th August Roscrea/Thurles *, 15^th August Fermoy, 22^nd August Pilmore Beach, 29^th August Talbenny Nat, 29^th August Roscrea/Thurles Comeback *, 5th September Fermoy, 5th September Fermoy 5 Bird Championship, 12th September Rosscarbery Nat.

The NIPA are accepting applications for the following positions: Race Contoller, Convoyer and Lorry Drivers. In all the above positions excluding Convoyer a good working knowledge of Racing Pigeons is desired, in the case of the Convoyers position this can only be awarded to a long time racing pigeon fancier with a detailed knowledge of the transportation and welfare of racing pigeons. Applications with current CV and References  to the NIPA Secretary at 108 Hillsborough Road Dromore, Co Down, BT25 1QW, before 28th Feb 2015.

Agenda & Secretary Report

http://www.pigeonnetwork.com/spam/new_forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=2618&sid=e757195837ff12f245040e291d67c395

Race Programme for club voting

NIPA PROGRAMME 15 Voting