New Season: Pigeon Races and Training Flights
The new pigeon racing season is just around the corner, and we all hope that the bird flu currently affecting Europe won't interfere with the start of the season. Many enthusiasts are asking when our program booklet will be distributed. The preparations are in full swing, but we are still awaiting approval of the flight programs for 2025.
The first race of the season will take place on Saturday, March 29, from Momignies. There will also be a training flight; specific dates for this will be posted on our website early next week. As you know, no pigeons are allowed to be released in France before April 10, so the first flight from Soissons is scheduled for Saturday, April 12.
Important Dates and Local Information
Next weekend, March 15 and 16, the local club will be CLOSED. The weekend of March 22 and 23, we will organize an information evening at the club. The exact date and time will be posted on our website early next week.
Sector Choice and Regulations
There have been questions from enthusiasts in Sector 3 about whether they can come to Scherpenheuvel to basket for speed races. Unfortunately, we must refer to Article 16 of the provincial sports regulations, which clearly states that the choice of sector is a final choice for the enthusiasts. They are not allowed to change sectors unless they can present an exceptional reason to PE Vlaams-Brabant. In that case, the board of PE Vlaams-Brabant can still grant permission for a sector change.
Article 16 states:
"The sector choice 1 – 2 – 3 for enthusiasts who are within 2.5 km of the sector boundaries is only applicable to new members and enthusiasts who move to a new location within the 2.5 km boundary. This choice is one-time and final. Exceptional cases are decided by the Provincial Committee."
We hope everything is clear. If you have any questions, you can always contact us via info@verenigdevrienden.net.
With sporting regards,
The Board
Naam schrijver: Buelens, Geert