The RPRA’s 2026 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below.
Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the Generalâ¦
The RPRA’s 2026 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below.
Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the Generalâ¦
As the season approaches, a reminder that in addition to the requirements contained within our rules regarding pigeon releases around active civil airfields, members need to be aware of the airshow season.
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To avoid jeopardising official RPRA liberation sites all liberations MUST be booked and paid for through RPRA HQ.
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Bird Flu Updates New Case in England Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry premises near Pickering, Thirsk and Malton, Yorkshire. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place aroundâ¦
The 130th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association took place on Friday 27th February 2026. Download: Minutes of AGM Download: CEO’s Annual Report Download: Summary Accounts Tags: pigeon racing, RPRA
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Building on a Renewed Foundation Over the past two years, the RPRA has faced significant challenges. It has been a turbulent period, but instructive.
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Up-to-date versions of both the UK and Continental liberation site maps, showing major airports and sites with airfield restrictions in the UK, are available to download by clicking on the appropriate image below.
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Pat Mitchell RIP It is with great sadness that we advise that Mr Pat Mitchell has passed away. Pat was a long-serving RPRA Councillor, served as RPRA President 2005-2007, and was also President of the RPRA North East Region forâ¦
The RPRA National Awards for 2024 have now been determined. As with the last few years, the majority were decided by coefficient calculations, and others by decision of the RPRA Council (marked *). The award winners are listed below – our congratulations to them all. The full list, including perform
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The RPRA National Awards for 2024 have now been determined.
As with the last few years, the majority were decided by coefficient calculations, and others by decision of the RPRA Council (marked *).
The award winners are listed below – our congratulations to them all. The full list, including performances and calculations, can be seen here.
[The awards were presented at the 2025 BHW Show of the Year Gala Evening – a gallery of images can be seen at the foot of this page.]
Adult Short Distance (65-250 miles) |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Coefficient | Prize |
| 1 | GB23C17376 | John Eastburn | 7.1122 | Selby Thomas Memorial Trophy, Medallion & £100 |
| 2 | GB21C41009 | Les Green | 8.4050 | Medallion & £60 |
| 3 | GB22A88876 | B & P Crowe & S & J Worrall | 14.9975 | Medallion & £40 |
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Adult Middle Distance (251-450 miles) |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Coefficient | Prize |
| 1 | GB21C38419 | G Treharne & Son | 3.2000 | Preston Trophy, Medallion & £100 |
| 2 | GB21C38459 | G Treharne & Son | 4.0076 | Medallion & £60 |
| 3 | GB20D29320 | G & R Jones | 6.3932 | Medallion & £40 |
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Adult Long Distance (451+ miles)* |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Prize | |
| 1 | GB23D68724 | Ron Williamson | Queen’s Coronation Cup, Medallion & £100 | |
| 2 | NWHU20E4002 | Alan Parker | Medallion & £60 | |
| 3 | GB21N75584 | G Oliver & Son | Medallion & £40 | |
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Adult All Round Performance by a Single Bird |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Coefficient | Prize |
| 1 | GB22D43586 | Mr & Mrs Kingswood | 6.9946 | Tony Cornwell Trophy, Medallion & £100 |
| 2 | GB20C38419 | G Treharne & Son | 9.1524 | Medallion & £60 |
| 3 | GB21Z55557 | T & S Perkins & Seymour | 9.3625 | Medallion & £40 |
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Adult Young Bird All Round Performance |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Coefficient | Prize |
| 1 | GB24C63148 | Bingham & Seaton | 3.1176 | Louis Massarella Trophy, Medallion & £100 |
| 2 | GB24X14331 | David Calvin | 5.0903 | Medallion & £60 |
| 3 | GB24C44447 | B & K Hawes | 5.4072 | Medallion & £40 |
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Intermediate Long Distance (451+ miles)* |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Prize | |
| 1 | GB20N08092 | Owen Abery | Trophy, Medallion & £50 | |
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Young Fancier Short Distance (65-250 miles) |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Coefficient | Prize |
| 1 | GB23S05441 | Mullen Bros | 216.1177 | Trophy, Medallion & £50 |
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Young Fancier Middle Distance (250-450 miles) |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Coefficient | Prize |
| 1 | GB23B08408 | Ethan Nightingale | 185.1058 | Trophy, Medallion & £50 |
| 2 | GB23D13183 | Ethan Nightingale | 210.7487 | Medallion & £30 |
| 3 | GB23D13121 | Ethan Nightingale | 318.1804 | Medallion & £20 |
| 4 | GB23S04665 | Ethan Nightingale | 333.5543 | Diploma |
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Young Fancier Long Distance (451+ miles)* |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Prize | |
| 1 | GB23S04665 | Ethan Nightingale | Trophy, Medallion & £50 | |
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Bamford’s Top Flight Championship Trophy |
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| Pos | Ring No | Name | Prize | |
| 1 | GB24B36186 | Beech Grove School, Kent | Trophy, Medallion & £50 | |
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