Rules

 

 

I ORGANISATION

1. The Belgian Master is organised by the VZW Vriendenkring Duivensport, Kasteelstraat 135 - B-8700 Tielt under the auspices of the K.B.D.B. In partnership with nv Versele-Laga, Kapellestraat 70 - B-9800 Deinze, nv Uitgeverij De Duif, Langstraat 95/3 - B-2240 Zandhoven and Herbots Animal Products - La Colombophilie Belge, Dungelstraat 35 - B-3440 Halle Booienhoven.
2. The final of the “Belgian Master 2013 one-loft-race” will be organised on 20.08.13.
3. Participation in the Belgian Master 2013 implies integral acceptance of the regulations and the decision of the organisers.

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II PIGEONS

1. For 2013 the total number of pigeons is set at 1400 entries. All entries are registered. The first 1400 registered pigeons are allowed to participate in this one-loft race. All other registrations are put on a waiting list. In the event that the entry fees for the first 1400 pigeons is not received by us in good time, the fanciers, who are registered on the waiting list, will be entered in order of registration for possible participation.
2. After 31 May 2013 the list of participants is published by the organisation through the official web site of the organisation. (belgianmaster.com)
3. The pigeons must be delivered between 01.03.2013 and 31.03.2013. The delivery address is Velde- ken no 39 in 9850 Nevele. The delivery dates will be notified to the participants in person and will also be stated on the official website. After 31.03.13 no more pigeons will be accepted, even if these have been entered and paid in advance.
4. All participating pigeons must be ringed with a 2013 fixed foot ring.
5. All pigeons must have been vaccinated against paramyxo at least 8 days before delivery and be accompanied with the necessary vaccination documents. If these conditions are not fulfilled, the organization will refuse the pigeons.
6. The organisation recommends delivering the pigeons at a minimum age of 5 weeks.
7. The pigeons must be delivered with a proof of ownership and the most complete pedigree possible.
8. The pigeons delivered are registered in the name of the organisation.
9. All pigeons delivered will be chipped before 31 May 2013. The organisation’s telephone number will be stated on the chip ring.
10. If one of the pigeons delivered gets lost and is reported, this pigeon will, insofar as possible, be repatriated within 7 working days. All pigeons returned are cared for in a separate department and only returned to the other participating pigeons after approval by the veterinary surgeon.These returned pigeons do not receive a separate training programme but must follow the schedule of the other participating pigeons. Pigeons reported after the internet sale, will be annoced to the registrar. The registrar will decide whether he wants to repatriate the pigeon concerned or not. If not the proof of ownership will be provided to the registering person.
11. The care is under the supervision of a specialised team and will be realised in a completely responsible way for the benefit of the pigeons’ health. The care programme will be realised exclusively by nv Versele-Laga, nv Uitgeverij De Duif and Herbots Animal Products - La Colombophilie Belge.

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III CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

1. The registration period starts on 1 October 2012 and ends on 31 March 2013.
2. The entry fee per pigeon is set at €250.
3. The registration lapses if payment is not registered at the time of delivery of the registered pigeons.
4. The entry fees will not be refunded if the pigeon should get lost.

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IV LOFTS

The lofts will only be open for visiting by the public only on the day of the final race, 20.08.13.

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V AWARDING THE PRIZES

1. In the event of exceptional circumstances (e.g. prohibition of competitions) that may influence the correct progress of the Belgian Master 2013 in one way or another, the organisation assumes the right to revise or cancel this Belgian Master 2013.
2. In the event that the competition cannot proceed for one reason or another the entry fees paid will be refunded, reduced by costs already incurred. All pigeons present at that time will be sold via a website. In that case 50% of the amount of the sale will be paid to the official entrant and 50% to the organisation.
3. The organisation is not responsible for the distribution of the prize money within a team or association and cannot be held liable in any way.
4. The winners will be notified personally of the prizes won by them.
5. The symbolic award of the prizes won to the victors will be realised on the day of the final.
6. All the cash prizes will be paid in Euro, via a bank transaction.
7. In the event of ex-aequo’s the prizes of the ex-aequo’s are added together and divided by that number.

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VI ENTRY CONDITIONS AND ENTRIES

1.It is not necessary to be an official member of a national pigeon fanciers organisation to be able to participate in this one-loft-race.
2. Pigeon fanciers who are the subject of a suspension imposed by their national organisation may no longer participate and may not enjoy any benefits and this in the broadest sense of the word.
3. Also fall under the scope of this regulation: fanciers who obtained a release of a suspension on account of the submission of an appeal or a provision in cassation submitted to the arbitration chambers of their national organisation. This also applies to fanciers who submitted a petition before the civil courts. The clause remains in force as long as all legal means have not been exhausted. Also fall under the scope of this regulation, the fanciers who cause or have caused damage to their national organisation.
4. You can register through the website belgianmaster.com or via entry forms which are distributed via various channels or that you can request from: N.V. Versele-Laga, Kapellestraat 70 - B-9800 Deinze or N.V. Uitgeverij De Duif, Langstraat 95/3 - B-2240 Zandhoven or Herbots Animal Products - La Colombophilie Belge, Dungelstraat 35 - B-3440 Halle Booienhoven.
5. The submission of your registered pigeons means that you agree with these competition rules.

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VII TRAINING PROGRAMME – ACE PIGEON COMPETITION – FINAL RACE

1. The final race will be held from the French release point in Tours (460 km). In the event that the weather conditions or organisational reasons do not allow the release at the set release point of the final race, it will be moved to such a distance, place or day for release so that the release is realised responsibly.
2. The pigeons are trained via official training flights followed by 3 “ace pigeon races” and ultimately the final race.
3. The pigeons are transported and released separately, unconnected to other training competitions.
4. The results of each “ace-pigeon race” are published via the official website of the organisation. (belgianmaster.com)
5. The date for the final race of the Belgian Master 2013 is August 20th 2013.
6. The competition ends by 12 PM on the day after the release.
7. The time of the release partly depends on the wind and the day schedule.
8. At the moment of each basketing the responsible veterinarian appointed decides whether the pigeon concerned can or cannot participate in the race. His judgement is binding and cannot be appealed.
9. On the basketing day of the final race all pigeons are provided with a control stamp.
10. A list of basketing of the pigeons participating in the final race, will be available from the website of the organisation before the pigeons are released.
11. The ace-pigeon competition is played as follows. Only the 3 “ace-pigeon races” and the final race are eligible for this competition. Per race the first pigeon registered receives 150 points, the 2nd registered 149 points, the 3rd registered 148 points, etc. until the 150th registered pigeon. The pigeon with the most points becomes the winner of the ace-pigeon competition of Belgian Master 2013. In the event that one or more races of the ace pigeon competition, no substitute race is provided. In order to be classified in the ace-pigeon competition the pigeon concerned must be registered for the final race before 12 PM the day after the release. In the event of ex-aequo’s the prizes of the ex-aequo’s are added together and divided by that number.

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VIII SALE

1. The first 10 registered pigeons of the final race are sold publicly after the final race, as well the first 3 pigeons of the ace-pigeon competition. The other pigeons will be sold through the official website.
2. 50% of the sale goes to the organisation, 50% goes to the official entrant.**

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** A month after closing the Belgian Master 2013 internet sale, the enroller is paid 50% of the sales price. In case a month after closing the internet sale a sold pigeon has still not been paid for by the buyer, the sale of this pigeon will be cancelled and the respective pigeon will be offered for sale on the website just once again. In that case the enroller will not receive 50% of the first sale price, but 50% of the second sale price, provided that the pigeon for sale is paid for duly by the new buyer. Should payment problems arise again, the organization will make an arrangement with the enroller.