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Covid-19 Training and Racing Firstly I would like to outline that Training remains strictly prohibited and anyone undertaking training may be jeopardising the achievement of a position whereby we can train and race as soon as is reasonably possible.We need to demonstrate that we can collectively follow simple instructions. While I am happy to say that we have received few reports in terms of police authorities having stopped and found fanciers undertaking a non-essential journey while training their pigeons; it is unfortunate to learn that some members have been dealt with by the authorities for carrying out training. In the interest of the sport and the wider community these individuals should stop immediately. You will be aware that myself, President and Vice Presidents have developed a protocol for race marking and clock striking. This protocol has been approved by the RPRA Council and presented to the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Pigeon Racing. Discussions have been escalated and we hope to be in a position to announce positive news in due course. However, I must stress that there are no guarantees. Continuing to train in the current restrictions could jeopardise our relationship with the authorities on whom we may be relying on to allow racing if and when restrictions are lifted Please be assured that we are doing all that is reasonably possible to achieve a position where training and racing can commence while adhering to certain restrictions. Ian Evans RPRA CEO

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This email has apparently been sent out to all federation secretaries. Taken off facebook ROYAL PIGEON RACING ASSOCIATION COVID-19 RACING CONTINGENCY – RACE PROGRAMMES The following document is applicable to those organisations that organise racing and will hopefully assist in ensuring a smooth transition towards facilitating racing if and when restrictions are lifted. Under the rules of the association race programmes are required by 1st March 2020 – rule 129. This provides RPRA staff with sufficient time to collate race programmes, book sites and also meet the General license requirements for gatherings (the law). Taking into consideration these requirements and the uncertainties relating to when racing will commence, organisations are encouraged to develop race programme contingencies. Race programmes should initially be formed on the assumption that current Government restrictions will be relaxed by 7th May which will allow members to commence training their pigeons. This will hopefully mean that a realistic start to racing would be 23rd May – or later if the organisation considers necessary. This will also provide sufficient lead in time to allow the RPRA to meet the requirements stated above. Organisations should form two race programmes. One based on Continental racing being permitted and one based on no continental racing. While the current restrictions are in place organisations will not be able to meet to discuss and develop race programmes. Therefore organisations should adopt a different approach; online meeting tools such as ‘Zoom’, email or telephone. As stated this is based on a major assumption regarding how and when restrictions will be lifted and it maybe that this assumption turns out to be rather optimistic. This document/guidance will therefore be amended and circulated periodically to reflect the current position. We need to be in a position to react quickly and ensure racing starts as soon as possible. Therefore, we will require all contingency/amended race programmes at least 21 days before the first race. The attached document should be completed and returned via post to The Reddings. However given the current delays to some Royal Mail services it is advisable to send the documents via email to racingsupport@rpra.org for inland race programmes and continentalracing@rpra.org for continental race programmes. Drivers and Convoyers In addition it is assumed that the restrictions relating to over 70s and people with underlying health conditions will remain in place beyond the start date of racing. Therefore organisations will have to put in place contingency plans. Under no circumstances should individuals that fall within the ‘at risk’ category and who are restricted by Government be allowed to take part in the transportation of pigeons to the liberation site. Consideration should also be given to the possibility that Government restrictions may also mean that more than one person from different households cannot travel in the same vehicle. A further document outlining protocols at marking stations etc. and based on the predicted relaxation to restriction measures, is currently being reviewed and will be published asap. Julia Julia Field

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Royal Pigeon Racing Association 3 mins RPRA CORONAVIRUS PROTOCOL There is a document that has been shared on social media relating to the above. While I can confirm that the RPRA is working on a protocol, the final document has not been agreed by Council. A document will be published next week. Please ignore the posts circulating on social media. For anyone who has shared the document, please remove it. Sharing a document that has not been agreed or finalised will do nothing but cause confusion. Ian Evans CEO

R.P.R.A. Informative Covid 19 23rd April 2020. ROYAL PIGEON RACING ASSOCIATION COVID-19 RACING PROTOCOL On 11th March 2020, the COVID-19 Virus was recorded as a Pandemic, leading to worldwide restrictions. Each government set out guidance and advice, especially around social gatherings. This advice led to the RPRA restricting all pigeon racing in UK until at least 25th April 2020 and subsequently the 23rd May 2020 The RPRA has a duty of care to all its members, whilst observing the current government guidelines. The RPRA acknowledges this and wish to protect its members as much as possible. The measures that are put in place will very much depend on the Governments advice and restrictions at that point in time. However, based on the following assumptions the RPRA has developed guidance that could facilitate racing and has decided to publish this document now in anticipation of such developments and to provide clubs and organisations with an opportunity to put in place the following requirements. Assumptions: 1. Government restrictions are, at some point, relaxed. 2. The relaxed restriction include a limit to the amount of people attending gatherings. In the case of Pigeon racing gatherings relate too (but are not solely restricted too) Race Marking, Clock Striking etc. For the purpose of this document, the restriction has been assumed to be four people. This may not be the case and therefore the guidance should be adapted based on the Government restriction of the time. 3. Gatherings will exclude those over 70 and those with underlying health conditions that would deem them vulnerable. 4. Restrictions relating to Pubs, clubs, and community centres will be relaxed. At this point it is important to stress that this document is based on many assumptions but is a proactive approach to making clubs and organisations ‘race ready’ if and when these assumption materialise. In order to protect the integrity/public image of Pigeon Racing and more importantly lives; we will need to ensure that these requirements are strictly adhered too. Failure to do so will result his will in racing being suspended, disciplinary action and reported to the appropriate bodies. These processes may be subjected to spot checks by RPRA officials and/or Trading Standards. Basketing/Race Entry The following should be strictly adhered and implemented 1. Clubs and Marking Stations should appoint an individual responsible for overseeing compliance. In normal circumstances this should be the Chairman. However, if the Chairman falls into the category of over 70 or have an underlying health condition the Chairman should appoint another member to take this responsibility. 2. The Clubs or Marking Station appoints a race marking team of no more than 4 people. These four individuals should be under 70 and not have any underlying health conditions that would deem them vulnerable. 3. Where it is not possible to appoint a Marking Team then a nearby club should be approached with a view to marking at their premises. 4. Members that fall into the ‘at risk categories’ should under no circumstances be present at the Marking station. These members should arrange for their pigeons to be collected and delivered to the marking station or if restrictions allow they should deliver the pigeons to the marking station and leave immediately – while adhering to the social distancing requirements. 5. The team of four responsible for race marking should be further split into two teams of two and should rotate the tasks associated with marking. 6. No member of the race marking team should come within two metres of each other. 7. Each member of the Marking team should wear a suitable mask and where possible a set of gloves. 8. Facilities to wash and sanitise hands shall be made available. 9. After handling baskets/equipment and pigeons belonging to other members each member should thoroughly was their hands and ensure their hands are dry before handling pigeons. 10. A two metre exclusion zone is implemented away from the marking facilities. 11. One member of the marking team to remove the pigeons from the panniers or baskets, mark the pigeon and place it in the race pannier. Do not double handle the pigeons 12. When all members’ birds are marked the empty baskets to be lightly sprayed over the surface with a suitable disinfectant and stored beyond the edge of the exclusion zone. 13. The members clock to be wiped clean (note for Ian and P Vps- we need to get advice on what is suitable to wipe clean) and placed with the basket or other suitable area for collection. 14. Loading the pigeons onto the transport should not include more than four people. We appreciate that this may take a little bit longer than normal but it will help in prolonging racing for all our members, and ensure the health of our members. IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE A CLUB CANNOT FUNCTION DUE TO HAVING A HIGH AMOUNT OF VULNERABLE MEMBERS THEN SEEK ASSISSTANCE FROM NEIGHBOURING CLUBS. PLEAsE ENSURE YOUR ETS PRINT OUT IS TAKEN FROM THE SAME ETS SYSTEM THAT SET IT. Marking pigeons with race rubbers will pose a challenge due to social distancing and this needs to be taken into consideration. Although this will take longer the following maybe considered. 1/ Before the official removes the pigeon from the basket he/she loads the race rubber onto the ring marker, and leaves the counterfoil on the table for the clerk to remove. 2/ A bird is removed from the basket and taken to the race marker. 3/ Whilst remaining a suitable distance from the race marker, using a two meter pole, push the plunger to release the ring onto the pigeons leg We understand that this is quite awkward but it is vitally important to adhere to the 2m social distancing on marking nights Clock checking 1. Club to set up a designated clock committee of no more than four people and ecludes those that fall into the vulnerable category. 2. Members are encouraged to collect and deliver other members clocks C 3. Clocks to be wiped/disinfected after being passed between members. 4. Clock committee members to wear disposable gloves 5. Print outs should be retained by the clock committee and distributed after restrictions have been lifted 6. All clock equipment to be cleaned down after use. 7. If the clock is stored at a designated premises then it must be cleaned prior to its use at the marking centre Please note that the RPRA will be checking that the above information is submitted. Anyone found race marking without submitting such information will be dealt with under the RPRA disciplinary process. And reported to the relevant authorities. To provide assurances that the above measures are being met each club or marking station should submit the following information to the RPRA via Richardchambers@rpra.org due to current restrictions we are unable to cope with the level of information via post and therefore the only way to submit this information is via email. If you don’t have access to email – find someone that does. 1. Club Name and RPRA Number 2. Name of Chairman or person responsible for ensuring compliance with the above requirements. 3. A list of the four member’s team appointed to carry out race marking. Where possible a contingency of two additional people should be included. 4. A list of the four member team appointed to carry out Clock Checking. Where possible a contingency of two additional people should be included. We hope that in these unprecedented times that we will come together to ensure racing is enjoyed by all. We realise that some of the rules will need to be relaxed slightly to allow everyone to race but hopefully during this time the pigeon fraternity will pull together This entry was posted in Latest NIPA news by trevor. Bookmark the permalink.

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