R.p.r.a. Informative Covid 19 23Rd April 2020.

[greenlands]

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

 

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[Kyleakin Lofts]

Well done Lindsay.

[airdrie2]

where do we get the 2 meter distance when loading baskets into transporter ?

[greenlands]

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

[Mattydoos79]

Agree with this rule and hope our SHU does the same

[Walter swanston]

Obviously a joke

[Delboy]

Two from the same house marking the pigeons helps the situation and the same idea for loading crates onto the transporter. Common sense applied and it could be safe enough.jmo

[Walter swanston]

Okay Del how about the 2 meter pole to work the ringer it’s a joke.

[dal2]

Okay Del how about the 2 meter pole to work the ringer it’s a joke.

Two folk from the same house he means Walter.

[Guest mambo]

Okay Del how about the 2 meter pole to work the ringer it’s a joke.

yes Walter they have no class

[Walter swanston]

There is little doubt that given a little common sense and willingness to co-operate displayed by fanciers race marking could be achieved.However the matter under discussion is an elaborate flight of fancy disowned by the RPRA

[Delboy]

Okay Del how about the 2 meter pole to work the ringer it’s a joke.

 

Hi Walter, I totally agree m8,it is a joke but I am just suggesting ideas for people that are choosing to race. Same person does the ringer and the sheets and their house mate does the handling. That's the way our club would do it but we only have 6 or 7 lofts. The exact same as loading the transporter, 2 house mates can carry the crates without any fear of each other.ps. I am high risk too so know exactly where you are coming from.

[tommy bhoys]

Okay Del how about the 2 meter pole to work the ringer it’s a joke.

yeah thats a joke but if you wear the proper ppe you dont need tae dae the 2 meter distancing

[airdrie2]

yeah thats a joke but if you wear the proper ppe you dont need tae dae the 2 meter distancing

Where do you get that from Tommy ? and what is the full proper ppe

[tommy bhoys]

Where do you get that from Tommy ? and what is the full proper ppe

from a front line worker and try ebay

[freddy1980]

at the end off the day there is only 2 choices if we get the green light to race this year

 

1) you send them

 

2) you don't send

 

its the fancier's choice to decide that. and if we get racing and for the ones that don't wont to send and risk it thats fine its your choice but don't moan at the people that wont to race I think there will be more that will wont to race than the ones that wont fact

[geordie1234]

at the end off the day there is only 2 choices if we get the green light to race this year

 

1) you send them

 

2) you don't send

 

its the fancier's choice to decide that. and if we get racing and for the ones that don't wont to send and risk it thats fine its your choice but don't moan at the people that wont to race I think there will be more that will wont to race than the ones that wont fact

 

100% it seems some are hell bent on not racing... looks like if I can't race neither can you scenario imo

[airdrie2]

to all pigeon basics readers E- BAY is now the leading authority on safe PPE equiptment needed for pigeon racing during corona virus pandemic, and any anonimus frontline worker will let you know a save distance and anything else you want to know .

Thanks for your honest answer Tommy

 

hope you all stay safe fellow pigeon fancers

[Ryan Hay]

Hud the dettol into yous and it will be fine

[Roland]

Two from the same house marking the pigeons helps the situation and the same idea for loading crates onto the transporter. Common sense applied and it could be safe enough.jmo

 

Yep that certain is good secure for racing eh! As long as no body wants to cheat I fear.

[Andrew suckle]

Yep that certain is good secure for racing eh! As long as no body wants to cheat I fear.

Do u race Doos Roland the 1/2 empty man

[Buffalo]

^_^ :001: :001:

[Michael J Burden]

I cannot see why a gazebo cannot be purchased and a carpark used with the new marking committee the transporter and the necessary distancing rules enforced. It could be central to all in the fed. Simplesss.

 

MJB

[tommy bhoys]

to all pigeon basics readers E- BAY is now the leading authority on safe PPE equiptment needed for pigeon racing during corona virus pandemic, and any anonimus frontline worker will let you know a save distance and anything else you want to know .

Thanks for your honest answer Tommy

 

hope you all stay safe fellow pigeon fancers

you watching whats getting said now charlie if you cant do the save distancing wear a mask its not rocket science we are gonnae get told tae wear masks when lock down is lifted you just dont want tae buy them thats your problem tight as a ducks arxse

[airdrie2]

SHU staff furlonged ?

 

For any training or racing to start would the governing body not have to be back up and running before any fed or club a member of thinks about a date? only a thought was brought to my attention