Training In England - R P R A Statement

[REDCHEQHEN]

TRAINING RACING PIGEONS IN ENGLAND

Members should read all of the following statement, and encourage all other members to read the full statement and not rely on word of mouth.

 

Firstly I must stress that the document relates to England only. The devolved Governments have set out a different position in relation to restrictions.

 

The statement is based on the principles set out by the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday 10th May 2020 that outlined a shift from a ‘Stay at Home’ policy to a ‘Stay Alert’ Policy, and the publication of the Government’s 60 page COVID-19 recovery strategy, published at 2pm on 11th May 2020. This document can be found via www.gov.uk. Where relevant, extracts from the Government’s strategy have been copied and pasted, and are highlighted in italics.

 

Individual Loft Training

Individual loft Training will be permitted from Wednesday 13th May 2020. This is based on the following extract from the Government’s strategy documents:

 

‘People may drive to outdoor open spaces irrespective of distance, so long as they respect social distancing guidance while they are there, because this does not involve contact with people outside your household. When travelling to outdoor spaces, it is important that people respect the rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and do not travel to different parts of the UK where it would be inconsistent with guidance or regulations issued by the relevant devolved administration’.

 

Group Training

We are currently in Phase 1 of the Government strategy, and this allows individuals to meet up with one member from a different household, while adhering to the social distancing requirements of 2 metres. Therefore group training of 2 lofts is permitted. However, training in larger groups (more than two) is not permitted.

 

Additional Information

In no circumstances should fanciers from different lofts travel in the same vehicle.

 

While carrying out training, members should not be travelling into Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, all of which currently have different rules in place regarding travel.

 

Questions and Answers

• Why isn’t training allowed in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland?

The devolved Governments in all three countries currently have a different approach relating to travel restrictions. However, we have and will continue to make contact with each devolved Government to discuss the possibility of training being authorised.

 

• When will racing commence?

It is impossible to provide an exact date, and members should not assume racing will start on any given date. Our best case scenario is that racing would commence the first weekend in June. However, for that to happen the following will need to be achieved:

 

Stage two of the Governments strategy would have to be implemented. This states:

 

To aid planning, the Government’s current aim is that the second step will be made no earlier than Monday 1 June, subject to these conditions being satisfied.

 

(Please refer to the Government’s strategy documents for details of the conditions.)

 

Phase two then outlines that IF such conditions are satisfied and stage 2 is implemented, the following will be allowed:

 

Permitting cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed-doors for broadcast, while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact.

 

The RPRA has developed a race marking and clock striking protocol that will be refined to take into consideration the latest announcements and published as soon as possible.

 

In addition the General Licence for Gatherings (birds not people) does not, currently, allow gatherings indoors, and until this changes it would be difficult to facilitate race marking could be carried out. We are currently seeking clarification as to when this MAY change.

 

• Our Club HQ/Marking Station is in a pub or club?

Clubs and organisations are encouraged to source alternative/contingency venues to race mark and clock strike, and wherever possible share race marking venues and facilities with other clubs.

 

Where possible clubs are also encouraged to confirm with their existing HQ/Marking stations that they have permission to use the premises.

 

Ian Evans

CEO

[geordie1234]

Well done Ian Evans continuously keeping members up to date and with a matter of urgency.... enjoy your training guys

[bigjamie]

typical shu not heard nothing from them

[robbiedoo.]

typical shu not heard nothing from them

 

There is nothing to hear we are still in lockdown Jamie I,m afraid.

[greenbar]

and will be,until mid June at least,

[geordie1234]

Rpra are allowed permits for French races and we are staring out our windows in Scotland

[Mattydoos79]

Rpra are allowed permits for French races and we are staring out our windows in Scotland

 

Our government don’t know what they are doing so yep I’m looking out my window towards my lofts thinking will they ever race? England will but not here in Scotland 😔

[clockman]

 

Coronavirus: Germany infection rate rises as lockdown eases

 

[geordie1234]

Coronavirus: Germany infection rate rises as lockdown eases

 

 

In one region

[tommy bhoys]

Well your words= had enuff of this covid 19 stopped watching the news,

dont want stats posted on here numpty you understand noo

[geordie1234]

Seen this on Facebook fair play the RPRA

[REDCHEQHEN]

The NEHU have issued a short statement as they are following the RPRA guidance - sorry to the top enders of the combine who have to follow their government's guidelines

[geordie1234]

Group Training Update

Further to the RPRA statement issued on 11th May 2020 the following guidance has been developed to aid group training of more than two people/individuals.

It is important to note that it is Guidance and any individual involved in group training should satisfy themselves that they are happy to proceed on that basis.

The Guidance relates solely to England. Training in Wales Scotland and N Ireland is not allowed.

The following has been based on social distancing rules issued under stage 1 of the Governments strategy including.

1. A two metre distance should be kept between individuals from different household.

2. Individuals are only permitted to meet up with one other individual from a different household per day.

Those carrying out group training (the Convoyer) should remain in the vehicle at each collection point while the fancier loads his/her pigeons.

Once the fancier has left the pick up point the Convoyer should disinfect any part of the equipment that the fancier has come into contact with, such as door to trailers, before moving to the next collection point.

At no point should more than two individuals from different households be at the same pick up point at the same time.

Individuals from different households should not travel in the same vehicle.

In addition Convoyers should ensure that they have an RPRA Convoyers license and are meeting the requirements of the General license for bird gatherings.

Further information for the General License can be found at https://www.rpra.org/download-forms/

Please click on the Avian Influenza code of conduct document that contains details of the General License.

Ian Evans

 

The structured and informative correspondence from the RPRA is second to none in my opinion

[budgie]

Should all Convoyers have General License

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Should all Convoyers have General License

 

RPRA Conveyers are issued a licence by the RPRA. They have to be RPRA Members and their Loft Number is registered with their licence after they have accepted the terms and conditions.

[tommy bhoys]

Should all Convoyers have General License

dont you worry im a member of the rpra andy