Who Would Be A Race Controller

[JOHNSEE]

The old bird season is almost over for another year,again many experienced birds have failed to return home for whatever reason.One of the most difficult positions is that of race controllers whether it be single or joint ventures,I never complain about the decisions that controllers take whether to hold birds or release them,because its their call on the day and I am satisfied that whatever they decide to do they do with the birds in mind,not an easy task in a country such as ours where we can experience the four seasons in one day,I believe some of the comments made on basics this year were very unfair, and very close to libel,if you feel you can do the job better then get proposed at your A.G.M...............Good young bird racing and good returns to all..............JBC/..

[dal2]

The old bird season is almost over for another year,again many experienced birds have failed to return home for whatever reason.One of the most difficult positions is that of race controllers whether it be single or joint ventures,I never complain about the decisions that controllers take whether to hold birds or release them,because its their call on the day and I am satisfied that whatever they decide to do they do with the birds in mind,not an easy task in a country such as ours where we can experience the four seasons in one day,I believe some of the comments made on basics this year were very unfair, and very close to libel,if you feel you can do the job better then get proposed at your A.G.M...............Good young bird racing and good returns to all..............JBC/..

Yip that's about right

[tyson]

this is my final year doing race controlling said it last year but nobody would take it on just had enough your dammed if you do dammed if you don't I just want to sit back and enjoy my pigeons instead of all the hassle theres always someone who knows better well nows there chance to have a go

[Delboy]

Needs someone with a good knowledge of pigeon racing, internet literate with skills in weather sites etc and plenty of contacts across the country. Also, thick skin is paramount lol.

[grdkeith]

Needs someone with a good knowledge of pigeon racing, internet literate with skills in weather sites etc and plenty of contacts across the country. Also, thick skin is paramount lol.

 

 

HOW DID I GET THE JOB THEN??? :crying: :crying:

[maverick]

This must be the easiest job in pigeons to do as nearly everyone and there dog on here seem to think they can do it better than the guys picked to do it

[peter pandy]

Needs someone with a good knowledge of pigeon racing, internet literate with skills in weather sites etc and plenty of contacts across the country. Also, thick skin is paramount lol.

That disqualifies 99.999% of fanciers then :emoticon-0126-nerd:

[dal2]

That disqualifies 99.999% of fanciers then :emoticon-0126-nerd:

Harsh

[robbiedoo.]

HOW DID I GET THE JOB THEN??? :crying: :crying:

 

 

you,ve got thick skin

[harry h]

you,ve got thick skin

 

 

And a thick heed.

[Guest Jamsie]

Should organisations provide training to controllers before they start in the job??

 

Personally I think that some form of education or another should be completed prior to them starting, with the Unions responsible for compiling the course and to oversee those doing it to a satisfactory level. If they can't pass the test they don't get the job. Each federation would be responsible for the costs of the training for their controller. Jmo

[Ian McKay]

And a thick heed.

 

 

Like most :emoticon-0138-thinking:

[Ian McKay]

Should organisations provide training to controllers before they start in the job??

 

Personally I think that some form of education or another should be completed prior to them starting, with the Unions responsible for compiling the course and to oversee those doing it to a satisfactory level. If they can't pass the test they don't get the job. Each federation would be responsible for the costs of the training for their controller. Jmo

 

 

Are you asking unions to work for there money ????

 

They dont mind all the looes as they will sell more ring the next year

 

Should also outlaw members being kept out of clubs :emoticon-0138-thinking:

[tyson]

thers one thing that no race controller can control and that is the percies because if they hit them at liberation then its in the lap of the gods what kind of a race you will get but the controller or the convoyer get the blame

[DJWa]

Should organisations provide training to controllers before they start in the job??

 

Personally I think that some form of education or another should be completed prior to them starting, with the Unions responsible for compiling the course and to oversee those doing it to a satisfactory level. If they can't pass the test they don't get the job. Each federation would be responsible for the costs of the training for their controller. Jmo

 

how many will apply for the job if they have to pass a course

very few , that would mean the end of a few feds

 

 

are your current controllers going to take the test

with the knowledge that some might fail and the embarrassment that that would cause

 

for me an experienced fancier with common sense , and contacts down the line of flight

is all you need

 

with these weather links on the computer all saying different things

talking to other fanciers on location always gives a truer forecast imo

[daviedoo22]

:emoticon-0137-clapping: :emoticon-0137-clapping:

The old bird season is almost over for another year,again many experienced birds have failed to return home for whatever reason.One of the most difficult positions is that of race controllers whether it be single or joint ventures,I never complain about the decisions that controllers take whether to hold birds or release them,because its their call on the day and I am satisfied that whatever they decide to do they do with the birds in mind,not an easy task in a country such as ours where we can experience the four seasons in one day,I believe some of the comments made on basics this year were very unfair, and very close to libel,if you feel you can do the job better then get proposed at your A.G.M...............Good young bird racing and good returns to all..............JBC/..

[tiger]

thers one thing that no race controller can control and that is the percies because if they hit them at liberation then its in the lap of the gods what kind of a race you will get but the controller or the convoyer get the blame

 

:emoticon-0137-clapping:

[knoxjn]

i have aid it for years every pigeon person should go to at least one race to see what goes on as most think we just play around have also been accused of just doing it for the money what a joke but still you get hammered the funny thing is you never ever get told when its a good race the only exception for me john jamieson as for courses and training what kind of training do you suggest ???

[daviedoo22]

this is my final year doing race controlling said it last year but nobody would take it on just had enough your dammed if you do dammed if you don't I just want to sit back and enjoy my pigeons instead of all the hassle theres always someone who knows better well nows there chance to have a go

You won't give it up Peter. You enjoy it too much.

[peter dempsey]

I also have had my share of Liberator the most thankless job out there

dammed if you do dammed if you don't

and the people who complain are never satisfied

the old saying you can please some people, some of the time, most of the people most of the time ,

but not all the people all the time

[Guest stb-]

thers one thing that no race controller can control and that is the percies because if they hit them at liberation then its in the lap of the gods what kind of a race you will get but the controller or the convoyer get the blame

pigeons can cope with most things heavy wind heavy rain showers all of which we have had this year and birds been fine but as you say percy hits em especially at the start it can be disasterous even on a perfect day and with all the right work and decisions being done , it all oot thew window when percie hammers em

[tiger]

You won't give it up Peter. You enjoy it too much.

been with peter and you wont meet a harder worker ive seen the care peter takes with the birds , top guy

[daviedoo22]

been with peter and you wont meet a harder worker ive seen the care peter takes with the birds , top guy

Here here

[tyson]

thanks for your support davie & john

[yeboah]

thers one thing that no race controller can control and that is the percies because if they hit them at liberation then its in the lap of the gods what kind of a race you will get but the controller or the convoyer get the blame

How very true

Many years ago our federation used sedburgh South of Shap in the hills for liberating our young birds beautiful sunny day birds liberated and were targeted by a family of Falcons in the convoyers report he said they split into two groups and went to dots in the heavens ,Half headed home the other half went south through the hills never to be seen again

However we are returning there this year for 2 races watch this space bet they blame the controller