The Amal was set up by Andy Miller and open to all Federations / Clubs within the East and Central regions of Scotland to compete from Grantham / Kettering / Ramsgate or similar points where available.
The two Federations in the North of Scotland chose not to participate. This was then picked up by the Elite Club who offered to run the marking station and gave the idea of the Elite Club challenges offering Prize funds never seen before.
The Elite Club in conjunction with the Amal, Dundee & Angus Feds has opened up a new challenge for the fanciers in the North of Scotland with Prizes and Pools never been seen before, proving there is a need for this type of competition and introducing the availability for the public to compete in our sport. We also introduce the idea of guest members who do not pay a club fee, paying only Shipping costs, Challenge and Pools if entered.
Prizes and Pools are paid out in full.
Challenge birds were £20 per bird. Reduced for 2026 to £10 per bird with no limitations.
Pools were £15.50 fully pooled and paid out @ 20/1. This pay out ratio will change for 2026 season to 10/1. Pools will still be £15.50 fully pooled.
The pool are: 50p. £1. £2. £3. £4. £5.
There is also a Gold Ring Scheme from Darlington with the YBs.
The cost per ring is £10 with no limit and they must be raced by a Fancier in the North Section. (North section as defined by the SNFC)
In the last 3yrs we have paid out over £25,000 in Pools and Prizes.
James Cowie. Alan Williamson. Gordon Stewart at the Amal marking.
Jim Coutts being presented by Club President Steve Taylor with one of his many Amal Trophies.
Roderick Bain being presented by Club President Steve Taylor with his Amal Trophy.