The Elite club race program 2026
All races are included in the Federation averages, you can enter all races in the Federation and they are coved by your Federation Fee. This includes SNFC races which will be for Federation results only.
In SNFC races unless you are a member of the SNFC you will not be eligible to Win SNFC Results, Prizes or Pools.
Old birds.
April
18th April – Strathkinness
25th April – Thornton
May
2nd May – Thornton
9th May – Wooler
16th May – Alnwick
23rd May – Swalwell
30th May – Kettering SNFC
June
6th June – Swalwell
13th June – Brighton SNFC
20th June – Wooler
27th June – Alnwick
July
4th July – Billaricay SNFC
Young Bird Races
July
18th July – Arbroath
25th July – Arbroath
August
1st August – Strathkinness
8th August – Thornton
15th August – Wooler
22nd August – Alnwick
29th August – Swalwell
September
5th September – Swalwell
The Elite Club also run the marking station for all Amal races:
May
23rd May: Grantham – Basketing Friday 12pm to 3pm at Club unit Kinglea AB15- 8SL
June
6th June: Kettering – Basketing Friday 12pm to 2pm at Club unit Kingslea AB15 -8SL
20th June: Ramsgate – Basketing Thursday 12pm to 3pm at Club unit Kingslea AB15 8SL
August
29th August: Darlington Yb Race – Basketing 12pm to 2.30pm at Club unit Kingslea. AB15 8SL.
The Darlington YB race is run by the ELITE Club for any pigeon fancier in the NORTH Section. It is not supported by either Federation nor Dundee or Angus who Convoy the Birds. You do NOT have to be a member to compete
We will accommodate earlier Marking if it helps with your Federation Marking contact I McKay 07841 562 085 e-mail ian.mckay@btinternet.com or Facebook.
Advice
SCOTTISH KEPT BIRD REGISTER
All racing pigeon keepers are legally required to register their birds location with Scottish Kept Bird Register and update their details at least annually. This guidance was launched in September 2024. If they were previously registered on the Great Britain Poultry Register (GBPR), they must re-register on the SKBR. This is a government legal requirement and outside the control of the SNFC. The SNFC cannot be seen to knowingly allow members to race in National races without a registration number and APHA could audit the club at anytime. Newest guidance means that Secretary is required to keep records of all members details including their CPH number for 3 months after each marking date, so it is very important that you have your CPH number and address on ALL of your race entry sheets. Registration is free, quick and simple! If you have not registered,
Here is the link: