Federation

The Aberdeen Federation Race program 2026

All races are included in the averages, you can enter all races without being a member of the SNFC, you can only compete in the Federation Result Pools and Prizes, all races are coved by your Federation Fee.

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

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:

https://keptbirdregister.service.gov.scot/Home/Register