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Mid Island Racing Pigeon Society Working Man’s Second Round Multi-Race Derby 2008 Birds in Flight  ( photo Dr. Karl Frank, Alberta Classic )

Two Chances to Win Six Race Total Points  July 26th - September 6th One Race Calcutta/Pool Derby  From Nimpkish (285 km)  September 13th Any questions please contact caretakers Wally Petrovic (250) 732-2630 or Doug Chadwick (250) 246-4073 Cost $35 Perch Fee $100 Entry Fee $25 Buy Back All Birds not bought will remain the property of the club and will be auctioned off at a date after the derby All money must be paid prior to birds placed in Derby Loft Cheques made out to Mid Island Racing Pigeon Society Entry Instructions Birds will be accepted June 1st- June 14th Please ensure all birds are drinking and eating prior to entry. Birds can be dropped off at and/or Cheques mailed to the Derby Loft at: Wally Petrovic’s 8145 Hidden Hills Road Box 108 Westholme BC V0R 3C0 Out of town birds can be shipped to Victoria Airport via WestJet Please contact Wally or Doug to arrange for pick-up.

Race Rules #1 Six Race Total Points Birds will be based on a reverse scoring starting at 100 points Payout will based on the total of the six races Birds must be entered in all six races to be eligible for prize money 100% of entry money will be paid to first 8 positions based on 1st – 28%, 2nd – 21%, 3rd – 15%, 4th – 12%, 5th – 9%, 6th – 6%, 7th – 5%, 8th – 4% Races will be with the Mid Island Racing Pigeon Club’s Young Birds July 26th Mount Washington August 2nd Campbell River August 9th Campbell River August 16th Sayward August 23rd Woss August 30th Nimpkish (Due to unpredictable weather the Derby Committee reserves the right to alter this schedule) #2 One Race Calcutta/Pool Derby From Nimpkish (285 km) (Due to unpredictable weather the Derby Committee reserves the right to change the release time and location) Race and Presentation of awards to the total points will be on September 13th at Wally Petrovic’s Prizes will be paid out to 8 positions from this race based on money raised from Calcuttas and Pools (Points from previous races will not count and this race will not count towards total points) There will be a pig-roast and other food supplied by the club and a no-host bar. Camping is available on site but please bring your own chair, money and sense of humor. Race and Presentation of awards to the total points will be on September 13th at Wally Petrovic’s