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Squad allocations & first bird payments by 15 April   All birds have been allocated into Squads of 4 based on Entry Forms received. Where no Entry Form was given then they were allocated randomly.   We have a NEW FEATURE in your login where you can move birds between Squads if the allocations are incorrect (My Account, Pigeons, Change Squad Orders). This can be done up until midnight CAT on 15 April. There.....

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We have a new stunning Insika Lodge on the same property as our loft! July is a busy tourism season in Victoria Falls and the hotels are filling up quickly. To avoid disappointment please get your booking in soon. We are still holding ALL rooms with Insika Lodge and Shongwe Oasis so you can ONLY book them through us! (at the best rate) Book your stay for this year's Final Race Week in July 2023 - .....

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Sale of Enduro Pigeons   The final shipment of pigeons for sale were send at the end of last week to Kuwait. These pigeons were destined for South Africa to be sold there. Unfortunately, we were not able to obtain the necessary permits to allow pigeons entry into South Africa.   We apologise to South African buyers who were looking forward to purchasing pigeons from VFWCPR in South Africa. We will continue to try and open the door and.....

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Here is a list of all pigeons in the loft at Victoria Falls – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=641   The first intake of pigeons has been out and exercising since the end of October 2022 and others over a shorter period depending on the intake date. Some pigeons have been lost in orientation however some lost pigeons return to the loft and others go missing from time to time. The list will there.....

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To all our valued Fanciers,   Victoria Falls World Challenge will be receiving pigeons from 1st August to 8th December 2023.   All birds must bear 2023 rings.   For the 1st shipment in August pigeons will have to be collected in July for pre-shipping testing and clearance.   Please check with your respective agents / shippers for exact dates and details - https://www.vi.....

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A new stunning Insika Lodge has just opened right next door to our loft!   Book your stay there or with one of the other great properties we recommend in Victoria Falls for this year's Final Race Week in July 2023 - https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/accommodation.php   We have some great deals if you “book your stay” through us!   Our Race Week Events programme will be full o.....

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Herewith the list of all pigeons that had electronic rings assigned to them excluding any mortalities – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=637   All ring couplings have been checked to ensure there are no mistakes, missing or dud rings. We still have 2 groups to complete quarantine, 50 from USA and 230 from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia which will have electronic rings assigned when they arrive. .....

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A survey was conducted to establish the opinion from current fanciers on increasing venture birds in the Victoria Falls World Challenge Pigeon Race.   Thank you for those that completed the survey and made useful suggestions. 112 people responded and the results were that 63.39% had no objection and 36.61% did not like the idea.   We have decided that there is not enough support for the idea and we will therefore NOT be increasing the venture .....

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The exports of pigeons to USA and Kuwait have been done. We have allocated some of the pigeons for South Africa but we still don't have the necessary permits to import into South Africa. We are hopeful that these will be received soon. If not we will make alternative arrangements as all birds must be exported for sale. The South African shipment remains in quarantine until permits are in hand. Please see the auction lists below. The dates for the Best Pigeons USA auction as we.....

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Rings have been assigned to all birds in the race loft now and we have spent the past few days double checking them all. This will be completed in the next few days after which the updated loft list will be issued. Please watch this video of the ring check - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MxVjAITid8k    .....

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Sale of Tracker, Donor and Venture birds Victoria Falls World Challenge supports the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust. Part of the proceeds from the sale of Donor birds, Venture birds and Tracker birds are donated to this trust. The Trust is actively involved in the rehabilitation and protection of wildlife in the region, which includes the education of rural people in caring and safeguarding our wildlife, antipoaching and research. Tracker birds participate in a.....

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The PIPA Auction of the top pigeons from the Enduro Ace and Final starts on Monday 30th January.   Don't miss out on buying some top quality birds which have flown over 7000 km in total over 2 competitive series!.....

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Thank you to everyone who has sent pedigrees of pigeons that completed the Enduro series. Please be reminded that the portion of the sale proceeds due to the activator, is for the activator of the original yearling series, but only if a pedigree is supplied.   The pigeons are already in isolation in preparation for export. If we do not receive a pedigree by 10th January the pigeon might not be exported overseas. Pigeons without pedigrees d.....

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Loft List 2023   Here is a current loft list of pigeons in the Race Loft which have had electronic rings assigned to them – https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/results.php?opt=5&id=635   This is all pigeons that came into the race loft from quarantine from the first 3 shipments. We received large shipments in November and December which still need to be assigned as they have either.....

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  Enduro Ace Final - Race Report   The Enduro Ace Final race was held on Saturday 17th December from Zvishavane, 502 km from Victoria Falls and was liberated at 05.30 am. There were 728 birds sent.   The race proved difficult as predicted with a direct headwind of up to 23 km per hour. The weather was not too hot because of cloudy weather with some light rain in places.   The first 2 pigeons arrived a.....

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Bonus Races are still open until 08.30 CAT. They are not showing on the App anymore but they are showing in the website. Log in and enter them here - https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/login.php Don't miss out!.....

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Scheduled for Saturday 17 December from 502 km with a 05.30 liberation.   Bonus Races are open until 3 hours after liberation!   Log into your account to enter the pooling now!  https://www.victoriafallswcpr.com/login.php   Birds can still be bought through the Book Now buttons up until 05.30 CAT on Saturday 17th.     You can view t.....

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The final Enduro Ace race is planned to be held on Saturday 17th December, weather permitting.   Basketing will be live on Thursday afternoon, 15th December from 16.30 CAT on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/Victoriafallswcprace/live   The liberation point is close to Zvishavane from a distance of 502 km. The prediction at this stage is a headwind with sc.....

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We have analysed the survey sent out regarding the 2022 yearling season. We wish to thank everyone who participated. Some very useful suggestions and observations were made, some of which could be adopted in the future.   Thank you also for the testimonials which were submitted. A free entry for 2023 was promised to the winner of a draw of those who submitted named testimonials. The winner of the draw is Louis van der Merwe from South Africa. Congratulations! &nbs.....

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