• Perch Fee = $200/bird
• 6-Race Series Activation fee = $500/bird
• Prestigious 600-Mile Activation fee = $100/bird

■ The $200 per bird Perch Fee must be paid for with or before arrival of birds. Any bird that arrives without paid perch fee, can be sold. Breeder gives up all rights of bird. Perch fee is nonrefundable. If your bird is lost before the first race and breeder is not able to ship replacement before June 1st, the owner who paid for perch fee, will receive 1 free credit for perch fee in next year’s race. If not used in next year’s race, the owner forfeits the free credit.
■ The $500 per bird 6-Race Series Activation Fee is due 1 WEEK BEFORE the first race, no-later-than September 23, 2023. If the activation fee is paid in advance and the bird does not make it to the first race, the fee will be refunded.
■ The $100 per bird Prestigious 600-Mile Activation Fee is due 1 WEEK BEFORE the Prestigious 600-Mile race, no-later-than November 25, 2023.
■ Any bird whose owner has not paid the Activation fee for the 6-Race Series or the Prestigious 600-Mile race will automatically become property of Master Breeders Marathon LLC. The pigeon will become available for being entered into the races by another 3rd party. If that happens, the 3rd party paying the Activation fee becomes the owner of the bird.
■ For any non-sufficient fees (NSF) incurred from applicants returned checks, a $35 fee will be assessed to bird owner for immediate remediation. If timely resolution is not met, the bird becomes the property of Master Breeders Marathon LLC.
■ Master Breeders Marathon LLC is not responsible for processing fees for Credit Cards, or any other convenience fees. The use of Credit Cards or other payment methods is a convenience set up by Master Breeders Marathon LLC for those who choose to use it. Processing fees are nonrefundable.

■ Champion Bird points will be accumulated over the 6-Race Series. Points will accrue such as, whatever the total number of birds entered in the first race of the series, will be the amount 1st place receives on each race. For example, if 1500 birds enter a race, the first place will receive 1500 points and 2nd will receive 1499 and so on. The Prestigious 600-mile race will not be included in the champion bird points.
■ Results are determined by clocking positions only. Pigeons must cross the scanner for placement.
■ In the event of a tough race, clock will stop at sunset, of the 3rd day. Any unfilled prizes will be divided amongst all the clocked birds.

Auction

■ Top pigeon performers will be auctioned off via www.newipigeon.com . This includes:

• Top 10 Overall performing pigeons
• Top 10 Short-middle distance pigeons
• Top 10 Long-distance Champion Bird
• Top 10 of the 400-mile race
• Top 10 of the Prestigious 600-Mile race
• ALL 1st place race winners

■ For auction inclusion, breeder must provide the pedigree of bird. Pedigree must include a minimum of 2 generations.
■ Net auction proceeds will be allocated 50% to owner and 50% to Master Breeders Marathon LLC. Owner must provide completed W-9 prior to receiving payments.

Return to Owners

■ All birds returning to owner, must be claimed and paid for within 10 days of conclusion of final race. After 10 days, the bird becomes property of Master Breeders Marathon LLC.
■ All birds being returned, will be required to have shipping expenses paid for, by the owner. Insurance is at the discretion and expense of owner. Paid-in-full shipping labels may be sent to Info@MBMRaces.com.
■ Birds will be shipped to designated team manager. Birds will not be shipped to multiple locations per team.
■ Master Breeders Marathon LLC is not responsible for delayed or lost birds from shipping. Any filing for refunds of shipping will be the owner’s responsibility.