May 16, 2021

With our first race being shipped on May 21st and the threat of the Corona Virus still hanging over us the UNC executive feel  it is necessary that a protocol  MUST BE  FOLLOWED while shipping pigeons to our weekly races.
The protocol is as follows.!) Most provincial guidelines should be followed as closely as possible2) If your club has more than 3 flyers shipping to any race, please ship one group at at time, having each group arrive at different times so that they do not come in contact with each other.3)Wear appropriate protective equipment when necessary, face masks, gloves, etc., Anything that ensures your safety and also protects the people around you.4)When scanning pigeons for the race, do it in a unenclosed area (outside) if possible, with the minimum amount of people necessary. Perhaps two people only, both wearing masks or keeping 6 ft apart .A possible .system could be as follows.The shipper brings forward their basket and presents his clock. He then walks away to a safe distance, (he can still observe the process) one person removes the birds from the basket and scans them, reads the band number out loud then places them in the appropriate race  basket, the other person verifies the band number, and operates the particular equipment necessary to enter your birds keeping a safe distance from the person scanning the birds.Before and after a person’s birds are entered the handler washes his hands thoroughly with an alcohol based hand wash, or soap and water .  After thoroughly drying his hands, the handler repeats the process until  it becomes his turn to ship and someone else takes his position, washing his hands before and after he handles the  birds. Before pressing any keys on a flyers clock you should cover them with a clear plastic wrap and dispose of it when finished, using a new piece with each clock.5) When the process of entering the birds is complete loading of the baskets for transport to your pickup location can be done. Masks absolutely must  be worn by the basket carriers and gloves are suggested also. If gloves are not worn then washing your hands after loading is necessary.6) When at your pickup location, only one club should load at either side of the trailer at a time. While waiting other clubs should remain a safe distance from each other and wait your turn. Face masks must be worn and gloves are also suggested while loading baskets, Carry and use a  alcohol based hand wash after handling  baskets at the trailer. Once you have loaded your baskets leave the area immediately. When unloading your empty baskets at the club house, wear a mask and gloves and wash your hands after handling the baskets.7) Keep a safe distance from our driver for each others protection.8) Most importantly, if you feel uncomfortable shipping at this time or feel ill, do not ship your pigeons until you are confident that you can do it safely. 9)At clock off, each flyer present their clock to the race secretary one at a time, to be processed, keeping a safe distance from all members. Again cover the keys on a clock with a clear plastic wrap before touching them10)When the winner is announced, congratulate them but do not shake hands, all members are encouraged to wash their hands before leaving the club house at clock off,These guidelines are for everyone’s protection and following them will help to ensure a safe and enjoyable race season. 
Remember The old bird schedule has been revised and we have omitted A01 and B01. The May 22  race will be A02 and B02.  Races continue from that point as per our regular schedule.