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Shipping for A02 and B02 will be tonight

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.

Unfortunately the Corona Virus Pandemic is still with us and as a result of the Provincial lock down we are not able to start our Old Bird racing season on schedule.The Up North Combine executive considered our options and decided that the first race will be shipped on May 21, 2021. In order to accommodate the late start we will have to shorten our Old Bird schedule by one race, therefore we will cancel A01 and B01 from Dunchurch.The races will start at week 2 from North Bay and will continue until the end of the Young Bird season with no break in between, the same as last year.While starting at North Bay for some is not a big stretch, we realize that for others it is, therefore consider a long training toss on the Saturday before the first race if you can do it.Good luck racing in 2021.Up North Combine Executive

To all members of The Up North Combine:The executive of the UNC are monitoring the current Ontario  Covid 19 restrictions carefully and have made no decision on delaying the start of the 2021 old bird race schedule as of yet.Currently we are looking at our options and if  more outdoor activities are opened up  we may continue as usual, howevershould this not be the case, a delay of the first race may be necessary.Watch for further updates on the situation in the near future, until then it is business as usual.

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Bruce Mathers

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The flying fees for the UNC  2021  flying season are now payableThe old bird fees areA series $200.00B series $150.00.Young bird fees
C series $150.00D series $150.00All 4 series prepaid $550.00
The flying fees must be delivered or mailed to:Peter Kamstra24 Little Rebel RoadSchomberg OntarioL0G  1T0 One cheque from each club must be sent to Peter along with the name of each flyer and the series they intend to fly, no later than April 10 2021Any club  needing measurements for old birds, please notify Peter at this time so that arrangements can be made to do it
The Up North Combine executive would like each club to give us an accurate estimate of young bird flyers they expect and the number of birds in each series they intend to fly either  C or D.Should the number of birds warrant it,  we may put a separate trailer on the road for each young bird series.Please send this information along to Peter so we can make this determination.
Remember that  the Corona Virus is still with us and all precautions must be taken while at the club or the trailer.
Good luck flying in 2021

In an effort to promote old bird flying and long distance racing in particular,The UP NORTH COMBINE is offering a FOUR RACE  CHALLENGER race stations are Hearst June 12th,Smooth Rock Falls June 19th Klotz Lake June 26th Klotz Lake July 10th  . 
The following awards will be given out to any flyer from any organization flying the long distance races on the UNC trailer.(1) average speed based on the four race series.(2) champion loft based on the four race series(3)The Ron Hastie Memorial This will be the last race of the old bird series from Klotz Lake on July 10th and awards will be given for 1st champion loft 2nd champion loft 3rd champion loft(4) In addition The Ron Hastie Memorial race will be an open race at $20.00 per entry with all entry fees paid out as  prize money to 5 places.1st prize 50% of entry fees2nd prize 25% of entry fees 3rd prize 10 % of entry fees 4th prize 10% of entry fees 5th prize 5% of entry fees

The 2021 dues for membership in the Up North Combine must be submitted by December 31, 2020Please send a club cheque payable to the Up North Combine along with a list of the members you are paying for, to. Peter Kamstra,24 Little Rebel Rd.Schomberg Ontaeio, LOG 1TOThe membership costs remain the same as previous years at $50.00 per member.Remember to pay your CRPU Membership fees they are also payable now.From the UNC executivePlease enjoy the Holiday season and do the best to remain Corona Virus free

On behalf of the Borden RPC we would like to thank all who came out in support of the Borden Bond RaceGood luck to everyone todayBirds were released at 9:00am into a 21km S windCeiling of 6200m and Visibility 32 km Strike off will be Monday from 7-9 pm same location as shipping. You will be asked to leave right away after your clock is printed due to Covid protocols. Thanks

Borden is shipping tonight for a Sunday race from Englehart

Due to the unfavourable weather on Saturday, the Borden club has decided to cancel shipping tonight and will now ship on Saturday September 26th  between 3:30-7:30 for a race on Sunday September 27th.