How to Start a Pigeon Racing Club

For racing pigeon enthusiasts, racing pigeons is an exciting sport. The only thing that might make it better, would be joining a club with like-minded enthusiasts. If there isn't a club in your area, why not create one yourself? There are bound to be others who would be eager to join. Read on to learn how to start a pigeon racing club.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Create a website for the pigeon racing club.

2. Make posters advertising the club and post them where others can see them.

3. Tell all your homing pigeon enthusiast friends about your club and ask them to join.

4. Find members at pigeon races by talking with other participants, and invite them to join your club.

5. Create a club constitution and bylaws which spells out club protocols and its purpose.

6. Establish ground rules for your pigeon racing club. This helps to prevent dissatisfaction, as well as can help prevent cliques from forming.

7. State clearly in the club's constitution how officials will be chosen and what their responsibilities will be.

8. Include information in the constitution about how disputes will be handled.

9. Begin the constitution with preamble that states the purpose of the club.

10. Describe the member requirements. You can have members with a range of abilities, including beginners to more advanced pigeon handlers and racers.

11. Decide whether or not to have a probationary period before the club member has voting rights.

12. Hold regular meetings to discuss the club's constitution and how the club is being run. Make copies of the club constitution for the members.

13. Encourage beginning pigeon racers to join.

14. Hold races and make them available to the public.

15. Have fun.

Resources

• American Pigeon Union