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Rules

2026

  1. All birds must be vaccinated for PMV at least 14 days prior to arrival.
  2. Bird intake period: March 1 – June 30. Replacements accepted until July 15.
  3. When shipping birds, please register at OneLoft.com, reserve and print your reservation form, and include it with your shipment. You may also print and complete the official entry form CLICK HERE TO PRINT ENTRY FORM
  4. Perch Fee: $150 per bird or 11 birds for $1,500. No refunds will be issued after birds are received.
  5. Perch fees must accompany birds upon arrival or be prepaid.
  6. Birds without payment will be listed as Pending Perch Fees.
  7. If unpaid after 7 days, birds will be moved to the For Sale – Florida Derby list. No exceptions.
  8. Entry Fee: $500 per bird, due after the 103-mile Activation Trainer.
  9. Activation is ALL or NOTHING — all birds on a team must be activated.
  10. If an activated bird does not make the first race (137 miles), the entry fee will be held as credit for optional races or future seasons.
  11. 20% of all entry fees will be retained for race expenses.
  12. Official timing and results will be managed through One Loft Clocking System and OneLoft.com.
  13. Birds will be vaccinated for PMV and treated for coccidiosis, canker, and internal/external parasites prior to entering the racing loft.
  14. Birds showing signs of Pox will not be accepted into the racing loft and will be returned at the breeder s expense.
  15. All birds must carry a 2026 seamless band recognized by a national organization (AU, IF, CU, etc.).
  16. Training and races will follow the North Course along I-95. Training begins in November.
  17. Activation Trainer (103 miles) will take place in January (date determined by Loft Manager).
  18. Activation payments must be made within 10 days after the Activation Trainer.
  19. Unpaid birds will be sold and all rights forfeited.
  20. Non-activated birds become property of Florida Pigeon Derby and will be removed from the race.
  21. All birds must compete in the full race series unless removed due to illness or injury (determined by FPD staff only).
  22. Race Series includes:
    • 137 miles
    • 185 miles
    • 250 miles
    • 350 miles
    • Distances may change at management s discretion
    • These races count toward Average Speed.
  23. We will have an optional 450-500 mile race, activation fee is $250 per bird.
  24. Activation Trainer, all main races, and optional races (except final drop) are paid by clocking order.
  25. Final Race is projected for the last week of February (weather and bird condition permitting).
  26. Breeders retain ownership of all activated birds after the season concludes.
  27. Final Race Format (Drop System):
    • First group arrival = drop” and prizes are split equally.
    • If birds fail to trap, they remain part of the drop until another bird arrives.
    • Subsequent arrivals are paid by clocking order.
    • Birds in the drop that fail to clock due to chip/clock malfunction will be verified and placed last within the drop.
  28. All races are 48 hours from release with no dead time.
  29. If no birds clock: prizes split among birds shipped.
  30. Unclaimed prizes after 48 hours: redistributed among winners minus 20%.
  31. Prize payments will be issued within 21 days after the final race.
  32. A completed W-9 is required for payouts of $2,000 or more (email only, include Loft Name).
  33. Syndicates must submit one combined payment — no multiple individual payments.
  34. Birds must be claimed within 15 days after the Final Race via email (include Loft Name).
  35. Unclaimed birds become FPD property.
  36. Return shipping must be paid within 15 days (can be deducted from winnings if W-9 is submitted).
  37. Birds will be shipped only after all races (including optional 450–500 mile race) are completed.
  38. Shipping address must match OneLoft.com account. No special shipping requests will be accepted.
  39. Shipping Fees:
    • 1 bird: $75
    • 2 birds: $85
    • 3 birds: $95
    • Additional birds require additional boxes
  40. FPD is not responsible for losses due to illness, injury, training, racing, or failure to return.
  41. FPD reserves the right to make all decisions.
  42. FPD reserves the right to deny participation to anyone not following the rules.
  43. FPD is not responsible for losses due to shipping issues, government actions, natural disasters, or theft.
  44. All birds will be hand scanned before Activation Trainer and official races.
  45. All basketings and races will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
  46. Participants must be 21 years or older and are responsible for all tax obligations.
  47. Visitors are welcome by appointment only. Contact Brito 786-439-8651
  48. Only FPD staff may handle birds — no exceptions.
  49. No pooling or gambling allowed on the property.
  50. By entering birds, all participants agree to these rules.

Optional Races
Carreras Opcionales

4 Bird Team Competition

4 Bird Team Competition

  1. The activation fee is $400 per team, payable prior to Race 1 (137 Mile Race). Payouts are handled separately from the main race.
  2. Birds must be nominated AFTER the Activation Race and BEFORE the 1st Race (137 Miles).
  3. If any of your birds in the team does not make it to the 137 Mile Race you can replace it, if you do, it needs to be before the 137 Mile Race.  
  4. Once you nominate your 4-Bird Team you are not allowed to change or replace any birds from your team at any point after the first race (137 miles) 
  5. Qualifying Races (137 miles, 185 miles, 250 miles, and Final Race 350-400 miles)
  6. Breeders can enter multiple teams, once you pick your 4 birds for a team they can only score points for that team, you cannot have a bird participating in different teams within the same competition. 
  7. All 4 birds in your team are eligible to win points for that particular team. 
  8. The team with the most accumulated amount of points after the Final Race (350-400 miles) will win the Team Competition.
  9. Starting points for each race will be based on the distance of the race times 4 (For Example: Race 1, 137 Miles (137 x 4 = 548 points), which means that the 137 Mile Race will have 548 points and this will be awarded to the top 10% regardless if they are participating in the team competition or not. Any bird that arrives after the top 10% get no points. 
  10. The 185 Mile Race will have (185 x 4 = 740 points) this will be awarded to the top 10% regardless if they are participating in the team competition or not. Any bird that arrives after the top 10% get no points. 
  11. The 250 Mile Race will have (250 x 4 = 1000 points) this will be awarded to the top 10% regardless if they are participating in the team competition or not. Any bird that arrives after the top 10% get no points. 
  12. The Final Race 350 Miles will have (350 x 4 = 1400 points) this will be awarded to the top 10% regardless if they are participating in the team competition or not. Any bird that arrives after the top 10% get no points.
Gold Cup

Gold Cup

  1. The activation fee is $200 per bird.
  2. Breeders can pick as many birds as they want.
  3. Birds must be nominated AFTER Race 2 (185 mile) Race and BEFORE the Final Race.
  4. If a Gold Cup pick bird gets lost before the final race you can use another bird to replace it or we will refund the money.
  5. Prizes will be paid out on the Final Race based on clocking order.
  6. Official Payouts will be posted once the Gold Cup is closed.
La Guerrera

La Guerrera

  1. The activation fee is $300 per bird.
  2. Breeders can ONLY pick ONE bird, no exception.
  3. Bird must be nominated AFTER Race 2 (185 miles) and BEFORE the Final Race.
  4. If your pick bird is lost you can use another bird to replace it or we will refund the money.
  5. Prize will be paid out on the Final Race based on clocking order.
  6. There would be 1 prize only (Winner Take All) First bird on this option will take all the money in the pot.
  7. Official Payouts will be posted once La Guerrera is closed.
500 Mile Race

500 Mile Race

After the final race and depending on the number of birds the breeders can activate, we will consider offering a 500 Mile Race.

 

  1. The activation fee is $250 per bird due within 7 days after the Final.
  2. The optional 500 Mile race will be flown 2-3 weeks after the Final Race weather permitting.
  3. FPD will allow 10 days to sort and get paid for all the birds going to the 500 Mile Race.
  4. FPD will hold 20% of the 500 Mile Race entries for expenses.
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