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The premier organisation for pigeon racing in the UK

Today pigeon racing is a sport for the whole family in a highly social environment. It combines animal husbandry with the natural desire for competition. Electronic Timing Systems and One Loft Races have brought this popular sport into the 21st Century. Find out more…

Latest News

Backlog at HQ

Now that racing has started, the number of stray calls, transfer and loft location requests, membership applications etc has picked up sharply, and the Easter break put us a few days behind. We are working as fast as we can to clear the backlog, and will be back up to date as soon as possible. […]

Bird Flu Updates

Changes to the Bird Gatherings General Licences in England From 12pm on 26 April 2024 gatherings of all columbiforme birds (pigeons) are permitted in England provided you: follow and meet all the requirements of the captive bird gathering general licence notify APHA of the gathering at least 7 days before the event. Mixed gatherings of poultry […]

2024 Rule Book now available

The RPRA’s 2024 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below.   Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.                  

Entries still open for 2024 RPRA One Loft Race

Entries for the 2024 RPRA One Loft Young Birds Race are still being taken. With a 1st prize of £35000 to the winner of the final race, £10000 in prize money across the 4 hotspot races, and £8000 going to the winner of the ace pigeon competition, there has never been a better time to […]