Rules for Sierra Ranch Classic One Loft Race 2011

• Perch Fee: $125.00 per bird - 4 birds for $400.00 - non refundable
• Race Fee: $275.00 per bird due Sept. 1, 2012 refunded if bird does not go to first race.
• To maintain eligibility all birds must be activated.
• Ship birds from Feb. 1st to May 15th,   replacements till June 1st
• Perch Fee due when birds arrive at loft
• All 5 races included in Average Speed
• Race 4 & 5 Capitol prizes and Class Nominations
• Capitol prizes paid on the first drop and then clocking order.
• Class Nominations paid by the clock, ties in the clock will be given the same position number and their winnings added together and divided equally.
• Average Speed paid by the clock. Computed on Total Distance / Total Time
• Time Out for Darkness - 30 minutes after sundown and 30 minutes before sunrise is dead time
  Birds clocked in TOD before midnight given End time of day 1, Birds clocked after midnight in TOD given start time of the next day. Flight day times will not be extended due to Clocking of bird in TOD
• If a bird does not clock, due to piggy back or clock or chip  malfunction, and SRC  verifys the bird is in that drop, it will be placed last in that drop. 
• All birds belong to breeders, no buy backs, no auctions
• Financial statement for race prizes will be provided
• Race dates are subject to weather
• 10% witheld on all fees for expenses
• Birds must be retrieved within 14 days after final race or become property of Sierra Ranch - $60 shipping per box plus $10 per bird after 3rd bird.
• Loft manager reserves the right to make all final decisions
• A completed IRS W-9 form will be required if you should win $600.00 or more.

• Average Speed Races

1. Lovelock NV - 170 Miles - 09-09-12 - $1000 prize to first bird in the clock
2. Imlay NV - 195 Miles - 09-16-12 - $1000 prize to first bird in the clock
3. Winnemucca NV - 225 Miles - 09-23-12 - $1000 prize to first bird in the clock
4. Elko NV - 300 Miles - 10-03-12 - 25% of prize fund
5. Final Race - 375 Miles - 10-14-12 - 50% of prize fund
6. 5 Race Average Speed - 25% of prize fund to the top 10

• Eliminator Series $10 and $50

1. Nominate Birds Before the First Race
2. After each Race 50% of the birds to be eliminated by clocking order, only 50% of the Birds will be eligible for the next race.
3. First Eliminator Bird through the trap on the final 375 mile race will win the Prize!

• High Roller $500

1. 3 Race Average Speed - 225Miles, 300 Miles, 375 Miles
2. Nominate Birds after Race 2 of the series for $500 each
3. 3 Prizes - 50%, 30%, 20%

• Yearling Classic

1. Same rules as the Sierra Ranch Classic
2. Perch Fee $100 each - nominate any bird or birds of your choice
3. 5 Races - 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 Miles