The RPRA’s 2026 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.
Bird Flu Updates
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds have now been lifted in England and Wales. This means that poultry and other captive birds no longer need to be housed and can now be kept outside. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures remain in place until the wild bird risk falls further, so please […]
UK-EU SPS Agreement Update
RPRA Response to UK–EU SPS Agreement Consultation The Royal Pigeon Racing Association has responded to the UK Government’s consultation on a new UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, highlighting the urgent need to improve cross border movement for racing pigeons. Racing pigeon sport depends on being able to transport birds across the Channel for races […]
Free RPRA Results Software
The RPRA rolled out a new results software in 2020, which is free to all member organisations. Since that time around 800 organisations have taken advantage of the opportunity. Club Secretaries – to obtain your club’s free copy, please e-mail [email protected], quoting your club name and number, to be added to the installation process. Each […]
Updated liberation site maps
Up-to-date versions of both the UK and Continental liberation site maps, showing major airports and sites with airfield restrictions in the UK, are available to download by clicking on the appropriate image below. A3 size printed versions of these maps may be obtained free of charge from RPRA HQ by sending a large stamped addressed […]
Airshow Calendar 2026
As the season approaches, a reminder that in addition to the requirements contained within our rules regarding pigeon releases around active civil airfields, members need to be aware of the airshow season. Airshows bring increased summer flight activity, and we ask all fanciers living within the vicinity of airfields to be extra vigilant when exercising […]
Booking of RPRA liberation sites
To avoid jeopardising official RPRA liberation sites all liberations MUST be booked and paid for through RPRA HQ. This includes Race Programmes, Open Races, One Loft Races and Training Tosses. Please ensure that 2026 Inland & Continental Race Programmes are completed on official forms and returned to RPRA HQ by Sunday 1st March, along with […]
Bird Flu – Flying Racing Pigeons
Flying Racing Pigeons (Columbiformes) The government’s rules on how to manage racing pigeons during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak can be seen here alongside a comprehensive guide to biosecurity here. For racing, you must apply for a general licence to gather your pigeons together at a club headquarters from the local APHA. Defra’s information […]
Annual General Meeting 2026
The 130th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association took place on Friday 27th February 2026. Download: Minutes of AGM Download: CEO’s Annual Report Download: Summary Accounts
CEO Annual Report 2026
Building on a Renewed Foundation Over the past two years, the RPRA has faced significant challenges. It has been a turbulent period, but instructive. The most recent example was the derecognition of the NWHU and the positive agreement subsequently reached between our unions. That chapter is now behind us. Confidence is returning, and the RPRA […]
