For years Plymouth Peak has been a 7 race series. I am going to try a slightly different schedule this year. I am only going to do 6 races this year. The biggest differences between last year and the upcoming year will be that the activation race will be longer and it will also count as the first official race. The second biggest difference is that I am dropping the fall back race that usually sits in between the two longest races. Instead I will do a short trainer and make sure the birds are well rested in order to fly back to back 300 mile races.
I will also be paying a bigger percentage of the money out on the last race and not as many average speed winners.
I am really excited for the 2023 season and I hope the breeding season is going well for everyone. I am taking birds earlier this year as well. I am accepting birds February 15th. Please feel free to reserve perches. This is very helpful to give me an idea of how much supplies to order for the upcoming year.
Schedule comparison
Old Shedule New Schedule
Activation Race - Osgood, ID 108 Miles Race 1 (Activation Race) - Sage Junction, ID 123 Miles
Race 1 - Sage Junction, ID 123 Miles Race 2 - Spencer, ID 159 Miles
Race 2 - Spencer, ID 159 Miles Race 3 - Red Rock, MT 200 Miles
Race 3 - Red Rock, MT 198 Miles Race 4 - Melrose, MT 250 Miles
Race 4 - Melrose, MT 250 Miles Race 5 - Garrison, MT 312 Miles
Race 5 - Garrison, MT 312 Miles Race 6 - Ovando, MT 350 Miles
Race 6 - Spencer, ID 123 Miles
Race 7 - Ovando, MT 350 Miles 400 Mile Race (Optional) 100 birds minimum entry
Derik Alder
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Dear Plymouth Peak Fliers and Followers,
Hello everyone, this is Derik Alder. I joined Brad Hoggan five years ago as co-loft manager of Plymouth Peak Pro Challenge. Brad approached me with an offer to be a partner in this race, and eventually buy the business and take it over. He was at a point in his life where family and other endeavors needed more time and attention. Ultimately that meant that it was time to slow down with the birds. Pigeon racing as we all know, when done right, takes a great deal of time and effort. Anyone who knows or has dealt with Brad knows that he has more than put his time in and has been very dedicated to this sport for over 30 years. He has given more than he has taken. 2022 was our last year as a partnership of Plymouth Peak. I have bought the race from Brad and I am now the sole owner and operator.
I would like to thank Brad for the opportunity to pursue my passion and hobby and make it more of a lifestyle. I would also like to thank him for all the time he has spent passing on all the valuable information on successfully running a one loft race. I really look up to Brad and I am very thankful for his friendship.
With that being said, I am looking forward to the 2023 race season. We relocated the loft to my house here in Preston, Idaho last year. I am very pleased at how the 2022 races went. We had good trying races, and still had good returns. I am in the process of getting the website updated and the 2023 race schedule nailed down. So stay tuned to see any changes coming to the Plymouth Peak Pro Challenge. You can now reserve perches for next year. We will be accepting birds starting February 15th.
See you in 2023
Happy Veterans Day!
!!!Land of Free Because of the Brave!!!
It is because of our past and present military that we get to live in a blessed country where we are free enjoy doing the things that makes us happy. That is something that a lot of us take for granted. So please remember to thank those that serve or have served our country.
Happy Veterans Day
Thanks,
Plymouth Peak Pro Challenge
All birds were shipped back yesterday unless other arrangements were made. If you would like your tracking number please text or call Derik and he can get it for you. Checks will also be mailed out this week if we have your W9.
Thanks again for all your support this year. We are very happy with how everything went and we are looking forward to next year and hope to see all of you back. We will be making a few changes so stay tuned to see what they are.
Thanks
We are planning on shipping the birds back next Monday.. October 31st. If this is a problem for anyone please let us know so we can make other arrangements. Also, please get shipping money to us soon if you haven't already.
1 Bird - $65
2 Birds - $70
3 Birds - $80
4 - 6 Birds - $130
We can hold shipping out of winnings so let us know if that is how you want to pay for shipping. We also need a new W-9 form if you won $600 or more.
Brad Hoggan
We would like to congratulate the top 13 winners that came in together from Ovando: The winning speed was 1320 YPM1st - $1528 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 2092nd - $1028 - Racing Goose Loft - ARPU 659353rd - $1028 - BW Loft - RMR 223144th - $1028 - Sierra Ranch - SIER 1345th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 222436th - $1028 - Rory Smith - CDR 22407th - $1028 - Skylinerpl.com - UVI 328th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 221969th - $1028 - Fleet Washington - FLEE - 221010th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 2221011th - $1028 - Silverado Loft - AA 2039912th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 2221213th - $1028 - Wolfs Den - VITA 61Top 5 Average Speed Winners:1st - $3744 and Artist Sketch of bird - APC Loft - APC 22212 - AVG 1406 YPM2nd - $2876 - Silverado Loft - AA 20399 - AVG 1403 YPM3rd - $2167 - Dave Harrett - JEDD 18768 - AVG 1402 YPM4th - $1675 - Wolfs Den - VITA - 74 - AVG 1400 YPM5th - $1477 - Ridge2River Loft - AA 45043 - AVG 1399 YPMChampion Breeder:$ 1000 - George Rankin - APC Loft - APC 22212 - 1st AVG Speed APC 22174 - 6th AVG SpeedAll Other Colors Winners:1st - $862 - Dave Harrett - JEDD 187682nd - $518 - Borderline Loft - AA 450053rd - $345 - APC Loft - APC 22120Pedigree Challenge Winners:1st - $425 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 2092nd - $255 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 2033rd - $170 - Scott Loft - GS 5593PC 2nd Chance Winners:1st - $700 - Christopher Loft - GS 1712nd - $420 - BW Loft - RMR 223143rd - $280 - Double D Loft - ARPU 54015!!!Congratulations to 2022 Winners!!!We hope to see all of you back in 2023Sincerely, Derik and Brad
Unfortunately we didn't have enough birds committed to do a 400 mile race this year. Sorry for the inconvience this may have caused anyone. We will now start shipping birds back as soon as we can. So please let Derik know if you want your birds back. Shipping prices will be as follows:
So please get that to us soon so we can get your birds back to you. We can hold shipping out of winnings so let us know if that is how you want to pay for shipping. We also need a new W-9 form if you won $600 or more.
Thanks for your patience and support
Dear Plymouth Peak Fliers,
First off we are very happy with how the final race went. Congratulations to the winners. The birds did great. We had a really enjoyable time here at the loft visiting and watching the birds come in. We will get an official list of winners out soon.
We will do a 400 mile race if we can get enough participation. We need at least 75 birds to be entered. The entry fee will be $150 per bird. $20 per bird goes to the house. We would pay the top 10% and pay clocking order.
Sample payout based on 75 birds: $9750
1st - $2145
2nd - $1950
3rd - $1755
4th - $1560
5th - $975
6th - $780
7th - $585
If we don't get 75 entered we will begin shipping birds out as soon as we can.
So we need the following information from all breeders As Soon As Possible:
1. Let us know if you want to enter the 400 mile race and if so please tell us the band number of the bird to be entered.
2. Let us know if you want your birds shipped back to you
3. We need a W9 from all those that won over $600
Please let Derik know ASAP via text or phone call. (208) 380 0994
Thank You so much for sending birds to us this year.
Thanks, Derik and Brad
Our 7th and final race will be Sunday. It will be 350 miles from Ovando, MT. We are happy with how the 6th race went. The birds did really well.
For the final race we will be paying the drop and NOT clocking order.
We will be having a lunch starting at 1:00. Please text Derik 208 380 0994 if you plan to attend.
We would like to congratulate the free perch fee winners from Spencer, ID.
1st - Oscar - 4037 - CHIC - BBTC
2nd - R&S Loft of TX - 302 - RSL - BC
3rd - Sierra Ranch - 134 - SIER - BCWF
3rd - BW Loft - 22314 - RMR - BBSP
