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Feb-01-2023

ACCEPTING BIRDS IN 2 WEEKS!!

Wow! Only 2 weeks away from taking birds. I hope everyone's year and breeding season are off to a good start. I would just like to remind everyone that I have made a few changes for the upcoming year for the Plymouth Peak race series. The birds will fly 6 races instead of 7 and the activation race is longer and will also count as the first official race. I will also be paying less average speed positions and moving more money to the last race. I am keeping the perch and entry fees the same as always.

My wife and I are going to attend the Pigeon Gala in Las Vegas in a few weeks. We are excited to be able to talk to many of you face to face. If you are planning on sending to Plymouth Peak this year, please reserve perch fees so I know how much vaccine and other supplies to order.

New Race Schedule

Race 1 (Activation Race) - Sage Junction, ID 123 Miles

Race 2 - Spencer, ID 159 Miles

Race 3 - Red Rock, MT 200 Miles

Race 4 - Melrose, MT 250 Miles

Race 5 - Garrison, MT 312 Miles

Race 6 - Ovando, MT 350 Miles

400 Mile Race (Optional) 100 birds minimum entry

Perch Fees:

$125 per bird

5 birds for $600

8 birds for $700

12 birds for $1000

Entry Fee: $300 per bird

Thank You,

Derik Alder

Jan-16-2023

RACE SCHEDULE FOR 2023

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

Dec-26-2022

!!MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Dec-15-2022

THANKS BRAD HOGGAN!

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

Sincerely,

Derik Alder

Nov-12-2022

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

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

Nov-02-2022

BIRDS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED BACK

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

Plymouth Peak Pro Challenge

Oct-25-2022

OCT.25TH.

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.

Thanks

Derik Alder

Brad Hoggan

Oct-22-2022

OCT.21ST.

Plymouth Peak Fliers,

Our final race went really well, and the birds did great. We ended up getting all but 3 birds back. We had a 13 bird drop from 350 miles and the winning speed was 1375 ypm. We would like to officially congratulate the final winners from this year.

We would like to congratulate the top 13 winners that came in together from Ovando: The winning speed was 1320 YPM
1st - $1528 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 209
2nd - $1028 - Racing Goose Loft - ARPU 65935
3rd - $1028 - BW Loft - RMR 22314
4th - $1028 - Sierra Ranch - SIER 134
5th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22243
6th - $1028 - Rory Smith - CDR 2240
7th - $1028 - Skylinerpl.com - UVI 32
8th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22196
9th - $1028 - Fleet Washington - FLEE - 2210
10th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22210
11th - $1028 - Silverado Loft - AA 20399
12th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22212
13th - $1028 - Wolfs Den - VITA 61
Top 5 Average Speed Winners:
1st - $3744 and Artist Sketch of bird - APC Loft - APC 22212 - AVG 1406 YPM
2nd - $2876 - Silverado Loft - AA 20399 - AVG 1403 YPM
3rd - $2167 - Dave Harrett - JEDD 18768 - AVG 1402 YPM
4th - $1675 - Wolfs Den - VITA - 74 - AVG 1400 YPM
5th - $1477 - Ridge2River Loft - AA 45043 - AVG 1399 YPM
Champion Breeder:
$ 1000 - George Rankin - APC Loft - APC 22212 - 1st AVG Speed
APC 22174 - 6th AVG Speed
All Other Colors Winners:
1st - $862 - Dave Harrett - JEDD 18768
2nd - $518 - Borderline Loft - AA 45005
3rd - $345 - APC Loft - APC 22120
Pedigree Challenge Winners:
1st - $425 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 209
2nd - $255 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 203
3rd - $170 - Scott Loft - GS 559
3PC 2nd Chance Winners:
1st - $700 - Christopher Loft - GS 171
2nd - $420 - BW Loft - RMR 22314
3rd - $280 - Double D Loft - ARPU 54015
!!!Congratulations to 2022 Winners!!!
We hope to see all of you back in 2023

Sincerely, Derik and Brad

Oct-21-2022

NO 400 MILE RACE AND SHIPPING INFORMATION

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:

1 Bird - $65

2 Birds - $70

3 Birds - $80

4 - 6 Birds - $130

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

Derik Alder

Brad Hoggan

Oct-19-2022

400 MILE RACE

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

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	News and Updates
	Feb-01-2023
ACCEPTING BIRDS IN 2 WEEKS!! Wow! Only 2 weeks away from taking birds. I hope everyone's year and breeding season are off to a good start. I would just like to remind everyone that I have made a few changes for the upcoming year for the Plymouth Peak race series. The birds will fly 6 races instead of 7 and the activation race is longer and will also count as the first official race. I will also be paying less average speed positions and moving more money to the last race. I am keeping the perch and entry fees the same as always. My wife and I are going to attend the Pigeon Gala in Las Vegas in a few weeks. We are excited to be able to talk to many of you face to face. If you are planning on sending to Plymouth Peak this year, please reserve perch fees so I know how much vaccine and other supplies to order. New Race Schedule Race 1 (Activation Race) - Sage Junction, ID 123 Miles Race 2 - Spencer, ID 159 Miles Race 3 - Red Rock, MT 200 Miles Race 4 - Melrose, MT 250 Miles Race 5 - Garrison, MT 312 Miles Race 6 - Ovando, MT 350 Miles 400 Mile Race (Optional) 100 birds minimum entry Perch Fees: $125 per bird 5 birds for $600 8 birds for $700 12 birds for $1000 Entry Fee: $300 per bird Thank You, Derik Alder
	Jan-16-2023
RACE SCHEDULE FOR 2023 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
	Dec-26-2022
!!MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.
	Dec-15-2022
THANKS BRAD HOGGAN! 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 Sincerely, Derik Alder
	Nov-12-2022
HAPPY VETERANS DAY 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
	Nov-02-2022
BIRDS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED BACK 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 Plymouth Peak Pro Challenge
	Oct-25-2022
OCT.25TH. 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. Thanks Derik Alder Brad Hoggan
	Oct-22-2022
OCT.21ST. Plymouth Peak Fliers, Our final race went really well, and the birds did great. We ended up getting all but 3 birds back. We had a 13 bird drop from 350 miles and the winning speed was 1375 ypm. We would like to officially congratulate the final winners from this year. We would like to congratulate the top 13 winners that came in together from Ovando: The winning speed was 1320 YPM 1st - $1528 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 209 2nd - $1028 - Racing Goose Loft - ARPU 65935 3rd - $1028 - BW Loft - RMR 22314 4th - $1028 - Sierra Ranch - SIER 134 5th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22243 6th - $1028 - Rory Smith - CDR 2240 7th - $1028 - Skylinerpl.com - UVI 32 8th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22196 9th - $1028 - Fleet Washington - FLEE - 2210 10th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22210 11th - $1028 - Silverado Loft - AA 20399 12th - $1028 - APC Loft - APC 22212 13th - $1028 - Wolfs Den - VITA 61 Top 5 Average Speed Winners: 1st - $3744 and Artist Sketch of bird - APC Loft - APC 22212 - AVG 1406 YPM 2nd - $2876 - Silverado Loft - AA 20399 - AVG 1403 YPM 3rd - $2167 - Dave Harrett - JEDD 18768 - AVG 1402 YPM 4th - $1675 - Wolfs Den - VITA - 74 - AVG 1400 YPM 5th - $1477 - Ridge2River Loft - AA 45043 - AVG 1399 YPM Champion Breeder: $ 1000 - George Rankin - APC Loft - APC 22212 - 1st AVG Speed APC 22174 - 6th AVG Speed All Other Colors Winners: 1st - $862 - Dave Harrett - JEDD 18768 2nd - $518 - Borderline Loft - AA 45005 3rd - $345 - APC Loft - APC 22120 Pedigree Challenge Winners: 1st - $425 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 209 2nd - $255 - The Chosen Few - CHSN 203 3rd - $170 - Scott Loft - GS 559 3PC 2nd Chance Winners: 1st - $700 - Christopher Loft - GS 171 2nd - $420 - BW Loft - RMR 22314 3rd - $280 - Double D Loft - ARPU 54015 !!!Congratulations to 2022 Winners!!! We hope to see all of you back in 2023 Sincerely, Derik and Brad
	Oct-21-2022
NO 400 MILE RACE AND SHIPPING INFORMATION 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: 1 Bird - $65 2 Birds - $70 3 Birds - $80 4 - 6 Birds - $130 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 Derik Alder Brad Hoggan
	Oct-19-2022
400 MILE RACE 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
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