Release Forum

Forum Home

0001 23 Feb 2026 20:45:33: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
Please be advised AGM has been postponed to 22nd March 2026. Line Of Flight material to be prepared and presented to members and voted on.
0002 20 Feb 2026 22:45:55: Posted by GAVIN HARRIS from SAHPA CHAIRPERSON,
Race Program 2026 revised, please click on Points/Program button and then select the Programs, 2026 Race program draft. The revisions include : 1) Sires Produce is now a week later, so there is 3 weeks between Hamilton SA Derby and Sires race so the birds can compete in both and have 3 weeks recovery time. The SALDC Committee has also selected the race point to be Koroit 505km SE, slight more south than Terang and slightly North of Warrnambool, we have previously raced a Sires from Koroit 2) SA Long Distance Club has scheduled a race from Goulburn (NSW) the day after Holbrook so birds can be transported on the Geraldy unit and driven to Goulburn and released Sunday morning thus providing cost savings to both SAHPA and SALDC. 3) To accommodate suggestions for members that prefer north racing and to keep them interested and attending the club for hampering nights for SE races such as Terang and Benalla, we will provide two extra North sprint races on the same day and offer $100 first prize, no fee to enter, but no assoc points allocated. Last years Stirling North sprint late in the season was quite successful. 3.1 Carrieton Sprint on August 29th, same day as Terang Open and 5 bird special 3.2 Hawker Sprint on Sept 12th, same day as the Benalla Open. The Committee of Management (COM) is listening to members and doing their best to implement a program which meets what them members voted on at an official meeting. Reminder that the COM have scheduled an Official Lines of Flight meeting to be held in June 2026 as per the Race Bylaws section 9 to set the lines for 2027 season. The current COM have agreed to stay with N/NW and SE lines for 2026 as per the results of the vote at the special meeting held last year and all flyers bought rings and planned their breeding based on that draft program.
0003 20 Feb 2026 18:29:36: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
Financial accounts, treasurer's and Auditors reports are now available for review on the Minutes 2026 Tab. Should you have any questions, please email Darren at sahpa.treasurer2015@gmail.com or call 0421770610 prior to the AGM on 15th March 2026. Regards Darren SAHPA Treasurer
0004 14 Feb 2026 20:55:15: Posted by JOE JACKSON from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Clarification all payments including capitations through your club to the SAHPA must go into Comm Bank BSB 065 518 ACCOUNT 1003 8108. Reference club and number of members.
0005 14 Feb 2026 17:15:45: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
The COM have agreed to keep Capitations @ $200, but note with less members going forward it may go up next year. Admin Bylaw 4.2.2 Payment of membership fees to the SAHPA shall be by clubs to the general secretary a week prior to the AGM which is 8th March being a Sunday, so Monday 9th March would be acceptable. Please note it was agreed after the AGM 2025 the following was implemented “The COM have decided that voting for the AGM should be for all present members and new members paid up before the AGM”.
0006 10 Feb 2026 08:57:31: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
Update on the Future Forum. Sunday 22nd February 12-3pm The forum will be hosted by Michael Donnellan, Tom Tirrell and Tony Perkins. Topics will be varied, focusing on the future of pigeon racing. Members will conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. Brainstorming will be the theme of this forum. Come along and enjoy the afternoon, It will be a relaxed and enjoyable event. Cheers Michael Donnellan.
0007 09 Feb 2026 15:56:56: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
We hold a commemorative service for War Animal Day every February 24th in Corny Point, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. We have horses and donkeys represented at this year's service. We would also love to have pigeons represented. We understand it is a big ask for someone to bring their pigeons all the way to Corny Point but we would so appreciate it as they played such a vital role in keeping our soldiers safe. If you can help, we would really appreciate it. Thanks, Chris Wilkinson 0478 589 542
0008 09 Feb 2026 15:56:30: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
Please note the Futures Forum Meeting there will be a free BBQ organized as well.
0009 08 Feb 2026 14:34:57: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
Futures Forum. Sunday 22nd February. 1200 - 3.pm . SAHPA hall. Topic: The future of pigeon racing. Regards, Michael Donnellan
0010 07 Feb 2026 10:45:25: Posted by JOE JACKSON from SAHPA SECRETARY,
Adeliade National Pigeon Convention 2026 Date Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November @ 55 Cardigan Stree Angle Park SA 5010 International speakers confirmed Tom Van Gaver and Henk Jurriens with Ms Esther Noorderijk. Proudly funded by SALDC.