2026 Fernando Valley Futurity

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Handler list will change multiple times.

2026 FVCF Rules

2026 FVCF Rules

Warning: Please register all Out-Of-Area birds as early as possible. Do NOT attempt to settle these birds to avoid rejection.

Entry Fees

  • $125 per Bird or $600 for 5 Birds
  • Payment MUST accompany birds
  • Every 5 birds or every 5 FVCF bands purchased = 1 Replacement Bird
  • FVCF Handlers receive one extra FVCF replacement band per 5 purchased
  • Out-of-Area Handlers must send the replacement bird
  • Replacement birds/bands If all five original birds are still present and not lost, and a replacement bird is also present, the replacement bird must be activated for $125. Any replacement birds or bands arriving after the first race must also be activated for $125

General Rules

  • Handlers are required to use Benzing Live
  • MUST be a 2026 AU or GVC Member in good standing
  • Minimum entry: 5 birds (Handlers)
  • Event is OPEN to all Greater Valley Combine members
  • Final shipping will take place at FVC
  • Out-of-Area breeders may use their own bands and choose handlers
  • FVC & GVC handlers must use official FVCF Bands
  • Handlers may handle up to ________ birds per location
  • Handlers may fly their own birds
  • Out-of-Area birds must ship directly to the Race Committee — NO EXCEPTIONS
  • Official entry form must be signed and shipped with birds
  • Checks payable to Fernando Valley Club
  • Accepting birds: Feb 15, 2025 – June 30, 2025

Race Structure

  • Final race: 400 miles (Northern California)
  • Only Futurity Birds are shipped
  • Optional second 400-mile race for an additional fee
  • Unfilled prizes after knock-off split among clocked birds
  • Race open until prizes filled or up to 2 days
  • Knock-Off Time: Day 2 at 3:00 PM

Awards & Payouts

  • 50% Breeder / 50% Handler split
  • Birds remain property of breeder unless agreed otherwise
  • Breeder pays all shipping costs
  • Unclaimed birds after 7 days become handler property
  • Top 3 birds must be present at Knock-Off
  • Trophy to Handler, Plaque to Breeder of overall winner
  • Payouts issued within 14 days of official race close
  • 15% retained by FVC Committee for expenses

Verification, Compliance & Banding

  • Committee may require winning birds to be released at handler’s loft
  • All birds subject to inspection
  • Altered or suspicious bands = disqualification
  • Bands must be AU-sanctioned or approved personal bands
  • Committee may approve or refuse any participant
  • Rules may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances
  • FVCF WILL follow FVC and AU Rules — NO EXCEPTIONS

Acknowledgment and Agreement