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Aldergrove, British Columbia, CANADA
THE 2006 CANUCK CLASSIC

CANUCK CLASSIC UPDATE #5

September 06, 2006

Hi to all,

Well another super derby!!! It was a beautiful day, lots of great people, loads and loads of delicious food and the most important thing day birds. To say it was a challenging year would be an understatement. Everybody lost so many young birds that it was depressing, including the derby but in the end we had 73 birds that were in excellent shape and anyone certainly could have been a winner.

First of all congratulations to all the winners!!! Next a big thank-you to everyone who helped out whether it be with food contributions, collecting monies, selling pools, doing the boards etc. etc. etc. There is a huge amount of time and preparation that goes into putting on a first class event and the help and effort of our club certainly showed a great result.

John and Hilda once again did a really fantastic job with the birds. It was great to have Chris back to do the auction for us and our newest club member Christine did a really good job helping him with the boards. Thank you Rene and Corrie for putting the pools in the computer, what a time saver for those of us that have to figure out the payouts. There are so many people to thank but when you see the result and everyone laughing and having a great time it is really worth all the time and effort. So thanks each and every one of you.

We are looking ahead to next year and hopefully we will see everyone of you back for another day with friends and fellow flyers. Enjoy the rest of the year and see you in the spring.

Sincerely 2006 Canuck Classic Derby

CANUCK CLASSIC UPDATE #4

August 25, 2006

Hi Everyone,

Once again summer is almost over and it’s again time for the Derby weekend.

The birds did great in the Sprint To Win with 63 day birds home and in very good time. By the end of the second day we were only out a few birds. Congratulations to our winners! 1st Jules Hou and Edward Chu, 2nd Victor Funk and 3rd Nick Francisco. We will send a race result including all birds clocked with the Canuck Classic results.

Some information about Derby Day-----Saturday September 2nd 2006

parking will be at Coughlin Hall across the street from clubhouse

as usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided free of charge

alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the bar

raffles 50/50 draws throughout the day

huge selection of door prizes --- your name will be entered for as many times as birds you placed in the race, even if the bird does not go to the race you still have a great chance of winning a door prize but remember YOU HAVE TO BE THERE TO WIN THE PRIZES!!!!

everyone is invited and even if you don’t have a bird remaining you still have a great chance to win with someone else’s bird.

Viewing and Bonding

birds can be viewed Thursday August 31st before basketing at 6:00 p.m. Only owners or a person assigned by the owner may handle their birds.

owners may bond and pool either Thursday evening or Saturday between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.

open pooling between 11:00 and 12:00 noon

Calcutta will begin at 12:00 noon promptly

For owners out of town you are welcome to call the clubhouse direct on Thursday evening or Saturday morning at 604-856-3637. If you cannot attend please make arrangements for your entries, bonding and pool monies with Darlene Fraser at 604-820-2899 or fax to Darlene at 604-820-2833 or e-mail nrrps@telus.net We also have a web site posting information on the derby at Canuck Classic 2006.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone once again for a fun filled Derby Day!

Sincerely the Canuck Classic Committee

CANUCK CLASSIC UPDATE #3

August 07, 2006

Hi Everyone,

Well this year has certainly been a challenge, not just for the derby birds but everyone in the valley. Loss of young birds this season is probably the worst most flyers can recall throughout the past many years.

We started out with great tosses and then had several devastating tosses and we lost a lot of birds. After some short tosses to regain the birds confidence, we are now back to an aggressive training program.

We would like to remind you of some of the details of the “Sprint to Win” which will be held on August 19th. Because of the problems with the training a decision has been made to release the birds from Keremeos 140 miles. The entry fee is $25.00 per bird which must be paid before race day to ensure your bird qualifies. Please send monies to Darlene Fraser 33878 Richards Ave; Mission, B.C. V2V7E3 604-820-2899. Payout for the “Sprint to Win” will be 50-30-20 split. All monies will be paid out in prize money and will be paid in order of clocking. Included is a list of remaining Derby birds.

For information on the release time of the Derby birds call the club hotline at 604-856-3637 in the morning of the 19th and please come and watch the birds arrive.

Good luck everyone!!!

Sincerely the Canuck Classic Committee

CANUCK CLASSIC UPDATE #2

July 15, 2006

Hi Everyone,

Just a brief note to let everyone know that the birds in the derby loft are doing very well. The birds are healthy, loving their new aviaries and ranging for long periods. We’ve lost a few birds to hawks but on the whole it’s been pretty good. Our training program has now started and as training progresses the birds will be going in the truck with the club birds but as always with separate releases.

We are very pleased with the amount of participation this year. We have strived to make this not only a great race but an enjoyable weekend for everyone. Lots of food, lots of prizes and lots of fun!!!!

Also a reminder that those of you who have not yet sent in their entry fees please do so as soon as possible. The total for your four bird team is $250.00. $150.00 for the four bird perch and $100.00 non-refundable entry on one bird. There will be a $100.00 entry fee payable at race time for any remaining birds.

If you have any questions please call John Koene at 604-576-2463.

Sincerely Canuck Classic Committee

CANUCK CLASSIC UPDATE #1

May 27, 2006

Hi Everyone,

Things are looking good, birds are out and flying daily. We’ve been fortunate and no real problems this year with hawks around the loft. The birds love the great new aviaries there’s lots of additional space for them. John will be putting the birds on the darkening system this weekend.

We would also like to remind anyone who hasn’t paid the entry monies please do so as soon as possible. The total is $250.00. $150.00 for your 4 bird team perch and $100.00 non-refundable entry on 1 bird. At the time of the race there is a $100.00 entry fee for any other remaining birds.

The committee would like to thank everyone for participating and we’re looking forward to another fun filled and successful derby weekend.

If you have further questions please call John Koene at 604-576-2463.

Sincerely the 2006 Canuck Classic Committee