Victorian National Pigeon Convention 2023
November 24 - November 26
Friday 24/11, Sat 25/11 & Sun 26/11/2023
Venue: The Meadows [Greyhound Track, 80 Northcorp Blvd BROADMEADOWS VIC 3047].
Proudly supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Two online race team auctions will be held to raise money for the event.
Commencing Wednesday night 6 August 2023 ending Sunday night 9 August 2023. [date change].
Online Auction via Pigeon Vitality
[race teams will be available to the successful bidders between November/December 2023]
AGENDA.
24 November 2023 – Friday.
Day Loft visit at.
John Share, Joe Denaro & Godfrey Stevens [bookings via John Share M: 0409195049].
Night Meet & Greet from 6.30pm onwards.
Catchup with fellow flyers from around Australia for a casual ala carte bistro meal whilst watch Racing Pigeon Sponsored Greyhound races.
Race sponsors include.
Victorian Racing Pigeon Union Inc.
Victorian Homing Association Inc.
Greater Melbourne Pigeon Federation Inc.
Western Pigeon Federation of Victoria Inc. and
John Shore active philanthropist and Order of Australia Medal achiever in recognition of his work with local communities and Charitable Organisations will be our host for Saturday & Sunday.
25 November 2023 – Saturday.
9.30am Bird Auctions [Birds up for auction list link to follow].
12.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Guest speaker – Greg Hamilton.
6.30pm Bill Lawry famous Australian Test Cricket Captain & Racing Pigeon enthusiast, guest presenter / Dinner [booking process to be confirmed].
26 November 2023 – Sunday.
9.30am Bird Auctions [Birds up for auction list link to follow].
11.30am Local Australian speakers.
Fred DiMella [South Australian Homing Pigeon Association Inc.]
Len Vanderlinde [Queensland Racing Pigeon Federation Inc..]
Wayne Williams [Victorian Homing Association Inc.]
Syd Gard [Central Cumberland Racing Pigeon Federation Inc.]
Close.
Product provider stalls will be open to all visiting the venue over Saturday and Sunday which include.
- Anpario Australia.
- Benzing Australia.
- Pigeon Vitality.
- Green Valley Grains./ Rods Stockfeeds.
- Hunter Premium Produce.
- Mineral Energy.
- Tummy Right.
- Plastic Pigeon Products.
- Australian National Racing Pigeon Board Inc.
- Top Fed Photography / Joe Chiong.
Raffle ticket will be sold over the course of Friday night and Saturday with prizes to be drawn at Saturday nights dinner.
Prizes include.
- 2x One Loft Race entries for 2024 to
- Products from.
Accommodation Options.
Other Supporters.
Victorian Racing Pigeon Body Inc.
Australian National Racing Pigeon Board Inc.
Committee Members.
Please feel free to contact any of the committee members with questions.
David Wetering [M: 0418313283] & John Share [M: 0409195049] – Speakers and Guests.
Steve Gazzola [M: 0431247548] & Michael West [M: 0403256504] – Pigeon donations and Auctions.
Garry Gillard [M: 0439445507] & John Saggers [M: 0402015135] – Stall holders and product providers.
Tony Price [M: 0417517960] & Marc Tenaglia [M: 0456777816] – Function overview.