Training Pigeons in Scotland - 27/05/20

[willie reynolds]

TRAINING IN SCOTLAND
27 May 2020

Members should read all of the following statement, and encourage all other members to read the full statement and not rely on word of mouth.

Firstly, I must stress that this article relates to Scotland and is subject to certain confirmation by the First Minister, due at mid-day on 28th May 2020. This includes:

1. Confirmation that outdoor recreation and sport is permitted.
2. Unrestricted travel is permitted.

The statement is based on the principles set out by the First Minister on 21st and 22nd May 2020, and the content within the Scottish Government’s document titled ‘Scotland Road Map through and out of the Crisis’.

Individual Loft Training
Subject to the above confirmation, individual loft training will be permitted from Friday 29th May 2020.

Group Training
Group training will also be permitted, subject to the following conditions that reflect the Scottish Government’s requirement:

1. Two metres distance should be kept between individuals from different household.
2. Individuals are only permitted to meet up with one other individual from a different household at any point.

Therefore, the following suggested process may assist members is adhering to these requirements:

Those carrying out group training (the convoyer) should remain in the vehicle at each collection point while the fancier loads his/her pigeons.
Once the fancier has left the pick up point, the convoyer should disinfect any part of the equipment that the fancier has come into contact with, such as door to trailers, before moving to the next collection point or before the next fancier loads his/her pigeons.
At no point should more than two individuals from different households be at the same pick up point at the same time.
Individuals from different households should not travel in the same vehicle.
In addition, where applicable convoyers should ensure that they have a RPRA Convoyer’s licence and are meeting the requirements of the General Licence for Bird Gatherings.

Further information on the General Licence can be found within the AI Pigeons Code of Practice.

Ian Evans
CEO