Show Report
Winter Show
November 19 - 20, 2010
The George Van Vliet Memorial Classic was hosted by The Vancouver Poultry & Fancy Pigeon Association November 19 & 20, 2010. The show committee was grateful for the support shown by members and exhibitors by honouring George’s memory with a great show..
The show was once again held at the Ag-Rec building in Abbotsford, well known for it’s excellent lighting and building facilities. The show committee was also grateful to have Compass Cladding host the exhibitor’s reception on the Friday evening. The reception this year was especially memorable as we had in attendance the family of George Van Vliet: Dina (wife), sons Cliff and Randall, daughter Crystal and many other family members.
Ken Chatwin presented Dina with a flower arrangement on behalf of our members. Barry Sky coordinated and provided a story board of photos of events George had participated in while involved with our club. Thanks to both for making the exhibitor’s reception memorable for George’s family.
Our show had 510 entries. I would like to thank everyone who participated this year, and especially those who had to travel to get here. I know the road conditions were not the best driving from Alberta and the interior of BC.
Our judges this year were:
- Mike Cobb, Los Angeles, CA (Fancy and Rare Breeds)
- Bob Sutherland, Marysville, WA (Doves, Fancy Pigeons, Rollers)
- Roger Hansen, Marysville, WA (Fancy Pigeons)
- Max Nelson, Puyallup, WA (Show Type and Racing Homers)
In addition to our annual trophies awarded for fancy, flying and junior entries, we also provided best of breed commemorative certificates, which included the breed photo and a photo of George Van Vliet. Many thanks to Dave Williamson for assisting Barry Sky with taking the breed photos. As you can imagine, this was an all day process.
I would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped with the show setup and tear down, something that George had always participated in. Thanks to Tri-West Feeds for donating feed for our show, and to Ken Chatwin for donating the shavings to our show.
Our raffle and silent auction was extremely successful this year due the generous donations from all members, and to all who purchased raffle tickets with our new pricing structure. Dave Williamson, raffle coordinator, thanks you. Nice to see Bob Jones attend our show, representing the CPFA.
Keith Biggs
Show Secretary
(All photos courtesy of Barry Sky)
SHOW RESULTS
- Grand Champion Fancy Pigeon
- Norwich Cropper Mealy Old Cock #731 - Mile Petrovic
- Reserve Grand Champion Fancy Pigeon
- Satinette Blue Lace Old Cock #113 - K & M Lofts
- Grand Champion Flying Pigeon
- Show Type Homer AOC Old Cock #187 - Ken Chatwin
- Reserve Grand Champion Flying Pigeon
- Birmingham Roller - Show Type AOC Old Hen #6 - Doug Roberts
- Champion Old Fancy Pigeon
- Norwich Cropper Mealy Old Cock #731 - Mile Petrovic
- Reserve Champion Old Fancy Pigeon
- Satinette Blue Lace Old Cock #113 - K & M Lofts
- Champion Old Flying Pigeon
- Show Type Homer AOC Old Cock #187 - Ken Chatwin
- Reserve Champion Old Flying Pigeon
- Birmingham Roller - Show Type Aoc Old Hen #6 - Doug Roberts
- Champion Young Fancy Pigeon
- Indian Fantail Aoc Young Cock #1026 - Brad Pare
- Reserve Champion Young Fancy Pigeon
- Jacobin Almond Young Cock #287 - Jason Nicholls
- Champion Young Flying Pigeon
- Show Type Homer Dark Check Young Cock #2 - Ken Chatwin
- Reserve Champion Young Flying Pigeon
- Birmingham Roller - Flying Selfs Young Hen #701 - Kevin Sherman
- Champion Rare Pigeon
- Archangel Aoc Old Cock #429 - (Casey & Jerry) Double V
- Reserve Champion Rare Pigeon
- Oriental Roller Aoc Young Cock #076 - Kelly Waugh
- Champion Ring Neck Dove
- Ring Neck Any Color Young Cock #165 - David Williamson
- Reserve Champion Ring Neck Dove
- Ring Neck Any Color Old Cock #223 - David Williamson
- Champion Pigeon By A Junior
- Komorner Tumbler Magpie Black Young Cock #481 - Falon Lancey
- Reserve Champion Pigeon By A Junior
