Regulation 2026
General Information
The OLR Romanian Champions League loft operates under a legal entity.
Please read these regulations carefully to ensure you are fully informed about all important aspects of the competition. Compliance with these rules ensures transparency, fairness, and equal opportunities for all participants.
For any questions or clarifications, our team is available to assist you.
General Conditions
The loft is not responsible for individually notifying each participant.
→ All breeders are required to read the full set of rules!
Each participant is responsible for verifying the correct names and ring numbers of the pigeons submitted.
In the case of activations, the breeder must ensure that the number of activated pigeons matches the confirmed list.
By submitting the pigeons, ownership rights are transferred to OLR Romanian Champions League.
By registering and submitting pigeons, participants declare that they fully accept and comply with the loft regulations.
Fees and Teams
- Standard team: 5 + 2 pigeons FREE
- Participation fee: €250 / team
- Activation fee: €80 / pigeon
- Exchange rate: according to the National Bank of Romania (BNR) on the payment day
- The number of teams or pigeons submitted by a participant is unlimited
2026 Prizes
ALL PRIZES ARE GUARANTEED, as follows:
- 1,500 activated pigeons → €110,000 – FULLY GUARANTEED
- 2,000 activated pigeons → €150,000 – FULLY GUARANTEED
- 2,500 activated pigeons → €180,000 – FULLY GUARANTEED
- 3,000 activated pigeons → €220,000 – FULLY GUARANTEED
Final Race Awards:
- 1st Place – Trophy + Diploma + Gold Medal (14.65 g)
- 2nd Place – Trophy + Diploma + Silver Medal (14.55 g)
- 3rd Place – Trophy + Diploma + Bronze Medal (14.45 g)
Capacity and Intake Period
- Loft capacity: 4,000 pigeons
- Intake period: February 15 – June 1, 2026
- Official inventory date: May 15, 2026
→ Lost pigeons up to this date can be replaced within the same year until June 1, 2026.
Payment and Activation Conditions
Payment is made upon delivery of the pigeons – cash or bank transfer.
Activation takes place after the last training session, but no later than Hotspot 1.
Pigeons not activated by Hotspot 1 become the property of the loft and may be activated by any interested person.
Pigeon Requirements
Pigeons must have 2026 pedigree rings and must be accompanied by their original documents.
Upon arrival, pigeons will be chipped and their identity will be hidden to ensure transparency throughout the season.
Pigeons must be vaccinated against paramyxovirus at least 15 days before delivery.
All pigeons will be revaccinated (booster) after collection by the loft.
Pigeons that do not pass the quarantine period may be replaced until June 1, 2026.
During the 7-day quarantine, any pigeon with health issues will be replaced, and the owner will be informed.
The loft accepts anti-doping testing at the claimant’s expense.
Training and Races
Loading for training sessions and races is carried out in the presence of participants (attendance is optional).
The loft is equipped with 24/7 video surveillance, and participants have online access starting from the first Hotspot (HS1).
The transport vehicle is veterinary-approved and equipped with GPS tracking.
The loft reserves the right to modify training dates and distances depending on weather conditions.
Indicative Training Plan:
- 1×7 km
- 1×20 km
- 1×35 km
- 1×57 km
- 1×88 km
→ followed by additional training if necessary
Before the Final, one or two extra training sessions may be organized.
Rankings
The AS (Overall Speed) ranking is automatically generated by the Benzing Live system, based on cumulative average speeds (total flight time).
Derby Race
All pigeons present in the loft participate in the Derby, except those held for auction (Top 100 Final + Top 10 AS).
After publishing the list of eligible pigeons, owners have 3 days to activate them.
After this period, any unactivated pigeons may be activated by others.
Unactivated pigeons will participate outside competition, without prize eligibility.
Pedigree and Auctions
Pedigrees must be submitted before basketing for the Final race.
→ Otherwise, pigeons will not be eligible for auction.
Pigeons will be auctioned based on their Final race arrivals.
Sales distribution:
- 40% – breeder
- 40% – loft
- 20% – platform commission
The Top 100 Final pigeons and Top 10 AS pigeons will not participate in further races and will be first in the auction.
Pigeons not sold and not claimed within 5 days become the property of the loft.
If a pigeon is not sold and the breeder wishes to reclaim it, they may do so within 5 days after the auction closes, for 200 RON.
After this period, the pigeon becomes the property of the loft.
Award Ceremony
The award ceremony and official results announcement will take place on the day of the Final race at the loft.
Additional Notes
The loft reserves the right to select participants.
Transport of pigeons from abroad is carried out by authorized partners; owners may freely choose their transporter.
In exceptional cases (accidents, theft, epidemics), pigeons lost before the inventory date may be replaced until June 1, 2026.
In cases of force majeure (epidemics, avian flu, extreme weather), organizers reserve the right to modify the training and race schedule, including distances and the Final race date.