Capital City Racing Pigeon Club

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The Capital City Racing Pigeon Club has a long history of hosting successful derbies. In 1989 Doreen & Bob Paulsen inherited the task of organizing and food preparation from a young lawyer leaving for the big city. " Panic set in and then we started from scratch and hung on by the skin of our teeth to get the event running. But we had lots of help..."Paulsen said. Over the next 12 years, the derby, held on the property of the late Dick Roe, became popular in derby circles. Not long after Dick passed on, the derby went into limbo. With a plan of revival, the club asked the Paulsens to manage and host the limited entry derby at their Blenkinsop Valley property - an ideal pastoral setting. They were ready to call on helpers as required. The first derby was only 60 perches. This increased to 70 the second year. "We have a very large loft but do not feel right cramming birds into it and risking disease and sickness," Paulsen said. "These birds are not disposable and I will not put their health in jeopardy to make extra money for the club."

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