The All Round Breeders category, the team-level equivalent of the All Round norm achieved by individual pigeons, is built on a complex competitive structure. It requires the centralization of results from two to four speed races (100–300 km), two to four middle-distance races (300–500 km), and two to four long-distance races (over 475 km), excluding marathon events. These requirements turn the competition int

The Ace Long Distance (Old Birds) category remains one of the most demanding standards in the National Championship. Five long-distance races, very low coefficients, and above all, the need for consistent form throughout the entire season. At this level, one exceptional race is not enough; regularity, fast recovery, and the ability to repeat the effort at relatively short intervals are essential. In the 2025 season, the

In recent years, more and more pigeon clubs in Romania have begun taking young bird long-distance racing seriously. Until recently, including in 2025, young pigeons were expected to meet the same standards as adult birds—three races over 500 km—to achieve a long-distance “norm.” But the 2025 season proved that this category is no longer just an “end-of-year pastime.” Every ranking represents hundreds of kilo

The national ranking for the Youth Long-Distance category – 2025 season – reflects, more than ever, the extremely high level of pigeon racing in Romania in this category. The top 10 positions include pigeons from nearly all the country’s pigeon racing regions,&nb