possible. When one lands, or if the fancier gives the landing sign, the competition ends. Usually, the birds must be seen every hour by the referee to make sure that they are indeed flying. Most clubs base their flying rules on the "NTU flying rules". The two categories of competition are young birds and old birds. A young bird is one hatched during the current year that bears a seamless band issued for that year. Any other bird is regarded as an old bird, regardless of its actual age. The first old bird race is usually about the middle of April, with others at two week intervals. The most important competition occupies the so-called Long Day. The longest (weekend) day of the year. In Pakistan many fanciers and associations organize endurance competitions. In the Rawalpindi-Islamabad area, the All Pakistan Pigeons Lovers Association organizes two competitions one in September or October and one in May. Each fancier comes with a team of seven to eleven birds. In May, the competition starts at 4:50 am when the temperature gets up to 45 degrees. The total time scored by each team is calculated at the end and prizes are awarded. These competitions are not only a source of amusement but also an opportunity for social interaction. International records International Results 2007 |- | 14:43 || Hrithik Halder || Khulna, Bangladesh , Bangladesh || 2020 |} |- Clubs See also Homing pigeon List of pigeon breeds References External links 36 stages for the Flying Tippler Novice, W. Matthews, N.T.U. Yearbook 1987. Retrieved December 27, 2005. N.T.U. Yearbook 1990/1991. Retrieved November 5, 2006. Tippler Pigeons: Breed Information & Facts - Pigeonpedia "Flight Performance, Energetics and Water Turnover of Tippler Pigeons with a Harness and Dorsal Load", JA Gessaman, GW Workman, MR Fuller, 1991. The secrets of Tippler Pigeon Flying with 18 Invaluable Receipts by J Stanway Origins of the English Flying Tipplers by Jack Prescott, February 2006. CURLEY, J. T. 1961. The time-flying tippler pigeon sport. Howell Book House, New York, NY. International Tipplers Articles by Jack Prescott Tipplers.com BBC: Tippler Pigeon fans' fury over falcon threat Pigeon breeds Pigeon sport