Royal Cup Race

03/09/2026

🔥 OPENING DAY HAS ARRIVED — INTAKE NOW OPEN!

🎥 Experience the Royal Cup intake process from the inside
The 2026 Royal Cup season officially begins today as we open intake and start receiving teams. Every bird’s journey begins at the moment of arrival — and now you can see exactly how that process unfolds.

Before you ship, while you ship, or after your birds are already on the way….
👉 Take a full behind‑the‑scenes look at intake day.

Join John & Ryan from Feathers Elite in an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes look at how we handle intake with precision, fairness, and professionalism. From arrival… to evaluation… to the first steps toward becoming a champion, this is where it all begins.

🎥 WATCH THE INTAKE VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/I_3nyFRitmY

📦 We are now officially accepting teams for the 2026 season and we’re excited to welcome your athletes!

Step inside the intake process at two of America’s longest‑running and most respected OLRs—the California Classic and the Royal Cup. In this behind‑the‑scene...

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