Abbreviation | ARPU |
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Formation | November 9, 1910 |
Founder | Racing pigeon clubs in Washington, D.C. |
Purpose | Promotion and regulation of pigeon racing in the United States |
Headquarters | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Region served | United States |
Membership | Approximately 7,500 members |
Website | pigeon.org |
The American Racing Pigeon Union (AU) is a national organization for pigeon racing hobbyists. The organization was founded November 9, 1910, in Washington, D.C., [1] to centralize regional clubs, establish standardized rules, award cash prizes and promote the racing of homing carrier pigeons.
The AU comprises approximately 700 affiliated clubs with a membership 7,500 members. The national office is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.