It was a pleasant gathering on Saturday, December 2, in the festive hall 'De Kapel' in Sint-Antonius Zoersel.
The pigeon enthusiasts of the Kempische Fondclub gathered around noon at Handelslei to celebrate their champions.
Click here for Overview Kempische Fondclub Championships 2023
After a brief reception, the 110 attendees who signed up for the meal were welcomed by chairman Rob Belmans, who, in his opening speech, thanked everyone who contributed, no matter how small, to the operation of the Kempische Fondclub and the pigeon season itself.
A special word of thanks went to the other board members, Erik Joris, Chris Van Hooreweder, and Ludo Ghielens, who help ensure that the association can continue on the same successful path. Thanks also to the sponsors, as without them the operation would not be the same, of course.
Afterward, the attendees sat down for a delightful festive meal, which went perfectly thanks to smooth service.
The champions of the various disciplines, from great half fond to fond and great fond, were appropriately celebrated and recognized.
The winners of the criteria 'De Duif' and 'Rönhfried' received their prizes.
After all the helpers, whom the association can always count on during activities, received flowers or a bottle of wine, there was the partial reimbursement of the entry fees and the distribution of the won natural prizes, largely donated by the sponsors.
Tired but satisfied, after some tidying up of the festive hall, the doors were closed around 8 PM.
Rob Belmans Chairman Kempische Fondclub
Championships 2023
01.provincial and zonal winner: Bourges old pigeons
N. De Weerd-Berckmoes
zonal winner: Chateauroux old pigeons
Huybrechts Johan
02. great fond: championship old pigeons
1. de Rijck Guido and Tom
2. Joosen Willy
3. Seiffert Thibault
03. great fond: championship yearlings
1. Seiffert Thibault
2. Donckers Johan
3. Diels Ben
04. fond: championship old pigeons
1. Seiffert Thibault
2. Van De Wouwer Ludovicus
3. Michiels Herman and Wim
05. fond: championship yearlings
2. Vercammen Frank
3. Seiffert Thibault
06. small fond: championship old pigeons
1. Belmans Sonia
2. Donckers Johan
3. Verschueren Axel
07. small fond: championship yearlings
1. Oudermans Frans
2. Geens Paul
3. Belmans Sonia
08. small fond: championship young pigeons
1. Luyckx Jasper
2. Oudermans Frans
3. Van Den Wouwer Alfons
09. winners of the champion pigeons 2023
Great fond old: Mollen Roger yearlings: de Backer Koen
Fond old : Seiffert Thibault yearlings: Van Elsacker-Jepsen
Small fond old: Verschueren Axel yearlings: Hermans Rik
Young: Hermans Rik
11. winner trophy Marc Huybrechts flight Libourne
Seiffert Thibault
King Kempische Fondclub 2023
10. King Kempische Fondclub 2023
1. Seiffert Thibault
2. Van Elsacker-Jepsen
3. Donckers Johan