It was a cozy affair on Saturday, December 2, in the party 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 short reception, the 110 attendees who had 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 its successful course. Thanks also to the sponsors, as without them, the operation would obviously not be the same.
After this, the attendees sat down for a delicious festive meal that proceeded perfectly with smooth service.
The champions of the various disciplines, from large middle-distance to long-distance and great long-distance, were celebrated and honored appropriately.
The winners of the 'De Duif' and 'Röhnfried' criteria were able to receive their prizes.
Afterward, all helpers, whom the association can always rely upon for activities, received flowers or a bottle of wine, followed by a partial refund of the entry fees and the distribution of the won natural prizes, largely donated by the sponsors.
Tired but satisfied, after some cleaning up of the party hall, the doors could be 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 long-distance: championship old pigeons
1. de Rijck Guido and Tom
2. Joosen Willy
3. Seiffert Thibault
03. great long-distance: championship yearlings
1. Seiffert Thibault
2. Donckers Johan
3. Diels Ben
04. long-distance: championship old pigeons
1. Seiffert Thibault
2. Van De Wouwer Ludovicus
3. Michiels Herman and Wim
05. long-distance: championship yearlings
2. Vercammen Frank
3. Seiffert Thibault
06. small long-distance: championship old pigeons
1. Belmans Sonia
2. Donckers Johan
3. Verschueren Axel
07. small long-distance: championship yearlings
1. Oudermans Frans
2. Geens Paul
3. Belmans Sonia
08. small long-distance: championship young pigeons
1. Luyckx Jasper
2. Oudermans Frans
3. Van Den Wouwer Alfons
09. winners as pigeons 2023
Great long-distance old: Mollen Roger yearlings: de Backer Koen
Long-distance old : Seiffert Thibault yearlings: Van Elsacker-Jepsen
Small long-distance 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