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Welcome to the National Birmingham Roller Club

The National Birmingham Roller Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the flying and breeding of the Birmingham Roller Pigeon.

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What Is a Birmingham Roller Pigeon?

The Birmingham Roller Pigeon is a domesticated member of the bird family Columbidae. In particular, the Birmingham Roller distinguishes itself by its unique ability to “roll” – performing backward somersaults in rapid, tight rotations. The rolling can be so fast on its axis that the pigeon resembles a ball of feathers spinning in mid-air.

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Birmingham Roller Pigeon
National Championship Fly birds in the air

National Championship Fly​

Every year, the culmination of our passion to breed top performers is showcased at the National Championship Fly. During the early spring and fall, hundreds of competitors across the country fly their best kits, hoping to land a coveted qualifying position for the final fly in pursuit of becoming a national champion.

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Online Bulletin Membership, Perfect for USA and International Members

For those wanting an affordable way to join the NBRC, we offer online bulletin membership ($25). You receive the same benefits as all other members, but you’ll access a digital version of the NBRC bulletin instead of a paper copy.

Your membership includes:

  • Bi-monthly online NBRC bulletins
  • Access to past bulletins on the site
  • Membership discounts from the online store
  • Eligibility to purchase NBRC bands
  • Eligibility to compete in the 11 and 20 bird flies

This membership option is perfect for international members wanting to receive NBRC bimonthly bulletins.

For those wishing to join or renew, by clicking the button you will be redirected to the online store where you can click “Paid Membership” and then chose which membership best suits you where it will be entered  into your cart .

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Characteristics of a Proper Birmingham Roller

The roller should roll over backward holding its wings up to a parallel point at the top of its axis and on the wings on the downstroke should also finish when parallel. This gives the illusion, if fast enough, of a smooth spinning ball.

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Characteristics of a Proper Birmingham Roller

Save these dates for the 2027 NBRC Convention!

Tennessee Roller Club will be holding the 2027 NBRC Convention. September 30- October 2, 2027 based out of Nashville Tennessee. Come join in with the comradery with great birds being flown. Checking in for more details as they become available.

What does a proper Birmingham Roller need to do to be worth watching?

The roller should roll over backward holding its wings up to a parallel point at the top of its axis and on the wings on the downstroke should also finish when parallel. This gives the illusion, if fast enough, of a smooth spinning ball. When seen from below it may present as a spinning ‘H’ or if the wings go slightly in the parallel position it may look like an ‘A’. When the wings do not reach a full parallel point before commencing the downward stroke it may appear like an ‘X’ from below. For most novices, the most important thing to note is that when the bird is rolling and viewed from the side at a right angle, it should give the impression of either a solid ball or a ball with a hole through the middle.

Pensom’s ‘considerable distance’ should be long enough for the viewer to see it start, notice its shape, speed, and style, and whether the bird stops correctly. If the roll is too short the viewer will not have enough time to do all this.

The proper Birmingham Roller should start cleanly and sharply in the roll, roll in a straight line, show no change in speed or style throughout the duration of the roll, and stop cleanly, facing the same direction the kit is flying.

The bird should be capable of rolling frequently at least once a minute or more often. More important it should roll with the kit and as often as it rolls and should be able to roll throughout the duration of the fly.“ Graham Dexter (edited)

2026 National Championship Fly Scores

2025-20 Bird Competition

1.Ma Lee871.1225.Will Stenhouse97.24
2.Kenny Billings625.826.Jeff DeWitt93.6
3.Jarod Murray550.227.Brian Longest89.25
4.Rick Schoening535.0428.Marlon Garnett87.12
5.Abel Ibarra497.2529.Sean Moua76.23
6.Kevin Monroe364.530.Sandy Vang65.78
7.Steven Butler359.9731.Daryl McAfee58.63
8.Jon Farr358.6832.Mario Solorio52.8
9.John Perrin339.6933.Steve Alden50.82
10.Rick Mee310.0534.Buzz Busse44.88
11.Paul Mabie301.0835.Jay Yandle43.56
12.Ricky Gonzalez300.336.Brian Bryant31.2
13.Brian McCormick227.3637.Barry McBride27.83
14.Bobby Wilson218.438.Veng Yang26.4
15.Richard Daybell198.7239.Jimmy Xiong23.76
16.Wayne Cumberworth177.4540.David Blumensteine22
17.Albert Skip Diggs172.841.Joe Emberton21.78
18.Robert Johnson170.2442.Ronnie Ross18.59
19.Mehdi Arzaghi151.243.Dwayne White14.3
20.Russell Clemens150.1544.Richard Weaver6.6
21.Alan Weaver136.7345.Willie Silvey0
22.Justin Okerlund121.546.Marshall DuncanDQ
23.Henry Lumpkin117.647.Myron MaxieDQ
24.Erwin Lopez97.2448.John TigertDQ
1.Ma Lee871.12
2.Kenny Billings625.8
3.Jarod Murray550.2
4.Rick Schoening535.04
5.Abel Ibarra497.25
6.Kevin Monroe364.5
7.Steven Butler359.97
8.Jon Farr358.68
9.John Perrin339.69
10.Rick Mee310.05
11.Paul Mabie301.08
12.Ricky Gonzalez300.3
13.Brian McCormick227.36
14.Bobby Wilson218.4
15.Richard Daybell198.72
16.Wayne Cumberworth177.45
17.Albert Skip Diggs172.8
18.Robert Johnson170.24
19.Mehdi Arzaghi151.2
20.Russell Clemens150.15
21.Alan Weaver136.73
22.Justin Okerlund121.5
23.Henry Lumpkin117.6
24.Erwin Lopez97.24

2026- 11 Bird Competition

PLACEFLYERREGIONSCORE10-1920-2930+45+SPEEDTIME FLOWN
1Hunter Siggard7A31156210450020
2Wayne Cumberworth3B2562110811114220
3Steve Rose3C24147130543720
4Huey Conn6A23641132603020
5Jeff Young9A23495214124820
6Keith London9G20647108452420
7Jeff Meier8A20321721055020
8Rick Mee8B2021138260117:45
9Tony Fanizzi3C2003278873020
10Clint Anderson7A19026441146020
11Mike Morgan7A1862558964320
12Ed Holden1C1813992481120
13Corky Legue3B1786486271020
14Ruben Solorio2B14927106151020
15Marco Solorio2B1482856573420
15Jacob Holden1C1482570451720
17Will Stenhouse9A1432540669320
18Norma Jean Monroe6C134576290620
19Ali Daniels8B131448754020
20Jon Farr8C1222480150320
21Brent Martindale8C1172268242120
22Steve Helfrich3A1167630001020
23Rayford Lewis8B1142544422120
24Ma Lee4C109733400220
24Russell Clemens3A109723600120
24Carl Schuler4A1091552365120
27Woody Schon9B1053256152020
28Alex Guerrero9D100494090220
29Jason Herron2A862434212517:10
30Jerry Chacon7B842234271020
31Donnie Longest1E823130150620
32Darrin Stone3A79462490020
33Steven Butler9B773612245020
34Scott Brandt8C76430393020
35Kevin Monroe6C75492230120
36Rich Cash4B72561600020
37Don Greene2A691926213020
38Ricky Gonzalez7B67402430020
39Jamie Lewis3A67382000920
40Teng Vang4C47231661120
41Nick Ritchie9C3731600020
42Jim Johnson1A3061860020
43Larry Boggan7D247890020
44Albert Thomas142311831020
45Harold Ryan51610600020
46Jimmy Xiong9H11000020
47Greg Truesdale1DDQ61092314:28
48Pablo Luna9GDQ01290112:48
49Buzz Busse9CDQ7169007:24

2026 National Birmingham Roller Club 11 Bird Schedule

2026 NBRC 11-Bird National Championship Finals
Final Schedule — Updated
REGIONREGIONAL DIRECTORJUDGE INJUDGE OUT
1AJim JohnsonSept. 23Sept. 24
1CCarlton TaylorSept. 24Sept. 25
4CJay VangSept. 25Sept. 26
4BShawn LundSept. 26Sept. 27
9DDwayne WhiteSept. 27Sept. 28
9AWill StenhouseSept. 28Sept. 29
9GAlton DavisSept. 29Sept. 30
9HAlison VangSept. 30Oct. 1
9CNick RitchieOct. 1Oct. 2
9BRonnie ThrowerOct. 2Oct. 3
TRAVEL / FLEX DAYSOct. 4Oct. 6
8BJohn TisdaleOct. 7Oct. 9
8AJeff MeierOct. 9Oct. 10
8CJon FarrOct. 10Oct. 11
14Jorge RuizOct. 11Oct. 12
7AKyle McArthurOct. 12Oct. 13
7BRicky GonzalezOct. 13Oct. 14
7DTramaine JerniganOct. 14Oct. 15
5Chad BakerOct. 15Oct. 16
4AMarty ThomsenOct. 16Oct. 17
TRAVEL / FLEX DAYSOct. 18Oct. 20
3ABilly HolleranOct. 21Oct. 23
3CGabe GlennOct. 23Oct. 24
3BJoe EiseleOct. 24Oct. 25
1EEddie BruceOct. 25Oct. 26
1DJay YandleOct. 26Oct. 27
2AShayne CastroOct. 27Oct. 28
2BColleen SolorioOct. 28Oct. 29
6CJeff LackeyOct. 29Oct. 30
6AJohn KellyOct. 30Oct. 31
2CDavid McCullenOct. 31Nov. 1

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