The Zuiderkampen Story

The Zuiderkampion is an association of some 26 villages close to the Antwerp.
Places known to all fanciers - Arendonk, Mol, Retie, Geel, Merksplas - the hottest of all Belgium hotbeds.

This professionally produced film features the following great fanciers:

Dirk Pauwells - Sprint Champion of Belgium, racing just 12 Old birds

Karl Meulemans - A true icon of the sport. Karl has in the past achieved the honour of being ‘Champion of Zuiderkampen’.

Jos van der Veken - For the last 25 years the most consistent flyer in the Zuiderkampion.
Many Belgian insiders believe, if his pigeons were ever sold at auction, the world record would undoubtedly be beaten.

Kris Van Massenhovels - The youngest ever winner of the middle distance championship in Belgium.

Willy van Herck - The ‘Emperor’ of the Zuiderkampion winning the ‘Best Fancier’ award three years running.

Running time: 90 minutes