Austin Cat Fanciers

Presents

One-day alternative format with
10 Allbreed rings!

125 Cat Limit

July 14th, 2012

Mayborn Civic & Convention Center
3303 North 3rd Street
Temple, Texas 76501

A Bring Your Own Cage Show

PLEASE, no phone calls after 9 PM CT!!

Show Hall: Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 North 3rd Street, Temple, Texas 76501.

Show Hotel: There is no show hotel. However, we suggest the following hotels that are pet friendly:

Show Hours: Check-in will be from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM for the morning session and 1:30 PM - 2 PM for the afternoon session. Judging for the morning session will begin at 8:30 AM and run through 1:30 PM . The PM session will be from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Advertised show hours will be 8:30 AM - 7 PM. Please plan to remain in the show hall during advertised show hours.

Show Rules: TICA show rules will be strictly enforced. By entering, exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and show committee. Official show rules, registration information and forms may be obtained from TICA, P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551 or viewed on their website at www.tica.org.

Payment: We accept checks, money orders and PayPal. Please use email address austincf@austin.rr.com for PayPal. Checks and money orders should be mailed to the entry clerk. All payments are due prior to Check-In unless previous arrangements have been made with the Show Manager. There will be a $25.00 charge for entries paid at Check-In. NSF checks and fees owed due to failure to bench will be reported to TICA in accordance with Show Rule 24.4.

Registration: With the exception of cats competing in the Preliminary New Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits classes, registration with TICA is not necessary to compete in the cat's first show. However, to be scored for TICA titles and Regional / International awards, all cats must be registered by their second show. Please contact TICA for registration forms and information (TICA, P. O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551). All Preliminary New Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits entries must have a TICA registration number to be shown.

Health: This is a non–vetted show. Any cat showing signs of illness, parasites or fungus will be escorted from the show hall, along with any cats owned, housed or augmented by the same exhibitor. All entries should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici, distemper (panleukopenia) and at least 21 days prior to the show, and should test negative for feline leukemia and FIV (“feline AIDS”). Be prepared to show proof of rabies vaccination. It is state law. TICA show rules require all claws, front and back, be clipped prior to judging.

For Sale: For sale cage spaces may be purchased. Bring on your kittens! See summary form for prices for sale and exhibition cages.

Household Pets: Household pets are very welcome at this show! Declawed Household Pets are OK at TICA shows. This is due to the number of HHPs that are rescue cats and may have already been declawed at the time of rescue. Household pets over 8 months of age MUST be spayed or neutered.

Caging: This is a "Bring Your Own Cage Show"…each cat entered will be allotted a 24" space to bench in. If your cage will not fit in a 24" space, you must purchase an extra half-cage space, which is an additional 24". See summary sheet for prices. We will have no wire cages available, but we will sell pop-up tents for $20 to exhibitors which they may keep at the end of the show. Tents will fit in a single space

Supplies: Cat litter will be available, but please bring your own litter pan and food and water dishes! People food will be available from the concession in the show hall.

Clerks / Stewards: Please indicate on the Summary Form if you will be available to clerk. Ring clerks will be paid $30 per session, provided lunch and a marked catalog. Ring clerks will be assigned when entries have closed. Requests to clerk are not guarantees of assignment. DO NOT DEDUCT CLERKING FEES FROM ENTRY FEES. Compensation will be made at the end of the show. Stewards will be compensated $12 per session and provided lunch.

Awards: Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with TICA show rules.

Ring Sponsorships: Ring Sponsorships are available for $30.00 per ring. Each ring sponsor will receive recognition in the ring and in the show catalog. We will accept multiple sponsorships per ring.

NO SMOKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SHOW HALL OR LOBBY.

NEITHER Austin Cat Fanciers, Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, nor TICA may be held liable for loss, theft, or damage to animals, personal property, exhibitors, or their guests.

Please indicate whether you accept or do not accept all of the following by clicking on the appropriate button below:

1. I will enter my cat(s) at my own risk, subject to the conditions in the Show Rules of THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION and will abide by the rulings of the Show Committee.

2. I am at least 18 years of age. If you are not 18 years old or older, a parent or guardian must complete the on line forms.

3. I understand that transmission of one or more of the E-Mail Entry Forms accompanying this flyer constitutes an agreement to pay for my entries even if I fail to bench.

4. I will pay Austin Cat Fanciers covering the entry fees for this show within 24 hours of submitting the form(s) to the designated Entry Clerk.