Presents

April 6 - 7, 2013

Garden Ridge Community Center
9500 Municipal Parkway
Garden Ridge, Texas 78266

PLEASE, no phone calls after 9 PM CT!!

Show Hall: Garden Ridge Community Center, 9500 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, TX 78266. People food will be available in the show hall.

Show Hotel: There is no designated show hotel / no special rates. Some motels in the area that accept pets are:

Show Hours: Check-in will be from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM with judging beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Advertised show hours on Saturday will be 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM for the morning session and 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM for the afternoon session. Sunday will be 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please plan to remain in the show hall during advertised show hours. Cats cannot remain in the show hall overnight.

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: By entering the show, you agree to pay all fees whether you attend the show or not. A $35 charge will be assessed for any returned checks. Entry fees are non-refundable. On-line entries must be paid within 24 hours from date of entry. All payments are due prior to Check-In unless previous arrangements have been made with the Entry Clerk.

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).

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 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: Sales cages will be available to exhibitors on a limited basis due to show hall size limitations . Preference will be given to space for entries. As a result, the club reserves the right to take them away. In such situations, the club will reimburse the exhibitor if they paid for a sales cage.

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 8 months of age and older MUST be spayed or neutered.

Supplies: Cat litter will be available, but please bring your own litter pan and food and water dishes!

Benching: Each entry will be assigned a single cage, approx. 24" X 26" X 24". The two sides, back, and top must be covered. For the comfort of your cat(s), please bring something for the bottom of the cage too! TICA rules allow no more than two kittens or one cat benched in a single cage. NO KITTENS OR CATS MAY BE CONFINED TO CARRIERS, EITHER DISPLAYED OR UNDER CAGES, DURING SHOW HOURS. Any person disregarding these rules will be asked to leave the show.

Grooming spaces: These measure 22 inches x 22 inches x 44 inches. They will be available to exhibitors on a limited basis due to show hall size limitations . Preference will be given to space for entries. As a result, the club reserves the right to take them away. In such situations, the club will reimburse the exhibitor if they paid for a grooming space.

Clerks: If you would like to assist with clerking duties, indicate on the summary form. We require 6 head ring clerks each day (reimbursed $35 each day clerked). Clerks also receive lunch and a fully marked catalog.

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

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

NEITHER Mission City Cat Club, Garden Ridge Community 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 Mission City Cat Club covering the entry fees for this show within 24 hours of submitting the form(s) to the designated Entry Clerk.