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Show Hall: Hotel Corpus Christi, Ballroom, 601 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

Show Hotel: Omni Bayfront, 900 North Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401; PH# (361) 887-1600.
Rooms are $88.00 per night plus tax with "no pet deposit". Please mention "The International Feline Showcase" to get block rate. The Omni is less than 10 minutes from the Corpus Christi Airport, and offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Please be sure to confine spraying males (and females!) & clean up after yourself and your cats so we will be welcome here again. The International Feline Showcase has elected to follow the TICA Hotel Room Inspection Procedures for exhibitors who lodge at the show hotel. Entry in this show, and lodging at the show hotel, shall constitute an acknowledgment by and consent of the exhibitor to these procedures.

Please make every effort to leave your room in the condition it was found, or better. Tipping housekeeping staff doesn't hurt - happy housekeeping staff don't complain to management! Trash bags (& litter) will be available for your convenience. If you have a problem you can't take care of yourself, please let show management know and we will do whatever we can to help. The condition of your room reflects on the entire cat fancy, and it only takes one mishap to lose a hotel (even a whole chain) forever.

Transportation: American, United, and Southwest fly into the Corpus Christi Airport (CRP). As stated above, the show hotel offers free shuttle service to and from the airport. Other options are flying to Houston or San Antonio and driving to Corpus; approximately 3 - 3.5 hours from Houston and 2 hours from San Antonio.

Show Hours: Check-in on Friday will be from 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Saturday check in will be from 8:00 - 9:30 AM & Sunday check in will be from 8:00 - 8:30 AM. Judging will begin at 3:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM Saturday, and 9:00 AM Sunday. Published show hours will be 3:00 to 10:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday. 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. Fees must be received no later than the closing date of December 9, 2013. The club reserves the right to require payment in cash or money order. Entries belonging to exhibitors on TICA's Temporary or Permanent Suspension lists will not be accepted. The International Feline Showcase will pursue any debt owed us to the extent of TICA show rules and state law. Payments can be made by check, money order, or PayPal. Our PayPal account is TIFSCC@AOL.com.

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) 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.

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. If you are bringing your own cage, you must pay for an even number of single benching spaces.

Refreshments: People food will be available in show hall. No Outside Food Allowed. Supreme and / or Birthday cakes are OK.

Grooming spaces: These measure 22 inches x 22 inches x 44 inches.

Clerks and Stewards: Ring Clerks will be paid $35.00 per day and provided lunch and a fully marked catalog. Stewards will receive $15.00 per ring per day and lunch. Please indicate on the Summary Sheet if you are interested in serving as a Ring Clerk or Steward (or have a child interested in being a Steward). Do not deduct clerking fees from your entry. Requests for specific judges will be honored to the extent possible. Currently licensed TICA clerks will be given preference.

Ring Sponsorships: $50.00 per ring. Please contact Leslie Hurley.

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

Vendors: Please contact Leslie Hurley for the contract and / or if you have any questions.

FINE PRINT: THE INTERNATIONAL FELINE SHOWCASE, HOTEL CORPUS CHRISTI, OMNI BAYFRONT, and / or TICA MAY NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR LOSS, THEFT, OR DAMAGE TO ANIMALS, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXHIBITORS OR THEIR GUESTS.