Show Flyer

CONTACT AND LOCATION INFORMATION

Entry Clerk

Lucy Robinson 4230 92nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 236-5679 home email lucy_robinson@att.net

Show Managers

Alan and Marilyn McCorkindale. 6577 Tideview Road, East Sooke, British Columbia V0S 1N0 Phone: (250) 642-2915 Fax (250) 642-7916 email ragdoll@islandnet.com

Location

Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney BC phone: 250-656-0275

ENTRY DEADLINES>

General

There will be a $6.00 substitution fee and a $12.00 surcharge per call for all entries phoned in. Please make cheques or money orders payable to “Garden City Cat Club”. No post dated cheques will be accepted and benching will be refused until fees are paid in full. Overpayments will be considered a donation to the rosette fund. A $25.00 charge will be applied to all returned cheques.

Deadlines

Regular Entries (including payment) must be received by June 18th, 2008

SHOW DETAILS

Format

Saturday there will be a total of eight rings- four All Breed and four Specialty rings from four judges.
Sunday there will be seven All Breed rings from seven judges.

Hours

The show hall will be open at 7:30 am both days.
Judging will begin promptly at:
Saturday 9:00 am
Sunday 9:00 am
Advertised hours:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm both days
Entries not benched at the start of judging will be marked absent. Household Pet classification will take place in the first ring that they are judged in and will remain in that colour class for the duration of the show. No entry will be permitted to leave the show hall before judging is finished unless written permission is obtained from the Show Manager.

Judges

Saturday	AM/PM	Sunday	AM/PM
Y. Patrick	AB/SP	Y. Patrick	AB/00
A. Rhea	AB/SP	A. Rhea	AB/00
P. Barrett	AB/SP	P. Barrett	AB/00
E. Hawksworth Weitz	AB/SP	E. Hawksworth Weitz	AB/00
		E. Crockett	00/AB
		J. Burch	00/AB
		L. Judge	00/AB

ELIGIBILITY FOR ENTRY

General

Every cat/kitten brought into the show hall must be listed in the catalogue. Therefore, you will need to fill out and submit an “Official Entry Blank” on EVERY cat/kitten that will be in the show hall — for competition, exhibition and/or for sale. No exceptions. In order to qualify for multiple cat discounts for co-owned cats, a copy of the TICA registration listing all the owners must be sent with your entries. Garden City Cat Club accepts no responsibility for catalogue errors due to illegible or incorrect entry forms. If the entry clerk needs additional information, the exhibitor will be called collect.

Kittens

Kittens must be at least four calendar months of age to be eligible for competition as kittens in this show. (Born on or before March 21, 2006 for Saturday or on or before March 22 for Sunday) Altered kittens may be shown.

Household Pets

TICA registration is not mandatory. HHPets must be registered to be scored for TICA ANNUAL AWARDS. All HHPets over the age of eight months MUST be altered. HHPets are judged according to hair length - Longhair (LH) or Shorthair (SH) and according to colour and division. Please describe your cat's colour and coat pattern accurately and note whether LH or SH on your entry. A colour photo mailed with your entry will be returned.

Cats

Cats are 8 calendar months of age and older from the date of the show. With the exception of Korats, New Breed and Preliminary New Breed, your cat does not have to be registered in TICA to compete in it's first TICA show. However, it must be registered for second and subsequent shows in order to claim titles and to earn points towards TICA’s Annual Awards. Contact the TICA Executive Office at (956) 428-8046 if you have questions regarding an individual cat registration.

Exhibition/Sale

You must have a cat “in competition” in order to purchase exhibition or for-sale entries. No sales will be permitted from carriers. All cats/kittens in the show hall MUST be entered into the catalogue as per TICA rules. The catalogue will list the Exhibition and For Sale entries. A completed entry form for each kitten or cat for sale or on exhibition must be received by the Entry Clerk before the close of Regular Entries. Kittens must be 3 calendar months of age to be in the show hall. For this show, kittens must have been born on or before February 21, 2008. Be prepared to produce a copy of the litter registration to verify proof of age. If you cannot produce the litter registration at the show, you will be required to remove the kittens from the show hall. These rules will be strictly enforced.

New Breed/Preliminary

All PNB and ANB must have a TICA Registration number prior to entry in a TICA show. No PNB or ANB may enter a TICA show with "Registration Pending".

BENCHING

General

Exhibitors MUST check in with the Entry Clerk upon arrival at the Show Hall and prior to benching of entries. Benching requests will be honoured wherever possible. Sides, top and bottom of the cage(s) are to be covered by exhibitor. As per TICA Rules 26.1.2 No more than 1 cat or 2 kittens are allowed per single cage space.

Size

Single: 21" high x 21" deep x 21" wide. Double: 21" high x 21" deep x 45" wide. Each entry is entitled to one single cage space at no charge. Double cage spaces for single entries must be purchased as an additional cage space, please see the Summary Sheet for pricing.

Grooming/Extra Cage Space

Extra Cage Space: 21" high x 21" deep x 21" wide
Grooming Space: 21" high x 21" deep x 45" wide

SHOW RULES

General

TICA Show Rules will be strictly enforced. Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with these rules. By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and show committee. Official Show Rules can be obtained for $7.00 from TICA, PO Box 2684 , Harlingen , TX 78551 ; phone (956) 428-8046 or online at http://www.ticaeo.com/Content/Publications/Pages/showrules.pdf . All entries must be listed in the official show catalogue. The Show Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry and/or have any person or animal removed from the Show Hall for any cause deemed to be in the best interest of the show.

VETTING AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

General

This is a non-vetted show. All entries must conform to normally accepted health requirements and have current vaccinations. Any entry showing signs of illness will be asked to leave the Show Hall.

Claws

As stated by TICA Show Rules, all claws, front and back, must be clipped.

Customs

Cats entering Canada must show proof of Rabies vaccination, if requested to do so by Canada Customs.

ADVERTISING

General

Must be camera ready. Space is limited and determined on a first come- first served basis. Garden City Cat Club reserves the right to refuse any advertisement.

Breeder Directory

DEADLINE June1, 2008. Must be phoned in separately. DEADLINE June 1st 2008. Cattery name, address and contact numbers will be included on breed information pages in our 'Spectator Guide' which will be handed out at the door. Each breed listing is $10.00.

Catalogue

Must be photo ready by June 1st, 2008 Inside cover - $100.00; Full Page - $75.00; Half Page - $45.00; Quarter Page - $30.00; Business Card - $10.00.

VENDORS

General

DEADLINE June 1st, 2008. There is plenty of space available for Vendors. A charge of $100.00 for both days will be levied per 8' table.

Pricing

$100.00 per 8'x4'.

LITTER

Litter will be available. Please provide your own litter pans. Bring your own kitty food.

FOOD SERVICES

Both breakfast and lunch will be conveniently available adjacent to the show hall.

CLERKS

Clerks are very appreciated! They will be given lunch and $30.00 for each day clerked. Please see Summary Sheet if you are willing to clerk. Clerking fees will be paid upon completion of your assignment, please do not deduct from your entry fees.

ACCOMMODATION

General

Must be booked by March 15th, 2007 in order to secure group rates. Quote "Garden City Cat Club". We are proud of our great hotels and rooms. Please confine whole males to the bathroom. Any damage to the room will be the responsibility of the exhibitor- not the Club. If any rooms are damaged, the Exhibitor's name will be released to the accommodation group and flagged for subsequent years.

Show Hotels

Sidney Waterfront Inn and Suites, 9775 1st Street , Sidney . Call for Rates. Toll Free 1-888-656-1131 http://www.sidneywaterfront.com.
Travelodge, Pat Bay Hwy. Sidney (Across Road from Show Hall) $25.00 pet fee. 1 250-656-1176 or 1-866-656-1176
Accent Inns, 1-800-663-0298
The Blue Ridge Inn: 1-800-663-0298.
The Cedarwood Inn and Suites: 1-877-656-5551. Prices vary
Vacation Inn: 1-800-663-5660.
Also check out: www.bbonline.com/bc/victoria.html or www.sookebnb.com for local Bed and Breakfasts

FERRY AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ferries

Reservations are strongly recommended.

BC Ferries Vancouver, BC to the Island www.bcferries.bc.ca/res/ or toll-free in BC: 1-888-223-3779. Outside BC (250) 386-3431

Port Angeles to Vancouver Island http://www.cohoferry.com/

Customs

Identification is necessary for Customs and Immigrations. Due to heightened security at the border crossing all travelers are encouraged to travel with a passport. If you are a United States or Canadian born citizen a valid driver's license is sufficient, however we strongly recommend an original birth certificate or certified copy of a birth certificate. Please carry photo identification with you!
Canadian Immigration: www.cic.gc.ca
U.S.Customs & Immigration: www.cbp.gov or www.customs.com
Canada Border Services: www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca