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JUDGES SATURDAY SUNDAY Dewane
Barnes AB |
PRAIRIE STATE CAT
CLUB October 9-10, 2010 |
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SHOW INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! We have a limit of 200 cats! Please enter early to avoid being shut out. Show Hotel The show hotel is the Four Points Sheraton, 10249 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176. (847) 671-6000. Please make reservations early; the block of rooms will be released on 9/17//10. Please mention “The International Cat Association” or Prairie State Cat Show” to get the special show rate of $89/night, single or double. There is a $50 refundable pet deposit. Prairie State Cat Club has elected to use the Hotel Room Inspection Procedures for exhibitors who lodge at the Four Points Sheraton, using the club’s group booking. Entry in this show, and lodging at the Four Points Sheraton using the club’s group booking, shall constitute an aknowledgement by and consent of the exhibitor to these procedures. TICA Standing Rule 903.6 governing Hotel Room Inspections shall apply, and exhibitors will be required to sign a statement upon check-in agreeing to the procedure. The Four Points Sheraton does have shuttle service to and from O’Hare International Airport which is approximately 2 miles from the airport and also from the hotel to the show hall. Show Hall The show hall is the Centre at North Park, 10040 W. Addison St., Franklin Park IL. The Centre is approximately ten minutes from O’Hare International Airport and easily accessible from I-294. It is approximately 8 blocks from the show hotel. Directions to the Show Hall and the Show Hotel will be sent with your confirmation. Show Hours Check-in 7:30 - 8:30 AM. Judging will start promptly at 9 AM both days. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM. No one may leave early without the written permission of the Show Manager, or you may forfeit wins and finals. Health Info This is a non-vetted show. All cats and kittens must be current on vaccinations, and free of all parasites, fungus, and illness. Any cat or kitten from a household where there has been fungus, parasites, or any contagious or infectious illness within 21 days prior to the opening date of the show is ineligible for entry. Cats showing any sign of illness, parasites or fungus will not be permitted in the show hall. All cats or kittens accompanying said cat(s) will also be dismissed from the show hall. Cats which are pregnant or lactating will be disqualified. Nails, front and rear, must be clipped prior to judging. Show Rules This show is licensed and sanctioned by The International Cat Association (TICA) and is subject to their show rules and standards (available from the Executive Office, PO Box 2684, Harlingen TX 78551, or at http://www.tica.org). Entries must be submitted on an official TICA entry form. No kittens under three months of age will be permitted in the show hall - you must have proof of age if asked. Kittens entered in the show must be at least four months of age on the first day of the show. All Household Pets, eight months and older, must be spayed or neutered. Declawed cats may be shown. No sales cage will be permitted without an entry in the show. No vending is permitted from your benching area. Cats may not be left in the show hall overnight, nor may cats be kept under the benching area. TICA Show Rules will be strictly enforced. Show Services The Club will provide litter. You must bring your own litter pans, cat food and dishes. People food will be available. Cage Sizes The cage size is approximately 22" x 22" x 22" for a single cage. A single cage is provided with your entry. A double cage is approximately 22" x 22" x 45". All cages are assigned; we will try to honor your benching request. No one may change their benching assignment per order of the Show Management. Cages must be covered on all three sides, top and bottom. Only one cat or two kittens are permitted per single cage. Junior Exhibitor Prairie State Cat Club is pleased to recognize our Junior Exhibitor participants and extend a special entry fee rate of 50% off the regular entry fee price for each entry registered in their name excluding any additional fees such as, but not limited to, grooming space, extra half cage, etc. Junior Exhibitors must be currently entered in the TICA Junior Exhibitor Program and enter their Junior Exhibitor number on the entry form. Awards Awards will provided in accordance with TICA Show Rules. We do have Supreme Rosettes - if your cat Supremes at our show, please see a member of the show committee for your rosette. Clerks are needed! Please contact the Entry Clerk. Fees will be paid according to time spent as clerk at the show, and preference will be given to TICA licensed clerks. Raffle Table Prairie State Cat Club takes pride in the efforts that go into our raffle table. For this reason we will enforce our raffle rules. Raffle rules will be displayed on the raffle tables for review. Any exhibitor not following raffle rules may be asked to leave the show and may be barred from future Prairie State raffles. Exhibitors will also be responsible for their guests/children who participate in the raffle. Prairie State Cat Club, its individual members, The Four Points Sheraton, The Centre at North Park, and TICA will not be held liable for any loss or accident to spectators, cats, exhibitors, or their personal property. |