TICA Annual Cat Show and Awards Banquet August 30th and 31st 2014

DCU Center, Worcester, MA

OUR JUDGES

Ellen Crockett AB Washington USA Pamela Barrett AB Oregon USA Wendy Klamm AB Louisiana USA  Paul Lahey AB Delaware, USA Odette Lamoureux AB Canada  Francesca Gagern AB Austria Ana Maria Sosa AB Mexico 

 Donna Madison AB Maine USA Alexandra Chisholm AB California USA 

Hisae Tasaki AB Japan Pascal Remy AB France Robby Whyte AB USA 

Club reserves the right to substitute judges as needed. CLOSING DATE: August 15th or WHEN 500 ENTRIES HAVE BEEN REACHED

CO-SHOW MANAGERS: Francine Hicks ~Christian Cherau SHOW TREASURER: Francine Hicks

ENTRY CLERK: Christian Cherau ph# 401-474-9125 VENDORS: Donna Madison

BANQUET MANAGER: Kristen McGrath kapekatz@pcbytc.com

SHOW HALL: DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA website: http://DCUcenter.com SHOW HOTEL Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608, USA TEL: 1-508-753-5700 FAX: 1-508-753-5780 TICA rate $119 plus tax ONLINE SHOW FLYER: http://www.TICANE.com/annual.htm AIRPORTS: Boston, MA (BOS) is about 1 hour from the facility. Manchester NH (MHT) is about 1hr 10 min. Bradley International (BDL) is about 1hr 15min CHECK-IN: Check in will be from 8:00am -9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Public admitted to pet show from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday. No cats may remain in the show hall overnight. CAGES AND SUPPLIES: Benching cages of standard sizes (approximately 22” X 22” x 22”) will be provided for each entry. Two (2) kittens or one (1) cat are permitted in a single cage. All cages must be covered on the top and three sides. Please bring your own litter pans, food and dishes. People food will be available in the show hall. Please inform us if you will be using your own cage. HOUSEHOLD PETS: Household pet kittens (ages 4 - 7 months) and adults (8 months and older) may be entered. All adult HHP entries must be altered (spay or neutered). If you are unsure of the proper color class for your pet, include a full description or a photo (photo will be returned with confirmation.) KITTENS: Kittens entered for competition must be at least four months old on the first day of the show. Kittens for sale must be at least three months old on the first day of the show. TICA litter registration must be available upon request of show management. SHOW RULES: By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges, the show committee and the TICA show rules. Official show rules may be obtained from TICA, P.O. Box 2964, Harlingen, Texas 78551, (956) 428-8046. REGISTRATION: With the exception of preliminary new breeds, advanced new breeds and new traits entries, registration with TICA is not necessary to compete in a cat’s first show, but is required for the next show and confirmation of titles and TICA Regional/International scoring and awards. THIS IS A NON-VETTED SHOW: All cats/kittens entering the show hall should be inoculated against Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Rabies and Calici virus and tested negative for Feline Leukemia. Please clip claws (front and back) prior to benching. Any cat/kitten showing signs of contagious illness, ear mites, fleas or fungus will be removed from the show hall, as well as any other cats/kittens exhibiting from the same household. Any cat which is obviously pregnant or lactating will be disqualified. SUMMARY SHEET: Please complete the summary sheet and return with entries and fees. Fee totals must accompany entry forms. NO REFUNDS. We will call collect if significant questions arise regarding your entries. A fee of $25.00 plus any bank fees will be charged on all checks returned for any reason. CLERKS: Please mark your summary sheet if you are interested in clerking. We need clerks and stewards. Clerks will be paid $30 per day. Stewards will be paid $25 per day. Lunch will be provided. Please do not deduct clerking fees from your entry fee. HOLD HARMLESS POLICY: By entering this show, the exhibitor named on the entry form/summary sheet holds harmless Libertycats, The International Cat Association (TICA), and the DCU/Hilton Hotels of any damages, claims, or theft as a result of any action/conduct related to the operations of this show. The opinions expressed in publication are those of its authors alone and do not reflect the views of The International Cat Association (TICA). The use of its logo in no way implies approval by The International Cat Association (TICA).

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International Awards Show Summary Sheet August 30-31, 2014

Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________  City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________Best time to reach you ______ Email address: __________________ Benching request (one only, please) ________________________________________________ I am a handicapped exhibitor and will need end‐of‐row benching (at no charge) # of Double Spaces Needed:______ # of Double Wire Cages Needed:______  I own my own cages: ____ yes ____ no  ENTRY OPTIONS (ENTRIES & PAYMENTS MUST BE REC’D BY 08/15/14) PRICE  TOTAL1 Entry in 1 double cage (21” x 21” x 45”)  $100.00  $2 Entries in 1 double cage  $150.00  $3 Entries in 2 double cages  $200.00  $4 Entries in 2 double cages  $225.00  $JE entry (Includes JE judging, 2 days of TICA judging , and double cage)JE Name _________________________________ JE # ____________ 

$40.00   $

End‐of‐row Benching (pending availability, not handicapped)  $15.00   $Additional double cage (21” x 21” x 45”)   $40.00  $Groom space (double cage = 21” x 21” x 45”)  $40.00   $For Sale/Exhibition cage (double cage = 21” x 21” x 45”) (pending availability)  $40.00   $

Sub‐Total   $EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ( Rec’d and paid by June 1, 2014) — Deduct 10% of Sub‐Total Above   $ <             >

Final Entry Sub‐Total   $Advertising in Exhibitor Catalog & Spectator’s Guide (B & W only‐call for color pricing) $25‐Business Card; $45‐1/4 page ad, $85‐1/2 page ad, $125‐full page ad (B & W only)  

$25.00, $45.00, $85.00, or $125.00 

$

Marked Catalog (electronic format only)   $10.00   $Extra Exhibitor Catalog (you receive one “free” with 1st entry)  $10.00   $Donation to the “2014 TICA Annual”   $Donation to the cat rescue organizations at the 2014 Annual  $Donation to “The International Feline Foundation” $Make check/money order payable to: “Francine Hicks/LibertyCats”or send a PayPal payment to Nauticat@Maine.rr.com 

TOTAL DUE  $

By entering this show, I agree to the following: * My cats are entered at my own risk. 

* If I have any changes, I will contact the Entry Clerk immediately! 

* I will abide by and uphold the rules of TICA and the Show Committee. 

* Entry fees and all related services are due and payable within 24 hours of submission of entry and/or summary forms, whether it be by website, phone, fax, email or snail‐mail, and as such constitutes an agreement to pay for those services, even if I fail to bench, or withdraw from the show. 

* Pay all fees in U.S. Funds by the following options: Money order or bank check payable to “Francine Hicks/LibertyCats”, credit card, or via PayPal payment to: Nauticat@Maine.rr.com  

* There are no refunds once an entry or service request has been received by the Entry Clerk. However, substitutions may be made. See Fees Section. 

* Any excess payment is considered a donation to the show. 

Go to the show website at www.TICANE.com/annual.htm for: 

Show Sponsorship Opportunities and Awards Banquet Information & Reservation Form 

Mail payment, all entry information, and camera ready advertising copy to: Christian Cherau, TICA Annual Entry Clerk, 19 Richmond Ave, Barrington, RI 02806 

THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION, INC. OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

P: 956.428.8046 P.O. BOX 2684, HARLINGEN TX 78551 INFORMATION@TICA.ORGF: 956.428.8047 WWW.TICA.ORG REVISED: 8/4/2009

ALL CATS PEDIGREE SECTION HOUSEHOLD PETS ALL CATSREGION SEX CATALOG STATUS STATUS CATEGORY DIVISION

AA EN ES MALE KITTEN KITTEN OS KITTEN TRADITIONAL SOLIDEW GL MA NEUTER CHAMPION NOVICE OD SENIOR SEPIA TORTIEMP NE NW FEMALE ALTER CH CHA MASTER MINK TABBYSA SC SE SPAY HHP KIT GRC GRCA GRM POINTED SILVER/SMOKESW

HHP DGC DGCA DGM SOLID/WHT

PRELIMINARY NB TGC TGCA TGM TORTIE/WHTSTATUS COAT ADVANCED NB QGC QGCA QGM TABBY/WHT

LA IW RW LH NEW TRAIT SGC SGCA SGM SILVER/SMOKE/WHTDAYS SH EXHIBIT ONLY PNB ANB

FRI SAT SUN FOR SALE NT

Cat Name

Breed Color/Pattern

TICA Reg # Birth Date

Sire Price (if for sale)

Dam Benching

Breeder Agent (if any)

Owner Address

City State

Country Zip Code

Phone Email Address

I enter the above cat at my own risk and I am familiar with and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The International Cat Association, Inc.

Signature Date

ALL CATS PEDIGREE SECTION HOUSEHOLD PETS ALL CATSREGION SEX CATALOG STATUS STATUS CATEGORY DIVISION

AA EN ES MALE KITTEN KITTEN OS KITTEN TRADITIONAL SOLIDEW GL MA NEUTER CHAMPION NOVICE OD SENIOR SEPIA TORTIEMP NE NW FEMALE ALTER CH CHA MASTER MINK TABBYSA SC SE SPAY HHP KIT GRC GRCA GRM POINTED SILVER/SMOKESW

HHP DGC DGCA DGM SOLID/WHT

PRELIMINARY NB TGC TGCA TGM TORTIE/WHTSTATUS COAT ADVANCED NB QGC QGCA QGM TABBY/WHT

LA IW RW LH NEW TRAIT SGC SGCA SGM SILVER/SMOKE/WHTDAYS SH EXHIBIT ONLY PNB ANB

FRI SAT SUN FOR SALE NT

Cat Name

Breed Color/Pattern

TICA Reg # Birth Date

Sire Price (if for sale)

Dam Benching

Breeder Agent (if any)

Owner Address

City State

Country Zip Code

Phone Email Address

I enter the above cat at my own risk and I am familiar with and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The International Cat Association, Inc.

Signature Date