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The KansasKatz Cat Club

The Land Of Aahs And Purrs

Vital Show Information
September 17-18, 2011

The Sunset Banquet Hall 1407 E. Harry
Wichita, Kansas, 67211

Entry fees:  Regular Rates: $70.00 per entry, $40.00 for any Household Pet entry. Entries close at 6:00 PM on the September 15, 2011. No late entries. See Summary Sheet for other fees. You can enter either by mail or use our online entry form at Entry Form. Online entries payment must be received within 7 days of submitting the entry.
Check In:  Saturday 7:00 - 8:30 am and Sunday 7:00 - 8:30 am. Show starts promptly at 8:30 am and ends around 4:00pm or when judging completed.

Payment:  By entering the show, you agree to pay all fees whether you attend the show or not. A $25 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. A $20 charge will be assessed for all entry payments paid at door unless prior arrangements are made with entry clerk. Only cash will be accepted if people pay at the door - no checks. By entering the show, you agree to pay all fees whether you attend the show or not. A $25 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. We accept checks, money order, and MasterCard and Visa credit card payments on-line through PayPal.  Please use this email address Richard@Dragonlord.net for PayPal payments. All payments and entry fees must be received no later than 10pm September 15, 2011.  NSF checks and fees owed due to failure to bench will be reported to TICA in accordance with Show Rule 24.4.


Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites 5500 W Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS (316) 943-2181 Room Rate starting at $79/night. KansasKatz has elected to use the Hotel Room Inspection Procedures for exhibitors who lodge at The La Quinta Inn & Suites using the club's group booking. Entry in this show, and lodging at The La Quinta Inn & Suites using the club's group booking, shall constitute an acknowledgment by and consent of the exhibitor to these procedures.

Junior Exhibitor Program:  The club is pleased to support the Junior Exhibitor program.  The program is open to all exhibitors under 18 years of age participating in the show.  We are offering the Junior Exhibitor ring to our junior exhibitors. The entry fee is $25.00 for one cat. The cat must be registered in the Junior's name and they must prepare the cat and show the cat in the show. The entry fee includes a single cage, entry to the show and to the Junior Exhibitor ring.  The fee does not include the registration fee for the program.  In order to receive these discounted fees, the cat must be present in the Junior Exhibitor ring else regular fees will apply.  Note:  Junior  Exhibitors must have a TICA Membership number per the TICA Junior Exhibitor Rules - see the TICA Website www.tica.org to apply for membership. See Summary Sheet to enter the Junior Exhibitor ring.  

Exhibitor Information

Benching:  Every effort will be made to accommodate benching requests, but the club cannot make any guarantees.

Note:  Exhibitors bringing their own cages must buy an extra half cage space.

 For Sale Cats/Kittens:  You must submit an entry form for each “For Sale” entry...mark the entry FOR SALE across the top of the form.  Use the Litter Registration number if there is no individual registration.  Please provide the appropriate caging.  2 cats or 4 kittens allowed per double cage.
Services:  Litter will be provided. Bring your own litter pans, cat food and food bowls. People food will be available from the concession in the show hall. No outside food may be brought in.

PRELIMINARY NEW BREEDS AND ADVANCED NEW BREEDS:

According to TICA Show Rule 203.19, all Preliminary New Breeds (PNB) and Advanced New Breeds (ANB) must have a TICA registration number prior to any TICA show. No Preliminary New Breed or Advanced New Breed may enter a show with a "registration pending"

Clerk and Steward Information

Clerks:  Please indicate on the Summary Form if you will be available to clerk and who you would like to clerk for.  Ring clerks will be paid $35.00 per day (not per sessions), provided lunch and a fully marked catalog.  Ring clerks will be assigned based on their requested when entries have closed.  Clerking assignments are not guarantees but the club will try to comply with the individuals request.  DO NOT DEDUCT CLERKING FEES FROM ENTRY FEES. Compensation will be made at the end of the show. 

Stewards:  Please indicate on the Summary Form if you will be available to steward and who you would like to steward for.  Stewards will be compensated $20.00 per day (not per sessions) and provided lunch.  Stewards will be assigned based on their requested when entries have closed.  Stewarding assignments are not guarantees but the club will try to comply with the individuals request.  Compensation will be made at the end of the show. 

Vendor Information

Vendors:  Limited booth space will be available. Please contact the Vending Coordinator Ruth E. Edwards at vendor@KansasKatz.com or call (316) 776-0371 for a vendor form.



General Information

Awards:  Ribbons and rosettes will be awarded in accordance with TICA Show Rules. trophies and prizes will be given where donated.

Health Requirements:  This is a non-vetted show: All cats must be in good health. Cats showing signs of ear mites, fungus, or any illness will not be permitted in the show hall. All entries should be immunized against feline rhinotracheitis, calicivrus and feline enteritis and should test negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Any cat which is obviously pregnant or lactating will be disqualified. All claws (front and back) must be clipped prior to judging. The state of Kansas requires Rabies vaccinations. Please be prepared to show proof of vaccination if asked.

Registration:  With the exception of Korats, registration with TICA is not necessary to compete in the cat's first show. Registration IS required for subsequent shows and for confirmation of titles and scoring for TICA regional and international awards.

Household pets:  HHPs over the age of eight (8) months of age must be neutered. HHPs are judged in 10 divisions. If you are unsure of your cat's color or division, please send a color photo of your cat with your entry.

 Show Rules:  by entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by all TICA Show Rules, and the decisions of the judges and show committee. Show Rules may be obtained from TICA, P.O. box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551.

Liability:  KansasKatz Cat Club cannot be held responsible for injury, loss or damage to cats, exhibitors or personal property of exhibitors or vendors or other such persons or property in attendance.
This will be a NON-SMOKING show hall. There will be a designated area for smokers.




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