Florida Sun Cats, Inc.

Proudly Presents

Walk on the Wild Side
Featuring the wildlife of the St. Augustine Wild Reserve

February 27- 28, 2010

Renaissance Resort, World Golf Village
500 South Legacy Trail
St. Augustine, Florida 32092

Our Judges

 
Saturday
 
Sunday
Marilyne Dombroskie
Allbreed
 
Wendy Klamm
Allbreed
Toni Jones
Allbreed
 
Barbara Ray
Allbreed
Elaine Hawksworth-Weitz
Allbreed
 
Francine Hicks
Allbreed
Kim Tomlin
Allbreed
 
Rob Seliskar
Allbreed
Ed Manning
Specialty
 
Ed Manning
Allbreed
Theresa Kempton
Specialty
 
Toni Jones
Specialty

Show Manager
Entry Clerk
Vendors
Suzanne Hansen
alchemycats@yahoo.com
Laura Heineck
COONSLADY@aol.com
Judy Williams
mainiaccats@comcast.net
11627 Tanager Drive
145 Bear Mountain Pass
115 Heron Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
St. Augustine FL 32086
(904) 641-1809
Phone/Fax: (706) 374-4216
(904) 377-2569

Please!!! No calls before 9 AM ET or after 9 PM ET! Thank you!!!

Junior Exhibitor Ring - Sunday
Judged by Ed Manning!

Clerking School - Saturday
Conducted by Laurie Patton after judging finishes!

Sponsor a Ring!
Honor a special cat, advertise your club or cattery
Allbreed: $90
Specialty: $120

For your photo needs…
Twisted River Photography

Printable flyer in black and white without graphics

Show Hall and Hotel: Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida 32092. (http://www.WorldGolfRenaissance.com)

Room rate is $89 for up to 4 people with NO pet fee or deposit, and may be reserved through the hotel's central reservations at 1-800-266-9432. All rooms have a coffeemaker with real half & half, micro/fridge, & wet bar. One-bedroom suites (true suites with doors) are also available for $109. For an additional $10 per person per night, you can include the restaurant's full hot buffet breakfast (regular price $16 per person). You must CALL the hotel directly at 904-940-8000 to get this breakfast rate. If you need to cancel your reservation, be aware that if cancelled within 72 hours of arrival, you will be charged one night's stay. Our block will be held until 2/5/2010, so please get your reservations in before then. Check-in 4 PM, check-out 12 noon. This is a non-smoking hotel. If you have any trouble with reservations, please call the hotel directly at 888-740-7020 between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday-Friday, when their sales staff is available.

Food will be available at the showhall via concession and at the hotel's excellent restaurant, there are also numerous restaurants surrounding the hotel and elsewhere in the area. In addition to the resort's golf courses and dining/entertainment complex with its IMAX theater, the hotel is about 15 minutes from 'old city' St Augustine, and is one exit north of the St Augustine outlet malls.

This is the hotel's first cat show and it is a BEAUTIFUL site. Please be sure to confine spraying males (and females!) and clean up after yourself and your cats so we will be welcome here again. CATS MUST BE CONFINED WHEN UNATTENDED IN ROOM. Florida Sun Cats has elected to follow the TICA Hotel Guidelines 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: Most major carriers fly into Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). If you will be flying in, alert the entry clerk and we will try to provide transportation to/from the show hotel, if at all possible. Limos, taxis and car rentals are available at the airport, but can be pricey (usually about $45 each way)… however airport shuttles are starting to operate in the area & may be available at the time of the show. The showhall is about an hour's drive to the airport, so please leave plenty of time for your departing flight (we recommend flights leaving 6:00 or later). The show hotel is easily accessed from I-95.

Show Hours: Check-in will be from 8:00 to 9:00 AM Saturday. Judging will begin promptly at 9:30 AM on Saturday, 9:00 AM Sunday. Advertised show hours will be 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday. Please plan to remain in the show hall during advertised show hours. We need our gate!

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 & 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 2/19/2010. The club reserves the right to require payment in cash or money order. Unfortunately, due to the irresponsible behavior of some exhibitors, we must require that all payments be received by the time the catalog is printed and NO PAYMENTS OF ANY KIND WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. Entries belonging to exhibitors on TICA's Temporary or Permanent Suspension lists will not be accepted. Florida Sun Cats, Inc. will pursue any debt owed us to the extent of TICA show rules and Florida law.

Registration: With the exception of cats competing in the Preliminary New Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits classes, registration with TICA is not required to compete. However, to be scored for TICA titles and annual awards, cats must be registered before their second show.

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 agented by the same exhibitor. All entries should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici and distemper (panleukopenia) at least two weeks prior to the show, and should test negative for feline leukemia and FIV ("feline AIDS"). Florida law requires any animal over the age of 4 months be vaccinated against rabies within the last 12 months (be prepared to show proof)! TICA show rules require all claws, front and back, be clipped prior to judging.

Grooming spaces: These measure approximately 22" W x 44"L.

For Sale: Sales cages will be available to exhibitors. TICA rules allow no more than two kittens or one cat benched in a single cage. No kitten under 3 months of age will be allowed in the showhall (be prepared to show proof of age), and no kittens or cats may be confined to carriers during show hours. Florida requires health certificates accompany any animal sold in the state. If you are bringing cats or kittens to sell, Florida Sun Cats, Inc. strongly advises you familiarize yourself with the applicable statutes, and takes no responsibility for your failure to do so.

Supplies: Cat litter will be available, but please bring your own litter pan! Each entry will be assigned a single cage, approx. 24" X 26" X 24". For the protection and safety of your cat and those around you, please bring suitable covering for sides, top and bottom of the cage.

Clerks: Are indispensable! Ring clerks will be reimbursed one day's entry fee per day clerked, plus lunch, soft drinks and a marked catalog, not to mention our undying gratitude. Requests for specific judges will be honored to the extent possible on a first come, first served basis and are subject to change. Currently licensed TICA clerks will be given preference. Trainees and assistants are always welcome. Clerks and trainees will be given preferential benching if we know in advance that you will be clerking!

Awards: Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with TICA show rules. Donations to our rosette fund are greatly appreciated! If you wish to sponsor any special awards, please contact the show manager.

Clerking School: We will hold the school right after judging on Saturday night. If you would like to attend, please let Laurie Patton know. There is no charge for the school but she needs to know how many will attend. Any new clerks are also welcome for a refresher.

FINE PRINT: NEITHER FLORIDA SUN CATS, RENAISSANCE RESORT, NOR TICA MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE TO ANIMALS, PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXHIBITORS OR THEIR GUESTS.

This show has closed. Thanks for your support!!

Questions related to the show (including directions, problems with the show hotel, etc.)
should be addressed to show management / entry clerk as identified on the flyer.
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