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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