Show Hotel: Comfort
Inn, 341 Park Avenue (I-295 @ SR 17), Orange Park, FL, (904) 264-3297. Rate
is $69 for up to 4 people and a $30per stay nonrefundable pet fee. IF YOU
DO NOT MENTION YOUR CAT(S) AT CHECK-IN, YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $100 UNDECLARED
PET FEE. Rate includes continental breakfast. You must say you are with
Florida Sun Cats to get this rate. Please be sure to confine spraying males
(and females!) and clean up after yourself and your cats so we will be welcome
here again. TICA Hotel
Guidelines will be followed.
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 hotel, if at all possible. Limos, taxis and car
rentals are available at the airport, but can be pricey (usually about $30
each way). 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 major interstates
(maps and directions will be provided with your confirmation).
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 10/10/2008
unless you receive permission from show manager. The club reserves the right
to require payment in cash or money order. There will be a $15 fee for those
paying at the door. NO CHECKS 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:
Except for Korats, registration with TICA is not required to compete. However,
to be scored for TICA titles and regional/International awards, cats, kittens,
alters and household pet adults must be registered. Championship cats, kittens,
alters and adult household pets will only be scored once without a registration
number. Household pet kittens (4-7 months) need not be registered to be
scored.
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.
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. Highest cat/kitten in each category (including
New Breed categories) will receive a special award at the conclusion of
the show.
FINE PRINT:
NEITHER FLORIDA SUN CATS, CLAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, COMFORT INN NOR TICA
MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE TO ANIMALS, PERSONAL PROPERTY,
EXHIBITORS OR THEIR GUESTS.
This
show has closed. Thank you 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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