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Show Hall: Yesterday's Event Center, 15631 Brownsferry Rd., Athens, AL 35611. Food will be available within the facility.

Show Hours: Check-in will be from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Saturday with judging to start at 9:00 AM through 1:00 PM for the morning session. The PM session will be from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Judging will start at 9:00 AM on Sunday. Advertised show hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday. All cats must remain in the show hall during advertised show hours unless permission to leave is given by show management. No cats may be left overnight in the show hall.

Show Hotel: Sleep Inn, 1115 Audubon Ln. Athens, AL 35611 (256) 232-4700. The rate is $59.99 + tax per night. There will also be a non-refundable pet fee of $10, this is a onetime charge. A full hot breakfast will be available. The hotel block will be open until the day before the show. When calling to make your reservation you must mention the name NORTH ALABAMA FELINE FANCIERS.

Transportation: Fly into Huntsville International Airport (HSV). Unfortunately, there is no shuttle service provided from the airport to the hotel. Transportation from the airport will be provided by club members. Club members will make sure you get a ride to the show hall. Contact Toni Scarboro at trscarbo@pclnet.net or Laura Heineck at coonslady@aol.com with your itinerary.

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.

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, Championship cats, kittens, alters, and household pet kittens and adults must be registered before their second show. Information about registration can be obtained from TICA, PO Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551, (512) 428-8046 or viewed on their website at www.tica.org.

Awards: Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with TICA Show Rules.

Health Requirements: This is a non-vetted show. Cats showing signs of ear mites, fleas, fungus, or other illness will be escorted from the show hall, along with any other cats owned, housed, or agented by the same exhibitor. All entries should be immunized against feline rhinotracheitis, calici virus, and panleukopenia, and should test negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Any feline from a house or cattery where there has been fungus or any infectious or contagious illness within twenty-one days prior to the opening day of the show is ineligible for entry. An obviously pregnant or lactating cat will be disqualified. TICA show rules require all claws, front and back, be clipped prior to judging. Declawed cats are eligible for entry.

Kittens: Kittens (pedigreed or HHP) entered in the show must be at least four calendar months old, but less than eight calendar months old, on the day of the show and may be spayed or neutered. Kittens in the show hall for sale and/or exhibition must be at least three months old.

Household Pets: HHP adults (8 months and older) must be spayed/neutered. HHP adults are judged in 10 color/pattern divisions. If you are not sure of the proper class or color of your cat, check out http://www.seregiontica.org/Colors/intro.htm or please send a color photo with your entry and a description of the hair length on the tail. Measure if necessary. Your picture will be returned at check-in. You will also have an opportunity Saturday morning to have the senior judge make a final determination if the color/pattern are still in question.

Benching & Supplies: Only one benching request will be honored. Agent request take priority over benching request. Clerks will be benched first. Each entry will be provided a single benching cage measuring 24"L x 22"W x 22"H and are provided with each entry. Full cage size is 48"L x 22"W x 22"H. You may pay extra with a single entry to have the full (double) cage for your cat. 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 show hall (be prepared to show proof of age), and no kittens or cats may be confined to carriers during show hours. All cages must be covered on the sides and top. You may want to bring a rug, blanket, etc., for the bottom of the cage and other items to make your cat feel more comfortable. You will need to bring litter pan(s), food bowls, and food. Litter will be provided.

For Sale / Exhibition Cages: Sales/exhibition cages will be available ONLY to exhibitors with other cats entered for competition.

Clerks & Stewards: If you are interested in clerking, please indicate so on the summary sheet, along with any judge preference. TICA licensed clerks will be given preference and judge requests will be honored to the best of our ability. Clerks will be compensated $20 per session plus lunch and a fully marked catalog. You will be compensated at the end of the show on the day you clerk. Stewards may also be needed. Please let us know if you have someone available.

Liability: Neither North Alabama Feline Fanciers, TICA, Yesterday’s Event Center, or any hotels can be held liable for loss, theft, accident/injury to animal, personal property, exhibitors, or their guests.

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