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Show Hall: Holshauser Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. The show hall is heated. Parking is free. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on Fairgrounds property. A concession service will be available during show hours.
RV OVERNIGHT PARKING: The North Carolina State Fairgrounds allows RVs to stay on property for a fee. For information on RV access, see http://www.ncstatefair.org/facilities/rvaccess.htm or call (919) 612-6767 or (919) 821-7400.

Show Hotel: Holiday Inn, Crabtree Valley, 4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612.

The hotel is located approximately 5 miles from the show hall and provides free shuttle service to and from the airport between 7:00 AM and 10:30 PM. The Holiday Inn has offered us a rate of $79 a night plus tax (single, double, triple, or quad). They have a full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also a full service bar. Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Reservations must be made by calling (919) 782-8600 or 1-800-HOLIDAY. Mention the group name Kitt Flicks Productions when making reservations. Reservations must be made by February 3, 2012 to guarantee this special rate.

The hotel has waived all pet deposits, but you will be required to sign a release at check-in stating you will be responsible for any damages to the room caused by your cats. Please give a good impression of our TICA family by leaving your room as though no cats were ever in it. IMPORTANT: Only rooms booked in the block will have the pet fee waived. If you book outside the block or through some other service to obtain a different rate, you will be charged any pet deposits ($25.00) in effect at the hotel at the time.

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. The SER Fund Raiser team has elected to follow the TICA Hotel Inspection Procedures 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.

Accessibility: The Holshauser Building and Holiday Inn meet ADA accessibility guidelines for ramps and wheelchair accessible facilities.

Transportation: Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU) is the most accessible airport. The airport is approximately 5 miles from the show hotel and approximately 12 miles from the show hall. RDU is serviced by most major airlines including American, United, Delta, US Air, Continental, AirTran, Southwest, Air Canada and Jet Blue. Located in the heart of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC is also easily accessible from I-95, I-85 or I-40.

IMPORTANT: See the show hotel information for the hours the free shuttle runs to and from the airport. No free transportation is available to or from the showhall. The hotel is contracted to provide transportation for our judges. Exhibitors trying to "catch a ride" with the judges' shuttle can affect our judges getting to the show on time which can affect the show schedule for everyone. If you are flying to the show, we strongly suggest arranging carpooling with other exhibitors or obtaining a rental car. Taxi service is also available.

Show Hours: Check-in is 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Saturday. Check-in Sunday is 8:00 - 8:30 AM. Judging will start at 9:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. Show hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. In consideration of our paying spectators, no cat will be allowed to leave the show hall without the permission of the show management. No cats may remain in show hall overnight. Smoking is not allowed in the show hall.

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.

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.

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 February 12, 2012. All entries mujst be paid in full prior to the start of the show. Entries belonging to exhibitors on TICA's Temporary or Permanent Suspension lists will not be accepted. NO payments at the door unless previous arrangements are made with show manager.

Entry Fees: Early Bird - 3 cat special + ½ cage = $200 and 1 cat + ½ cage = $80. Early Bird Fees must be paid by January 11, 2012. Regular Entry - 3 cats and extra 1/2 cage $230.00. Please see summary sheet for more prices.

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. 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.

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 22"L x 22"W x 22"H and are provided with each entry. Full cage size is 44"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.

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

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

Clerks & Stewards: Ring Clerks will be paid $30 plus a fully marked catalog and a lunch voucher. Stewards will receive $20 per ring per day and a lunch voucher. Please check the summary sheet if you are interested or email Laurie Patton (PiratesLairMC@aol.com). Do not deduct clerking fees from your entry. (It really messes up the bookkeeping.). 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.

Show Theme: Our show theme is "We Are Family". The best cage exemplifying the show theme will be recognized with a special award.

Sponsorships: $50.00 ring sponsorships! Best Cage Awards - $25.00, Clerk sponsors, Steward sponsors. We have plenty of things that need to be donated. If you have anything let us know!

Liability: Kitt Flicks Productions, Inc., TICA, the Holiday Inn, and the North Carolina State Fairgrounds will not be held liable for injury, loss, or damage to cats, exhibitors, or property of exhibitors or vendors, or other such persons or property attending.