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Show Photographer - Audra Mitchell

Show Hall: Minnreg Center 6340 – 126th Avenue North, Largo, FL 33773. The show hall is a non-smoking, climate controlled, wheelchair accessible facility with breakfast and lunch available - this show is special with our fish fry lunch!

Show Hotel: ECONOLODGE (727-573-3334) 3910 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762 (previously Days Inn…same great location!) Hotel is located 3.5 miles from show hall with shuttle service to/from Tampa (TPA) or St. Pete/Clearwater (PIE) airports for hotel guests. Special rate of $49 includes Continental Breakfast and pet fee waived but you must call the hotel direct (group name SKYWAY CAT CLUB) and is valid through April 14, 2012 or until block is filled. Rooms booked online are not eligible for show rate and will be charged a pet fee. Please support the club by using the show hotel. Check in is 4 PM. Check out is 11 AM.

Please be sure to confine spraying males (and females) and clean up after yourself and your cats so we will be welcome again. CATS MUST BE CONFINED WHEN UNATTENDED IN ROOM. Skyway Cat Club has elected to follow the TICA Hotel Room Inspection Procedures for exhibitors who lodge at the show hotel. Entry in this show and lodging at 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 does not hurt. A happy housekeeping staff does not complain to management! Trash bags and litter will be available for your convenience. If you have a problem you cannot 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 and it only takes one mishap to lose a hotel (even a whole chain) forever.

Transportation: Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg/Clearwater (PIE) airports are the most accessible. If you are flying in, the Econolodge will provide a shuttle for guests to and from both airports between 7:30 AM and 9:30 PM. You must call (727) 573-3334 when you arrive and have luggage in hand to request the hotel shuttle. There is also Super Shuttle and is reasonably priced (727) 572-1111. Limos, taxis and car rentals are also available at the airport. Please leave plenty of time for your departing flight (we recommend flights leaving 7:30 PM or later). ONLY exhibitors staying at the show hotel may ride the hotel shuttle. Please provide your name and ID to the driver. Using the van illegally will cause the club to lose the Shuttle Services. This a special service provided to the Skyway Cat Club for its exhibitors and judges staying at the show hotel.

Early Bird: Expires March 12, 2012 . 3 entries + ½ cage $228, 1 entry + ½ cage $98. See Summary Sheet for more prices.

Show Hours: Check-in will be from 7:00 to 8:00 AM Saturday. Judging will begin promptly at 8:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Advertised show hours will be 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM both days. Please plan to remain in the show hall during advertised show hours. Also be aware of Show Rule 212.7: All cats shall be presented for final awards during advertised show hours, unless special permission to leave has been granted by the Show Manager. No cats may remain in show hall overnight and 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 and 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 April 16, 2012. The club reserves the right to require payment in cash or money order. Entries belonging to exhibitors on TICA's Temporary or Permanent Suspension lists will not be accepted. Skyway Cat Club 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 regional / International awards, all cats must be registered by 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 augmented 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.

Benching and Supplies: Only one benching request may be submitted. Agent request take priority over benching request. Clerks will be benched first. Each entry will be provided a single benching area measuring 22"L x 22"W x 22"H. Full cage size is 44"L x 22"W x 22"H. You must pay extra with a single entry to have the full (double) cage space for your cat. Please note the club's wire cage fee if you are not bringing your own cage. We must know who will be providing their own cages, please make sure we know as putting up cages unnecessarily may incur a service fee. 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.) All cages must be covered on the sides and top. You will need to bring litter pan(s), food bowls, and food. Litter will be provided.

Show set up: Set up begins at 7 PM Friday afternoon. You may have the opportunity of setting up your area when benching is completed - approximately 9 PM. Vendors will be setting up as well and need the traffic areas open. Hall will close no later than 9:30 PM. If you come at set up time, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Grooming spaces: These measure 22 inches x 22 inches x 44 inches. Space is limited!! First come first served.

For Sale: Sales cages will be available to exhibitors only. 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). NO KITTENS OR CATS MAY BE CONFINED TO CARRIERS, EITHER DISPLAYED OR UNDER CAGES, DURING SHOW HOURS. Any person disregarding these rules will be asked to leave the show. Florida requires health certificates accompany any animal sold in the state. If you are bringing cats or kittens to sell, Skyway Cat Club strongly advises you familiarize yourself with the applicable statutes and takes no responsibility for your failure to do so. Only exhibitors entered in the show may sell kittens and the kittens offered for sale must be owned by same paid exhibitor. Health Certificates will be checked for correct owner information and for each and every kitten-cat for sale.

Household Pets: Household pets are very welcome at this show! Declawed Household Pets are OK at TICA shows. This is due to the number of HHPs that are rescue cats and may have already been declawed at the time of rescue. Household pets over 8 months of age MUST be spayed or neutered. If you are unsure of your cat’s color and division, please contact the entry clerk for help or send a color photo of your entry. Photo will be returned at check in.

Clerks & Stewards: Ring clerks will be compensated $30 each day of the show, plus lunch and a marked catalog. Stewards received $20 per ring per day and lunch. Requests for specific judges will be honored to the extent possible and are subject to change. Currently licensed TICA clerks will be given preference. Trainees and assistants are welcome. Clerks and trainees will be given preferential benching if we know in advance that you will be clerking! Do NOT deduct clerking fees from your entry.

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.

Vendors: A vending contract can be obtained via emailing Theresa Kempton, TKem85@aol.com

Sponsors: Ring Sponsorship is greatly appreciated. Individual Ring $55, Commercial Sponsors $300. Catalog Sponsors: Full page - $75, half page - $50, Quarter page - $25, Business card - $10. NOTE: If you sponsor by March 14, 2011, you will receive a 20% discount.

Judges: Skyway Cat Club show management reserves the right to substitute and or add judges if necessary.

Show Rules 29.1.1.2: The show management shall take all reasonable care of cats, carriers and other personal property of exhibitors, but it is expressly stipulated that neither the show management nor any member of the club nor the club sponsoring the show can be held pecuniarily liable for the loss of or accident to the cats, carriers or other personal property of any exhibitor.

NEITHER Skyway Cat Club, Minnreg Center, Econolodge, nor TICA May be held liable for loss, theft, or damage to animals, personal property, exhibitors, or their guests.